NECANN Boston 2024
Written By Jessica Reilly-Chevalier
The "northeast" region of the US is loosely defined as the six states that make up New England (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusettes, Rhode Island, and Connecticut) as well as New York, Pennslyvania, and New Jersey. Every state, save for New Hampshire, has legalized recreational cannabis, making this a region of untold potential for cannabis.
Blunt Horoscopes: Astrology for the High Life
Written By Stardust Bee
Buckle your seatbelts, because April is a noisy, disruptive month! We’ll see a Mercury retrograde period, the second and final eclipse of the season, a once-in-13-year transit, and then a full moon in Scorpio that’ll have you reaching for your tarot cards. This month is definitely messy, but there are some very positive moments. Let’s break it all down
CannaCon: A Family Affair & The Call to Cannabis A Q&A W/ Angela Grelle
Written By Casey Renteria
Event season is here and I’m so excited to share the first of many conventions I’m attending this year and arguably the one I’m most excited for so far. I got the chance to talk with the Director of Marketing Angela Grelle about not just how CannaCon came to be but also how she came to cannabis. She is such an amazing, passionate woman & you can tell she truly loves what she does. I can’t wait to meet the whole team and see how they manage to make it happen every year.
Sunstone and Budist: Wine, Cannabis, and Community
Written By June Blankin
The Fat Nugs Team was fortunate to spend a few days at Sunstone getting to know the staff and meet many locals of Santa Barbara and the surrounding area. I was enchanted by the spirit of community for the people, wine, and cannabis industry. They support each other in creating a world-class destination of locally grown and locally produced products that are second to none. Teddy and Djamila have something very special with Sunstone with plans for more wine and cannabis events and cannabis-only events in the future.
Spannabis 2024: A Whirlwind of Experiences and Reflections
Written By Dr. Grant Mitchell
It was a journey that began with a 5-hour flight from Jalisco, Mexico connecting one day later on a 7-hour red-eye out of New York City. After landing at 8:30 am, and getting through customs and immigration, I Ubered directly to my digs in the Gothic Quarter arriving around 11:00 am. Once quickly showered, I had a rendezvous lunch and intelligence meeting with the legendary Captain Hooter. He promptly updated me with more than one dozen Reports Of Multiple Raids At Cannabis Social Clubs Ahead Of the Annual Spannabis Show In Barcelona, including a few I visited last year like HQ, Choko, and Wizards. Needless to say, a murky cautionary vibe permeated the sunny Barcelona air.
Preserving Cannabis Culture: How Proactive Public Relations is Breaking Down Stereotypes
Written By Michael Mejer
Breaking down stereotypes begins with education. This is why thought leadership is critical to preserving a positive view of cannabis in the public. It’s the duty of the cannabis community and its leaders to share their experiences, innovations, and learnings with the world. This shared information is how authoritative figures in the space can help restore the perception of cannabis across demographics.
My Journey Through Life With Cannabis: How Did I Get Here? The 80s: Disco, Big Hair & A Baby
Written By Kim Cooper
I moved to West Virginia in 1981 when I was 18. By then I was consuming cannabis daily, all day long. I was a bong girl, never really cared too much for joints, which always made me cough. Still very rebellious and struggling with issues of abandonment, I never gave much thought from one moment to the next about what I was doing or if it was safe. I was partying, carefree as far as the world knew, but not so much on the inside.
My Journey Through Life With Cannabis: How Did I Get Here? Part One: The 70’s- Where It All Began
Written By Kim Cooper
I developed a seizure condition when I was 12 years old. Doctors diagnosed me with Epilepsy after recurring episodes of grand-mal seizures became more frequent over the course of a year. To control it I was placed on some very heavy pharmaceuticals: Dilantin, and Phenobarbital. The pills left me listless most times and I was always tired. They got stuck in my throat and I just hated taking them!
Industrial Hemp Research Foundation Offers Competition for Students
Written By Bethany Niebauer
Starting in the fall semester of 2024, students enrolled in a cannabis degree program at LIM College will have the chance to develop their own innovative approaches to the design, production, and marketing of a hemp-based textile. The Foundation is offering a prize for the student who comes forward with the best proposals for innovation in the hemp textile industry.
How One Scientist Creates Award-Winning Strain-Based Beverages
Written By Pam Chmiel
The cannabis industry has just begun to reveal what’s possible in flavor, extraction, and formulations in cannabis beverages. A new innovative product emerging from the West Coast is strain-based drinks, a trend that could appeal to the many cannabis connoisseurs who appreciate and adore the nuances of craft cultivars.
Snowbirdstoner is Barcelona Bound for Spannabis 2024
Written By Grant Mitchell
The excitement is mounting as we count down the days to Spannabis 2024, in less than one week. The streets of Barcelona are buzzing with anticipation. The city is set to welcome thousands of enthusiasts, industry professionals, and curious visitors. It's more than just a fair; it's a movement, a statement, a testament to the growing acceptance and recognition of the healing plant worldwide.
A 2024 Manifesto for Modern-Day Cannabis PR
Written By Michael Mejer
There’s a paradigm shift happening, and it’s time we unleash the power of PR that brings us closer to the communities we’re cultivating. After 10+ years of witnessing PR wizardry across different industries, here’s a punch list of four tactics that PR practitioners need to weave into an overarching marketing strategy to help amplify brand awareness, build trust, and establish credibility.
A Day of Judging the Emerald Cup
Written By A.C. Moon
We are greeted with smiles, intense coughs, and a thick layer of ganja smoke that proliferates every inch of available air in the room. Assembled teams of cannabis judges line long wooden tables like knights of the round table and with pens in hand, the testing and evaluations commence.
Blunt Horoscopes: Astrology for the High Life
Written By Stardust Bee
Overall, March is a pretty good month despite a few bumpy moments. The month begins with a beautiful sextile between the Sun in Pisces and Jupiter in Taurus on March 1st. This is a friendly aspect that feels expansive, lucky, and optimistic. You can use this day to ask for a raise, go to a job interview, ask out your crush, or pitch a new client. On March 9th, the Sun will make the same aspect to Uranus, also in Taurus. You may get a surprising or exciting bit of good news at this time. If you make a strategic request on March 1st you might hear back favorably around March 9th.
Beard Bros Pharms Friday Sesh: LIVE Cannabis Culture Flourishes In The Heart Of California
Written By Kellie Frederick
They are easily two of the most intelligent stoners I've ever met, and comfortably draw on their past experiences to overcome obstacles, jovially sharing past experiences and lessons they've learned. They are quick to call out injustices and shed light on marketplace fuckery through their grassroots media channels. They draw from a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise and are able to converse on a number of different topics with keen observation and humorous wit. Hanging out with Bill and Jeff is a highly enjoyable experience.
Every Question Deserves An Answer
Written By Kellie Frederick
“As I dealt with bugs and mold, some things had to be dealt with leaf by leaf sometimes all the way back to the tent. I realized because the nets were locked into the tent, there was no way to turn the plant around if I had a rotating stand to sit it on. I bought some of those trying to fix a problem, and that worked until I trellised the plant. So, okay, I need the trellis to rotate too. And I'm a product developer. I'm an inventor. I write patents. So I began to think about an invention that would suffice.”
Love at Third Sight
Written By Peter Kolakovic
They say when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Applying that same maxim to Amsterdam, it made sense to give cannabis another shot. My uninformed attitude towards the drug hadn't really changed at all - I was a serious professional and cannabis was a drug used by slackers and misfits - but I was drawn to it nonetheless. Perhaps I was going through a midlife crisis, or maybe it was because of my failing marriage. For whatever reason, I developed a sudden, newfound need to live dangerously.
How EOS Farms Breaks Boundaries with Cannabis Cultivated for Desired Effects
Written By Isabella DeChard
As rapidly as we’ve watched cannabis legalization unfold, the health and wellness industry has dramatically transformed its focus around the plant. From hemp-derived CBD to help with sleep disorders, or THC-isolated products promoting higher energy, the market is full of innovative products claiming to promote natural wellness. Yet despite the long history between cannabis and humans, we’re only scratching the surface of the health and wellness benefits the plant provides – especially as the scientific world attempts to measure and define these benefits more clearly.
Wellness From the Ground Up
Written By Richard Whisnant
Marco’s wizardry uses the powers and methods that nature itself reveals to those who know how to look and listen. He blends Korean Natural Farming, JADAM Organic Farming, the Soil Food Web work of Dr. Elaine Ingham, the horizonal soil approach of Leighton Morrison, and his own creativity and experience as a builder and aquaculturist. He has woven these threads into a compelling set of methods that anyone can apply.
3 Sweet Treats for A Stoner’s Valentine’s Day
Written By Artesha Lawrence
One of my favorite ways to show the people in my life love is by making delicious infused recipes for them to enjoy. Cannabis-infused heart-shaped desserts are the perfect way to show love any time of the year.