Nearly every US State now has at least 1 reported illness linked to vaping. State regulators are taking action, with some banning vaping outright until the causes are found. These bans will have profound impacts on all segments of the cannabis industry if enacted. We cover 2 articles discussing the current status of state vaping bans & the potential fallout on producers, processors, and retailers alike.
Two Articles Discussed
[1] “Did your State Ban Vaping?” from Leafly
[2] “A Vape Ban would Crush Oregon Cannabis Oil Extractors” from Willamette Weekly
Pbs040_How to find Better Opportunities in Cannabis
The cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing market segments in the world - that means a boom of jobs, and lots of applicants joining the Green Rush. Whether you're already working as a budtender & want to plan your next career move, or you're not yet working in cannabis but you want to be, it can be daunting to try to break into such a new & unique industry. We'll cover tactics to set yourself up for success during job interviews, what research you should do to stand out, and where you should look for opportunities in cannabis.
One Article Discussed
[1] “Things you Should Know to Get a Job in the Cannabis Industry” from Testing & Terpenes Magazine
Pbs039_8% THC is ‘Extremely’ Potent
Federally-backed cannabis research is extremely limited, and its plant material can only come from a single farm in Mississippi at this time. That farm has come under fire for failing to represent the actual cannabis on the market - in fact, their leader says there is "no good reason" for THC percentages beyond 8%. This article examines how current federal research is failing cannabis consumers, the application of different THC percentages, and how they relate to changing consumer preferences.
One Article Discussed
[1] “Head of only Federal Marijuana Farm thinks 8% THC Marijuana is ‘Extremely’ Potent” from Marijuana Moment