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Despite Late Start, Outdoor Growers Happy to Get Their Hands Dirty
As Vermont’s first cannabis retailers prepare to potentially open their doors in just under ...
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Licensing Update: Board Introduces New Compliance Team, 20 New Licenses Issued, Retail Applications Open
MONTPELIER – Resuming after a brief hiatus from its regular meeting last week, the Vermont Cannabis ...
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News Roll Up: Primary Season Heats Up, Labor Unions Bloom in Weed Industry, JuicyFields’ Alleged Ponzi Scheme
“It’s time to end the war on drugs.”  — Nina Turner, Twitter Welcome To The ...
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Vermont’s Primary Election Season Heats Up – How You Can Vote and Who’s Running
MONTPELIER — 2022 is looking like a historic election year in Vermont as the primary election on ...
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Strain Review: Wedding Cake by High Brix Cannabis
This strain has been on my Toker’s Wish List for some time – so I ...
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Strain Review: Passenger Pigeon by Clover Hill Cannabis
Strain review of Passenger Pigeon, grown by Clover Hill Cannabis. Strain Review: Passenger Pigeon by ...
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Strain Review: Do-Si-Dos by The Cannaisseur
Strain review of Do-Si-Dos, grown by The Cannaisseur. Strain Review: Do-Si-Dos by The Cannaisseur Next ...
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Vermont Cannabis Control Board Meeting: Wednesday, August 10th
August 10 @ 1:00 pm
The Board will convene at 1pm on Wednesday, August 10th. Link to join Call-in Number: (802) 828...
Know Your Herb Farmer’s Night
August 11 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
In an effort to introduce consumers to their local cannabis farmers, Zenbarn is hosting a ...
Vermont Cannabis Control Board Meeting: Wednesday, August 17
August 17 @ 1:00 pm
The Board will convene at 1pm on Wednesday, August 17th. Link to join Call-in Number: (802) 828...
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Strain Review: Wedding Cake by High Brix Cannabis
This strain has been on my Toker’s Wish List for some time – so I ...
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Strain Review: Passenger Pigeon by Clover Hill Cannabis
Strain review of Passenger Pigeon, grown by Clover Hill Cannabis. Strain Review: Passenger Pigeon by ...
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Strain Review: Do-Si-Dos by The Cannaisseur
Strain review of Do-Si-Dos, grown by The Cannaisseur. Strain Review: Do-Si-Dos by The Cannaisseur Next ...
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Strain Review: Snowball by Vermont Select
Strain review of Snowball, grown by Vermont Select. Strain Review: Snowball by Vermont Select Next ...
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VT News Roundup: 100 Licenses Approved, Licensing Map, Hemp Program Ending, Newfane Weighs Retail, Free Cannabis Classes
Control Board Update: 100 Licenses Approved, Packaging Updates, Map of Licensed Establishments MONTPELIER — Last week, the ...
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UVM and Vermont State College System Offer Free Cannabis Courses for Vermonters
The University of Vermont and the Vermont State College System, which includes Community College of ...
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Senate Leadership Introduces Legislation to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition
Washington, DC:Â Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and ...
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Vermont Cannabis Control Board Reaches Milestone – Over 100 Licenses Now Approved, 24 in Today’s Meeting
MONTPELIER – Today, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board noted that it had reached a major milestone, ...
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Licensing Update: Control Board Picks Up The Pace, Approving 30 Licenses
MONTPELIER – Thirty cultivator applications, the highest number to date, were approved for licensure at today’...
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VT Agency of Agriculture: Vermont Hemp Production Plan Will End On December 31
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VAAFM) will withdraw its Agricultural Marketing ...
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Cannabis violations have taken over 10,000 truck drivers off the road this year, adding more supply chain disruptions
The first quarter of 2022 saw a nearly 33% increase year over year in cannabis violations among ...
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Any Trace of Cannabis Can Cost Your Job — and More — Even Where It’s Legal
Even in states where adult cannabis use is legal, consumers are facing termination for off-duty ...
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Cannabis Seeds Considered Legal, May Be Shipped Across U.S., Says DEA
A recent legal clarification by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) could mean that the ...
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U.S. House Approves MORE Act to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition for Second Time
This historic vote is only the second time in more than 50 years that Congress has ...
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Mixing Alcohol and Cannabis
If you’ve ever downed a couple beers and then taken a toke, you may ...
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What to Do If You’re Too High: A Guide to Coming Down
Whoopsie-daisy! It’s happened to the even best and most experienced of us. It could ...
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Cannabis in Vermont – What’s Legal and What’s Not?
What are the laws around possession, consumption and cultivation of cannabis in Vermont? You’ve ...
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Forget Diet Weed, THCV Is a Rockstar Compound For Other Reasons
While I have been intrigued by the cannabinoid THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin) for some time now, I ...
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Cannabis Flowering: When Does It Begin and What Are the Stages?
You’ve spent weeks coaxing your plants through the vegetative growth stage, and they’re ...
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Pruning Cannabis – When and How to Do It
Certain pruning techniques may boost the growth and health of many of your plants, and ...
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Why is transplanting cannabis important?
Transplanting cannabis is a vital skill. You won’t be able to truly grow cannabis ...
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How to Grow Cannabis Indoors with Kyle Kushman: Why You Should Grow and What Equipment You Need
Can someone please tell me how to grow cannabis indoors? This is a popular request ...
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Recipe: Cannabis Infused Smoothie With Frozen Fruit
You want to get your fruits and vegetables… but you also want to stay cool ...
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Recipe: Cannabis Honey
Like CBD oil, cannabis honey is a simple herbal remedy that you can make at ...
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Recipe: Cannabis-Infused Bacon
You can find bacon on nearly anything these days. I’ve seen bacon donuts and ...
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Recipe: DIY Cannabis-Infused Milk
Ingredients ½ gallon (8 cups) full fat milk ½ ounce of cannabis trim or flower of choice *Note: ...
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Recipe: Cannabis Infused Barbeque Sauce
Ingredients Needed: ½ ounce of cannabis trim or flower of choice ¼ cup water 1/3 cup canola oil ½ ...
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Recipe: Ganja Gummies
This no-fail guide to CBD or THC cannabis gummies, made with tincture, is the perfect ...
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Vermont’s new MagicStone Launches With a Breakthrough Cannabis Instrument
The innovative MagicStone brand is the result of a combined effort of two iconic Vermont ...
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Trailblazers: Euphoria Cannabis on Creating Momentum, Lifting Up Others and Overcoming Hurdles
This article is part of a regular series, Trailblazers, highlighting entrepreneurs entering the legal cannabis ...
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Trailblazers: Zenbarn Farms on Kickstarting the Revolution and Commitment to Social Impact
Zenbarn Farms Founders Marlena and Noah Fishman talk about the importance of social impact and ...
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Trailblazers: LB Farm LLC Focuses on Sustainable Microfarming
This article is part of a regular series, Trailblazers, highlighting entrepreneurs entering the legal cannabis ...
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Trailblazers: For Kismet Farm, Quality is King
Megan Payne and Shawn Lenihan have “always been people that grew things.” So when the ...
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Trail Blazers: Vermont Women Crashing Through the Cannabis Glass Ceiling
This article is part of a monthly series, Trail Blazers, highlighting entrepreneurs entering the legal ...
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As VT Goes Legal, Small Growers and Independent Retailers to Be Highlighted in First-Ever Vermont Cannabis Week
The state’s largest cannabis media and events platform announces Vermont Cannabis Week, which aims ...
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Steep Hill Enters License Agreement For a Licensed Lab in Vermont
Newly created agreement grants Steep Hill Vermont access to know-how and procedures; Steep Hill also ...
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Vermont Celebrates Cannabis Growers, Makers and Legacy at The Headies Cup 2022 Awards Party
Over 800 attendees and assorted guests come together to celebrate growers and makers in the third ...
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As Cannabis Licensing Launches in Vermont, The Headies Cup Showcases Small Cultivators Across the State
BURLINGTON, Vermont – The Green Mountain State is gearing up for a forecasted $225 million legal cannabis ...
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Check out our licensing resources page, useful for entrepreneurs, business owners, investors and more. It’s dedicated to licensing news, industry updates, policy changes and regulatory developments in the Green Mountain State.
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Terpenes
Terpenes are the compounds responsible for the way most plants smell. They are abundant in ...
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Cannabis Bract
The bracts are small, modified leaves that enclose and protect the seed in what some ...
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Calyx
The calyx is the first part of the flower that is formed when a young ...
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Entourage Effect
The entourage effect is a proposed mechanism by which cannabis compounds other than tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ...
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Rhode Island Becomes 19th State to Legalize Cannabis for Adults
Democratic Governor Dan McKee signed legislation into law this afternoon legalizing the personal use and ...
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Rhode Island Legislature Sends Adult Use Cannabis Bill to Governor’s Desk
Both chambers of the Rhode Island legislature voted today to legalize and regulate the adult ...
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Feds charge 13, including cops and a prosecutor, in alleged Maine cannabis conspiracy
FARMINGTON, Maine — More than a dozen people, including law enforcement officers and elected officials, are ...