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Licensing Update: Eight Licenses Issued, General Counsel Set to Depart Board
MONTPELIER — In departure from last week‘s lengthy reviews, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board kept ...
Commentary
Commentary: New Hemp Industry Regulations Will Hurt Vermont Hemp Businesses
Thank you for providing the ability to testify before the Vermont Cannabis Control Board regarding ...
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Op-Ed: Vermont’s Cannabis Consumption Law Fails to Protect Communities Historically Impacted by Prohibition
Vermont legalized small amounts of cannabis to grow at home, possess, and consume for adults 21 ...
News
Taxed at 92%, Vapes Carry High Price Tag For Both Industry and Consumer
Shoppers at Vermont dispensaries may have noticed that cannabis vapes can be hard to find – ...
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Terpene Tuesday: Carene
Delta-3-carene (also known as 3-carene or simply carene) is a bicyclic monoterpene commonly found ...
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Microdosing: Five Things to Consider
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine asked me where to get mushrooms. I ...
Basics
Acidic vs Activated Cannabinoids: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between acidic, or inactive, and activated forms of cannabis? Explore what ...
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Trailblazers: Women-Owned Juniper Lane Prioritizes Accessibility, Community in Southern VT
10 years ago, Colleen McQuade of Juniper Lane had no idea she would be the owner ...
business
Trailblazers: Duke’s Diesel on Growing From the Ground Up
Like their plants, Sarah and Albert Clark of Duke’s Diesel are growing their business ...
business
Banking for Vermont Cannabiz – What Are the Options?
This summer, Brattleboro Savings & Loan and the Vermont Federal Credit Union entered Vermont’s ...
business
Trailblazers: Seltzer Lineup and Cross-Industry Collabs in the Mix for Freedom Flower
Collaboration is key in the cannabis industry, and Christopher Chabot, founder of Freedom Flower, has ...
business
Trailblazers: Royal Highness Consulting Brings a Sense of Belonging to the Cannabis Industry
This article is part of a regular series, Trailblazers, highlighting entrepreneurs entering the legal cannabis ...
business
Engineering Efficiency and Savings For Cannabis Cultivators: Defiance Electric
For indoor cannabis cultivators, transitioning from a home-grow to a full-scale facility can be intimidating. ...
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Pine Grove Organics Grand Opening in Brandon
December 8 @ 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Join Pine Grove Organics for our Grand Opening in Brandon! Join us at 335 Grove Street, ...
Epona Farms Store Soft Opening in Brandon
December 8 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Epona Farms Store is opening its doors for sale for the first time December 8! Epona ...
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FREE Cannabis Nurse Hotline: Make An Appointment Now
December 9 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Make an appointment with the Cannabis Nurse Hotline on Friday, December 9! Designed for patients, curious ...
Let's Celebrate!
We’re celebrating the launch of Vermont’s adult use cannabis market! Join us as we showcase retailers and cannabis brands during Vermont Cannabis Month, taking place October 1-31. Download our new Vermont Weed Finder app and check out store launches, parties and more:
STRAIN REVIEWS
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Strain Review: Peanut Butter Runtz by Legacy Vermont Cannabis
Peanut Butter Runtz (PbtRtz) is a rather new strain hitting the craft cannabis market. Sought ...
Strains
Strain Review: Dirty Taxi X Gas Runtz by Midnight Farm
I’m excited to share this review as Dirty Taxi x Gas Runtz may be ...
Strains
Strain Review: Mike Larry x Gas Runtz by Midnight Farm
This week’s strain review, Mike Larry x Gas Runtz, is provided by Midnight Farm ...
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Strain Review: OG Kush Breath x Pancakes “Pancake Breath” by Old Growth Vermont
A cross between OG Kush Breath and Pancakes, Pancake Breath by Old Growth Vermont (OGV) ...
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Strain Review: Blockhead by Life Arises Farm
Blockhead, an indica-dominant hybrid with a secretive lineage, delivers a strong, spicy aroma and potent, ...
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Strain Review: Chemdawg by Mountain Girl Cannabis
Chemdawg is a classic and potent hybrid that leans into modern sativa effects, easily recognized ...
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Microdosing: Five Things to Consider
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine asked me where to get mushrooms. I ...
Basics
Acidic vs Activated Cannabinoids: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between acidic, or inactive, and activated forms of cannabis? Explore what ...
101
Mixing Alcohol and Cannabis
If you’ve ever downed a couple beers and then taken a toke, you may ...
101
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 ...
GROW
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Grow Your Own: A HOW TO Guide
Joe Veldon, the Elevated Agriculturalist, here. Here’s my introduction, in case you missed who ...
agriculturalist
She’s Got Legs! What You Can Do About Leggy Seedlings
It’s that time of the year and cannabis seeds are being started all over ...
agriculturalist
The Elevated Agriculturalist Takes On Seeds
Beans, beans, the more you eat…. The time has finally arrived! That time of year ...
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recipes
Classic Cannabutter
Cannabutter is the basis for a world of infused goodies, from pot cookies to weed ...
cannacurious
Recipe: Fresh Green Juice with Cannabis Fan Leaves
After a trim sesh, homegrowers are often left with a pile of fan leaves and ...
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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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Rhode Island Launches Adult Use Cannabis Sales
Licensed cannabis retailers in Rhode Island will officially be allowed to sell cannabis products to ...
CCB
Licensing Update: Board Issues Eight New Licenses, Proposes Rule Changes
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Cannabis Control Board came back strong after the holiday break to discuss ...
CCB
Licensing Update: 5 Retail, 1 Integrated License Among 14 Approved by Board Today
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Cannabis Control Board issued 14 new licenses this afternoon, including five retailers and ...
CCB
Control Board: Hemp-Derived Products Containing 1mg Or More THC Must Be Regulated
MONTPELIER — On Friday November 4, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board posted an industry bulletin to their ...
News
Heady Vermont Celebrates Five Years of the Annual Veterans Day Giveaway on Sunday, November 20
BURLINGTON — In celebration of Veterans Day, Heady Vermont is organizing its fifth annual cannabis event ...
CCB
Licensing Update: 10 New VT Licenses Issued Today; Hemp-Derived THC Will Be Regulated
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Cannabis Control Board issued ten new licenses at today’s meeting, including ...
National
U.S. Election Results 2022: Maryland + Missouri Voters Legalize Weed; Colorado 2nd State to Legalize Medicinal Psychedelics
Editor’s Note: This story was updated on November 11 with results of the psychedelics ballot ...
National
Senate Leadership Introduces Legislation to End Federal Cannabis Prohibition
Washington, DC: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and ...
National
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 ...
National
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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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 ...
business
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 ...
business
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 ...
business
Trailblazers: LB Farm LLC Focuses on Sustainable Microfarming
This article is part of a regular series, Trailblazers, highlighting entrepreneurs entering the legal cannabis ...
business
Trailblazers: For Kismet Farm, Quality is King
Megan Payne and Shawn Lenihan have “always been people that grew things.” So when the ...
business
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 ...
News
VTCNA Offers State-Certified Training For Cannabis Professionals and Budtenders
The Vermont Cannabis Nurses Association, in collaboration with Clean Green, is offering a live, full ...
business
VTCNA Launches Free Cannabis Nurse Hotline in Vermont
Vermont Cannabis Nurses Association (VTCNA), will offer over 1,000 FREE 15 minute consultation appointments annually! Designed for ...
News
President Biden to Pardon All Prior Federal Offenses for Simple Cannabis Possession
On October 6, 2022, President Joe Biden announced that he is pardoning all prior federal offenses for ...
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National Craft Cannabis Coalition Established by Six State-Level Cannabis Orgs
The National Craft Cannabis Coalition (NCCC) has been established to support small, independent cannabis producers ...
Cannabis Licensing Resources
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 ...
Dictionary
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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