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HIGH ON HISTORY: The First Victims of Cannabis Prohibition – A Weed Dealer And His Buyer
Moses Baca and Samuel Caldwell were the first two Americans arrested and imprisoned in the ...
Terpene Tuesday: Terpineol
Terpineol is a cyclic monoterpenoid alcohol commonly found in tea tree oil, and bears a ...
Long Lines, Joyful Vibes Mark First Weekend of Vermont Dispensary Sales
RUTLAND — Strolling up to the end of the line at Mountain Girl Cannabis in Rutland ...
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 ...
Where to Find Recreational Vermont Dispensaries in Rutland, Middlebury and More
With just a handful of Vermont dispensaries licensed for the state’s October 1 retail cannabis ...
What’s Happening On October 1? A Guide to Vermont’s First Day of Cannabis Retail Sales
The big day is finally almost here. Saturday, October 1 is Vermont’s first day of ...
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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) ...
Licensing Update: Thirteen Licenses Approved, Including One Retailer, As 10/1 Looms
MONTPELIER – Today’s Vermont Cannabis Control Board meeting, the final before adult use sales kick ...
Banking for Vermont Cannabiz – What Are the Options?
This summer, Brattleboro Savings & Loan and the Vermont Federal Credit Union entered Vermont’s ...
Microdosing: Five Things to Consider
A few weeks ago, a friend of mine asked me where to get mushrooms. I ...
Roll Up: Burlington Panel OKs Pot Retailers, NY Approves Medical Homegrow, Thai Lawmakers Withdraw Bill to Regulate Cannabis
“I wanted to show that Black women can run a [cannabis] business as well as ...
Retail Launch is Coming, But Rollout Will Be Gradual
Next week, the day Vermonters have been waiting for will finally arrive: the official launch ...
Strain Review: Blockhead by Life Arises Farm
Blockhead, an indica-dominant hybrid with a secretive lineage, delivers a strong, spicy aroma and potent, ...
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 ...
Licensing Update: Seven New Licenses Approved By Control Board
MONTPELIER – Despite the surprise jumpstart on issuing the state’s first retail licenses last week, ...
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As State’s First Retailers Are Licensed, Heady Vermont Launches App and Extends Cannabis Celebration
The state’s largest cannabis media and events platform, Heady Vermont, announces App launch and ...
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Trace, track & trace software company, is offering its services to Vermont cannabis licensing applicants – ...
VT News Roundup: 1st Retail Licenses Make Headlines, St Mikes Professor Measures Weed Effects, Newfane to Vote on Pot Stores
First VT Retail Licenses Make Headlines Across the US Vermont made some waves last week ...
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 ...
Strain Review: Chemdawg by Mountain Girl Cannabis
Chemdawg is a classic and potent hybrid that leans into modern sativa effects, easily recognized ...
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 ...
Licensing Update (Part II): Temp Inventory Tracking to Kick Off Soon
MONTPELIER – While today’s approval of the first cannabis retail licenses – more than two weeks ...
Control Board Approves First Vermont Cannabis Retail Licenses
MONTPELIER – In a surprise twist, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board approved its first batch of ...
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. ...
Acidic vs Activated Cannabinoids: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between acidic, or inactive, and activated forms of cannabis? Explore what ...
News Roll Up: Newfane to Vote on Retail, PA Announces Expungement Efforts, SAFE Act Reforms Proposed
“We must advocate for amnesty for community members still in the legacy market so they ...
Strain Review: Sunshine #4 by Family Tree Cannabis Co.
Sunshine #4 is a bright, balanced strain with a greasy citrus punch and a multi-layered high ...
Licensing Update: Five New Cultivator Approvals in Relatively Slow Week, As October Start Date Approaches
MONTPELIER – Coming off of last week’s whopping 63 license approvals, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board ...
Licensing Update: A Record 63 Cannabis Licenses Approved; Over 200 Now Licensed As Control Board Readies for Fall
MONTPELIER – Though the Vermont Cannabis Control Board took a two-week break from meetings, it was ...
Terpene Tuesday: Ocimene
Ocimene is a monoterpene found in various plants and fruits, and bears a sweet, woodsy ...
VSECU Pause Limits Already Slim Cannabis Banking Options
BURLINGTON — Vermont cannabis businesses still looking for their banking home now have one less option, ...
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Terpene Tuesday: Geraniol
Geraniol, though not as prominent as some of the more popular cannabis terpenes like limonene ...
VT News Roundup: Outdoor Cultivators in Limbo, Jay Select Board Discusses Weed, Cambridge Cannabis Sets Up Shop
CCB Says Outdoor Growers Not Yet Licensed May Grow – But Will Cops Get the Memo? ...
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Event Highlights: Infused Moksha Dinner, Networking in Cambridge, Bluegrass Music and More
Our late summer Vermont cannabis events calendar is full of live music, entertainment, meetings and ...
Grower Advocate Stephanie Waterman is Making Waves in the Cannabis Industry
“As an advocate, you’re always banging your head against the wall,” said co-owner Stephanie ...
News Roll Up: Mass Passes Major Industry Reforms, Advocates Call out Trulieve, Malaysia Considers Medical Cannabis
“This law is an important step forward in resolving the harms of prohibition and over-policing, ...
Trailblazers: Higher Elevation Embraces Community and Customer Service
Damien Evans used to be “a D.A.R.E. kid.” “I used to not ...
Licensing Update: Board Approves 19 New Cultivators, Bringing Total Issued Vermont Cannabis Licenses to Nearly 150
MONTPELIER – During today’s meeting, members of the Vermont Cannabis Control Board approved 19 new cultivator ...
Strain Review: Kush Mints by Tall Truck
Kush Mints is an evenly balanced, somewhat indica-leaning hybrid coming from a cross of the ...
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 ...
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 ...
Terpene Tuesday: Bisabolol
Bisabolol (also known as levomenol and alpha-bisabolol) has a warm floral aroma with nutty or ...
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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 ...
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 ...
What are Cannabis Flavonoids, or Cannaflavins?
When we talk about bioactive compounds in cannabis, the more broadly known cannabinoids and terpenes ...
Mixing Alcohol and Cannabis
If you’ve ever downed a couple beers and then taken a toke, you may ...
Efficiency Vermont Incentives for Cannabis Cultivators
Indoor cannabis cultivation is one of the most energy intensive industries. Efficiency Vermont can work ...
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 ...
Terpene Tuesday: Eucalyptol
Eucalyptol, sometimes referred to as cineol, is a terpene found in eucalyptus trees, and other ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Pruning Cannabis – When and How to Do It
Certain pruning techniques may boost the growth and health of many of your plants, and ...
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 ...
Trailblazers: Snowbird Botanicals on Embracing Education, Wellness and Organic Methods
Snowbird Botanicals founders Ivan and Cynthia talk about developing sustainable and organic methods, fighting stigma ...
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 ...
Recipe: Cannabis Infused Smoothie With Frozen Fruit
You want to get your fruits and vegetables… but you also want to stay cool ...
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, ...
Strain Review: Wedding Cake by High Brix Cannabis
This strain has been on my Toker’s Wish List for some time – so I ...
News Roll Up: VT Abandons Hemp Program, US Senators Raise Heat on Biden, ‘Smoke and Poke’ Dating Site
“It’s well past time to end the racist and predatory war on drugs. We ...
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’...
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 ...
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 ...
Where to Find the Best Creemees in Vermont: Six of Our Favorite Spots
Where do you find the best creemees in Vermont? We’ve shared just a handful ...
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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Licensing Update: Nine New Licenses Awarded, Applications for Manufacturing and Wholesale Now Open
MONTPELIER — Although today’s Vermont Cannabis Control Board meeting didn’t last much more than ...
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 ...
Movies & Munchies: Heady’s Top Streaming Picks for Summer
Looking for something to watch at home? Here are eight of our top streaming picks ...
Trailblazers: Red Clover Analytics Prides Itself on ‘A Better Standard’ of Testing
Yearim Plantillas of Red Clover Analytics talks about cannabis analytics and the importance of high ...
Control Board Brings On Agency of Ag’s Cary Giguere as Head of Compliance
The Vermont Cannabis Control Board announced the hiring of Cary Giguere as Compliance Director during ...
Licensing Update: Twelve New Licenses Approved, Next Application Window Opens July 1
MONTPELIER — Today’s Vermont Cannabis Control Board meeting kicked off with an exciting announcement – the ...
News Roll Up: Eliminating Plastic From the Industry, Curaleaf Targets Unionized Employees, SAFE Banking Act Rejected
Law enforcement control over any kind of medical care is dangerous & counterproductive. If you ...
Trailblazers: Brookfield Buds in the Business of Regeneration
This article is part of a regular series, Trailblazers, highlighting entrepreneurs entering the legal cannabis ...
Strain Review: Passenger Pigeon by Clover Hill Cannabis
Strain review of Passenger Pigeon, grown by Clover Hill Cannabis. Strain Review: Passenger Pigeon by ...
Licensing Update: Thirteen New Licenses Approved, Packaging Waivers and More in Today’s Meeting
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Cannabis Control Board met today to discuss licensing updates and other topics ...
Ten Black-Owned Businesses to Support in Vermont
As we continue to recognize and honor the meaning of Juneteenth in the United States, ...
In Race to Launch Adult-Use Market, Medical Patients and Caregivers Feel Stuck on Sidelines
As adult-use consumers and businesses gear up for the debut of Vermont’s retail market, ...
Licensing Update: Eight More Licenses Approved by Control Board, Legacy Market and Backlog Addressed
MONTEPLIER — Today, the Vermont Cannabis Control Board met to discuss licensing and provide the public ...
How Cannabis Use Can Impact Divorce Proceedings
Finding an attorney who specializes in both drug policy and family law (in your state) ...
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 ...
Licensing Update: Control Board Approves Eight New Licenses, Including General Priority Statuses
MONTPELIER — During today’s Vermont Cannabis Control Board meeting, board members approved eight licenses and 20 ...
Strain Review: Snowball by Vermont Select
Strain review of Snowball, grown by Vermont Select. Strain Review: Snowball by Vermont Select Next ...
Strain Review: Glazed Apricot Gelato by Vermont Select
Strain review of Glazed Apricot Gelato, grown by Vermont Select. Strain Review: Glazed Apricot Gelato ...
After Heated Debate, VT Lawmakers Send S.188 – With Concentrate Potency Caps – to Gov’s Desk
Editor’s Note: This article includes recent reporting from both VTDigger and Seven Days. MONTPELIER — ...
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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Vermont Hempicurean Looks to the Future With Brattleboro Expansion, Vermont Bud Barn
BRATTLEBORO —With an eye on Vermont’s nascent legal market, longtime Brattleboro CBD store Vermont ...
Terpene Tuesday: Valencene
Valencene is one of the lesser known terpenes found in cannabis, but still provides powerful ...
Terpenes
Terpenes are the compounds responsible for the way most plants smell. They are abundant in ...
Entourage Effect
The entourage effect is a proposed mechanism by which cannabis compounds other than tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ...
How to Make Buds Grow Faster and Harvest Cannabis Earlier Outdoors
Why on earth would you want to speed up the flowering stage? The conventional thinking ...
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Recipe: Fresh Green Juice with Cannabis Fan Leaves
After a trim sesh, homegrowers are often left with a pile of fan leaves and ...
What is a Budtender?
A budtender is an employee who works at a cannabis retail storefront and represents the ...
How to Make the Best-Ever Infused Summer Fruit Popsicles, to Talking Heads’ Popsicle
Infused popsicles are perfect for a mellow weekend afternoon lounging in tubes, backyard hangouts with ...
Penalties for Possession, Sale and Cultivation of Cannabis in Vermont
Editor’s Note: The last update to this article was July 30, 2021. Check out our more ...
Vermont Select: CBD Hemp Buds at the Peak of Freshness
Derek Mercury, Ryan Podd, and Dan Silver met while teaching snowboarding and skiing at Smugglers ...
Terpene Tuesday: Borneol
The terpene borneol, though not found in large amounts in cannabis, nonetheless has an important ...
Terpene Tuesday: Linalool
Linalool is a special terpene that isn’t specific to cannabis; it can be found ...
Terpene Tuesday: Humulene
Similar to terpenes like pinene and myrcene, humulene (hyu-myu-leen) is an element in cannabis fundamental ...
Terpene Tuesday: Myrcene
Considered one of the top ten terpenes, myrcene is known for its pleasant pine and ...
Growing Your Own 101: Cannabis Harvest, Drying, Trimming, Curing and Storage
From figuring out when you’re ready for cannabis harvest to trimming ahead to save ...
Classic Cannabutter
Cannabutter is the basis for a world of infused goodies, from pot cookies to weed ...
THCA and THC: What’s the Difference?
THCA, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a cannabis compound that is beginning to demonstrate immense therapeutic ...
The Elevated Agriculturalist: Harvesting Cannabis How-To
You’re almost there! The flowers on your plants are starting to change color, and ...
The Great Decarb Debate
Learn about decarb and cannabis: Cannabis is a unique plant in a lot of ways. ...
HIGH ON HISTORY: Harry Anslinger, The Racist Architect of the War on Drugs
If you’ve done some reading on the history of drug policy in the United ...