In and through the rolling hills of Connecticut in North Stonington is a working farm. The farm is called Better Together Connecticut Inc. (Non-Profit). What they do there is both unique and amazing in their community and industry. It’s operated by Dr. Stefana Pecher and recently we had a great conversation about her upcoming event. It’s the 2nd Annual … [Read more...] about Hempstock II Coming Soon
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Smoke some weed CT! It’s Independence Day!!!
What better day is there to smoke weed than Independence Day? For starters just in the state of Connecticut weed has been legal for a year now… That in itself is a miracle. Another thing to consider is that this is the constitution state and this is where all of our rebellious ancestors got frisky and wrote the declaration of independence, claiming ourselves a sovereign nation … [Read more...] about Smoke some weed CT! It’s Independence Day!!!
Lots of ‘THC-free’ CBD products contain THC: Study. It has been an ongoing problem…
You might be getting a little unwanted something extra when you buy a CBD product at your local grocers or supplements store, a new study warns. About 60% of CBD products tested in the lab also contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical in pot that causes intoxication, researchers report in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Most products contained just trace … [Read more...] about Lots of ‘THC-free’ CBD products contain THC: Study. It has been an ongoing problem…
D8 gets federal ruling. Ninth Circuit Rules Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC Products Are Federally Legal, Creating Broad Implications for the Hemp, Marijuana and Insurance Industries
On May 19, 2022, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an unexpected ruling that hemp-derived delta-8 THC falls within the definition of “hemp” under the 2018 Farm Bill. The Court’s decision in AK Futures LLC v. Boyd St. Distro, LLC, No. 21-56133, 2022 U.S. App. LEXIS 13526, affirmed a preliminary injunction granted by the district court in favor of the appellant, finding … [Read more...] about D8 gets federal ruling. Ninth Circuit Rules Hemp-Derived Delta-8 THC Products Are Federally Legal, Creating Broad Implications for the Hemp, Marijuana and Insurance Industries
Is it regulated anywhere really? Delta 8 remains a legal, albeit unregulated cannabis market in Virginia
HAMPTON, Va. — One step inside the Happy Hempo in the Phoebus neighborhood of Hampton, one might feel like a kid walking into a candy shop. However, the products inside Dani Edwards' venture aren't meant for kids. “My family and I have a passion for cannabis," she said. If the name didn't already give it away, Edwards' storefront sells hemp products. But it's one particular … [Read more...] about Is it regulated anywhere really? Delta 8 remains a legal, albeit unregulated cannabis market in Virginia
Happy Cannabidiol Day!!!!
August 8th is National CBD Day. The holiday was created in 2018 by cbdMD. It’s a day to recognize the molecule that 14% of Americans use on the daily. Reportedly mostly for medical purposes (2019 survey from Gallup). It’s the 2nd most prominent cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant and it’s use has been on the rise due to it’s array of health benefits without intoxication or … [Read more...] about Happy Cannabidiol Day!!!!
Hempstock 2021
Through the rolling hills of Connecticut in North Stonington is a working farm. On the farm is an operating entity called Better Together Connecticut Inc. (Non-Profit) What they do there is both unique and amazing in their community and industry. The farm is there as a retreat for veterans, first responders, and people within their community. In addition to being a … [Read more...] about Hempstock 2021
New Regulations… New Beginnings.
On Friday June 25, 2021 many (if not all) vendors of CBD hemp products and smoke shops received a notice in Connecticut from the DCP (Dept of Consumer Protections) which stated the following: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection 450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 901 Hartford, CT 06103 On June 22, 2021, An Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Preservation … [Read more...] about New Regulations… New Beginnings.
Toll Process Extraction: The Importance of Cannabis Extract Medicine
Contributor: Shanta Devourn The initial step in producing any of the CBD products ready on-demand today is to form an oil extract. This oil comprises of CBD and other elements from the cannabis plant. The extracted oil can be from cannabis plants in either homegrown cannabis or hemp. Before taking adequate toll processing plants, learning several schemes are … [Read more...] about Toll Process Extraction: The Importance of Cannabis Extract Medicine
CBD Crackdown: What’s Going on with Cannabidiol Oil Laws?
2019 is supposed to be the “Year of Weed.” Major states like Illinois, New York, and even Dabbin’ Dad’s home state of Connecticut could all vote on legalizing cannabis this year. You would expect that cannabidiol, which is sold all over the country in gas stations and supermarkets, would already be completely legal in all forms. Unfortunately, you’d be wrong. Though … [Read more...] about CBD Crackdown: What’s Going on with Cannabidiol Oil Laws?