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
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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?
Hemp or Pot? Cannabis company sues over seizure of truck in Idaho
The Hemp Prosecution Continues Have you heard this news out of Idaho involving a truck, a driver, and 7,000 pounds of hemp? If not you should pay attention. This is the first issue of many to come if the federal government doesn't hurry up and properly regulate the sale and transfer of hemp. The recent passing of the 2018 United States Farm Bill descheduled some … [Read more...] about Hemp or Pot? Cannabis company sues over seizure of truck in Idaho
History of Cannabis
History of Cannabis: BCE to CE I'm not ashamed to say it. I've embraced it. I'm nerdy. It's like a badge of honor I wear. You see, there is nothing wrong with finding joy in reading. For this posting, I continue on the path towards modern day. I wanted to share some interesting points in cannabis history that I thought were interesting. It's only within the last … [Read more...] about History of Cannabis
Legal Weed Series – Hemp Hemp Hooray, a Victory for Families of Brazil
Legal Cannabis:
Hemp Hemp Hooray, a Victory for Families of Brazil
By Mark M. Ward
Brazil takes their illegal substances, or lack thereof, exceedingly serious as the Brazilian criminal code states “Selling and transportation of any illegal drugs, as well as possession or cultivation of larger amounts is characterized as drug trafficking, a criminal act punished with 5 to 15 … [Read more...] about Legal Weed Series – Hemp Hemp Hooray, a Victory for Families of Brazil
