Rolling with Designer High: Oct. 29th Event

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Want to be the coolest stoner in the smoke circle? Check out this Colorado event to learn how to roll specialty blunts and joints.

When: October 29, 2016 @ 6 p.m.

Where: iBake, 3995 S Broadway, Englewood, Colorado 80113

What: Colorado’s first exclusive rolling class. Teaches you how to roll perfect blunts and joints. Come to learn time-tested rolling techniques and find out what the future of blunt rolling holds.

Who: Designer High and iBake – Englewood

Be the best on the block! Check out the Eventbrite page for details and tickets.

 

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Oct. 26th: Colorado’s Cannabis Sustainability Symposium

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Raises conversation on cannabis’ environmental challenges, cultivation practices and sustainable designs

When: October 26th, 2016

Where: The Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado

What: The one day event featuring many industry leaders will educate attendees on the latest techniques and technologies for safe cannabis production. Topics include: environmental challenges, energy efficiency, water management, waste management, integrated pest management, cultivation practices and sustainable designs.

Who: Hosted by the Organic Cannabis Association, organized by the Cannabis Sustainability Work Group and supported by Denver Environmental Health. The keynote speaker for this year’s Cannabis Sustainability Symposium is legendary farmer and author, Joel Salatin. Everyone is invited to buy tickets to this mindful event.

Check out the event’s website for more information and tickets!

 

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Bloom Farms Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and a cannabis industry company is stepping up in support.

Bloom Farms, a medical cannabis company based out of San Francisco, has just released a limited edition pink vape pen and vape cartridge in support of breast cancer awareness. The vape pen is a version of their award-winning Highlighter vape pen.

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Bloom Farms has also donated $5000 to Susan G. Komen Circle of Promise. This initiative aims to counter the inequality in breast cancer survival amongst African American women. The Circle of Promise is a resource for women in the fight against breast cancer.

Bloom Farms’ Single Origin Reserve vape cartridges are made with 100% pure cannabis oil. Their newest cartridge feature a strain called Goddess, a limited edition strain.

Cannabis users are some of the most friendly, thoughtful and socially responsible people on the planet. Legal marijuana has only started to blossom and it is important for those in the budding industry to give back by supporting social causes such as breast cancer awareness month. Learn more about Bloom Farms here.

Photo: Unsplash, Evan Thompson

States Voting on Recreational Marijuana in November 2016 Election

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All 50 states will go to the voting polls on November 8th, but a lucky few will have the opportunity to further history by legalizing marijuana. As more states look into the developing cannabis industries in Washington, Colorado, Oregon and Alaska, they each want to join in on the fun. See which states are voting on cannabis this year. Continue reading States Voting on Recreational Marijuana in November 2016 Election

Southwest Cannabis Conference and Expo [Event Announcement]

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Southwest Cannabis Conference and Expo

The second annual Southwest Cannabis Conference & Expo will host industry leaders, businesses, job seekers and the general public as they shape the world of tomorrow for the cannabis industry in Arizona.

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When: October 14th-16th, 2016

Where: The Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona

What: The second edition of this event will focus on the world of tomorrow for the cannabis industry. A range of topics will be covered to promote and explore the future of the cannabis industry in Arizona. This comes at a perfect time as Arizonians prepare to vote on ending cannabis prohibition with Proposition 205 in November. Other topics include cannabis solutions for the opioid addiction epidemic, prime networking opportunities and a Cannabis Boot Camp. The Cannabis Boot Camp will be an all-day sub-event on October 14th set to cover: an overview of the industry, rules and regulations, industry trends, and how to build a cannabis business.

Who: Industry experts, entrepreneurs, leaders, companies, job seekers and curious individuals. Speakers include NFL Super Bowl star Marvin Washington, pain management specialist Dr. David Tonkin and human rights activist Larry Banegas.

Check out the event’s website for more information and tickets!

 

Photos: event website, Unsplash

A Brief Overview of Washington’s Recreational Cannabis Structure [I-502]

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A Brief Overview of Washington’s Recreational Cannabis Structure

Washington’s recreational marijuana industry has seen many successes since it began in 2012. Four years down the road, let’s take a moment to review how the structure of the I-502 industry is set up.

There are three different types of marijuana licensees: producers, processors and retailers. Home-growing for personal use is not allowed in Washington. Continue reading A Brief Overview of Washington’s Recreational Cannabis Structure [I-502]

How to Smoke Pot (Properly) [Book Review]

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Want to step up your ganja smoking game? Don’t miss these tools and tricks.

How To Smoke Pot (Properly), written by David Bienenstock, is like taking Jedi training for stoners. This book goes into detail on many topics surrounding marijuana and using it properly. There is a lot more to the world of weed than just putting it in a pipe and smoking it. Learning about the controversy, culture, techniques, forms, strains and mind exploring properties of cannabis can all add up to a fantastic experience. The more you know about the different nuances of marijuana, then the more you can enjoy tokin’ it up. Continue reading How to Smoke Pot (Properly) [Book Review]

Seattle’s 25th Annual HEMPFEST Recap

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The quarter century mark for Seattle’s HEMPFEST, the annual free speech protestival, went off without a hitch. Thousands of cannabis supporters poured onto the Seattle waterfront for three days of marijuana related booths, hemp education, live local music, banging loudspeakers, company swag and more. The world’s largest marijuana related event was truly a sight to see as the sun shined down on everyone’s happy day. This was lucky, since last year’s event had been barraged by pouring rain. Continue reading Seattle’s 25th Annual HEMPFEST Recap

SOURCEvapes Aids in Louisiana Flood Disaster Recovery

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We have a lot of fun writing about all of the wonders of marijuana, but let’s take a moment to help out those in need. Toke Tank Travels far and wide; earlier this year, we were enjoying the wonderful state of Louisiana. As it has a special place in our hearts, we wanted to share ways you can help out with a current natural disaster. Continue reading SOURCEvapes Aids in Louisiana Flood Disaster Recovery

A Brief History of Marijuana [Book Review]

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It’s always good to examine your roots.

In his book, Getting High: Marijuana Through The Ages, John Charles Chasteen takes us through the history of marijuana and examines how cannabis came to fit in with today’s society. He shows us how weed has influenced many cultures throughout time and how the history of marijuana affects the perception of the plant today. Continue reading A Brief History of Marijuana [Book Review]