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How Reymon Brown Makes New Dispensary Customers Comfortable

How Reymon Brown Makes New Dispensary Customers Comfortable

Apr 24, 2023 | , ,

Reymon Brown has always loved cannabis and wanted to parlay it into a career, especially as he saw his home state of Massachusetts legalize adult use. He decided to pursue a budtending job to get a crash course in the business as he explores the possibility of getting into the ownership side through a social equity program. 

As a budtender, he strives to develop relationships with customers …

Oaksterdam x Homegrown = Free Cannabis Seeds for Students

Oaksterdam x Homegrown = Free Cannabis Seeds for Students

Apr 5, 2023 | , ,

Oaksterdam University is partnering with Homegrown Cannabis Co. to offer free seeds with enrollment in select Oaksterdam courses. Through this collaboration, students will receive free seeds to grow In real time as they correspond with the class.

Oaksterdam is the world’s first cannabis college, and Homegrown Cannabis Co. is one of the world’s fastest-growing seed banks. Oaksterdam is a legacy educational institution that offers the premiere cannabis curricula.

This partnership brings the two worlds together to help students grow. 

Jeff Jones and the Origins of “Budtending”

Jeff Jones and the Origins of “Budtending”

Jan 17, 2023 | , ,

The history of the modern dispensary and much of its associated terminology can be traced to the Bay Area, where a group of advocates began to openly distribute medical marijuana in the late 1980s.

At that time, Dennis Peron and “Brownie Mary” Jane Rathbun made national headlines by openly providing cannabis to AIDS patients in San Francisco. A young Jeff Jones saw them on CNN from his home in South Dakota and was inspired to move west to be a part of it.

Read more about the movement in this excerpt from The Budtender’s Guide, Oaksterdam’s new book for dispendary professionals and cannabis consumers.

Cannabis Myths: Sativa-Indica Fallacy

Cannabis Myths: Sativa-Indica Fallacy

Jan 6, 2023 | , ,

The narrative handed down for generations is that “sativa” varieties are associated with more awake, “caffeine-like” effects that make them ideal to consume during the day, whereas indica products tend to be associated with a full-body high and so-called “couchlock effects” that make them more appropriate to consume in the evening.

Nonetheless, modern analytical testing of so-called true indica versus true sativa varieties identifies few differences in the plants’ analytical makeup and none responsible for these supposed disparate effects. In 2018, cannabinoid scientist Robert McPartland concluded, “Categorizing cannabis as either ‘sativa’ or ‘indica’ has become an exercise in futility. … Ubiquitous interbreeding and hybridization render their distinction meaningless.”

How to Deschedule Cannabis

Jun 8, 2022 | ,

In the debate over cannabis legalization, one of the critical questions is whether cannabis should be rescheduled to a lower schedule or descheduled altogether, removing it from the Controlled Substances Act schedule of drugs. Many advocates, including Oaksterdam University, believe that cannabis must be descheduled. Here’s background on how that can be done at the federal level and how you can help.

How to Become a Budtender

How to Become a Budtender

May 12, 2022 | , ,

In the fast-growing cannabis industry, budtending is a great entry point for a variety of career paths. A budtender job may be up your alley if you enjoy constantly learning about trends and research in cannabis, working in a fast-paced environment, and helping others.

Oaksterdam University coined the term “budtender,” and offers the most respected Budtending Certification program in the nation.

Oaksterdam Cannabis Content Review Service

Oaksterdam Cannabis Content Review Service

Apr 14, 2022 | , ,

Need fact-checking or experts to review your content before you publish? Oaksterdam University is proud to announce our new Oaksterdam Cannabis Content Review Service. We invite any journalist, reporter, writer, or public relations professional to submit their cannabis-related work for expert review. Contact media@oaksterdamuniversity.com to inquire.

Cannabis Salaries: Budtending, Retail & Sales

Cannabis Salaries: Budtending, Retail & Sales

Mar 15, 2022 | , ,

If you enjoy cannabis, helping others, staying on top of trends and research, and working in a fast-paced environment, a budtending job may be for you. The 2022 Cannabis Salary Guide, just released by CannabizTeam Worldwide, offers insights related to budtending and the jobs it can lead to in the cannabis retail and sales sectors.

Don’t Re-Felonize Small Gardens

Don’t Re-Felonize Small Gardens

Mar 10, 2022 | ,

Oaksterdam University recently joined a campaign to oppose Assembly Bill 1725, which seeks to re-felonize the cultivation of only seven cannabis plants in California. Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones penned a letter to Assemblymembers expressing why small cannabis gardens are not a problem, and why we don’t need more small-time cannabis felony prosecutions in the state. Here is a copy of the letter …

The Role of a Cannabis Budtender

Feb 10, 2022 | , , ,

Budtenders work in dispensaries or provisioning centers and handle many of the same things anyone who works in retail is familiar with. However, they also deal with responsibilities unique to cannabis, such as product handling protocols, seed-to-sale tracking, and advanced security measures. Most importantly, budtenders must serve not only customers but patients with sensitive health conditions.

6 Skills to Be a Great Budtender

6 Skills to Be a Great Budtender

Feb 7, 2022 | ,

The role of a cannabis “budtender” is like a hybrid of a pharmacist and a bartender. A budtender must not only be well-versed in the potential effects of the products they sell and current scientific literature but also be able to provide a pleasant and entertaining experience for their customers. Here are six skills that go into being a great budtender.

7 Jobs in Cannabis Cultivation

7 Jobs in Cannabis Cultivation

Jan 14, 2022 | ,

An estimated 321,000 Americans work full-time in the cannabis sector, and that number is only expected to grow. There are a wide variety of positions available in the industry. If you like working with plants, here are seven jobs in cultivation that might be for you.

5 Ways to Break Into a Cannabis Career

Jan 12, 2022 | , ,

According to the 2021 Leafly Jobs Report, legal cannabis now supports 321,000 full-time American jobs. Since 2017, the industry has averaged 27.5 percent employment growth each year, outpacing all other industries. Within the cannabis space, there are jobs in cultivation, manufacturing, retail, regulation, marketing, law, and more. Here are some tips from Oaksterdam University on breaking into the cannabis industry.

Why More Seniors Are Using Cannabis

Why More Seniors Are Using Cannabis

Jan 4, 2022 | ,

Paul Armentano, Oaksterdam University faculty member and deputy director of NORML, recently sat down with the L.A. Times Business of Cannabis supplement to discuss cannabis use among seniors. Cannabis use among those 65 and older increased from under 1 percent in 2006 to more than 4 percent today. Older adults frequently report their cannabis use is medical, that it has fewer side effects than their prescription medicine, and their quality of life increased with its use. Seniors report using cannabis to decrease pain, relieve anxiety, and help them sleep.

Faculty Feature: Ed Rosenthal

Faculty Feature: Ed Rosenthal

Oct 15, 2021 | ,

Author, activist, and master grower Ed Rosenthal has just released his newest guide, the Cannabis Grower’s Handbook. Ed has long been an Oaksterdam ally, faculty member, and supporter. In honor of his book release, OU caught up with him for a chat about his background, his book, and his history with OU.

Cannabis at 40% THC is a Myth

Cannabis at 40% THC is a Myth

Sep 30, 2021 | ,

Cannabis flower is showing up with higher and higher levels of THC. As more states legalize cannabis and growers compete to maximize potency, cultivars with 30 percent THC or more are becoming more common. Topping them all, strains of cannabis have recently cropped up in the news hitting 45 percent THC. Is that even possible?

Domestic Violence Survivor Jailed as Cannabis Patient in Courtroom

Sep 29, 2021 | ,

Far too often, the voices that should be heard the loudest are instead silenced. On Sept. 7, a brave woman set foot in a Louden County, Va. courtroom to testify against her domestic abuser. Because she admitted that she is a cannabis patient, she was the one who faced judgment. OU Chair of Government Affairs Chiara Juster (pictured) explains why that is wrong.

Faculty Feature: Anthony DeMeo

Faculty Feature: Anthony DeMeo

Sep 13, 2021 | ,

As a “master alchemist” and co-chair of Extraction and Manufacturing at Oaksterdam University, Anthony DeMeo isolates prized components of cannabis in the lab and teaches others his time-tested techniques. Here, Anthony talks with OU about his background in cannabis and his vision for its future.

The Raid

Apr 5, 2021 |

Listen to OU Chancellor Dale Sky Jones recount the raid in her own words, describing the day as a perfect juxtaposition of federal prohibition’s failure to meet the needs of communities.

New China Trade Deal Could Benefit U.S. Hemp Farmers

Jan 31, 2020 |

For many years, China has been the top industrial hemp producer on the planet even though China did not issue the first license for legal CBD until 2017. China’s industrial hemp is used to make everything from clothing to paper and hand lotion, with many of these products exported to other countries.

Cannabis-Infused Wonton Soup for Chinese New Year

Jan 22, 2020 |

The Chinese New Year, also known at the Lunar New Year, is this Saturday, January 25, marking the beginning of the Year of the Metal Rat, signifying wealth and financial new beginnings. This is the most important holiday in Chinese cultures, which is a time of celebrations and family reunions, fireworks, and the gifting of wealth in red envelopes as good luck. 

Turning Over A New Leaf 

Jan 7, 2020 |

This week is your last chance to give yourself a jumpstart on the cannabis career you’ve always wanted. Enroll in the Classic Cannabis Business comprehensive 4-day seminar, taking place for the final time on the Oakland campus, January 11-14. Oaksterdam is retiring the current program, so do not regret missing this opportunity to develop a competitive edge in an emerging industry. 

Italy to Triple Medical Cannabis Cultivation

Dec 28, 2019 |

People from around the world associate Italy with its world-class art, food, and rich history. The country is home to the 8th largest economy globally and the 4th largest economy in Europe. Now Italy is becoming increasingly known for is medical cannabis.