Cannabis Education Blog

The first medical cannabis law in the US was a direct result of the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s. Little was understood about the virus or the resulting disease, except that it caused severe pain, nausea, and wasting syndrome. San Francisco’s gay community was an early...

Before legalization, the majority of cannabis consumed in the United States was grown on the West Coast and exported to the rest of the country. In the last two decades, medical and adult use legalization has spread nationwide despite continued federal Prohibition. As...

Have you heard of Oaksterdam’s All Access Pass yet? Every single Oaksterdam course (80+), video library, and supplemental resource is available with a monthly or annual subscription, allowing you to earn all of our certifications for less than the price of one. You...

Today, when most people hear the terms “budtender” and “dispensary," they know they refer to a retail cannabis store and the people who work in them. What you might not know is where the terms came from and why we use them.  Although the school was formally...

By Stoney Tark  Choosing the right cannabis cultivar for your first grow is vital to success. The cultivars you choose should be practical for your grow space and skill level. There are many variables to consider when deciding which cultivar, and these tips will help...