Oaksterdam News

Oaksterdam news is announcements, press releases, features, and updates from the team at Oaksterdam University.

How To Become a Cannabis Extraction Technician

Jul 24, 2023 | , , ,

If you are looking for careers in cannabis, you will see plenty of job postings for cannabis extraction technicians.

Cannabis extraction is a complex, lab-based scientific process to separate cannabis into components used for various products. Cannabis extraction is how specific cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavanoids can be isolated from the plant to produce profitable manufactured products.

If you dream of combining your love of science with a passion for cannabis, this might be the career for you. Learn more here …

Oaksterdam Launches Mississippi Medical Cannabis Dispensary Worker Training

Jul 11, 2023 | , ,

As medical cannabis dispensaries open for the first time across the state of Mississippi, Oaksterdam University (OU) is excited to offer Mississippi Medical Cannabis Dispensary Worker Training. The self-paced online training is approved by the Mississippi State Department of Revenue and meets all requirements to certify medical cannabis dispensary workers.

The course provides the most comprehensive education for pursuing a medical cannabis dispensary worker career in the $27 billion global cannabis industry. Individuals who finish the course may download a verifiable certificate of completion that qualifies them to work in a state-licensed dispensary.  

OU x Plant EDG: A Focus on Cannabis Education

OU x Plant EDG: A Focus on Cannabis Education

Jul 6, 2023 | ,

Oaksterdam University prides itself on providing the highest quality training in the cannabis industry. Our newest educational partnership has OU “training the trainers” with Plant EDG. 

Based in Los Angeles, Plant EDG teams up with brands to provide cannabis education to consumers at dispensaries and cannabis-related events. 

Loely Burgos, the founder of Plant EDG, says she is eager to join forces with Oaksterdam to help spread the word about OU’s programs, co-host educational events, and hire OU alumni. 

Learn How To Fix Cannabis Nutrient Deficiencies

Learn How To Fix Cannabis Nutrient Deficiencies

Jun 30, 2023 | , ,

Even though cannabis is known as “weed” and has a reputation for growing quickly and easily, cultivating high-quality cannabis plants can be quite challenging. One of the most common challenges is maintaining the correct balance of nutrients throughout the growth cycle. 

Nutrient deficiencies can be disastrous for a cannabis crop, but growers with the proper training can usually reverse the effects. Oaksterdam University offers courses to help you troubleshoot your cannabis crop and ensure a high-quality yield every time.  

Oaksterdam’s Easy Guide to Extracts

Oaksterdam’s Easy Guide to Extracts

Jun 20, 2023 | , ,

Cannabis extractions result in various end products with different colors, textures, consistencies, flavors, and phytochemical profiles. Some extractions are niche and connoisseur products, and some are the base for finished products made with lower-quality flowers that produce higher profit margins.

To help consumers navigate extract types, prices, processes, characteristics, and the extraction method used to produce them, Oaksterdam University has created this downloadable infographic.

West Coast Premiere of Oaksterdam Documentary

West Coast Premiere of Oaksterdam Documentary

Jun 15, 2023 | , , ,

American Pot Story: Oaksterdam celebrates its West Coast premiere at the prestigious DANCES WITH FILMS Festival on June 29 at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in the heart of Hollywood, Calif. 

The film revolves around Oaksterdam University (OU), the world’s first cannabis college, and tells the unknown origin story of the people who took monumental risks to make cannabis legalization possible. It celebrates the courageous heritage of the legacy industry and the movement that started at OU and would go on to impact the world. 

Cannabis Unite Brings Industry Together

Cannabis Unite Brings Industry Together

Jun 14, 2023 | ,

The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation is gearing up to host the biggest business and professional development event of the season.

LA Cannabis Unite Summer Edition will take place 3-9 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at the historic Mayfair Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
Everyone is invited to network, learn about cannabis careers and discover business opportunities.

The event is free, and complimentary valet parking is available.

‘American Pot Story: Oaksterdam’ East Coast Premiere

‘American Pot Story: Oaksterdam’ East Coast Premiere

Jun 2, 2023 | , ,

American Pot Story: Oaksterdam celebrates its East Coast premiere at the Lighthouse International Film Festival located at Long Beach Island, New Jersey, June 7-11, 2023.

The film revolves around Oaksterdam University (OU), the world’s first cannabis college, and tells the unknown origin story of the people who took monumental risks to make cannabis legalization possible. It celebrates the courageous heritage of the legacy industry and the movement that started at OU and would go on to impact the world.

You’re Invited – Los Angeles Cannabis Unite Summer Edition

You’re Invited – Los Angeles Cannabis Unite Summer Edition

May 10, 2023 | , ,

The public is invited to attend the largest summertime business and professional development networking event to learn about cannabis careers, business opportunities, and meet industry leaders, manufacturers, cultivators, operators, licensees and employers at LA Cannabis Unite Summer Edition, hosted by the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) on Saturday, June 17 at 3:00 PM at the historic Mayfair Hotel.

5 Things to Look for When Shopping for Extracts

5 Things to Look for When Shopping for Extracts

May 9, 2023 | , ,

Badder, budder, crumble, shatter, sauce, diamonds. What does it all mean, and how do you know what to select?

Choosing a cannabis concentrate can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little research and planning, you can find the perfect concentrate for your needs.

Here, Dr. Stefanie Gangano, co-chair of Oaksterdam University’s Extracts and Manufacturing department, share five things to consider when choosing an extract …

The Budtender’s Guide on KCBS Radio

The Budtender’s Guide on KCBS Radio

May 5, 2023 | , ,

Dale Sky Jones recently sat down with Jim Taylor on KCBS Radio 106.9 to talk about The Budtender’s Guide, OU’s new reference manual for dispensary professionals and cannabis consumers.

Dale discussed how the book is not only for budtenders, but consumers who want to be their own budtenders — and not just rely on the person ringing them up at the dispensary counter for information.

The book educates people to understand cannabis beyond THC content.

“What we talk about in this book is everything from flavonoids and terpenes. The things that affect the uptake or the intake, the odor, the smell, the taste, but also other cannabinoids that you might want to explore. We really try to cover what effect you’re looking for, and then how you’re going to get the best results,” she says during the interview.

OU Partners with OpenSpace

OU Partners with OpenSpace

May 4, 2023 | , ,

Oaksterdam University is excited to partner with Cannabis OpenSpace, a groundbreaking online event designed to revolutionize collaboration and empower professionals in the cannabis industry.

Discover how to enhance your cannabis business or career by learning about the latest developments, trends, and regulations.

Los Angeles Cannabis Unite Summer Edition

Los Angeles Cannabis Unite Summer Edition

May 2, 2023 | ,

Mark your calendar for Los Angeles Cannabis Unite*, the summer’s largest event for business and development professionals. Join us 3-9 p.m. PT, Saturday, June 17, 2023 for networking, a rooftop afterparty with a DJ, no-host bar, hors d’oeuvres, and more.

Find supply chain speed dating, a DCR resources room, jobs board access for all attendees, business, licensing, and compliance assistance, and more.

American Pot Story in Cannabis Now

American Pot Story in Cannabis Now

May 1, 2023 | , , ,

We are thrilled that our documentary American Pot Story: Oaksterdam continues to get favorable reviews. On April 29, 2023, Melissa Reid of Cannabis Now talked extensively about the film in a review called “Higher Ed.”

American Pot Story: Oaksterdam highlights the journey of cannabis advocates and concerned citizens in California during a time of significant change. It tells the full, untold story of the Oakland-based underdogs who risked everything to spark a global revolution in cannabis policy.

Dale Sky Jones talks 4/20 on ABC7 News

Dale Sky Jones talks 4/20 on ABC7 News

Apr 28, 2023 | , ,

In honor of 4/20, Oaksterdam University Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones speaks with Karina Nova at ABC7 News in the Bay Area. Dale talks about fighting to free cannabis prisoners, staying active in cannabis advocacy, and reducing the stigma around the plant.

“You’re not a bad person for consuming cannabis,” Dale says. “The most dangerous thing was not consuming cannabis, it was getting caught with it.”

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 …

Announcing CaNORML Dale Gieringer Scholarships

Announcing CaNORML Dale Gieringer Scholarships

Apr 18, 2023 | , ,

To mark the cannabis holiday 4/20, Oaksterdam University is partnering with California NORML to award four scholarships in honor of the organization’s Director, Dale Gieringer. The scholarships will provide the opportunity to enroll in one of two self-paced online courses offered by Oaksterdam University: Home Grow or Budtending Certification.

Learn how to apply …

In the News: OU & CT Equity Program

Apr 18, 2023 | , ,

In a recent article by Jordan Nathaniel Fenster in the CT Insider, Dale Sky Jones, the executive chancellor of Oaksterdam University, discussed the school’s involvement in Connecticut’s small business accelerator program for social equity license holders in the cannabis industry.

Jones explained the origins of the school’s name, which was inspired by the founders’ observations of the successful cannabis industry in Amsterdam and Oakland’s status as the first U.S. city to allow medical cannabis sales.

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. 

Oaksterdam Interview: Tamika McPhail Helps Build Connecticut Cannabis Equity with reSET

Oaksterdam Interview: Tamika McPhail Helps Build Connecticut Cannabis Equity with reSET

Mar 17, 2023 | ,

For over 20 years, Tamika McPhail has been a leader in advocacy and cannabis. As the Connecticut State Director for Minorities For Medical Marijuana and a graduate of the Black Cannabis Business Mastermind, she most recently added Program Manager for the Connecticut Social Equity Cannabis Business Accelerator, powered by Oaksterdam University, to her resumé. 

Tamika’s goals are to help social equity licensees successfully open the doors to their cannabis businesses and be a resource to the Connecticut cannabis community. ..

The Evolution of Cannabis Consulting with Goose Duarte

Mar 14, 2023 | ,

Goose Duarte has worked at the forefront of the legal cannabis industry since its emergence in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 2000s. He has helped define the role of a budtender in the world’s pioneering dispensaries. Today he is the director of operations at Oaksterdam University. 

Goose worked in almost every position at Harborside Health Center in Oakland, from inventory, stocking, product displays, check-in and registration, budtender, and management.

Here, he shares Harborside’s six-step consultation and sale process …

Alumni Spotlight: Perry Jones

Alumni Spotlight: Perry Jones

Feb 27, 2023 | ,

As communities across the country build equity programs into cannabis law, Oaksterdam Alumni Perry Jones shines as a beacon of success.

Perry has gone through San Francisco’s Cannabis Equity Program and is well on his way to opening a dispensary in his community.

To bring his business to life, he has partnered with MMD Incorporated, a leader in providing safe, legal cannabis to customers through four retail dispensaries in Los Angeles. Their partnership will bring MMD’s first storefront to Northern California, with Jones as Co-Owner and CEO.

Puff, Puff, Pass: February Cannabis News

Feb 23, 2023 | ,

The cannabis industry is constantly evolving and growing, with new developments happening all the time.

From Twitter welcoming cannabis ads to ‘diet weed’ and Dale Sky Jones being named to Cannabis Now’s Hall of Fame, here’s a look at recent industry items in the news …

A Look Back at Mary Jane “Brownie Mary” Rathbun

A Look Back at Mary Jane “Brownie Mary” Rathbun

Feb 21, 2023 | ,

Claire Birch was a Berkeley, California-based documentarian who followed much of the early movement toward medical cannabis laws in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Click here for rare footage of Brownie Mary passionately describing her work and why she does it, as well as a contextual interview about her with Dennis Peron.

Grow Mag Q&A With Mr. and Mrs. Jones

Grow Mag Q&A With Mr. and Mrs. Jones

Feb 9, 2023 | , ,

Dale Sky Jones and Jeff Jones have been referred to as the “First Couple of Cannabis.” Dale is the Executive Chancellor of Oaksterdam University and Jeff is on OU’s Horticulture Faculty.

Recently, Mr. and Mrs. Jones did an extensive Q&A in Grow Magazine with Writer and Cultivator A.C. Moon. They talked about everything from their first interactions with the plant to where they see the future of the industry. They also discussed whether cannabis makes them better parents, PTSD from persecution, and policies they’d like to see enacted at the federal level along with much, much more …

“American Pot Story: Oaksterdam” Wins Audience Choice Award

Jan 30, 2023 | , , ,

New Love Films and Oaksterdam University are proud to announce the feature documentary American Pot Story: Oaksterdam took home the prestigious ”Unstoppable” Audience Award on Jan. 26, 2023, after its world premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival, Jan. 20-26 in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Part of the festival’s annual Sparky Awards, the Audience Awards are among the most coveted because they are voted on by Slamdance attendees, reflecting fan favorites and setting the stage for future film festival appearances and commercial success.

Hall of Fame: Dale Sky Jones

Hall of Fame: Dale Sky Jones

Jan 27, 2023 | , ,

Oaksterdam University Chancellor Dale Sky Jones was named to Cannabis Now’s 2023 Mount Rushmore of Cannabis Legends Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame appears in the magazine’s print edition, and highlights luminaries that shape the cannabis industry.

The 2023 Mount Rushmore edition recognizes cannabis giants like Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, Tommy Chong, Ed Rosenthal. and Steve DeAngelo.

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.

OU Featured in Thrillist

OU Featured in Thrillist

Jan 11, 2023 | , ,

With adult use cannabis now legal in 21 states plus Washington, D.C., it’s high time to visit Oaksterdam University. So says an article that appeared in Thrillist on Jan. 6, 2023.

The article shares all the details on OU, from classes to price points and more.

In addition, it features two of our esteemed alumni, Tahir Johnson, who hosts the podcast the Cannabis Diversity Report and is set to open a dispensary Simply Pure Trenton in the spring, and Alphonso “Tucky” Blunt, Jr., owner of dispensary Blunts & Moore.

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.”

2022 Hit List: OU’s Top 10 Rewind

Dec 30, 2022 | , ,

This past year, Oaksterdam University marked a huge milestone: our 15th anniversary! We’re proud to be America’s first cannabis college, still going strong, and fresher than ever. As we wrap up 2022, we want to share some of your alma mater’s achievements. Kick back and read on for our hit list from the past year.

CT Social Equity Council Selects OU

CT Social Equity Council Selects OU

Dec 9, 2022 | , ,

Connecticut’s Social Equity Council (SEC) has selected Oaksterdam University in partnership with reSET, the social impact-focused entrepreneurial support organization based in Hartford, to create and operate a Cannabis Business Accelerator Program in Connecticut.

Technical business assistance and entrepreneurial support are now available through the program to legacy cannabis operators to ensure regulatory compliance and industry best practices, as well as to verified social equity applicants planning to start licensed cannabis businesses. Programming and early networking opportunities will begin this month, with the official launch of the program in January 2023.

Why Cannabis Professionals Need Continued Education

Why Cannabis Professionals Need Continued Education

Nov 28, 2022 | , ,

The new year brings a new opportunity to develop your skills. Oaksterdam University’s Business of Cannabis Semester begins Jan. 9, 2023 and is enrolling now. The live course features a capstone project that has students create a business plan lite with guidance and feedback from our expert faculty. We only offer this program once a year, and seats are filling fast.

In 2021, America’s legal cannabis industry added 107,000 jobs, or an average of 280 new jobs daily. It was the fifth year of job growth at 27% or more — the highest industry rate in the nation.

Jobs are available in cannabis businesses, classified as plant-touching, or ancillary businesses, which provide services or products that support the cannabis industry without directly touching the plant.

Announcing: OU Budtender’s Guide

Announcing: OU Budtender’s Guide

Nov 25, 2022 | , ,

Just in time for holiday shopping, Oaksterdam University has released The Budtender’s Guide: A Reference Manual for Cannabis Consumers and Dispensary Professionals for pre-sale on Amazon.com.

The book is designed to give both budtenders and consumers the knowledge they need to understand the landscape of cannabis products available in licit markets across the country, along with the history, laws and policies, science, and cultural nuances of the plant.

The book is available now as a Kindle digital download on the Amazon store, priced at $9.99.

AG Rob Bonta: Oakland Would Not Be Oakland Without Oaksterdam

AG Rob Bonta: Oakland Would Not Be Oakland Without Oaksterdam

Oct 10, 2022 | ,

California Attorney General Rob Bonta received Oaksterdam’s Skill in Combat Award in honor of the work he’s done to legalize cannabis, make it safe, and expunge records for people convicted of non-violent cannabis crimes.

Oaksterdam Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones announced the award at OU’s 15th-Anniversary Event of the Decade celebration on Sept. 24, 2022 at the Fox Theater in Oakland, Calif.

“Dale, thank you for your pioneering spirit and leadership over so many years. Oakland would not be Oakland without Oaksterdam. It’s just a fact,” he said.

Governor Newsom Honors Oaksterdam

Governor Newsom Honors Oaksterdam

Sep 27, 2022 | , ,

California Governor Gavin Newsom honors Oaksterdam University during our 15th Anniversary Event of the Decade at the Fox Theater in Oakland, Calif. Gov. Newsom’s congratulatory video was played on the big screen before “American Pot Story: Oaksterdam” closed the 20th Oakland International Film Festival.

Announcing: Oaksterdam Alumni Network

Announcing: Oaksterdam Alumni Network

Sep 1, 2022 | , , ,

Oaksterdam Alumni — 80,000 students from 110 countries around the globe — have gone on to become the biggest leaders, personalities, and change-makers in the history of the cannabis movement. Now, there’s a place for all of us to gather, network and stay in touch. As part of OU’s ongoing 15-Year Anniversary celebration, we’re excited to announce the launch of the Oaksterdam Alumni Network. 

How to Get a Business Job in the Cannabis Industry

How to Get a Business Job in the Cannabis Industry

Aug 31, 2022 | , ,

Cannabis is America’s fastest-growing industry. Cannabis business professionals are in demand, especially those with specific expertise to operate within the rapidly changing landscape of legal, regulatory, and financial requirements. Opportunities abound for business professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs. Keep reading to learn more about how to become a cannabis business professional.

Hort Labs Open to OU Alumni & Asynch

Aug 16, 2022 | , , ,

Oaksterdam University is excited to announce that our longstanding Horticulture Labs are now open to all OU alumni and students. Bring your plant babies, questions, and coffee for a morning chat about all things cultivation. 

OU’s “Hort Labs” have been a Friday morning staple for as long as we can remember. Until now, they were open only to students currently enrolled in our live courses. As we celebrate our 15th Anniversary we’re opening the labs to the wider OU community.

 

How to Get a Job Growing Cannabis

Jul 29, 2022 | , ,

Jobs in cannabis are booming, and professional cannabis growers are in demand. Keep reading to learn about what a professional cannabis grower does, what they need to know, their salary and job outlook, and how to get a job growing cannabis.

Professional cannabis growers work in cultivation facilities to grow plants from seed to harvest. There are numerous career paths within the cannabis cultivation industry. Positions range from entry-level trimmers to agronomists, plant breeders, lighting and ventilation consultants, integrated pest management experts, and cultivation directors.

You’re Invited to the Event of the Decade

You’re Invited to the Event of the Decade

Jul 28, 2022 | , , ,

The world’s first cannabis college, Oaksterdam University, celebrates its 15th Anniversary by hosting a grand after-party for a sneak preview documentary screening at the 20th Annual Oakland International Film Festival (OIFF) of American Pot Story: Oaksterdam. Presented in partnership with Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), the event will take place on Sept. 24, 2022, at the legendary Fox Theater in Oakland, Calif. It will include a screening of the film followed by an after-party and Alumni reunion with confirmed attendance by politicians, press, cannabis industry legends, and celebrities …

OU Courses Apply to Degree at Golden Gate U

Jun 20, 2022 | , , , , ,

Oaksterdam University is pleased to announce an exciting educational partnership with Golden Gate University. The partnership allows students to transfer credits from Oaksterdam Certification Courses toward their Bachelor’s Degree at GGU. It is the first partnership of its kind.

OU graduates may transfer up to 18 credits of corresponding OU courses toward their accredited degree. Learn more here …

Dale Sky Jones on The Weed Tube

Dale Sky Jones on The Weed Tube

Jun 16, 2022 | , ,

Oaksterdam University Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones sat down during G4Live for a “Watch and Sesh” with Arend Richard, co-founder and creative director of The Weed Tube.

The pair talked about some fun stuff like what Dale originally wanted to be when she grew up, her go-to karaoke song (NOT!), star signs, and Volcano vaporizers.

They also discussed serious topics like descheduling, the raid on Oaksterdam, social justice in cannabis, and OU’s reimagined curriculum.

Watch the video here …

Authors Dish on “Cooking With Cannabinoids” 

Jun 15, 2022 | ,

Truffle linguine with a poached egg may sound delicious, but it’s also rich in cannabinoids, compounds that can modulate pain, inflammation, and other ailments. 

Learn how to make this dish and how everyday ingredients can heal the body inside and out as Oaksterdam University hosts “Cooking with Cannabinoids” at 6 p.m. PST/9 p.m. EST Thursday, June 16, 2022. 

The public is welcome to the live webinar, which will feature a cooking demonstration and chat with the authors of “The Cannabinoid Cookbook.”

Virtual Field Trip: Alibi Cannabis

Jun 10, 2022 | , ,

Oaksterdam students and alumni recently took a virtual field trip to Alibi Cannabis in Portland, Ore. Read the recap of our tour through the state-of-the-art grow operation and the equipment they use to cultivate their amazing craft cannabis.

If you are a business wishing to host an OU virtual field trip, contact OU Lead Facilitator Samira Hasib at facilitator@oaksterdamuniversity.com, or (510) 251-1544. Alumni are welcome to reach out to Samira to join our next tour!

Dale & Jeff Jones on Cannabis Talk 101

Dale & Jeff Jones on Cannabis Talk 101

Jun 9, 2022 | , ,

Dale Sky Jones, Executive Chancellor of Oaksterdam University, and her husband Jeff Jones, Head of Oaksterdam University Horticulture Department, appeared on the Cannabis Talk 101 podcast during G4 Live. Listen as they talk about OU’s vision, ethics, standards, and why they are passionate about education as a pathway to establishing a safe and equitable cannabis industry.