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Ron
This experience was my first, I knew about Oaksterdam and bulldog cafe. Having more knowledge in this business is going to help in all sorts of ways. Connecting with people is another important resource. Building real allies is something I believe in. The work is on...
How Do You Know When Cannabis is in the Flowering Stage?
You’ve chosen your cultivars, planted your cannabis seeds, and nurtured your seedlings as they’ve grown into big, leafy plants. It’s time for the most exciting and nerve-wracking part: the flowering stage. Today’s article answers all your basic questions about...
How To Become a Cannabis Extraction Technician
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 …
Timeka Drew
Timeka Drew is an operating social equity license holder and seasoned cannabis industry executive. She is the founder and CEO of Biko, a California-born cannabis brand focused on producing luxurious, effective products. She has held executive positions for many...
Angela Bacca
Angela Bacca began covering the cannabis industry as a student journalist in San Francisco in 2006. Since then, she has authored hundreds of articles and edited, managed, and/or co-authored over a dozen books, mostly on cannabis horticulture and medicine, in addition...
David Paleschuck
With over twenty years of product development, brand-building and consumer marketing experience serving American Express, MasterCard, PepsiCo and Microsoft–and over ten years in the legal cannabis space at Dope Magazine and as a consultant to the industry’s top...
Oaksterdam Launches Mississippi Medical Cannabis Dispensary Worker Training
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
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.
Amber
I loved all the help I received at OU even though I was a self-paced student. I learned so much about the inner workings of a dispensary. I feel I'm equipped to enter the cannabis space when that time comes in my state (North Carolina). I'm so excited about my...
Learn How To Fix Cannabis Nutrient Deficiencies
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.