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OU Alum Tucky Blunt on Cannabis Radio
Oaksterdam University Alum Tucky Blunt, owner of the Oakland, Calif. dispensary Blunts + Moore, recently sat down for an interview on NCIA’s Cannabis Industry Voice with Bethany Moore. On the podcast, he tells his amazing story about opening the first dispensary under Oakland’s Cannabis Social Equity Program, and how he attended Oaksterdam University to achieve his goal.
How to Control Cannabis Odor
If you grow cannabis, you probably savor its familiar, pungent scent. Your neighbors? Not so much. Whether you’re growing a few plants for personal use, or you’re a commercial cultivator with an indoor facility or outdoor farm, odor mitigation is an important issue. Oaksterdam University experts share insight on how to mitigate that “skunky” smell.
Ulises Perez
I really enjoy how available the content is and gives me a good perspective on what other people are thinking. I am the kinda of person that I'm going to do my own research on something and having OU highlights the vital components that I missed. The students all have...
Steven Abundis
I really liked Oakstrdam's school atmosphere for learning, their curriculum, and all their professors. All three elements made my learning and networking opportunities meaningful and hopeful towards my path into the cannabis industry, especially when advocating for...
OU Launches Budtending LIVE!
Oaksterdam University, America’s first cannabis college, will offer our Budtending Certification Program LIVE, online in real-time for the first time in spring, 2022. Registration is open now for the virtual four-week course, which begins March 16, 2022. Students who complete the course will get skilled and certified for a Budtending career.
7 Jobs in Cannabis Cultivation
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.
Maha Haq
Maha has dedicated over a decade to the commercial cannabis space. She is an independent consultant for retailers, consumption lounges, brands, and events. Maha was recently the Director of Retail Marketing for StateHouse Holdings and the Director of Retail Strategy...
5 Ways to Break Into a Cannabis Career
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.
How to Raise Funds for Canna-Businesses
With legal cannabis sales expected to top $30 billion this year, it’s a great time to get in on the ground floor of America’s newest industry. However, if you’re looking to launch or expand a cannabis business, you know that securing funds can be a challenge. Oaksterdam University has partnered with The Arcview Group to create a 2-day course designed to help canna-preneurs find the funding they need.
Why More Seniors Are Using Cannabis
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.