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IRS 280E: Cannabis Taxes and Case Law
As small businesses across the United States prepare for tax season, cannabis businesses grapple with staying compliant with the confusing state of cannabis tax law. Like any business, a licensed cannabis enterprise is subject to taxation and must pay all applicable...

Budtender’s Guide: Cannabiziac Book of the Month
Whether you’re an aspiring budtender or want to be your own budtender, tune into Dale Sky Jones on Cannabiziac’s Book of the Month virtual chat 7 p.m. EST, Wed., Feb. 28, 2024. Dale is Executive Chancellor of Oaksterdam University (OU) and co-author of The Budtender’s...

Oaksterdam Celebrates Black History Month
This February, Oaksterdam University proudly celebrates Black History Month by recognizing excellence within the Black community in the areas of Cannabis Education and Advocacy. Celebrating Black Leaders in Cannabis Education and Advocacy Kassia Graham – Building...
What is “Organic” Cannabis?
What Is Organic Cannabis? Understanding Standards and Certification The use of the term “organic” to sell agricultural products is strictly regulated. Products sold internationally can receive the label if they meet local organic labeling requirements and conditions...

Budtender Tipping: What Customers and Dispensaries Should Know
Budtender Tipping: What Customers and Dispensaries Should Know Tipping in the cannabis industry is still a developing practice. While customers often wonder if they should tip their budtender, there are no clear standards. Here’s what you need to know about budtender...

Inside Barcelona’s Cannabis Lounges: A Budtender’s Perspective
Helga Bucher works at High Class Social Club in Barcelona, one of the hundreds of private consumption lounges that have cropped up in the city despite cannabis being illegal in Spain. Barcelona has become a hotspot for private cannabis consumption lounges, even...
Christopher
Hello my fellow colleagues and fellow American's I'm glad that we could connect and continue to forge the future of Cannabis on a global scale of course etc. I've been advocating for Cannabis for years now since early 2012 but any ways I love Cannabis and HEMP and...
Oaksterdam Hosts Advocacy Live
In the ever-evolving landscape of cannabis, the role of advocacy stands as a powerful force that has shaped the industry’s past and continues to influence its future. Learn the method behind Oaksterdam University's unique and effective brand of advocacy in our...
2023 Rewind: Oaksterdam’s Top Highlights of the Year
It’s been a banner year for Oaksterdam University. With new courses, two books and numerous awards for our partnerships and documentary film, we have been busier than ever in our 16-year history as an official school. That doesn’t even count our alumni, 80,000 strong...

Synthetic Cannabinoids: What Budtenders Need to Know
Synthetic cannabinoids come from a laboratory instead of the cannabis plant. Budtenders and consumers should understand the difference between regulated medicines and unregulated designer products. Types of Synthetic Cannabinoids There are two main types:...