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GuidesMarch 11, 2018 by Kathrin Garner

How to get a Job in Cannabis Business?

Ever thought about being a manager of a cannabis store? Or maybe a grow master? With an annual salary of up to $100,000, these positions attract more and more people in the industry. In fact, the legal cannabis industry has become a major job generator, with the number of employed people exceeding the number of bakers and dental hygienists.

The State of the Cannabis Industry

Marijuana Business Daily recently used the data of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to create Marijuana Business Factbook 2017 and compare the number of employees in the marijuana industry to mainstream professions. According to these sources, the cannabis industry employed 165,000+ workers in 2017.

This number is expected to reach 400,000 by 2021, opening high paying jobs all over the U.S. Clearly, the industry is booming, and new job opportunities are expected to grow over the next several years. Here are some examples of high-paying jobs as described by CNBC:

Store Manager ($75,000)
Cannabis Sales Representative ($80,000)
Dispensary Owner ($60,000)
Grow Master ($100,000)
Edibles Chefs ($50,000 – $100,000)

Here is the breakdown of marijuana industry jobs by sector, also courtesy of Marijuana Business Factbook 2017.

So should you try to become a part of this profitable business? If you think you should, here are some pointers you could use.

Does One Have to be a User?

First and foremost, many people think that one has to be a user to work in the marijuana industry. Cannabis businesses hire people from other industries and being a cannabis user isn’t a mandatory requirement.

How to Get a Job in Cannabis Business

Start by Doing Research

If you don’t have any experience or knowledge of the legal cannabis industry (e.g. you have no idea how to make dab or what the hack dab is), don’t worry – it’s totally okay to be starting from scratch. Do your research and you’ll discover a lot of useful information very quickly.

Just by reading this article, you’re already working on researching. So just ask Google what you need; for example, sign up for cannabis industry reliable website, newsletter, or blog.

Get Certified

Getting a certification for a particular in-demand skill is one of the best ways to get a job in the industry. The key skill, of course, is the ability to grow marijuana plants. That’s okay if you’ve never grown it.

Cannabis businesses are looking for graduates from agricultural schools and those with certificates from training schools. For example, cultivators hire people with experience in agricultural operations, like growing tomatoes. Retailers are looking for candidates who worked in stores and restaurants and can communicate with customers.

So, enroll in a course that will teach you how to grow plants and get a certification. THC University and Cannabis Training University online courses are great places to begin training.

Check Popular Job Boards

When you have your certification ready, it’s time to go job hunting. Visit popular job boards like Indeed and search for cannabis jobs in your area. Also, you need to check boards that list marijuana industry jobs, including CannaJobs and 420Carrers.

Look Professional

There are two important parts here: dressing and resume. First, you should dress like you’d dress for an interview with Elon Musk. Right now, cannabis businesses are trying to distance themselves from “stoner hippie” stereotypes and show that they are professional.

Second, your cover letter should be great. Proofread everything, avoid slang, and make a professional email address (not something like Ilikepot@gmail.com!). When explaining your passion for cannabis, also avoid lines like “I want to be around pot all the time.” Say that you’re a professional and you appreciate cannabis.

Where to Look for a Job in Cannabis Business?

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How to become an Owner of a Cannabis Company?

To open a dispensary or other marijuana-related business, you need to comply with a number of laws and regulations. Greenzipp offers the list of state-by-state laws and news for you to check out. For example, here’s how to obtain a license for a dispensary in Colorado.

In addition to assessing your eligibility and legal requirements, you should find a rental property; the choice of the property should also follow a number of guidelines (e.g. it has to be more than 1000 feet from school).

And don’t forget about the business plan. It’s still a business, right? It shows a serious attitude and commitment to reaching success. Consider all costs, including licensing application fee, rent cost, cost of license, employee salary, security, and transportation and storage of products.

Wrapping Up

If you’re unsure of the best way to get their foot on the door, use these tips to lock down a cannabis-related career. Taking a leap into the burgeoning new industry could be a great adventure for you; besides you timing couldn’t be better, as cannabis market is becoming one of the fastest-growing ones in the U.S.

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Strain ReviewsMarch 7, 2018 by Adam Rhodes

Weekly Strain Breakdown: Pineapple Chunk

Pineapple Chunk

Pineapple Chunk is a heavy hitting hybrid. It is a creeper because the high doesn’t kick in right away. It takes a few minutes for the full body buzz and cerebral punch to kick in. But most people don’t notice the high creep in because they are relaxed on the couch taking it all in.
Pineapple Chunk was developed by Barney’s Farm. They used a cross between Cheese and Skunk #1 with one of their own Pineapple strains to create Pineapple Chunk. They new strain has successfully inherited its parents high THC count with a small amount of CBD.
This strain has amazing painkilling and stress-relieving capabilities. It also makes smokers feel like they gave their brain an energy boost. This is not the ideal strain to treat anxiety or insomnia because of the cerebral jolt this strain provides. But, it is a nice strain to smoke after a long hard day of work, or as a treat for getting a big job done.

Growing Notes

This strain is resistant to mold and illness. It flowers quickly (55-69 days indoors). It’s ready for harvest by the end of September. The buds become a normal shade of green with purple streaks here and there.
Pineapple’s grow naturally in hot environments, and this strain is no different. It will grow to it greatest potential in hot and temperate climates. The yields are high (650 gr/m^2) which is surprising for such a short plant. The last test results came back to Barney’s Farm with 25% THC and 1.1% CBD. The high should be strong and long lasting.
Currently, it is difficult to find clipping of Pineapple Chunk. But luckily, Barney’s Farm sells Pineapple Chunk seeds. Now anyone can try their hand at cultivating their own Pineapple Chunk crop.

When to Smoke

After one big puff of Pineapple Chunk, smokers will feel stoned. This is not a good social weed because although the mind feels a sense of awakeness, the body feels like it doubled in weight on the couch. As if someone raised the gravity intensity around them because they don’t want to move from where they took their last hit.
All smokers can use this strain to feel creative, energized, euphoric, happy, relaxed and uplifted. But medical patients can use this strain for other specialized purposes. This strain helps people with arthritis, chronic pain, depression, Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, Loss of Appetite, Migraines, PTSD, stress, epilepsy and tremors.
This strain doesn’t generally put people to sleep because of the cerebral energy it provides. But, people who can’t sleep because of their serious medical conditions can benefit from this strain. This strain helps the body to calm down. If patient’s bodies ache too much or if they can’t stop shaking, they can finally get a chance to sleep.

More Cheese, Less Earth

The smell is so potent and distinct that it is easy to tell the parents of the strain. It has a strong cheese and sweet pineapple smell, along with hints of earth and skunk. There is no hiding this strain, the smell gives everyone away.
When this strain is inhaled, the smoke is smooth. It doesn’t cause too many smokers to go into a coughing fit. And the taste is strongly reminiscent of pineapples.
This strain is fun to smoke with your crew and be stoned in front of the T.V. together. Or go on a relaxing walk before the weed couch locks you. This is a fun strain to smoke when there is free time to relax and smell the roses.
Have you smoked Pineapple Chunk? Did this strain sneak a fast one by you? What is it like smoking too much Pineapple Chunk? Does this strain help treat pain and sleep well? What were your growing experiences like with this strain? Let us know in the comments down below.

Analysis/OpinionMarch 1, 2018 by WeedReader

Main Benefits of Herbal Vaping for Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression are ailments that affect many people, and some of the solutions that have been suggested to deal with this condition include using herbs. Many people don’t like to use medications and prefer to get treated using herbal methods or natural remedies.
This is how herbal vaping comes. The solution is all natural and comes with great benefits for those suffering from depression and anxiety. One of the reasons this is a viable solution is because medications come with other side effects that may prove challenging to cope with. Here are few of the benefits you will gain from herbal vaping for depression and anxiety.

Instant results

A lot of medications for depression and anxiety may take days to for their effect to kick in, but in the case of herbal vaping, the results kick in almost immediately. This is useful if you are suffering from severe symptoms and you would not want to wait for long. Vaping herbs makes you to feel better within a shorter period of time and you can continue with your duties without the worry that the same problem will recur. This is one of the Three Benefits Of Vaping For Anxiety discussed here that you should gain from.
Most importantly, you will not need to worry about side effects that occur when you are put on medication because this is a natural remedy that allows you to deal with depression and anxiety in a gradual acceleration. The herbs can also help in other things apart from helping you deal with depression and anxiety.

Quality sleep

One of the key benefits of herbal vaping is that it helps to improve the quality of sleep you get. Even traditional medications cannot guarantee this, but when you embrace herbal vaping you will certainly enjoy a better experience where you can get better quality sleep. There are a lot of herbs suitable for good sleeping that will also keep you asleep. Some of the most effective that you could choose include lavender, chamomile, marijuana, and lemon balm. They promote sleep and when you vape them you will enjoy the effects much faster.

Calming effects

One thing about someone who is suffering from anxiety is that they will be extremely concerned about getting calm. To help such people dispel the fear and enjoy a calming effect, it is recommended to embrace herbal vaping. The herbs get into the system of the user quickly and this means you can almost instantly enjoy the calming effect. Something you have to know about vaping is that it gives you a clean dose of the herb as you will not be smoking, which leads to inhaling of smoke that could impact your health in a bad way. This means you are able to wipe out any symptoms of anxiety without putting your health at risk.
If you are considering dealing with depression and anxiety, you should consider embracing herbal vaping, which gives you a clean alternative to smoking while also helping you to improve your condition. The results from this are instant and you are able to avoid the side effects that come with taking pharmaceutical drugs.

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