By Michael Hughes The hot Nebraska wind blew across the plains and shook the tall green corn. A 12-year-old kid with shaggy brown hair,…
By Meghan Walstatter At Pure Green, the medical marijuana dispensary I own on Sandy Boulevard in Northeast Portland, we place a strong emphasis on marketing.…
By Mike Warren As we get to know Oregon cannabis growers, vendors and entrepreneurs, it is clear that the gold rush comparison in Colorado and…
By Danielle Rosellison “I can’t sleep at night, I’m so excited to come to work.” “I’m ready to quit my other job whenever you want…
By Andrei Edwards “I’m not against marijuana; I just don’t like the lifestyle.” That’s how my boss and mentor of 20 years in the New…
By Neil Juneja Your brand is the most important aspect of your business. Your brand encompasses your name, logo, slogan and packaging. Without a strong…
By Jerry Whiting Strains of cannabis go in and out of style like anything else. Breeders are introducing new hybrids to the market as fast…
By Patrick Wagner CENTRAL WASHINGTON — Before becoming a licensed Tier III producer, Wildman Aaron had worked for the railroad industry, the Department of Corrections,…
By Garrett Rudolph The minute Washington voters approved legislation to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes, Oregon immediately became the next target for cannabis activists. With…
CASHMERE — For the five owners of The Happy Crop Shoppe, Dec. 27, 2014 marked a special occasion, as they opened their second store along…