When Darcy LaPier broke her neck loading a horse trailer, she didn’t know if she would ever ride again. Nearly twenty years later, she’s a competitive barrel racer, an entrepreneur, and a fierce advocate for the soothing powers of CBD. To quote LaPier, she has “lived many lives” over the years, traveling the world as a model and actress and creating television shows as an executive producer. LaPier has been married five times, including a brief but notable union with actor and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme. These days, she spends much of her time crafting CBD creations with her team at ..read more

Racking up more than a billion streams over the last two decades, the alternative/reggae group Iration recently released their eighth studio album. Now, in a collaboration only California could curate, Iration is partnering with Autumn Brands to bring West Coast fans three hand-picked strains perfect for pairing with the band’s unique, island-inspired sound. Sit down with Micah Brown from Iration and Hanna Brand, owner and director of sales at Autumn Brands, to discover what inspired the partnership, how tech is shaping both of their enterprises, and where you can score some of these quality s ..read more

If you could increase productivity, boost employee safety, and maximize efficiency with a few checklists, would you do it? It’s hard to overstate the value of detailed standard operating procedures. In this episode, Kady Cravens discusses how her company, BuildMySOP, is setting businesses up for success. Cravens is now the Vice President of Compliance Services for SC Labs, a cannabis and hemp testing laboratory helping business owners from coast to coast. Discover what Cravens considers the most crucial aspects of SOP building and how you can optimize your routines to create a stronger, more p ..read more

In this MJBizCon on-site interview, host David Wallach sits down with medical cannabis advocate, college professor, and Cannavision Laboratories Director of Sales and Marketing Gabriel Rodriguez. The former college professor shares his insights on teaching one of the earliest cannabis courses and discusses what it’s like to be an educator in an emerging industry. Join the conversation when you tag us on social media @cannatechtoday. Cannabis Tech Talks are brought to you thanks to the support of Polyscience. Discover how Polyscience is changing the world of temperature control by visitin ..read more

What are the best practices for commercial cannabis cultivation? It’s not easy to find current, practical guides for the modern pot farmer. In this MJBizCon 2023 on-site interview, Deep Roots Harvest Senior Director of Cultivation Chris O’Ferrell digs into his new book, Greater Than or Equal to 100 Grams Per Square Foot. His practical approach to growing offers essential insights for beginners and experts alike. O’Ferrell touches on the tech takeover of modern growhouses and explores what it takes to create quality cannabis at scale. Join the conversation on social media when you tag us @canna ..read more

Should cannabis edibles be held to the same standards of safety as federally regulated foods? It seems like an obvious answer, but requirements around food safety for the cannabis sector are still in their infancy. In this MJBizCon 2023 on-site interview, ASI CEO Tyler Williams discusses how he helped create CSQ, the nation’s first accredited food safety certification program for cannabis. Join the conversation on social media when you tag us @cannatechtoday. Cannabis Tech Talks are brought to you thanks to the support of Polyscience. Discover how Polyscience is changing the world of tem ..read more

In this MJBizCon on-site interview, PathogenDx Co-Founder and CEO Milan Patel brings us into the world of biotechnology. His company is creating pathogen testing kits for cannabis laboratories in 33 states. What’s special about Patel’s tech is he’s using DNA-based molecular testing to slash waste, increase accuracy, and dramatically lower testing time. Learn more at PathogenDx.com or join the conversation on social media when you tag us @cannatechtoday. Cannabis Tech Talks are brought to you thanks to the support of Polyscience. Discover how Polyscience is changing the world of temperatu ..read more

In this MJBizCon 2023 on-site interview, discover how Doctors for Drug Policy Reform (DDPR) and the ASTM International Committee D37 on Cannabis have come together to create a universal symbol for cannabis. DDPR President Brian Adinoff and S3 Collective Co-Founder David Vaillencourt explore how the symbol was created, why it’s important, and the obstacles standing in the way of national and international adoption. Learn more at D4DPR.org or join the conversation on social media when you tag @cannatechtoday. Cannabis Tech Talks are brought to you thanks to the support of Polyscience. Disc ..read more

Opportunities are limitless for indigenous communities to benefit from the cannabis industry. In this MJBizCon on-site interview, Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) Founder and CEO Rob Pero discusses how tribal communities are engaging with cannabis as an economic driver and as a medicine. Pero explains how the ICIA is bringing cannabis education and technical assistance to indigenous communities across the globe. Learn more at IndigenousCannabis.org or join the conversation on social media when you tag us @cannatechtoday. Cannabis Tech Talks are brought to you thanks to the ..read more

If you’re the wake n’ bake type, Black Mule Coffee was created especially for you. In this MJBizCon on-site interview, Black Mule Coffee Founding Partner Ty Gomes shares the science behind creating a premium, water soluble, cannabis-infused coffee. Discover how the minority-owned company is giving back to the community and what’s on the horizon for the infused drink maker. Join the conversation on social media when you tag us @cannatechtoday. Cannabis Tech Talks are brought to you thanks to the support of Polyscience. Discover how Polyscience is changing the world of temperature control ..read more