"Cannabis may be a billion-dollar industry, but it’s still got heart. After all, this industry has long been fueled by patients, and at the end of the day, the brands that have our hearts are the ones who put the people and communities they serve first."

"Although medical marijuana has been legal in the Twin States for several years, physicians and other medical providers are still figuring out how best to counsel patients who are using cannabis products to treat a wide variety of symptoms, ranging from anxiety to chronic pain."

​

"One happy CBD user — and retailer — is Rachael Henne, of Sharon. She has post-traumatic stress disorder and fibromyalgia, and finds that taking a tincture of CBD under her tongue twice a day alleviates symptoms such as anxiety and pain. It also helps her sleep. If she has flare-ups of pain in her hands, she applies a CBD salve that relieves the pain in about 15 minutes, she said."

"Women, trans, and non-binary people are moving into the Cannabis space at a breakneck rate. Not only is this driving more wealth to these groups who have been marginalized and looked over in other business fields, but women are also doing cannabis differently. They’re bringing cooperative and restorative business models to the fore, they’re looking deeply into all realms of their operation from production to pricing, and they’re lifting other people up as they go.

We spoke to some of our CannaPlanners clients about how they’re doing things. All of our interviewees are female leaders in the regional cannabis market: Martina + Jaq from Nutty Steph’s, Rachael and Andrew from RopaNa, and Monica from Heady Vermont, Ashley from Elmore Mountain Therapeutics, and Heather from White Mountain Cannabis. Hear from them directly on how they started their companies, how they’re fighting discrimination, and how they want to use their organizations to bridge the gap between economic and social justice (read: make money and create value while restoring relationships and uplifting peoples who have been oppressed by racist and classist drug laws in the past.)"

​

By Kate

​

Owners Andrew & Rachael share their thoughts on CBD, safety & FDA regulations. 

By ELIZABETH KELSEY

In The Weeds Prohibition Talk Radio hosts Joseph Smith, Johnny Q.P., and Brandon Barberio are very excited to sit down with Andrew Switz and Rachael Henne of Ropana CBD and The Headies Awards Party 2 cup winner Jonah from Homegrown Health LIVE in the WGDR 91.1 FM and WGDH 91.7 FM studio.

Ropana CBD is a company with a positive vision. Their philosophy was built on the need for knowledge, quality and transparency. RopaNa is a Sanskrit word that means “to heal oneself”. They strive to bring you connoisseur grade CBD Isolate and infused products at compassionate prices. Ropana CBD buys their CBD in bulk from proven, trusted sources. The goal is to make CBD an affordable supplement for anyone that can benefit from its use. By making an ultra concentrated formula in the same size bottles they are able to reduce the price per milligram significantly. High school sweethearts who have been dating since they graduated from high school, cannabis culture has always been an integral part of their relationship. We can't wait to discuss what they have seen and gone through over the years!

"Need a few reasons to visit the Vermont Building Big Ethis year? Listen to why these Vermont businesses are there, and why the Eastern States Exposition is great for Vermont: Ropana CBD, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Mother Myrick's Confectionery, Vermont Tourism and Autumn Mountain Winery & Cabin Lodging. The The Big E runs through this coming Sunday so there's still time to visit all the great Vermont businesses in the Vermont Building!  #VT #ThinkVT"

Scenes From the First Vermont Cannabis Convention 

Posted by Sasha Goldstein / Seven Days 

(continue to article for full story)

Written by: Matt Hongoltz-Hetling / Valley News

(continue to article for full story)

Adam Kemp Fitness provides simple answers for a healthier life through research, tutorials, recipes, and experiencing life throughout the world!

We will be LIVE on the phone tonight with @hydroponicchef talking about our CBD infused goodness!! We are so happy to be featured on such a foodie show! We will be discussing our brand new Terpene Dream Infused Vegan truffles!

A $1,000 cash award given to a Vermont-based business and/or entrepreneur, as well as additional in-kind professional business development services.This quarter’s competition is sponsored by Merritt & Merritt and KIND Consulting, as well as Main Street Landing, who is sponsoring the Atrium reception space.

(visit link for full details)