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Times are changing in the industry. Even the number of Americans who support cannabis legalization at the federal level is at an all-time high, nearly five times what it was at 12% in 1969. Reform is on the horizon, but what does that mean for growers, dispensaries, and pros who’ve already been adapting to the constant industry changes? Here’s the short answer: We continue fighting to be the best. The Current Legalization Landscape Worldwide, over 183 million people use some form of cannabis, and with recreational legalization in place in several states (and medical cannabis legal in many more) across…

All hobbyists have their eyes on the ultimate prize: healthy cannabis plants that provide maximum yield. So, when planning and building out your grow room, it’s important to know what those winning plants will need. In addition to room size, growing medium, lighting, and nutrients, establishing precise climate control and humidity plays a key role in successful growing. Get them right and you’ll reap the benefits of your yield. Get them wrong and you’ll be battling all sorts of pesky problems, including powdery mildew, mold, and root rot. Environmental control is the backbone of every successful hobbyist’s grow room. That’s…

In an ever-changing industry, the classic ways of sizing for dehumidification are coming into question. This is because grow room equipment systems such as lighting and temperature continue to evolve. HVAC manufacturers are making claims about dehumidification. Lighting companies are developing lighting that produces less heat. Cultivators are running their rooms at lower temperatures and lower relative humidity. There is not anything inherently wrong with developing more efficient systems in an attempt to save energy – after all, electricity is a major expense for every cultivator. However, within these efforts, we are seeing rooms that are undersized for cooling loads…

Investing money in quality equipment is important – but at the end of the day, the equipment in your facility is only as good as its installation. With a small investment in time and consideration, a facility can increase its productivity profoundly.

5 Job Opportunities in the Legal Cannabis Industry It’s not unusual to see another state with marijuana legalization, or to hear about a new round of fundraising for a cannabis startup. It’s time to consider a career in cannabis as a realistic, long-term job option. According to Forbes, the cannabis industry is expected to take in $35 billion in retail sales by 2022. That’s a big number. And it means there will be loads of great job opportunities opening up for those who want to be a part of shaping and growing the cannabis industry both for recreational marijuana and…