Chasing the Call of Cannabis, No Matter Where it Takes You by Brittney Graham Brandon Rust, owner of Majestic Craft Cannabis and Bokashi Earth Works, has a life that sounds like it was written by Hollywood. I am so excited that I had the opportunity to speak with him about his experience with Cannabis and the…
A Personal Profile by Kayla Johnson The cannabis industry, whether medical or recreational, promotes itself as a fairly united front, and for the most part, it is; we’re all Team Green here, right? As tightly knit as the industry and community can be, it’s not uncommon for patients, businesses, and even advocates to butt…
by Kayla Johnson Congratulations my fellow Oklahomans, we survived another holiday season! Whether you went dashing all the way through New Year’s Eve, or hobbled through the holidays, it’s been a mad rush. Now that it’s back to daily life for most people, many find during the first few weeks of the new year, that…
Since the passage of State Question 788, thousands and thousands of lives across the state of Oklahoma have changed. Some found freedom through a new career that they are passionate about, while many others found a new type of freedom from their medical conditions and injuries. They are able to enjoy life again thanks to…
by Kayla Johnson People become involved in cannabis for different reasons and at different stages in their life. Some people have just discovered the benefits of the plant for the first time in their twenties, while others have been finding relief in one way or another for a few decades now. Some remain patients and…
by Amy Lee Welcome to 2020 Ya’ll! A new year, a new decade and a fresh opportunity to live your healthiest life. Over 50% of Americans polled in an Urban Plates questionnaire stated that their New Year’s Eve resolution was to eat healthier or be more active. Statistically, only 4% of Americans will keep these…
by Kayla Johnson Oklahoma’s patient rate is catching national attention, and for good reason: 5% of our state population now carries a medical cannabis license, and the number continues to climb each month as more patients are approved. Some of them have never consumed cannabis before it was legalized, while others have been toking since…
by Kayla Johnson Since the state passed 788 last summer, there have been a large number of people who have changed their minds about cannabis’ use as medicine, whether it’s because they’ve tried it for themselves, they witnessed how it helps a loved one, or they’ve simply done some research for themselves. Others took the…
by Amy Lee Certified Cannacian and Wellness Coach As a Certified Nutrition and Cannabis coach I get one of two responses when I tell people what I do for a living, its either “oh, that’s interesting” or “…is that even a career?” “Uhh…Yes. It is now!” I reply. The next question is somewhere along the…
by Kayla Johnson Cannabis has a unique ability to bring people together from different walks of life. No matter where you come from, what you do, who you are, what gender you are or the color of your skin, there’s a place for you in cannabis. For many women especially, who generally have pushed for…
by Brittney Graham David “Cal” Lawrence is an award-winning registered Choctaw Artist, but remains humble and delivers the majesty and passion of art around the world. Needless to say, I was extremely inspired after sitting down with him and getting to chat about his artwork. Bleach, coffee, and cannabis are just the tip of the…
Often, when people talk about how cannabis has changed their life, they mention the fact that cannabis has, in some way, helped them reclaim their life. It’s helped them rediscover life without pain, or anxiety, or whatever it is that has impacted them for so long, where nothing else has. For them, using cannabis as…
by Brittney Graham Oklahoma’s very own Cannabis Championship & Harvest Celebration is kicking off its inaugural celebration at the legendary Tumbleweed Dance Hall on December 13th-14th and it is so close we can almost taste it! As sponsors of this down-home event, we wanted to share with our readers what makes us so excited for…
by Brittney Graham When the thought of starting a cannabis home grow first entered my mind, I felt a sense of both excitement and anxiety. Excitement because I was finally going to be able to grow my own medicine and know exactly what was going into my plant from start to finish. Anxiety because I…
by Brittney Graham Thanksgiving is a time where we are grateful for what we have, and the medical marijuana patients of Oklahoma will be giving thanks for SQ788 and all the fruition it has brought to the local cannabis community. Not to mention the financial help it has given the Oklahoma community in general…
by Kathy Goff This column is dedicated to patients that want to grow their own marijuana. I will be discussing the basics of personal growing and will take questions for you readers. Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start, so let’s see if we can help. The first thing to decide is where you…
WHITE WIDOW by Kayla Johnson There are new cannabis strains being created every day, by breeders and growers all across the country, and some of them are absolutely incredible plants, leading to some absolutely incredible medicine. While it seems there are constantly new strains being introduced here in Oklahoma as well, there is one that…
by Kayla Johnson The sugar-powered fun of Halloween is over, and the Christmas season is waiting just around the corner, along with other beautiful holiday celebrations. As much as I love carving pumpkins, and decorating for the holiday season, Thanksgiving holds a special place in my heart for a multitude of reasons. There’s something really…
by Brittney Graham Acres of Hemp…nope. The Kern County Sheriffs Office in Arvin, California have seized 10 million, yes you read that right MILLION marijuana plants in 11 hemp fields in a joint effort with the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Apparently, they were tipped off that the hemp fields in the area were not…
by Kayla Johnson Since medical cannabis legalization passed here in Oklahoma, change has come in a big way to the Sooner State. As people begin to see the positive impacts that cannabis is having on the health and lives of their friends and loved ones, the ripple effect continues to spread, and more people are…
by Brittney Graham Oklahoma’s very own Cannabis Championship & Harvest Celebration is kicking off its inaugural celebration at the legendary Tumbleweed Dance Hall on December 13th-14th and it is so close we can almost taste it! As sponsors of this down-home event, we wanted to share with our readers what makes us so excited for…
By: Brittney Graham Walking into a dispensary for your first time or any time rather, can be a nerve-wracking experience. This is due in part that Oklahoma still has a very new and budding cannabis industry. This means that there is less educational information or informed individuals than other states that have had their go…
by Kayla Johnson It’s Halloween time, folks! Just about every shop and store has had all things Halloween out for weeks, and many dispensaries are no different. Fall-themed edibles have been popping up all over the state, and even some of the glass offered in dispensaries and head shops have taken on a more Autumn…
by Kayla Johnson If you ask just about anyone involved in the cannabis industry in some way, whether as a patient or industry member, chances are, they’ll say that cannabis completely changed their life in one way or another. Whether it was the business opportunities, the potential benefits for their health, or both, cannabis opened…
by Kayla Johnson As the cannabis industry continues to grow and expand here in Oklahoma, there are new products hitting the market almost every week, it seems. One product idea that has gained significant momentum in recent months is THC infused bath products, like salts or bath bombs. Like your average bath bomb or bath…
by Brittney Graham Welcome back to getting to know your cannabinoids! This month we are going to be learning about Cannabigerolic Acid or CBGA. To start, it is important to note that the Cannabis plant does not produce THC directly. Yes, I know that seems weird right? Instead, the plant synthesizes several cannabinoid acids….
Diamond OG Since Carrol Channing crooned that ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend’ in 1949, that phrase has stuck like glue over the years, with nearly every commercial for a jewelry store featuring a woman and a diamond. In all fairness to diamonds, they are beautiful, but I’ve found one that I prefer much more…
October has finally rolled around, and with it comes what is a favorite holiday for thousands of people across the country: Halloween. This fright and sugar packed time of year is full of treats, ranging from candy from the store to some of the fright-themed offerings concocted for Halloween parties, like jello brains or even…
by Kathy Goff, EdD The Green Grow Expo was a regional show for the cannabis industry held September 28-19, 2019 in Tulsa. It was an intimate setting that gave consumers opportunities to actually talk and learn from the vendors. A live demonstration stage offered free educational seminars in the exhibit hall throughout both days of…
Cannabis News and Trending Topics by Brittney Graham Cannabis Café the New Best Part of Waking Up America’s first cannabis café opened its doors October 1st and business has been booming! The café opened in West Hollywood and on the first day customers waited over an hour to get into the new green spot. Lowell…
by Kayla Johnson People turn to cannabis for different reasons, at different times in their lives. For some, it became a weapon in the fight against a horrible disease, while others may have found immense relief from their severe depression or anxiety. For others, like Cynthia Paul, it became the lifesaver that kept them from…
by Brittney Graham Getting your Medical Marijuana card is just the beginning of your new adventure into plant-based healing and a whole new community of like-minded people. Figuring out which strain works best for your body and how to ingest it for optimal results is all part of the journey but can get…
by Kayla Johnson For so many Oklahomans, the world of cannabis is one that they had little, if any, experience in, simply because it’s been an illegal one here for so long. Other states, like California, have a much longer history with legal and medical cannabis, and for their residents, it was just another facet…
by Kayla Johnson All across the state, hopes were high the moment that High Times Magazine announced that the Cannabis Cup was coming to Oklahoma. For years, the High Times Cannabis Cup has been one of the top events in states where cannabis was already legalized, and at last, with our own hard-fought medical legalization…
by Brittney Graham Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds secreted by cannabis flowers that provide relief to a vast number of symptoms. There are very popular ones that almost every medical marijuana patient knows such as THC and CBD but did you know there are possible 100s…
by Kayla Johnson When September rolls around, most people and their families are settling back into the school-year rhythm, getting used to their class schedule, and even starting to gear up for a busy holiday season that seems to start earlier and earlier each year. For many people, something else usually starts towards the end…
Tangie by Kayla Johnson There are now hundreds of cannabis strains, with new ones being created by growers across the country almost daily. Some are visual showstoppers, while others immediately grab your attention by your nostrils the moment you open the jar, and Tangie is one strain that combines both great looks and a killer…
Cannabis News and Trending Topics by Brittney Graham New Regulations Taking Effect September marks the month for new medical marijuana regulations in the sooner state. Here at Half Baked news we encourage you to read all laws and regulations so you are well versed in your rights. However, here are a few tid bits on…
by Kayla Johnson The times are certainly changing in Oklahoma. The new opportunities brought by a booming cannabis industry have undoubtedly changed thousands of lives, both for patients and for industry members. For some, those changes began a few years ago, when the movement to get medical cannabis legalized here was in its early stages,…
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by Brittney Graham Investing in cannabis education, native Oklahoma company Green Grow Expo has been making waves in both the Oklahoma City and Tulsa cannabis communities with their spotlight on Cannabis education and brand awareness. On the weekend of July 20th, Green Grow made another splash in Lawton uplifting patients, Oklahoma’s MMJ program, and top…
by Kayla Johnson Small town, Oklahoma can be a less than accepting place, no matter which small town you end up in, and while all towns and cities have their own problems, small towns in particular have a reputation of being less inclined to change, at least not at the pace of the larger towns…
by Kayla Johnson It’s becoming hard to deny the fact that cannabis helps veterans. Cannabis saves veterans. For some, it’s the PTSD relief, while others rely on its pain relief or insomnia-crushing effects. Over 80% of veterans in the United States support medical cannabis programs In fact, you would likely be hard pressed to find…
by Brittney Graham High THC count seems to be all the rage these days. We see it all the time in our social media feeds and even on marketing for local dispensaries. With all the focus on high percentages and even bigger medicated relief, it is hard to imagine that there is a following for…
Providing the patients of Oklahoma with top quality medicine Compiled by Sleepy This month I sat down with the Co-founders of Rosebuds Kayvon Olomi and Alex Rose in Tulsa, Ok. I was super stoked for this visit because Alex taught me how to grow in California. We were both born and raised in Tulsa but…
