Humans have perfected cannabis extraction methods and practices over thousands of years. Some of these traditional methods are still widely used, but 21st-century technology and commercial...
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American Pot Story in Cannabis Now
We are thrilled that our documentary American Pot Story: Oaksterdam continues to get favorable reviews. On April 29, 2023, Melissa Reid of Cannabis Now talked extensively about the film in a review...
Oaksterdam x Homegrown = Free Seeds for Students
Oaksterdam University (OU) is partnering with Homegrown Cannabis Co. to offer complimentary seeds with the enrollment of select Oaksterdam courses. Through this beneficial collaboration, when...
Puff, Puff, Pass: February Cannabis News
The cannabis industry is constantly evolving and growing, with new developments happening all the time. Here’s a look at recent industry items in the news: Twitter Blazes a Trail Twitter caused a...
“American Pot Story: Oaksterdam” Wins Audience Choice Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2023) — New Love Films and Oaksterdam University are proud to announce the feature documentary American Pot Story: Oaksterdam took home the...
Alumni Spotlight: Jeanette Wright Helps Stage Event of the Decade
Meet Oaksterdam University Alum Jeanette Wright. We’re highlighting Jeanette this month in honor of our 15th Anniversary Event of the Decade. The party is set for Sept. 24, 2022 during the Oakland...
Announcing: New Home Grow Course
Oaksterdam University is excited to launch Home Grow — a brand new self-paced virtual course designed especially for the DIY cultivator that provides aspiring cannabis growers with the tools needed...
From Raid to Redemption: 10 Years Later
On April 2, 2022, Oaksterdam University celebrates a very important milestone in the history of the fight for cannabis legalization and education — marking its 10-year anniversary of surviving an...
Support Cannabis Farmers Markets
Oaksterdam University recently joined organizations like Origins Council, Sweetleaf Collective, Weed for Warriors, This is Jane Project, Equity Trade Network, Dear Cannabis, and Green Centaur in a...
Plant Talk: Tissue Culture
With the cloud of cannabis prohibition lifting, cannabis growers are exploring a whole new arena of techniques to preserve cultivars and maximize yields. One of these is tissue culture. Also known...
Pros and Cons of Seeds vs. Clones
With springtime and planting season almost here, it's time to start getting your plants ready. Some growers have strong opinions about whether it is better to grow from seed or from clones. In...
Shout-Out to Women in the Industry
We love that Angela White gives a shout-out to Oaksterdam University Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones in a recent article in Forbes titled Creating Space in the Cannabis and Psychedelic Diaspora...
Marine Helps Vets Access Cannabis
Oaksterdam University is proud to introduce the first recipient of our OU & Ed Rosenthal Scholarship for Veterans. We found United States Marine Corps Veteran Paul Lombardo through the Weed for...
Why I Think Higher Taxes Could Bolster Illegal Sales
Oaksterdam University Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones was recently featured in Rolling Stone for her views on how higher cannabis taxes could bolster illegal sales. Here’s an excerpt: The new...
Why More Seniors Are Using Cannabis
Oaksterdam University Faculty Member and Deputy Director of NORML Paul Armentano recently sat down with the L.A. Times Business of Cannabis supplement to discuss Why More Seniors Are Using Cannabis....
2021 Rewind: OU’s Top 10
As we prepare to celebrate the school’s 15th anniversary in 2022, let’s reflect on 2021’s breakthrough changes for Oaksterdam University. Here’s a look at Oaksterdam’s 2021 Top 10 List: 1) The New...
Aunt Sandy’s Dizzy Bird Thanksgiving
As you plan this year’s Thanksgiving meal, consider sharing some canna-friendly dishes with the adults at your table, courtesy of Aunt Sandy. “Aunt Sandy” Moriarty is the world’s first published...
Plant Talk: Hop Latent Viroid
The hop latent viroid is keeping cannabis growers awake at night. They worry that HLVd will not only cut into profits but decimate entire crops and eradicate prized heirloom varietals. As HLVd...
Q&A with Chris Walsh of MJBizCon
Oaksterdam University has a long-standing relationship with MJBizCon, one of the largest cannabis conferences in the country. As the OU Team gears up to attend the event on its 10th anniversary Oct....
Dale Sky Jones Joins Rolling Stone Culture Council
Rolling Stone Culture Council, an invitation-only collection of thought leaders and business innovators from a variety of industries that shape culture and society, has accepted Oaksterdam...