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Oaksterdam Launches Mississippi Medical Cannabis Dispensary Worker Training
MISSISSIPPI (July 11, 2023) — As medical cannabis dispensaries open for the first time across the state of Mississippi, Oaksterdam University (OU) is excited to offer Mississippi Medical Cannabis...
OU x Plant EDG: A Focus on Cannabis Education
Oaksterdam University prides itself on providing the highest quality training in the cannabis industry. Our newest educational partnership has OU “training the trainers” with Plant EDG. Based in...
Learn How To Fix Cannabis Nutrient Deficiencies
Even though cannabis is known as “weed” and has a reputation for growing quickly and easily, cultivating high-quality cannabis plants can be quite challenging. One of the most common challenges is...
Oaksterdam’s Easy Guide to Extracts
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...
West Coast Premiere of Oaksterdam Documentary
American Pot Story: Oaksterdam celebrates its West Coast premiere at the prestigious DANCES WITH FILMS Festival on June 29 at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre in the heart of Hollywood, Calif. The...
Cannabis Unite Brings Industry Together
Photo of Dr. Imani Brown, director of the Social Equity Program for the City of L.A. The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation is gearing up to host the biggest business and professional...
Dale Talks Dallas on High at 9 News
Oaksterdam Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones appeared on High at 9 News on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 to discuss one of the day's top new stories. She brought up a headline out of the Dallas Morning...
‘American Pot Story: Oaksterdam’ East Coast Premiere
American Pot Story: Oaksterdam celebrates its East Coast premiere at the Lighthouse International Film Festival located at Long Beach Island, New Jersey, June 7-11, 2023. The film revolves around...
Is Home-Grown Cannabis Less Expensive than Dispensary Bud?
It’s no secret that dispensary cannabis can be expensive. If you’re a heavy cannabis consumer or just a bargain-hunter, you might have considered growing your own cannabis instead of spending money...
You’re Invited – Los Angeles Cannabis Unite Summer Edition
The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation Invites you to the largest summertime business and professional development networking event — LA Cannabis Unite Summer Edition. The event, which...
5 Things to Look for When Shopping for Extracts
By Dr. Stefanie Gangano Badder, budder, crumble, shatter, sauce, diamonds. What does it all mean, and how do you know what to select? Choosing a cannabis concentrate can be a daunting task, but it...
The Budtender’s Guide on KCBS Radio
Dale Sky Jones recently sat down with Jim Taylor on KCBS Radio 106.9 to talk about The Budtender's Guide, OU's new reference manual for dispensary professionals and cannabis consumers. Dale...
OU Partners with OpenSpace
Oaksterdam University is excited to partner with Cannabis OpenSpace, a groundbreaking online event designed to revolutionize collaboration and empower professionals in the cannabis industry. As a...
Los Angeles Cannabis Unite Summer Edition
Mark your calendar for Los Angeles Cannabis Unite, the summer's largest event for business and development professionals. Join us 3-9 p.m. PT, Saturday, June 17, 2023 for networking, a rooftop...
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...
How to Get the Most Flower Weight from Your Cannabis Grow
Growing cannabis is a fun and exciting hobby — unless your plants produce less flower than you had hoped. Today, we will discuss some of the most common culprits of low flower weight and how to...
Dale Sky Jones talks 4/20 on ABC7 News
In honor of 4/20, Oaksterdam University Executive Chancellor Dale Sky Jones speaks with Karina Nova at ABC7 News in the Bay Area. Dale talks about fighting to free cannabis prisoners, staying active...
How Reymon Brown Makes New Dispensary Customers Comfortable
Reymon Brown has always loved cannabis and wanted to parlay it into a career, especially as he saw his home state of Massachusetts legalize adult use. He decided to pursue a budtending job to get a...
Sustainability for Home Growers
Is cannabis cultivation sustainable? Like all other types of agriculture, it can be. It also can be incredibly destructive in its cultivation practices and in the sourcing of inputs. Some elements...
Dr. Mechoulam: The Shoulders We Stand On
Oaksterdam University joins the cannabis community in mourning the passing of a pioneer. Dr. Raphael Mechoulam. The Israeli scientist who is considered the father of cannabis research, died on March...