The Maryland cannabis industry is booming and there's no better time than now to get into it. Get yourself prepared, take charge of your career & get started on your path to working in cannabis today.

EMC Resources: www.exploremarylandcannabis.com/workforce

If you're looking to enter the cannabis industry, it's important to understand that there are many different types of jobs available. Some are well-paying and stable, while others are more risky or have less stability.

Learn more about our Workforce initiative here!

We are back with Part 2 of this amazing interview with Dave Tart!

Here's the link to the first episode if you missed it: https://anchor.fm/passporttomdcannabis/episodes/The-Power-of-Intention-with-Dave-Tart-Part-1-e1j49bn

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What more can we say about this episode other than it's TOP 2 and it's not number 2.

Dave Tart wears a number of hats - father, husband, cannabis professional but did you know he's got an amazing background in music?

Currently, he's the Director of Wholesale Marketing - Northeast Region for Curaleaf/Select/Grassroots and still has time to sit down and talk about his path to cannabis.

This is PART 2 of a TWO PART Series highlighting our movers and shakers in the region - we like to call it an "Inside Look".

Tap in!

Join the membership to see the FULL video: https://www.patreon.com/exploremarylandcannabis?fan_landing=true

About Dr. Dhekney:

Dr. Sadanand Dhekney is an Associate Professor of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology at the

University of Maryland, Eastern Shore.  He received a PhD in Horticultural Sciences from the

University of Florida (UF), which was also followed by post-doctoral research at UF. Dr.

Dhekney was Assistant and Associate Professor at the University of Wyoming before joining

UMES. Dr. Dhekney has worked on wine and table grape improvement using techniques in

breeding and biotechnology for the past 15 years. Dr. Dhekney is also the coordinator for the

UMES industrial hemp program. His research in this area is focused on screening hemp varieties

to identify those that will perform well in Maryland, using plant tissue culture for eliminating

hemp viruses, fungal and bacterial pathogens, and producing plants through tissue culture for

distribution to Maryland farmers. Dr. Dhekney is also actively involved in teaching courses in

plant biotechnology and horticulture, and training students in hemp production and processing.

He hosts several undergraduate and graduate students in his research program each year. Dr.

Dhekney has published more than 50 research publications and book chapters, and secured more

than $ 2.0 million in research funding over the course of his career. He has received the 2013

Young Scientist Award from the Society for In Vitro Biology, the 2016 Early Career Research

Achievement Award from the University of Wyoming and the 2017 Excellence in Research and

Teaching award from the National Agricultural Honor Society, Gama Sigma Delta.

Program Information: https://www.umes.edu/SANS/Pages/The-Program/

Program Video:https://youtu.be/Pmi9z98uEEc

What more can we say about this episode other than it's TOP 2 and it's not number 2.

Dave Tart wears a number of hats - father, husband, cannabis professional but did you know he's got an amazing background in music?

Currently, he's the Director of Wholesale Marketing - Northeast Region for Curaleaf/Select/Grassroots and still has time to sit down and talk about his path to cannabis. 

This is PART 1 of a TWO PART Series highlighting our movers and shakers in the region - we like to call it an "Inside Look".

Tap in!

Join the membership to see the FULL video: https://www.patreon.com/exploremarylandcannabis?fan_landing=true

Today's episode is brought to you by the Explorers crew, Explore Maryland Cannabis is Premier membership program.

If you're looking for ways to stay connected in the Cannabis ecosystem , access innovative event and workshops plus find your community to join the Explorers Crew. 

Currently May is membership month and we are celebrating the POWER of membership. 

Learn more by visiting www.exploremarylandcannabis.com/membership. We’ll see you in the crew!

LaWann Stribling, OhSo Strib'bles, a Wife, Mom to 5, Advocate, Philanthropist, Licensed Daycare Provider for over 10 years and the Founder of Strib'ble District, LLC. As a Licensed Provider she manages a group of over 900 members searching for affordable daycare options for their family. 

April is kicks off the season of new beginnings and connections. ​​​​​​​​

Women's History Month continues with combining plant medicine, family legacy and intention. Hear from Lucy Escudero, Owner of Lucy’s Natural Remedies based in our region on her journey to connecting the plant and transforming her lives and others.

Over the years, Lucy began experimenting with other CBD products, but soon realized her true calling is to help others learn how to responsibly use plant-based remedies.

Lucy has been in the cannabis space for over twenty years, but officially entered the space as a medical cannabis patient in 2015. Lucy loves to spend her free time sampling new strains and methods, checking out live music with friends, and spending time with her family.

Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all podcasts platforms you enjoy!

Main Site: https://lucysnaturalremedies.com/

MyChronicles Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Chronicles-Journal-Lucys-Natural-Remedies/dp/0359037879

We are back with another episode for Workforce Wednesday and today we're coming to you with transferable skills to get you to pivot into the cannabis industry. Learn how to use the skills that you already have to tap into this booming ecosystem - Tune in!

Resources: https://www.leafly.com/news/industry/cannabis-jobs-report

Amazing conversation with Kristen Cousin, Corporate Trainer for Green Leaf Medical, LLC (gLeaf). We chatted about the journey to developing and training in cannabis, her journey to the industry and busts some myths about working in cannabis. You will love this one - Thank you Kristen and gLeaf you have a STAR on your hands.

New Year, New You Resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQCrIYtEH3U&authuser=0