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Oregon`s TRUTH Dispensary: The Experience

An exclusive interview with Brandon DeCamp, TRUTH owner/operator.

(SALEM, Ore.) - TRUTH makes an immediate bold statement upon arrival. The dark-hued building was for many years a Skipper’s, and has great parking.

Inside, one enters into a large, open area with an authentic Oregon feel, created by natural wood surfaces. Impressive custom signage and showcases with colorful and orderly products draw in the undecided consumer as well as the experienced cannabis connoisseur.

Brandon DeCamp is a homegrown Oregonian, and the hands on owner of TRUTH Dispensary.

Herbal Remedies Dispensary Has Deep Oregon Roots

An exclusive interview with Jered DeCamp, owner of Herbal Remedies LLC.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Herbal Remedies Dispensary is housed in an understated block building between McDonalds and the Shutterbug in South Salem. Don’t let the outward appearance fool you. Inside, the sharp design with a woodsy, northwest feel is instantly impressive.

The store’s aesthetics are a reflection of its Oregon roots, and the products available are top-notch, in keeping with Oregon’s long-lasting marijuana reputation: it’s the best.

Cannabis Community Comes Together for Oregon Harvest Industry Party

2018 Oregon cannabis at it's best: BE THERE.

(SALEM, Ore.) - November may be on its way out, but it’s still “CROPTOBER” for the cannabis community. In honor of this annual milestone, over 30 farms are coming together for an industry event like no-other.

If you want to see what’s happening in Oregon’s cannabis scene, then you’re in luck: the 2018 Oregon Harvest Industry Party, presented by Dustin Brandon, is Monday night, November 26th from 6-10 at the NW Cannabis Club.

Senator Wyden Statement on Cannabis Legalization in Canada

Canada has taken the lead in ending the ridiculous prohibition of Cannabis. Will the U.S. follow?

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Canada has recognized what Oregonians already understand: cannabis prohibition is a failed policy that wastes resources and destroys lives.

Here in the United States, more and more states are following the lead of Oregonians and legalizing cannabis. Americans across the country, and across party lines, support ending this misguided federal prohibition.

How CBD Gummies Are Giving Consumers an Easy Way to Experience the Benefits of Hemp

Legal in states where medical marijuana is permitted.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Sometimes just knowing that a particular product or ingredient is good for you simply isn’t enough. CBD oil, or hemp oil, is one of those ingredients that have been garnering plenty of attention as of late.

Consumers have been interested in finding a way to enjoy the health and wellness benefits of hemp oil without having to worry about the mind-altering effects that THC causes. This is where CBD gummies come into play.

Portland`s 19th Global Cannabis March a Big Success

All the ruckus was hundreds of happy Oregon cannabis activists showing strength in numbers.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The first Saturday of May is a big day for Cannabis freedom fighters around the world. In Portland, the 19th annual Global Cannabis event was celebrated downtown at Pioneer Courthouse Square, and the lively march set off from that point.

The festivities began at high noon in Portland's living room. The sun shined brightly, kicking off the day with amazing positive Oregon energy.

The CannaBiz Convention that Wasn`t.

"Camping on the Capitol steps is not allowed"

(SALEM, Ore.) - In Salem, the Cannabiz Convention was held at the Oregon State Capitol. For the last three years, this Salem event has been a worthy “smaller” canna-destination offering live music, expert speakers and colorful vendors with unique product lines.

This year was different however, a convoluted chain of events occurred, inevitably ending the Cannabiz event by one fail swoop of the Oregon State Police.

How to Clone an Ecosystem

Korean Natural Farming: How to Clone an Ecosystem with Indigenous Microorganisms (IMO)

(LOS ANGELES) - Adam McWilliams, 25, is a recent graduate of TESC, The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. His father and I were college roommates of a sort, living on a 10-acre farm. It was the era following the end of the Vietnam war, and returning veterans sought solace from war and PTSD in the woods and in cannabis.

Times have changed, and today, Adam resides on a farm also, but this farm is a legal producer of the cannabis plant that offered relief to so many returning soldiers.

Radical Acts: The Art of Cheech Marin

Marin's personal collection of Chicano Art documents the cultural perspective of many Mexican-Americans.

(SOLANA BEACH, Calif.) - The thing for a comedy team to be successful, what people don’t realize, is that it involves a great deal of compromise. -Cheech Marin

Creativity is a demanding lover and a loving task master. When Cheech Marin realigned his acting career following a string of successes with films home grown from comedy sketches about dope, among them the career making Cheech and Chong debut, “Up in Smoke,” he stepped away from the relationships and financial successes and into unknown territory.

OMMP Inspectors Targeting Small-Scale Grows With 1-2 Patients

Oregon inspectors are picking random medical growers and giving a one day phone call warning.

(SALEM, Ore.) - To Catch A Grower:
Inspectors for the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program are fanning out across the state during the month of August to inspect medical grow sites that claimed a reduction in the number of patients they are growing for to 2 or less sick people.

OMMP is suspicious of these small-time growers because growing for "fewer than three" patients means the farmer is not legally required to use the Cannabis Tracking System. So, if you only have two patients, beware a suit at your door.