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Dr. Amanda Reiman
Cannabis Sommelier

Amanda Reiman Teaches The History of Cannabis, The Science of Cannabis, and The Art of Cannabis Service Exclusively for Ganjier

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An internationally recognized cannabis expert and public health researcher, Amanda Reiman has taught courses on drug policy at UC Berkeley for 10 years and has consulted for various cities and states on the development of medical marijuana policy. Dr. Reiman has also conducted numerous studies on medical marijuana dispensaries and the use of marijuana as a treatment for addiction.

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6 December 2020 3 comments
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Patrick King
Cannabis Sommelier

Patrick King Teaches Cannabis Processing Methodology Exclusively for Ganjier

written by Ganjier

With his hands deep in the soil since childhood, Patrick King (aka “The Soil King”) has been unearthing the secrets and complexities of organic gardening for decades. A colorful and larger-than-life presence in the cannabis space, he has been applying his unique insights and expertise around nutrients to cannabis cultivation since 2005.

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4 December 2020 0 comment
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Cannabis Sommelier

Nick Tanem Teaches Cannabis Processing Methodology, Assessing Flowers & Concentrates, and Contemporary Consumption Options Exclusively for Ganjier

written by Ganjier

Nick Tanem (aka “Nikka T”) is a multi-award winning hash master who has won over a dozen Cannabis Cup awards for his potent solventless hash. Following his love for cannabis, he traveled to Amsterdam as a young man to learn hash-making methodology from legendary crafters, and, having returned to the States, he continues to grow and improve on those techniques.

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2 December 2020 0 comment
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Cannabis Sommelier

Wendy Kornberg Teaches Contemporary Consumption Options Exclusively for Ganjier

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A second generation, regenerative farmer residing in Southern Humboldt County, Wendy Kornberg oversees her family-run, Full Sun Farms, producing high-grade, medical cannabis for herself and California patients.

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30 November 2020 0 comment
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Swami Chaitanya
Cannabis Sommelier

Swami Chaitanya Teaches Cannabis History, The Art and Science of Cultivation, and Assessing Flowers and Concentrates Exclusively for Ganjier

written by Ganjier

A self-described “original hippie,” Swami Chaitanya moved to San Francisco in 1967. He went on to travel the world, living in South America, Europe, and India.

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28 November 2020 0 comment
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Cannabis Sommelier

Kevin Jodrey Teaches The Art and Science of Cannabis Cultivation Exclusively for Ganjier

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Kevin Jodrey is the mastermind behind the original Ganjier concept. He is the Founder of Port Royal and Wonderland Nursery and has judged at such prestigious cannabis competitions as Emerald Cup and Golden Tarp.

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23 November 2020 4 comments
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Cannabis Sommelier

Customer Service Horror Stories In Cannabis

written by Ganjier

The cannabis industry is known for its customer service… just not in the way we would hope.

Just about everyone has a story about an unexpected and/or unfortunate experience with cannabis. In fact, having a bad experience with edibles is basically thought of as a rite of passage within the cannabis community. Yikes!

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18 November 2020 4 comments
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three cannabis experts talking around a table
Cannabis Sommelier

It Matters How We Talk About Cannabis

written by Ganjier

Slowly cultivated throughout the centuries and forged in the fires of prohibition, the culture that surrounds modern day cannabis is anything but familiar to the uninitiated.   Throughout the years, the…

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11 November 2020 10 comments
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Cannabis Sommelier

Why Our Understanding of Cannabis Quality Is Currently Flawed

written by Ganjier

Here’s a riddle for you. In today’s modern cannabis marketplace, what is the true measure of cannabis quality? How do you actually know if you are getting a high-quality product,…

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4 November 2020 7 comments
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Cannabis Sommelier

Meet The 18 Cannabis Pioneers On The Ganjier Council

written by Ganjier

In 2018, we started the long and rigorous process of building Ganjier — The Cannabis Sommelier Certification — because we saw a significant need in the cannabis industry for a…

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28 October 2020 5 comments
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