Green Culture

Leif Zimmerman

Hello, I am Leif Zimmerman, the editor of Green Culture, and I have dedicated my career to the cannabis industry and journalism. Based in Seattle, Washington, I hold dual degrees in Journalism and Horticulture from the University of Washington. With over a decade of experience reporting on the cannabis sector, I have a deep understanding of the industry’s nuances and developments. My passion for cannabis culture, combined with my journalistic integrity, drives me to lead Green Culture in delivering accurate, insightful, and engaging content.

Pennsylvania’s Cannabis Cultivation Debate: Permits Threaten Personal Freedom, Critics Say

Pennsylvania lawmakers are currently navigating a legislative landscape that could significantly alter the way residents engage with cannabis. At the heart of the discussion are proposed bills that would mandate permits and impose fees for individuals wishing to grow cannabis for personal use. This development has ignited a passionate debate, with critics decrying the move…

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High Tide Surpasses 2 Million Cabana Club Members, Reinforces Market Leadership in Canadian Cannabis Retail

High Tide Surpasses 2 Million Cabana Club Members, Reinforces Market Leadership in Canadian Cannabis Retail High Tide Inc. has achieved a significant milestone, announcing that its Cabana Club loyalty program has now surpassed two million members. This achievement firmly establishes the company’s position as operating the largest brick-and-mortar cannabis loyalty program across Canada, reflecting strong…

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Grateful Dead Concerts Now Feature Legal Cannabis Sales: A Historic First in 60 Years

A New Era for Concert Culture: Legal Cannabis and the Grateful Dead In a development that marks a significant cultural milestone, fans attending Grateful Dead concerts now have the unprecedented opportunity to legally purchase cannabis. This marks the first time in the band’s illustrious 60-year history that cannabis will be available for sale at their…

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Grateful Dead Concerts Set to Feature Legal Cannabis Sales for First Time in 60 Years

Grateful Dead Concerts Embrace Legal Cannabis: A Historic First For the first time since the iconic Grateful Dead formed in San Francisco back in 1965, concertgoers will have the opportunity to legally purchase and consume cannabis at their shows. This landmark development signifies a profound shift in the cultural landscape, moving from the band’s early…

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Mercanto Gains Foothold in Quebec’s Emerging Cannabis Vape Market with Key Product Listings

Montreal, Quebec – Mercanto Holdings Inc. (TSX-V: MUSH), a company focused on the Canadian cannabis market, has achieved a significant milestone ahead of Quebec’s highly anticipated launch of its legal cannabis vape category. The company has received preliminary acceptance from the Quebec cannabis authority, the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC), for three distinct vape cartridge…

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Thailand Cannabis Advocates Stage Prolonged Rally Against Recriminalisation Fears at Health Ministry

NANTHABURI, THAILAND – Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand launched a significant demonstration, dubbed “Operation 7-7,” outside the Ministry of Public Health headquarters in Nonthaburi province on Monday, July 7, 2025. The rally is a direct response to what protesters perceive as government efforts to recriminalise cannabis, a move that opponents warn could devastate businesses established since…

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Thai Cannabis Community Protests Government’s Recriminalization Push Amid Economic, Health Debates

BANGKOK – Tens of thousands of cannabis advocates and industry participants are preparing for a major demonstration, dubbed “Operation 7-7,” scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025, at the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand. The rally signals escalating opposition to the government’s proposed reversal of its cannabis policy, which would reinstate the plant on the…

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Regulatory Roadblocks Stymie New Zealand’s Medicinal Cannabis Market as Exports Boom

The promise of a thriving medicinal cannabis sector in New Zealand faces significant headwinds, according to reports from RNZ News. The industry, poised for growth and leveraging the country’s favourable conditions, is instead grappling with a complex and stringent regulatory framework that industry leaders warn is stifling domestic potential and pushing companies towards international markets….

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Area 52 Claims Top Honors: Named #1 THCA Disposable in Influential 2025 Oregon Observer Rankings

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – July 6, 2025 – Area 52, a prominent name in the cannabis industry, announced today from Las Vegas, Nevada, that its innovative line of THCA vapes has received significant recognition from The Oregon Observer, a respected publication known for its comprehensive reviews of cannabis products. According to the announcement made on…

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New Jersey Cannabis Workers Ratify Landmark First Contract with UFCW Local 152

Vineland Cannabis Cultivation Employees Secure Union Representation Vineland, New Jersey – Workers at the Columbia Care cannabis cultivation facility in Vineland, New Jersey, have overwhelmingly ratified their inaugural union contract with UFCW Local 152. This significant development culminates an organizing effort that commenced in November 2022, marking a pivotal moment for labor relations within the…

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