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The 2025 Big Bud Classic
The Big Bud Classic celebrates cannabis culture, spotlighting top cultivators, processors, and dispensaries. With expert judges and People’s Choice voting, it’s a grassroots competition blending passion, craftsmanship, and community in Arkansas.
From Underdog to Main Player
Shake Extractions, a self-made, women-owned cannabis company in Arkansas, creates premium, wellness-forward tinctures and topicals. Rooted in grit, creativity, and accessibility, they’re reshaping the cannabis space with passion and purpose.
Big Bud Classic 2025
The Big Bud Classic 2025 celebrates Arkansas’ cannabis scene with judged and People’s Choice awards, culminating in a November awards dinner and NWA Expo announcement. Submissions run April 20–May 31—join the buzz!
420 Readiness
Cannabis testing labs are essential for safe 420 celebrations. They ensure product quality, potency, and safety through detailed COAs. Understanding lab results helps consumers make informed, confident choices about what they consume.
The Art of Quality
Hand trimming is a vital skill in cannabis cultivation, preserving trichomes, enhancing potency, and ensuring quality. With the right tools, timing, and technique, trimmers can maximize preservation and elevate every bud’s appeal.
Finding a Natural State of Wellness
Natural State Medicinals prioritizes precision, innovation, and passion in cannabis cultivation. With advanced technology and expert care, they ensure plant health, high yields, and top-quality products while striving to lead Arkansas and the nation in cultivation excellence.
The Green Revolution 2.0
The cannabis industry is undergoing a tech-driven transformation, with AI, robotics, and automation optimizing cultivation, processing, and packaging. While technology enhances efficiency, human expertise remains essential, shifting roles toward data analysis, quality control, and innovation.
Good Day Farm Blooms Anew
Good Day Farm opens a new dispensary in Little Rock, showcasing its commitment to quality medical cannabis, patient accessibility, and a welcoming atmosphere while continuing its strategic growth across the South.
High Speed
High Speed, founded in July 2023 by David Owen and Adam Grimmet, focuses on solventless cannabis products. With a dedicated team, they prioritize patient needs and have successfully expanded their product offerings across dispensaries.