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Herb & Hustle Tymber Pope
Tymber Pope, Fayetteville native and general manager of Purspirit Cannabis, turned her passion for cannabis into purpose, helping patients with compassion while leading operations and advocating for marijuana as a grounding, healing medicine.
Banking on the Plant
Dan Roda, co-founder of Abaca, transitions from cannabis banking to cultivation as NSM’s Chief Strategy Officer. He now shapes product strategy, championing quality and innovation.
Her Harvest
At The Source Dispensary in Rogers, Arkansas, Ari Pascoe leads a small, vibrant cannabis grow with intuition, passion, and feminine energy—blending natural wisdom with science to cultivate healing medicine and empower her community.
Herb & Hustle Cindy Moffitt
Cindy Moffitt turned her personal journey as a medical marijuana patient into a mission to educate, support, and connect others through Natural State CannaFriends and cannabis-friendly events across Arkansas.
In Loving Memory
Cindy Moffitt, a devoted advocate, friend, and leader in Arkansas’s medical cannabis community, passed away on June 21. Her legacy of compassion, faith, and service will continue to inspire all who knew her.
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.