The Evolution of Cannabis featuring Wes Burke & Ken Snoke

Bryan and Kellan sit down with Wes Burke and Ken Snoke from Emerald Scientific to discuss the evolution of the cannabis industry, as well as: How did Ken & Wes get into the cannabis Industry? What is Emerald Scientific? What is the Emerald Test? The Emerald Conference? What value does it bring to the cannabis industry? What was the cannabis industry like in 2014? How far has the industry come since then? What does the industry need to grow further? What are some of the biggest challenges the cannabis industry faces today? Cannabis is currently a Schedule I Substance in the United States, but in some states, people use cannabis for its medicinal properties. How can scientists conduct clinical research on cannabis? Do they need cannabis of a specific quality? Why should recreational cannabis and medical cannabis be regulated differently? Is there a place for both medical and recreational cannabis in the industry? Why or why not? What issues in the cannabis industry do you predict will be resolved within the next year? Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the Cannabis Industry with Pioneers Ken Snoke and Wes Burke 00:02:26 - Emerald Scientific: Bringing Value to the Cannabis Industry with Scientific Supplies 00:04:47 - Breaking into the Scientific Distribution Industry 00:07:07 - The Risks of Working in the Cannabis Industry in the Past and Present 00:09:33 - The Evolution of the Emerald Conference and Scientific Research in the Cannabis Industry 00:11:45 - The Different Levels of Research in the Cannabis Industry 00:14:17 - Creating Cannabinoids for Pre-Clinical Research 00:16:33 - The importance of building a foundation for cannabinoid research 00:18:52 - Different regulatory frameworks for medical and recreational cannabis 00:21:24 - The Importance of Education and Sampling Schemes in the Cannabis Industry 00:23:40 - Federal Oversight and Banking Resolution Predictions 00:26:05 - The Growing Demand for Qualified Operators and the Need for Accelerated Training Programs To make sure you don't miss anything from Emerald Scientific, check out their websites at: https://emeraldscientific.com/ https://pt.emeraldscientific.com/ https://theemeraldconference.com/ Follow them on social media: Twitter: @EmeraldSci Instagram: @emeraldsci