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Benjamin Owens
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Contributor, Freelance
Denver, Virginia
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Biography
Ben Owens is a cannabis strategist and journalist based in Colorado. His articles on cannabis events, the burgeoning cannabis industry, and the counter culture as a whole have appeared in numerous publications. Owens is the author of Stoner Survival, an introduction to the great outdoors for cannabis consumers, and hosts regular outdoor events for cannabis enthusiasts including hikes, campouts, and disc golf tournaments throughout the country.
Content
By Ben Owens, Benjamin Owens| Medium@ Most people think it’s too hard and expensive to start growing weed. Here’s why they’re wrong. Most cannabis consumers think growing their own is too hard or too expensive. Unfortunately, this belief prevents many of us from ever giving it a shot. We spend countless hours (and usually a ton of money) buying weed. Now, growing isn’t for everyone. But it is easier, and cheaper, to start than you might think.
By Ben Owens, Benjamin Owens| Medium@ There are a lot of things being said about schedule III right now. Mostly by people like myself who are not lawyers nor legislators. People like me who work in the trenches of this industry every day. • “This will finally allow banks to work with us”• “This will be the death of the industry”For anyone in the industry, these are daily pain points. And the fear that legislation could undue decades of progress and shift the balance completely in the hands of monied, lobbied interests is very real.
By Ben Owens, Benjamin Owens| Medium@ Most people think it’s too hard and expensive to start growing weed. Here’s why they’re wrong. Most cannabis consumers think growing their own is too hard or too expensive. Unfortunately, this belief prevents many of us from ever giving it a shot. We spend countless hours (and usually a ton of money) buying weed. Now, growing isn’t for everyone. But it is easier, and cheaper, to start than you might think.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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