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Web Version Share with a Colleague Download the Issue Subscribe   In our January/February issue: Cannabis Analysis The Importance of Representative Sampling in Cannabis Analysis Brian C. Smith Learn why your sample needs to be stable, homogeneous, and representative of the batch from which it is taken. Read more »   Extraction Science Extraction Basics, Scientifically Speaking Amber Wise An overview of extraction terminology, specific types of extraction methodologies, and clarification on some common misconceptions. Read more »   Cannabis Crossroads Ricki Lake Returns to Baltimore as Keynote of the Cannabis Science Conference East Joshua M. Crossney Ricki Lake discusses returning to Baltimore to speak at CSC East and her award-winning documentary, Weed the People. Read more »     Cannabis Around the World Australia’s Cannabis Market: What Can the U.S. Learn? Megan L'Heureux Here we take a closer look at Australia's medical cannabis program, the laws surrounding it, and speak to Australian pharmacist Paul Mavor. Read more »     Tutorials Tips and Tricks to Prevent Contamination in Your Grow Facility Emil Radkov What are the typical sources of pathogen and pest contamination in grow facilities? Find out and receive practical advice on how to reduce the associated risks by using some best practices Read more »   Lean Manufacturing: Outsourcing Production, Ensuring Quality, and Eliminating Waste Paul M. Reece and Leonard B. Antosiak This tutorial offers a broad overview of lean manufacturing. Read more »     Peer-Reviewed Article Inter-Laboratory Variation in Cannabis Analysis: Pesticides and Potency in Distillates Brian C. Smith, Paul Lessard, and Rich Pearson Cannabis distillate samples spiked with known amounts of pesticides were submitted to five cannabis testing laboratories—here are the results. Read more »     Features Extraction Considerations and Advice from a Leading Researcher Dr. Markus Roggen discusses his experiences in the industry and what extraction methods he has used. Read more »   Five CBD Regulatory Myths Kristi Wolff Where does CBD’s legal status stand following the 2018 Farm Bill? One attorney looks at common misperceptions. Read more »   Cannabis Education: Building the Foundation for a Cannabis Career Jeff Zorn, the CEO and Owner of Cannabis Training University, discusses the different courses they offer, what sets them apart from other cannabis training facilities, and more. Read more »     Download the issue         ON DEMAND WEBCASTS   Expanded Mycotoxin LC–MS/MS Analysis in Cannabis Matrices Learn more »   Meeting Canada and California's Dynamic Cannabis Multiresidue Pesticide Analysis Needs Learn more »     If you would like to submit an article to Cannabis Science and Technology contact Meg L'Heureux, Editor-in-Chief - [email protected]   Cannabis Science and Technology is free to qualified subscribers. To subscribe, Click here   Click here to contact the Cannabis Science and Technology sales team.