Okay, there's a lot to know about CBD and what goes into the product. So how do I understand whats on the label? In this episode we talk about all the things to look for and where to find the Certificate of Analyst (COA). Our pharmacists Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn, and our chemist Blake Smith are the best and tackle this subject with all the answers. We would love to have your thoughts about this subject. Please email us at info@farmerandchemist.com. Now more than ever, we...

Yep, we're going there. Can CBD help with your sex drive? In this episode we talk to our experts and dive into this important subject. We hear this question quite a bit at our store and want to explore the role CBD has on sex. What’s mechanism and how much should we take? Does just any CBD help, or should I take a specific type? You will be informed and know the role CBD can play. Our pharmacists Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn, and our chemist Blake Smith are the best and tackle this subje...

We ask our panel of experts three questions. What is CBD? How does it work? and Is it safe? These are the three main questions we get all the time and so we posed the questions to our pharmacists Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn, and our chemist Blake Smith what turned out was a very informative podcast. We would love to have your thoughts about this subject. Please email us at info@farmerandchemist.com. Now more than ever, we know purchasing CBD can be daunting at first, but this podc...

Regarding weight loss and CBD, the science is emerging and much of what we know is exciting, but we are not there yet. In this episode we talk with our panel of experts, pharmacists Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn, and our chemist Blake Smith about CBD and weight loss. More specifically the chemical compound THCV, or tetrahydrocannabivarin. THCV has been shown to exhibit neuroprotective activity, appetite suppression, glycemic control and reduced side effects compared to THC, m...

This is a powerful episode that gives some insight about CBD and addiction. First, is CBD itself addictive? Our panel of experts (pharmacists, Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn, and our chemist Blake Smith), gives a simple yet scientific answer to that question, NO. Then they share the science behind how CBD works in your body and how it helps suppress some addictive behavior. We would love to have your thoughts about this subject. Please email us at info@farmerandchemist.com. Now more ...

Pets and CBD. In this episode we answer the questions about giving your pets CBD. Questions such as, “is it safe”, “does is work”, “what’s the dosage”, and much more. Take a listen as we pose these questions and other to our pharmacists, Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn, and our chemist Blake Smith. They are the experts and know the facts. If you have ever wondered about giving your pet CBD this episode will go into detail and explain how CBD works with pets. We would love to have y...

We stay in the lab for, part 2, and talk formulation. It really is an amazing process to get a CBD product from field, to formulation, to the consumer. Blake Smith, our chemist, is amazing! He's well know in the industry and is a world wide consulate on equipment and technique. Yep his the "go-to guy" and we have him. Coupled with Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn, our pharmacists, who add perspective which makes for and informative and fun episode. Take a listen and we wo...

We think you will enjoy this fascinating episode(s) (2 part series) where we take you inside the lab. We talked to Blake Smith, our chemist, Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn, our pharmacists, and we go into detail of just how CBD is made. We talk about the testing and all the details that go into making quality CBD. This a an inside look at of a state of the art production facility. Take a listen and we would love to have your thoughts about this subject. Please email us at info@farmerandchemist....

Let’s talk about the basics. What is pain and how can CBD help reduce pain? Did you know we all experience pain differently. Pain is very subjective and can manifest itself in a wide range of systems. In this fascinating episode, we dive deep into the pain question. Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn will explain the facts and help answer the questions about how CBD works in the body to reduce pain. Take a listen and we would love to have your thoughts about this subject. Please email ...

In this episode we explore “The Zones”. That’s right we dive into three zones, The Travel Zone, The Personal Zone, and The Regulations Zone of CBD. Firstly, did you know when traveling CBD can help with jet lag, and it can keep you relaxed as you work your way through your vacation. Next, we talk about how you should have a CBD routine in your personal zone. Finally, our panel of experts look at the state regulations regarding CBD and we will update you about CBD testing and safet...

In this episode we explore ways to talk about CBD to our aging loved ones. It's a good conversation to have, because CBD is a good alternative to over-the-counter meds. With quality CBD you may find relief to reduce inflammation, ease pain and sleep better. Yep, Farmer & Chemist checks the boxes. Doug Burgoyne, Jeff Dunn and Blake Smith will explain the facts and help answer the questions. Take a listen and we would love to have your thoughts about this subject. Please...

What are the most common reasons we use CBD and what advancements have been made since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized the use of CBD? Doug Burgoyne (pharmacist), Jeff Dunn (pharmacist) and Blake Smith (chemist) give us the details. Did you know the most common reasons we use CBD are to get better sleep, and reduce pain, stress and anxiety that accompany everyday life. Take a listen and we would love to have your thoughts about this subject. Please email us at info@farmerandchemist....

Jason Dunn our Farmer & Chemist store manager stops by and shares some thoughtful and crazy questions he hears regarding CBD and… “Hair Growth”, “ED”, “Help with Diabetes’”, “Cold Sores”, “Covid”, “Blood Pressure”, “Jump Higher”, “Cancer”, “Dementia”, “replace Ibuprofen with CBD” This fun and informative episode is just a normal day at the store for Jason. Our panel of Jeff Dunn (pharmacist), and Blake Smith (chemist), brake it down and have come prepared to answer these questions u...

Is CBD a placebo? In this episode our panel of experts tell us that CBD is not a placebo. You may have asked yourself the same question. Listening to this episode will help clarify placebos, the placebo effect, and how CBD works in your body. Jeff Dunn (pharmacist), and Blake Smith (chemist), do a wonderful job explaining the role of placebos in pharma and how it relates to CBD. Take a listen and we would love to have your thoughts about this subject. Please email us at info@farmerandch...

Question: Do you know the difference between CBD and Hemp oil? Our panel of experts (Doug Burgoyne, Jeff Dunn and Blake Smith) break it down and explain what's going on between the two. Did you know you could be taking Hemp seed oil, thinking it's CBD with one big difference, it has NO therapeutic value. Hemp seed oil is less expensive and available at familiar online retailers. The panel explains what to look for and how to buy quality CBD. If you're in the market for quality CBD, this...

OK everyone, it's time we waved the magic wand and looked the future of CBD. This fun episode gives a fascinating CBD look from the perspective of our pharmacist and chemist. Our panel of experts (Doug Burgoyne, Jeff Dunn and Blake Smith) wave the magic wand and look into future of what they would like to see for the CBD industry. Could CBD help with cancer, or even PTSD and depression. Blake gives some insight about the importance of education of CBD to the public. Take a listen and w...

May 2022: In an opinion from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in that delta-8 THC and other cannabinoids derived from hemp are legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, even if the substances have psychoactive properties. The panel of judges wrote that products made with delta-8 THC are generally legal under federal law, which defines hemp as “any part of” the cannabis plant, including “all derivatives, extracts, [and] cannabinoids,” that contains less than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC by weight are l...

We've gathered the best panel of experts (Doug Burgoyne - Pharm.D, Jeff Dunn - Pharm.D and Blake Smith - Chemist) and we go into detail looking at the current state of the CBD industry. We look at the laws and regulations, or the lack-thereof in the CBD world. Jeff Dunn gives 5 points that everyone should ask when buying CBD: What's in your CBD?Am I getting the right dose?What results do I want to achieve? What are the side effects and drug interactions?What's the cost per milligra...

The known history of hemp (and thus, CBD) begins at least twelve thousand years ago, during the Neolithic Age. At this time, hemp was primarily used as a textile. Societies from Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent would use hemp to make fabric, shoes, rope, clothes, and an early version of paper. In fact, hemp cloth has been found in Chinese burial chambers from the Chou Dynasty (1122-249 B.C.), showing that even the wealthiest members of society relied on the plant. Fast-forward a few ...

Welcome to You, Me & CBD. In this episode we talk about the emerging science of CBD and Covid. Our Pharmacist, Doug Burgoyne and Jeff Dunn share the Oregon State University research, which found that a pair of cannabinoid acids bind to the SARS-Cov-2 spike protein, blocking a critical step in the process the virus uses to infect people. The compounds are CBGA and CBDA and they show promise to block the SARS-Cov-2. This is very exciting in the CBD world and both Doug and Jeff go into...