IgniteIt · Cannabis Capital ConferenceMIAMI 2027March 24–26 · The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood FL
A.J. Herrington is a journalist specializing in cannabis, hemp and psychedelics. His reporting has appeared in Forbes, High Times, Cannabis Now, HEMP and other national and industry publications, where he covers cannabis policy, business, science and culture.
Drawing on years of experience covering the legal cannabis industry and a background as a home cultivator, A.J. specializes in stories that help readers understand a rapidly evolving landscape. He is a graduate of San Diego City College and an alumnus of Oaksterdam University.
Latest from A.J.
- Grown Rogue: “If You Start With 100 Pounds a Month and You Can’t Sell It…”Oct 21, 2026
- Cannabis Products Have to Earn Their Shelf Space. Curio Wellness Explains HowOct 14, 2026
- California Assembly Majority Leader Calls for Easier Plant Tagging and Stronger Enforcement to Help Small Cannabis CultivatorsSep 28, 2026
- Can Cannabis Companies Recover Past 280E Taxes? The TerrAscend Case Offers a WarningSep 22, 2026
- Who Can Still Borrow in Cannabis? The Cash Flow Test Separating Bankable Operators From the RestSep 16, 2026
- How a Veteran-Led Cannabis Company Grew 2,342% to Make the Inc. 5000 TwiceSep 10, 2026
- BREAKING: House Passes One‑Month Hemp Ban Delay, Setting Up Clash Over Industry’s FutureSep 1, 2026
- USCR Urges Congress to Keep the Hemp Loophole ClosedAug 31, 2026
- Massachusetts Could Kill Its $1.6 Billion Cannabis Market and Close 300+ Stores, CEO WarnsAug 27, 2026
- MariMed’s C-Suite Talks Record Revenue, Brand Expansion and Becoming the ‘Coca-Cola’ of CannabisAug 18, 2026
- Exclusive: Colorado Cannabis Operators Reveal What It Takes to Survive a Mature Market After the BoomAug 13, 2026
- Khalifa Kush CEO: “We’re Not A Celebrity Brand. We’re A Premium Brand Founded By A Celebrity.”Jul 29, 2026
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