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STATE DIRECTOR NOTE Last month I used this State Director report to share my observations and excitement from Seattle’s recent CannaCon Expo. Mostly, I was elated to see so many non-traditional entrepreneurs forging new relationships; laying the groundwork for an economic and philosophical paradigm shift in the United States. Even as craft this note I am surrounded by pioneering co-workers who are through their actions demonstrating that something profound is happening. This month’s issue continues the theme of empowerment and diversity in an exploding industry - exploring the rightfully difficult issue of legalized production, sales, distribution, and manufacturing of cannabis in Indian Country. Done right, Native Peoples have an incredible opportunity to leverage their unique governmentto-government relationship to capitalize the firstmover competitive advantage currently staked out. As the first to enter the cannabis industry, operating as sovereign entities, tribes wield immense power to choose their dance partner for the first time in a long, long time.
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Every tribe, or in the case of Alaska Natives, every Regional and Village Corporation is nodoubt evaluating the potential for cannabis where they live. On the surface, the almost carte blanche given federally recognized tribes by the US government seems a boon of economic opportunity where, by most honest accounts, there has been little for far too long. Like most things in Indian Country though, what matters most is often below the surface, and context matters. This month’s article “Cannabis, Reestablishing Roots on Native Lands” explores how communities most impacted by issues of entrenched poverty, substance abuse, and a litany of health conditions are the communities stepping up to face opportunity head-on. In Indian Country, words like self-determination and sovereignty have special meaning. While the future may not be clear, from the looks of it tribal nations are standing up and being heard. While commercial cannabis may not be for every tribe in every corner of the United States, what encourages me most is that the opportunity ads new perspective to the myriad challenges native communities face like substance abuse, entrenched poverty, domestic abuse, chronic health disparities, unemployment… just to name a few. Promises of booming bank balances, shrinking unemployment rolls, and new schools may be the future for Indian Country or may be a Trojan horse for what’s to come. By all accounts though, when it comes to Native Peoples in America, this isn’t their first rodeo, so hold on! It’s gonna be quite a ride.
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DUTCH THUNDERFU*K EFFECT AN ENERGIZING ,
go get ‘em strain, the DTF is some good herb for a day when productivity is a must. It is euphoric, loosens the muscles, and is very mentally stimulating. It has a long lasting effect – about two hours – and won’t land you in a stoned stupor afterwards.
LOOKS EACH nug has at least one-and-a-half inches in length, as if the entire plant was top colas--dark green with hints of purple and blue. The foxtail buds are covered in sticky resin and have copious amounts of multicolored pistils bursting from the flower.
GENETICS THE SATIVA
lineage of the Matanuska seems to be most prevalent. The euphoric effect, long, pointy calyxes, and fruity taste all point to the old classic. The Dutch Treat is still, however, a clear contributor giving it hints of spice and a calming relief-inducing buzz.
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SMELL AT FIRST not
much, however, once it is cracked it unleashes a bouquet of aromas. The smell of Dutch Treat is present, tinged with a diesel undertone, however the alluring scents of pineapple and coconut make one feel like they’re in a Tiki lounge.
MEDICAL BENEFITS IF TIGHT muscles,
spasms, or cramps are a problem then this might be a strain for you. Without compromising any previous motivation, it helps to ease tension and uplift the mind for tasks ahead. Beneficial for depression and leaves one feeling contented.
FLAVOR THE FRUIT is the
most noticeable taste upon taking it in and a hint of spiced chocolate on the exhale. This flower has a very pleasant flavor, with a smooth smoke that doesn’t even tickle the throat. It might have its roots in Alaska and the Netherlands but DTF tastes like a Mai-Tai all the way.
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LOOKS LIME GREEN
nuggets frosted with predominantly cloudy trichomes prove that it was harvested at the perfect time. The spongy THC-laden buds give slightly to a gentle pinch only to return to perfect form; an immaculate cure for an impeccable strain.
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FLAVOR JUST AS hard to put into words as the nose, the flavor is stellar. Similar to a Sour Diesel but much sweeter, leaving one’s palate smacking of mixed berry. All in all, some of the most flavorful ganja around. Do yourself a favor: go out and find some ASAP.
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MEDICAL BENEFITS THOSE suffering
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N EDIBLE company based out
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Sensi Sweets recently took home 2nd place in the 2014 High Times Cup for Best U.S. Edible and if that isn’t high praise, I dont know what is. It’s no wonder, as their products have little to no taste of weed but are just as potent as those that have been known to leave a film on your tongue or green aftertaste in your mouth. The strawberry lemonade is perfect, tasting as if it were freshly squeezed just minutes before enjoying it on a hot summer’s day. The blackberry and tropical punch are similarly fresh and delectable but something about the strawberry really mixes well with the cannabis oil. All of the juices are all available in 70 mg THC, 12 oz single serving bottles or you can grab more than 10 times as much in a 750 mg gallon jug. Rounding out the drinks, for those of you needing a pick-me-up, the Double Shot Espresso delivers just that. A caramel colored concoction of caffeine infused with 70 mg dose of THC. It kept me going
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The Triple Chocolate Brownie is as moist and smooth as pudding; it wouldn’t be surprising if it was actually quadruple chocolate or more.
With such popular and mouthwatering products it’s not surprising that Sensi Sweets is in the works for a recreational I-502 operation so that they can bring their nutritious fruit drinks to the masses. For now however, they can be found at many dispensaries around the Puget Sound region. As far their baked goods go, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better tasting treat than the Cookies & Cream Bar. It tastes like an ice cream sandwich with no ice cream, just sandwich cookies and marshmellow with a little coconut oil.
I realize that most of this review has focused on how great these products taste but the truth is they are very potent. They may taste like nectar and ambrosia but they offer some serious relief as well. A few gulps of the sweet libation will help put your ailments to the side and enjoy your day pain- and stress-free.
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CANNABIS REESTABLISHING ROOTS ON NATIVE LANDS HE OCTOBER 2014 memorandum from the Department of Justice regarding cannabis cultivation on tribal lands has grown into a budding medical cannabis operation in Pinoleville Pomo Nation, a reservation located in Mendocino County, California. Entitled Policy Statement Regarding Cannabis Issues in Indian Country, the memorandum acknowledged outreach from tribes regarding the Controlled Substances Act and the ongoing changes concerning the plant’s cultivation for medical, recreational and agricultural purposes. The federal government’s response opened the door for legal cannabis cultivation on tribal lands, stating: “Indian Country includes numerous reservations and tribal lands with diverse sovereign governments, many of which traverse state borders and federal districts. Given this, the United States Attorneys recognize that effective federal law enforcement in Indian Country, including cannabis enforcement, requires consultation with our tribal partners in the districts and flexibility to confront the particular, yet sometimes divergent, public safety issues that can exist on any single reservation.” There are currently 566 tribes officially recognized by the federal government, many of which have disparate views on cannabis. Washington state’s Yakima Nation, for example, banned the plant across all of its over 1 million acres following recreational legalization in 2012. But back to the 250-member Pinoleville Pomo Nation located in the infamous Emerald Triangle-
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-a region notorious for ideal cannabis cultivation, where the tribe plans to build a $10 million dollar operation. The tribe has released a statement outlining the cannabis will be used only for “medicinal purposes” and “will be grown in secure, low profile greenhouses located within the tribe’s reservation. The Tribal law will dictate extensive security measures that will be required of the operation. Cultivation will have no significant impact on the reservation’s environment and generate no significant off-reservation impacts.” There have been reports of Pinoleville partnering with United Cannabis out of Colorado, and FoxBarry Farms out of Kansas to help manage the large-scale operation. Their statement further elaborated: “Not only will Pinoleville comply with California’s medical cannabis laws, but Tribal laws will establish an administrative oversight that includes background checks, licensing, and investigation of all employees, managers, and persons associated with the business to ensure that the business is safe and legal.” As the roots of cannabis find themselves reestablished on native lands, there will be an undoubted eye to the issue of substance use, abuse, and the overall integration of the plant into the native culture. However, here we find not just a native issue, but a human issue--and a balance to strike between medicine, recreaction, and the overall wellness agent cannabis can be in this ever-changing dialogue.
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OGETHER, music and cannabis have been taking people to higher levels for generations. But few names bring the two together like Marley. . . The Marley name is synonymous with reggae and cannabis, but Julian Marley is now bringing the next generation of beats and what he calls the “BOOMDRAW” for the new era of Marley fans. And when the Marley name does come up--especially around the 4/20 time of year--it is all the more reason to celebrate the family lineage and the undoubted synergy between music and cannabis. As one of the roots of the Rastafarian movement, Marley summarized the relationship with the simple statement,
“MUSIC IS NATURAL AND HERB IS NATURAL.” DOPE Magazine caught up with Marley for a festive 4/20 Q & A to further explore what budding plans the son of Bob Marley has on his mind and in the works. . .
On the topic of being Bob Marley’s son. . . It is very humbling to know that our father was such a great humanitarian through his music, and I’m very grateful and thank all the people that accepted his music and embraced his message of one love. He was very humble and down to earth which helps us to be down to earth also. It’s a great feeling to know it’s all for goodness.
Thoughts on the medical cannabis and full legalization movements. . . I’ve always believed that herb has a great medical benefit. From what I know of herb, which is over a decade now, I knew this was a special thing with great healing elements in it. Rastas use it for meditation, some people drink and cook with it; it’s an all around plant that is not just for one use. So when we see the benefits of the herb and what it does enabling you to free up the mind mentally, you know it’s special. The plant should have been legal from the beginning as Jah created it. The amount of people that have been prosecuted and the blood shed in Jamaica spans over decades, all over herb. So legalizing it changes that. It’s a great thing and more blessings. dopemagazine.com ISSUE 44 THE FOUR TWENTY ISSUE
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On reggae music. . . It can be said that herb and music go together. With music you always have herb-- especially for reggae music, which is Rasta. Reggae music is the music of everyday life, and herb is a part of that, so the two go hand in hand. Our music is freedom music and the herb is a natural plant, so we are advocates for the legalization of herb.
Current musical projects. . . Currently I am working on a new album due to release this year and have been in the studio working on some new songs. At the moment, I have a new single coming out titled ‘Lemme Me Go’ --it’s about the freedom and legalization of herb.
Enlighten us on your 4/20 rituals. . .
Genetics to create the ultimate “BOOMDRAW” --my term for the best herb.
Strains that are current or all-time favorites. . . I don’t always remember all the names, but OG is a favorite as well Durban Poison, Colombian Gold and Sensemina. Those are the old time favorites and they are hard to find. I’m just an advocate of good herb, the good grade, the boom draw!
On the topic of the dreaded “too high” moment. . . Whether you smoke or eat you need to know your limits. You have to respect it and know when to put it down.
JULIAN MARLEY’S TERM FOR “THE BEST HERB”
Well, on that sacred time and date we give thanks with our family and friends and congregate reasoning about things. Every time herb is smoked there is always some form of educational topic that is discussed, whether it’s about life or music. So on this day it’s all about giving thanks, good food and listening to reggae music.
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“Rastafarians have always been at the forefront. If you look at our father Bob Marley’s album cover ‘Catch a Fire’ you will see a big spliff. Rastas have always been an advocate for herb. We have always known the benefits and spiritual connection with the herb, they have smoked it from creation, it’s natural.”
Dropleaf has created a full line of premium merchandise inspired by myself, hence the name JUJU Royal. They’ve teamed up with DNA
The natural format is my preference--the bud, the flower.
What Marley sees as his role in the cannabis movement going forward...
In a world where canna-branding is ever-expanding, it is no surprise that investors are seeking out names with notoriety within this once solely black market trade. As the Founder/CEO of Dropleaf was sure to note, “Our goal at Dropleaf is to make the Julian Marley “JUJU Royal” brand the most recognizable brand in the cannabis industry. Julian is an authentic representative that brings a high level of consciousness.” As the cannabis industry evolves, definitely keep an eye out for Julian Marley. As the middle child of Bob Marley, he’s well aware that it’s time for a higher level.
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Before you go drop seeds in the soil outside, consider starting them inside first. I like to start the outdoor grow with a plant that’s already well rooted, sexed, and ready for the elements. A few days before you transplant outdoors, leave the pot to sit outside for a few hours during the day and bring it back in if it begins to look stressed. The intense light from the sun and constant airflow can be a real shock to a little pot plant! By the time you drop her in the soil, she’ll be acclimated and ready to rock. Growing outdoors is hard work. All the digging, soil turning, clearing of brush, mowing, spraying, building and planning can really add up! The beauty is that you get out what you put in. With a lot of elbow grease, patience and a good attitude, a long summer can lead to a bountiful harvest. And maybe an arm worth flexing too!
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from how things look now. How healthy are the surrounding plant life? Will there be good air flow? Where/how will I get water? A few days of clearing, tilling, amending and spraying can be the difference between success and failure. Summer bugs are obviously going to find their way to your plants but a few measures now can keep them from consuming your hard earned work. When I mentioned spraying, I like to spray my beds and the entire surrounding area with predator nematodes several times before the season begins and into the first few weeks of production. A lot of bugs that attack cannabis, ex. root aphids, grasshoppers and cucumber beetles, emerge from the soil in the early summer. Predator nematodes make sure they never make it to chomping at your plants or making more chomping babies. Simple brush clearing for airflow helps minimize pests as well. A constant breeze keeps rambling critters on the road.
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ALKING IN the doors of Sweet Greens I was immediately greeted by three friendly faces, welcoming me into their colorful cooperative. The unassuming whitewashed building is right off I-5 Exit 88 in Centralia. Turn down a private-looking road and into a fenced facility, inside of which is a treasure trove of medical cannabis. The spacious lobby opens into a budroom with a connected glass and clone shop. This summer will mark four years of business for Sweet Greens and it’s no wonder as they’ve got great product and serve it with a smile every time. All of their grams are $10, with some standout ATF (real pheno from Alaska) and the best Querkle I’ve seen, grown by Dubble B Farmz. Sweet Greens is co-op in the truest sense. They are entirely patient and farmer driven. None of their medicine is produced in-house, relying on relationships with trusted growers they are able to get a variety of strains from different sources. The variety of strains they offer is staggering and is no doubt in part because of the concerted, dedicated effort to finding quality local sources. Being fairly far south from the Seattle-Tacoma metropolis, there is not the same availability of different cuts that are readily found in the cities. Give credit to the staff as they have sought out superb genetics and the best-of-the-best of medibles. Part of the success of Sweet Greens is they do things a little differently. They have sought out advice from lawyers and tax professionals among many others in order to stay compliant and further the legitimization of medical cannabis as a whole. All of their medibles are from reputable producers, including the all-natural, vegan, gluten-free Mondo Bar. The house prerolls are made from pure flower – no leaf here! And veterans get a free pre-roll to go with every visit. Sweet Greens feels like a Mom and Pop shop and everyone that came in left with a grin on their face. If you’re heading down the I-5 corridor, swing by for a quick pit stop, this place is worth it. Just search for them on WeedMaps for a full menu, updated daily. Great medicine, cool people, and some funky, tasteful art make Sweet Greens a dispensary that any patient would be more than happy to visit.
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EW JERSEY Senator Cory Booker said it best:
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The new Senate bill introduced by Booker, alongside Senators Kirsten Gillibrand from New York and Rand Paul from Kentucky, effectively seeks to transform the conversation regarding the medical benefits of cannabis--from reclassification to research to staying out of issues best left to the states. The CARERS Act is being supported by the American Civil Liberties Union, Americans for Safe Access, Cannabis Policy Project, Drug Policy Alliance, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition and Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. The web of implications include:
Calling It Like It Is-Reclassification & Complete De-Scheduling
The classification of cannabis as a Schedule I substance has long contorted the conversation surrounding its innate healing properties. It has also served as catalyst for misaligned policy and research practices that’ve further shaped the flawed the dialogue. Under this bill, cannabis would be reclassified as a Schedule II substance, wherein the federal government acknowledges the medicinal value of the plant. Also, low-THC strains will be de-scheduled completely. The cannabis would have to be less than .3% THC to qualify.
Higher Education Begins-Research Bans Lifted
Few people know that cannabis has been subject to harsher governmental review than any other Schedule I substance. This has included a 1999 process wherein all cannabis research must go through a Public Health Service Review. Under the Senate bill this nonsensical step would be eliminated. Research could also expand beyond the current and very limited governmental approach of a sole garden at the University of Mississippi. At least three more additional research facilities would be established under this legislation.
Win For Veterans--VA Doctors Able To Recommend MMJ VA doctors have been disallowed from recommending medical cannabis for conditions such as PTSD and chronic pain, even in states where it is legal. Under this legislation, that rule will no longer apply, swinging the doctor’s office door wide open for a long overdue conversation on cannabis with our soldiers.
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Exactly what to do with all these legal drug dollars being earned by pot-pioneers across the nation has raised significant questions surrounding the financial aspects of the industry. This legislation would enable banks to work with medical cannabis businesses without fear of the federal government cracking down.
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Through the amending of the Controlled Substances Act, states will be able to set their own medical cannabis policies. Here, states that decide to legalize medical cannabis will be protected, while states that wish to keep the substance’s status as illegal have that full right as well.
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Senators Propose Federal Medical Cannabis Bill bill has been introduced to the U.S. Senate that calls for reclassification of cannabis as a schedule-I drug. The CARERS Act allows states to opt out of the Controlled Substances Act and treat cannabis as a medicinal herb. This will allow for more research, more available CBDs, and access to federal banking. This may be the biggest step so far towards legalization that we’ve seen come out of Washington D.C., one can only hope it passes and is implemented as soon as possible.
member of Albanian Parliament has called for a nationwide campaign for cannabis legalization. Koço Kokedhima of the Socialist Party has not officially filed any proposals with the government but has been pushing the issue through his daily newspaper. Albania has a long tradition of growing cannabis and supplying to to the rest of Europe. Last year Albanian police destroyed two of the largest plantations in Europe, effectively ruining the livelihoods of a couple rural villages. Instead of illegally exporting their potent pot to western Europe, the idea is to regulate it like pharmaceuticals and raise revenue for their country by ending prohibition.
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Law Professor Teaching CannaCourse hio State professor Douglas Berman is teaching a new class entitled “Cannabis Law, Policy, and Reform”. While to others it may seem like a laughing matter or a class that would attract less-than-ambitious students, Berman’s goal is to change perceptions and start a conversation on the constantly changing state and federal laws concerning cannabis. It is an interesting case study where state and federal laws are often at odds bringing in such economic factors as banking, criminal justice, and taxation, teaching about major reform in real time.
Tainted Guacamole olice in Chicago recently found more than 2,100 pounds of weed hidden inside frozen avocado pulp. The cops were notified after the suspicious delivery of pulp had instructions that an urgent pick up was imperative. I mean, come on. Who needs over a ton of frozen pulp overnighted with such explicit directions for immediate pick up? One thing is clear, Frozavo, the purveyors of the frozen avocado in question should stick to their creamy fruit and leave the sticky-icky to the pros.
Pot’s Plane Ticket to Hollywood
BC has picked up a dispensary based show, Buds, for the upcoming 2016 season. Produced by Adam Scott, of Parks & Recreation, the show will center around a legal cannabis shop in Denver and the daily goings on of the cannabis industry. The writer also worked with Parks & Rec so look for a witty, situational comedy that wont settle for the obvious weed puns. As cannabis is becomes mainstream with shows like Weeds and Weed Wars, a prime-time network sitcom will only help cement its status even more as part of the cultural norm.
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F KEEPING up with all one’s responsibilities is like treading water, keeping up with responsibilities with chronic illness is like treading water with pockets full of rocks. It gets exhausting. Some days we wake up horrified that the whole ordeal needs to be repeated and motivation can be hard to come by. Living in chronic pain, beyond the scope of medical intervention, is frustrating. Annoying. Overwhelming. It feels like navigating a hurricane, and sometimes just getting up and out the front door is like moving mountains. People often look at us disabled folks and see us as inspiration for merely getting up. But what is really the greatest virtue of the ill is perseverance - creative perseverance that looks for novel ways to make getting up and at ‘em every day just a little bit easier, maybe even more enjoyable. My favorite tool to help me stay on top of things is a simple little game called HabitRPG. Designed like a retro 8-bit role-playing game, HabitRPG is designed to “gamify your life,” allowing you to choose habits to develop, daily activities to master, and even ways to track to-do list items. Completing these tasks gives you experience points, allowing you to level up and gain new abilities; missing dailies will cause you to lose some hit points, and you earn gold with each successful task, daily, and quest. Old to-do items will grow red with time, showing you what you’re avoiding. Your successful habits will turn green and blue
as you complete them more regularly. It is a very aesthetic, understated experience with great potential to show an honest picture how a person is progressing towards their goals. This fantastic little game hints at something deep; our daily activities aren’t really a menial mess to keep up with, but a majestic quest which needs proper motivation, incentives , and organization to keep going strong. This epic avatar reflects the enormous celerity modern living demands of us. Your cascading pile of small victories allowing the purchase of gear to fit out your wee avatar with weapons, armor, robes, party hats, a variety of pets and mounts ranging from wolves and foxes and even bright pink flying pigs. The degree of customization is impressive once level 10 is reached. These little micro-rewards keep you coming back, keeping you loyal to your priorities. You also have the option to set your own gold rewards. Don’t want to adventure through this world alone? Form parties with your friends to go on quests, fighting monsters together by staying on top of your good habits. It is a great way to stay accountable to your friends or family and you can also join guilds, socialize in the tavern, and compete in challenges with other people seeking to work on the same things as you.
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has been legal for good medicine since the “Michigan Medical Marihuana Program (MMMP) was voted into effect by the people on November 4, 2008. The program is run under the supervision of the Bureau of Health Care Services within the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. In the spring of 2014 the program added “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder” (PTSD) to its list of ailments, that include cancer, glaucoma, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis C, ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, and a list of debilitating ailments, such as wasteaway, chronic pain, nausea, etc. It wasn’t until fairly recently, though, that the City of Lansing established its own ordinances on medical Cannabis, via a city-wide vote on its November 5, 2013 ballot. The initiative legalized small amounts of cannabis within city limits, while disallowing a recreational sale, making Lansing a fairly tolerant city. Steve Green is the Cannabis Columnist for “City Pulse Newspaper”
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of Lansing, Michigan. An activist for the plant, Steve has testified before the Michigan House of Representatives and its State Senate on good medicine. He’s personally been in the front lines in the failed War on Drugs, with his own baby taken for six weeks by Child Protective Services (CPS). Thankfully, the child was returned with all charges dropped.
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Green is serious about good medicine, but he also knows how to have a little fun, posing questions surrounding 420 fun via social media to his readers for column fodder and the occasional comic relief from the madness.
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Green spends his days walking the talk with court support; gearing up for full legalization in 2016 with a “People’s Initiative;” and following two bills for “nonsmokable” products and “provisioning centers” (dispensaries); while educating Lansing readers in the process. “Through education and collaboration the hard-working advocates will shed enough light on this subject, that the tides with turn,” Green shared. “We are standing in the moment. This period of time in American history will be written about forever.”
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denominator when it comes to partaking of the world’s most beloved and illicit herb, and Michigan is no different, although one Lansing man wasn’t quite sure what to make of it. That said, he also thought a “Kardashian” was something you could get a vaccine for. Dude, keep your bowl full and you’ll be alright. How the people choose to partake is a personal choice, with favorites becoming a yearly tradition where the people’s pot holiday is concerned. It can also be a challenge to celebrate the occasion in a public way. It’s against the law to light up on the streets of Michigan, but the people have a way of prevailing when it comes to the plant.
One woman said each year prior to 420 she cleans every piece in the house, and then packs each one, stating it’s an exhausting process! Another does the same, lighting each one up, “gauntlet style” with guests. Medicated waffles are one woman’s traditional fare for the occasion – forgoing the historic pot brownie of the past, but medibles have become the centerpiece of many 420 events. Spencer Wilson of Battle Creek owns “Medie Edie” a gourmet infused baking company supplying Detroit and Lansing dispensaries with goodness. “We are very experienced bakers and have an entire line of fancy cakes – think, ‘Cake Boss,’ he laughed. “We have many patients we bake for, and also do non-medicated cakes and baked goods for special events.”
Sadly, his own town of Battle Creek (birthplace and home of Kellogg’s cereal) closed down its dispensaries a few years ago. Ironic, as Kellogg began as a health spa, of sorts, and its “health food,” the corn flakes that made history, are now laden with GMOs. “It’s doubly ironic our town is named ‘Battle Creek’ because we are battling Kellogg and its use of GMOs,” he shared. “Patients who use cannabis are educated on GMOs and holistic living. We use almond milk rather than dairy, and our cake balls, hard candies and fudge are gluten-free. Everything is vegan and organic and we use blue agave rather than corn syrup.” Wilson said he’ll be filling orders this week for 420 next month, as it’s his busiest time of year. “I like to use 420 as a time to reflect on the year, as if it’s my New Year. I’ll roll a couple of hand-rolled cones and enjoy them with my fellow canna comrades!”
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BURNING INGENUITY
When it comes to burning the herb humans are the most ingenious species in the proverbial tool shed. They can “MacGuyver” the most unlikely of items into smoking devices in no time, and find the most ingenious places to use them. Paper toilet rolls are a classic all-time favorite, adding a piece of tin foil over a small hole, the open ends becoming a carburetor, of sorts. A dryer sheet stuffed into the end of a cardboard toilet paper tube is also an excellent way to blow out a hit and mask the scent. Airplane bathrooms are popular for vaping, but one man following George Carlin’s instructions blew smoke down the suction sink, commenting “I became more paranoid with each hit that they were standing outside the bathroom door, waiting to bust me.” Aluminum cans make a good pipe with a builtin screen when tiny holes are poked in one spot , but easy does it on the aluminum intake as it’s said to cause Alzheimer’s and other neurologically based ailments, and it will break down. Plastic bottles are to be equally avoided. Although they are easy to convert into a bong, the plastic degrades in the very water the bottle held, so probably not such a good idea to heat it up and put that into your lungs. From the garden, the apple is a great natural standby. Simply carve a hole through it, add a piece of tin-foil or better a screen, and viola, you have an instant flavorful pipe with the bonus of a slightly medicated snack afterward. Other fruits worth mentioning are mini pumpkins and bananas with the peel on. In high school one inventive young man created what’s referred to as a “Ray Gun” when he stole a “Graham Condenser,” a steam roller that filled a big tube up when pulling the slide, rolling the vapor into his lungs. Way to use your scientific education, man.
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420 IN MY MIND
Gathering together, whether in public with thousands or in a small group of friends, partaking together of the herb is tribal. Native Americans used a “Calumet,” identified as “Peace Pipes.” Smoking tobacco and other herbs (fill in the blank) was seen as a diplomatic event surrounding war, peace, commerce, trade, and social and political decision-making. Smoking in a circle was seen as a universal sign of solidarity. In Michigan, Green said its “People’s
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Initiative” to fully legalize Cannabis in the state may be their saving grace, stating “As an epilepsy patient who ingests the oil as prevention against life threatening seizures, I feel this plant should not be restricted to only the ill. Everyone should be able to enjoy this miraculous and beneficial plant.” One day our smoking circles may celebrate the day and date our nation legalized and freed this herb. Until then, the way we celebrate and love the herb is evident, with wellness shared with each pass on April 20, at 4:20 p.m. somewhere.
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We are Women, Hear us Roar HE HISTORY of the fight for human rights in America has never been lost on its women. From the moment a mother swears protection over her infant she is a warrior for justice for that child, her loved ones, her home and her community. Education is key to empowerment in any culture, and according to Unicef (www.unicef.org), an international organization supporting the world’s children in advocacy, giving a girl an education empowers an entire community, as their options grow and their children are given more opportunities. It’s a positive trickle-down process enabling choice – a basic human right. Traditionally, women’s protests come from personal struggles at home. Women both began and ended the prohibition of alcohol, seeing both the hazards of the drink and the horrors of the black market that followed. The Suffragettes in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries starved themselves for the vote that would make them equal to men – at least in the voting box. In the mid-1800s Sarah Bagley lead a movement within the garment industry of Lowell, Massachusetts, to improve pay and working conditions for women. She and her co-workers led the fight for the first union for women, by women, with the “Lowell Female Labor Reform Association” (LFLRA), changing the way women were treated within the industry for the better. She was also the first woman to utilize radio to get her message out, something only the boys were privy to prior, opening the door for women in media.
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The for-profit female empowering group, Women Grow, was launched by savvy business women Jane West and Jazmin Hupp in the midst of Denver’s own growth spurt. When the two welcomed sixteen industry leaders to their table in Colorado, each contributed $3,000 toward the start-up. Past professional work for Hupp included organizing large-scale events for non-profits, such as UNICEF and GE Medical, who announced the endeavor with Hupp in attendance during the National Industry Association’s conference in Denver June, 2014. Hupp, who had launched six businesses prior and offered a decade of knowledge in branding and communication knowledge, had already been working with a similar women’s group in California (Women 2.0), helping the organization grow from its home in the Bay Area to events in six countries for 100,000 entrepreneurs. “The second I met Jazmin I knew it was meant to be,” West explained. “She is exactly the sharp, driven talent that we needed for developing the backbone of the organization.” Part of the mission of Women Grow
is to “… connect, educate and empower the Cannabis industry leaders by creating community and events for aspiring and current business executives.” A simple enough statement that could be shared by many – but the heart of the organization lies in good, oldfashioned female nurturing, with its mission clearly defined, “We want to create a supportive environment for women to lead America’s fastest growing industry.” The support is evident, with the organization quickly adding chapters with leaders holding networking events monthly in more than twenty cities and fifteen states across the country. Chapters in newly deregulated Jamaica, Canada, and France are expected, with organizers expecting fifty states on board by the year’s end. Perks for members include monthly networking meetings, workshops, retreats, a newsletter, and an impressive speaker’s panel ready to educate the masses. “We’ve grown so fast, it’s inspiring,” West added. “Women will become the dominant Cannabis consumers and we want to ensure that their interests are being met on both the business and the consumer side.”
The Female Factor The Cannabis industry has been seemingly male dominated for decades, though behind every great farmer there’s no doubt been a woman in the kitchen whipping up good medicine, healing everyone around her in the process. With 61 percent of moms in the U.S. working (U.S. Bureau of Labor2012), it’s safe to say, women are busier than ever and the Cannabis industry reflects their due diligence. Women are natural organizers. From the moment their kids hit elementary school they multi-task myriad appointments, commitments and make things happen, while keeping everyone fed and happy. Julie Dooley is a founding member of Women Grow and President and creator of Denver based “Julie’s Natural Edibles,” a large-
scale, infused, gluten-free baked-goods company that distributes to dozens of retail outlets throughout the State of Colorado. She said she’s worked with many women since founding the company in 2009.“Working together comes easily to women,” she said. “We do not worry about stealing proprietary information – rather, we share and collaborate to protect each other. Working together has proven to be invaluable for me and for my company.” Dooley feels the future of the industry is directly linked to the future of women in the industry, as they create sound legislation, best practices standards, and nurturing work environments that she said will ultimately create a solid foundation to endure the inevitable evolution of the industry in years to come.
Washington State’s Women of Weed The empowerment of women in the industry is evident in Washington State in spite of itself. With good medicine struggling to hold its own under the supervision of the Federal oversight of the Washington State Liquor Control Board, its medicine makers tenaciously carry on, as witnessed within its now infamous Cannabis Farmers Markets that have become a place of education and healing. Women in their 50s and 60s sit before tables of salve, tincture, and oils while offering up a decade’s worth of healing advice, declaring, “Honey, we’ve been doing this for decades,” with even the most arduous recreational users enlightened to the plant’s healing properties. This is what happens when legalization hits a state and its medicine makers feel comfortable to share. Alison Draison is founder of Ettalew’s, an edible maker in Seattle proper that
distributes to dozens of safe access points throughout the state. Draison is active in the women’s movement within the state, attending Women of Weed, Washington Women’s NORML Alliance, MJBA Women’s Alliance (Cannabis Jobs Business Alliance), and now, Women Grow. Business practices, as well as farming have been the focus within the initial Women Grow meetings in Washington, and Draison says she feels there just isn’t enough time at each meeting to cover all the information that needs to be shared. “We’ve had a great turnout of both men and women at our meetings,” Draison declared, “but I believe it’s the power of women moving Cannabis forward socially, environmentally, legislatively and financially. I’ve been around for ten-plus years and have seen changes occur as more women are willing to take risk in the changing climate of Cannabis.”
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Alaska’s Women Grow Inspired by Colorado and Washington’s win, the State of Alaska went ahead and legalized before medical cannabis was in place, leaving ordinances up in the air for debate. Kim Kole became Women Grow Alaska’s first Chapter Chair, with its inaugural meeting held on November 6, just two days after the win. “Most people aren’t quite ready to commit to what they’re going to do – it really depends on what regulations are adopted,” she said. “We’ve had between 20 to 25 members at each meeting, but we are expecting to grow
in numbers as the regulations are written and business plans progress.” While Alaska’s ducks are still being put in a row, Kole said her personal goal has been to prepare and educate potential CEOs of future cannabis businesses. Thus far meetings have hosted speakers representing the Coalition of Responsible Cannabis Legislation; a start-up compliance attorney; a cultivation specialist, consultant; and a member of the Anchorage Assembly, Cannabis Committee. Future speakers include
a tax attorney, a nurse practitioner to discuss the Endocannabinoid System; a security company, and an insurance representative. “It’s important for people to go into this business with their eyes wide open, because this industry carries a greater risk than any other small business venture,” she added.”
Stepping out of the Emerald Closet Humboldt County is part of the vast growing region in Northern California that includes Trinity and Mendocino counties in what is known as “The Emerald Triangle.” The region has been historically covert with its cash crop for decades. The women who filed into Northcoast Hydroponics in McKinleyville in Northern Humboldt for the first Women Grow Humboldt meeting did so with bravery few exhibit in these parts. The Women leading the group have deep roots in the culture of the region, and are well versed in the plant. There will be no growing workshops for this chapter. Their main concern is for the safety of their families, the environment, and finding a legitimate place in the business world, if and when legalization finally happens in California. Women Grow member and co-founder of California Cannabis Voice Humboldt (CCVH), Women’s Alliance, Chrystal Ortiz, has seen decades of strife within the covert industry in Northern California, comparing its conflict with the Federal Government as an all-out war. CCVH is an organization created in an effort to bring the region’s Cannabis community together in the continued battle. The group has an emphasis on environmental issues plaguing the region by large scale corporate interests, while teaching others to be good stewards of the land. “NORML says women are six to ten percent less likely to support legalization than men,
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but those numbers don’t reflect Humboldt County,” she informed. “We have lost our children, our spouses, family members and friends to this civil war. In a country founded on constitutional rights and freedoms, when it comes to cannabis, we have had none. The punishment has not fit the crime.”
was derailed when I shattered two vertebrae that caused my spine to collapse on itself and fry my spinal cord.”
Ortiz feels women bring creativity and collaboration to the landscape, stating, “When women wake, mountains move – and it’s time to move the mountains. Women are poised to be the deciding vote in legalization. We control the majority of household spending, including non-pharmaceutical healthcare and wellness alternatives, like yoga and other forms of prevention. Women are the biggest purchasers of organic food, supporting small farmers. We are also more likely to be diagnosed with a chronic illness.”
“When Prop. 19 was on the ballot for legalization in California we had a few meetings up here to discuss,” Lelehnia shared. “We were told that Humboldt was the “Napa” of cannabis. It was a conversation I had been having for years and now it was here.”
Lelehnia Du Bois is President and co-founder CCHV Women’s Alliance. Du Bois was born and raised in Southern Humboldt, the place where some say it all began in 1969 when “Back to the Landers” headed north from San Francisco after the “Summer of Love,” historically hybridizing America’s finest. “For a long time I was embarrassed from where I came from,” she admitted to the group of women from the podium. “As a young adult, I chose to live in Southern California and distanced myself from Humboldt. When my mom became ill and passed away I returned home to care for my siblings, promising myself to leave when they were grown. Then my life
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Cannabis became DuBois’ medicine and the very thing she was ashamed of became her saving grace, keeping her from being seriously disabled. Needless to say, she stayed put.
Though Proposition 19 failed, the fire was lit with networking and organizing at the forefront. Women Grow member and CCVH Chapter co-organizer Terra Carver said, “It was at that moment I drank the green kool-aide.” As leaders from other mainstream organizations came together to unify they mapped out what legalization and the business of cannabis could look like for Humboldt County. “We women of cannabis are on the front line of this drug war,” Lelehnia said. “It’s time for us to unite our families, our loggers, our politicians. We are the women of cannabis, we are strong and we are survivors. It’s time for us to lead the way in the industry our families before us created.”
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known for the multitude of strains that continually spawn and are bred into countless new varieties. As anyone who has visited a medical dispensary or recreational shop knows, there is a rotating variety of products with new ones popping up seemingly everyday. The big question that still looms over the nascent cannabis industry is what will take over as America’s brand of choice, the household names, once weed is legal across the nation? As cannabis still cannot cross state lines, even between states that have both legalized it, for now companies are generally very local. All products must be made in state, from seed to sale, so the idea of a multi-state business is not yet viable. Dixie Elixirs, one of the most successful cannabis companies in Colorado offering over 100 different edibles, is hoping to become one of the first companies to cross state lines by licensing their brand and recipes. This would allow them to maintain product consistency and to expand their market share, both of which are key for any national brand.
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Celebrities and well-heeled investors have begun to come out of the woodwork bringing new opportunities. The SEC recently allowed California based grow equipment company Terra Tech Corp., who have plans to start a grow and a dispensary, to register in the stock exchange. The SEC made another step in the right direction in December when they decided they would not enforce federal laws pertaining to investment in cannabusiness. Co-founder of PayPal, Peter Thiel, immediately jumped on board with a $75 million investment to the Seattle-based company that owns Leafly, as well as an investment in the highly anticipated Marley Natural line of pre-rolled joints. With that hefty hunk of cash and the blessings of Bob’s relatives, the Marley Natural brand is sure to be a standout before it even hits the shelves. Many celebrities are looking to cash in on the inevitable green rush. Melissa Etheridge
makes a weed-infused wine, B-Real of Cypress Hill owns a dispensary, Snoop Dogg has his own vape pen, and Tommy Chong has his hands in a wide assortment of cannabis-related ventures. The exposure and instant name recognition that these products are receiving because of the face they are attached to is no doubt good for business, but is that enough? Most of today’s larger players in the industry started at the bottom, growing in their basements, or opening businesses years ago when medical MaryJane was first becoming accepted. Of course, with a market as promising as the cannabis industry there will be lots of money exchanged and even larger sums invested, and many will get quite wealthy off of it. However, a strong majority of these successful business owners started as grassroots cooperatives and helped to bring cannabis out of the closet and into the mainstream with smart policy reform and advocacy. Only recently have big names started to attach themselves to a once-taboo product, as there is now very little risk of federal prosecution. Without years of handson experience dealing directly with the plant it seems hard to believe that any newcomers with money could be successful, but then again who wouldn’t want weed grown by a rapper who rhymes about nothing else, or joints from a company bearing the name of a legend with investment from one of the most successful venture capitalists in the world? They would have to be the best, right? One thing is certain: with the popularity of cannabis and the many ways to consume it, there will never be a monopoly on any aspect of legal cannabis. No single brand could ever control the whole market with so much room for healthy competition. The time is now for enterprising souls to hit the drawing board with ideas for brand development and expansion. Nothing is set in stone, and with so many people dreaming of being cannabis’s Bill Gates, it will be exciting to see what brands can set themselves apart as consistent, high quality, and trusted in years to come.
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JOHNNY’S FEATURED MUSICAL ARTIST RAZ SIMONE Don’t sleep on Raz Simone, because Raz isn’t sleeping - he’s working around the clock. Seattle’s own poet turned rapper entered 2015 with an axe to grind and a message to spread. A marshalling force in the Black Umbrella clique, his sheer creative output is outstanding, putting out new singles and videos on his YouTube channel left and right. With this drive, discipline, and gut-punching storytelling skills, Raz is undoubtedly poised for a breakthrough. In January he released Cognitive Dissonance: Part 2, and posted it on his webpage for free. Disillusionment with the self-serving state of the music industry runs deep through the album. Without holding any punches, Raz calls out ostentatious wealth in Cheap Money, petty beefs in Bullshit and So Many Things, while the anthem Let It Go bangs hard (my personal favorite). Without missing a beat in March, Raz released Macklemore Privilege and Chief on Keef Violence, a mixtape of five singles leaked week by week. Raz’s mission to speak truth to hip-hop titans brings the biggest names in the game to account. Drake & Macklemore’s Platform is masterfully written, produced, and sampled with an archived Tupac interview. Far from a raft of diss tracks, Raz Simone is an uncommon voice of human heart and morality. In The Race he discusses race issues in the wake of Ferguson, leading into Them, a thought-provoking commentary on the silent but violent barriers in our society, and he’s not done yet. His next project, Baby Jesus, is due to be released this monthh.
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JOHNNY’S FEATURED TV SHOW HOUSE OF CARDS What do you get when you cross The West Wing with Game of Thrones? Most likely House of Cards, a highly addictive drama/thriller available on Netflix. The American remake of the British original, it focuses on the ambitious Frank and Claire Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright. Depicting a dark Machiavellian world, the weak are marginalized and the strong-headed use blackmail, deceit, and whatever hypocritical schemes they can to get what’s theirs. The show’s third season was released last month and continues to shed a bit of dramatic light on the morass of our nation’s capital. SPOILERS AHEAD! In the wake of Frank Underwood’s carefully orchestrated dealings within the White House, he now enjoys the privileges of the Oval Office. Thirsty to build a lasting legacy, he launches a job recovery effort to shore up domestic politics while defending against, and baiting, party competition. Diplomatic matters with Russia get messy, complicated, and personal (not a familiar story at all!), while public affairs enter fifth gear and consume the Underwoods.
JOHNNY’S FEATURED BOOK NAPOLEON: A LIFE by ANDREW ROBERTS It’s like a strange, real life fairy tale - the rise of a Corsican bookworm who becomes Emperor of France - the life of Napoleon Bonaparte gains fresh insight with Roberts’ latest biography. Freshly bolstered by newly released historical documents, we gain new, personal insight into the controversial son of the French revolution. Distilled in enlightenment principles yet very much just a man struggling with his own passions, his manic largesse organized institutions and founded new legal systems. Napoleon ushered in the modern era over the shifting borders and bloody battlefields of 19th century Europe; by the time of his final defeat at Waterloo, at least 3 million people lay dead. Napoleon’s legacy is now known thanks to the thousands of pieces of correspondence he wrote. Roberts describes Napoleon’s infamous letter-writing habits, prodigiously dictating multiple pieces of correspondence at once, a genius that compartmentalized his public and private life, his energy and clarity was truly unparallelled. A scholar, soldier, and eventually statesman, he won initial victories in Toulon as an artillery commander and was promoted to general, leading France to significant victories in Italy. He navigates the smoke and mirrors of exaggerated correspondence deftly and weaves an inspired tale of the political saga leading up to his proclamation as Emperor. A titanic figure such as this tends to polarize historians, and they become depicted as either a hero or a villain. Roberts gives a light personal touch, but never becomes heavy-handed in his judgment of his subject, whom he portrays as very much human, flawed, and anxious, vulnerable to the manifold worries of the limitless responsibilities which he brought upon himself. While Napoleon: A Life may be over 900 pages long, it is one of the most epic tales modern European history has to offer. From Italian mountain passes to the Egyptian desert, Napoleon embarked on epic campaigns that shook the very bedrock of European society. He saw combat ranging from Spain to Russia, and wound up exiled not once, but twice. This book is a fantastic investment of one’s time. dopemagazine.com ISSUE 44 THE FOUR TWENTY ISSUE
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HEN asking the co-owners of Trichome about the energy associated with their shop, they kept it rather real. “In a sense, this is our canvas.” Upon walking into the shop, located in Seattle’s International District, it is rather easy to grasp just what he is talking about. With the artful thought behind every detail of the store evident, Trichome is nudging the door open for an expression cannabis isn’t often used to. There is a lot of money to be made in the burgeoning cannabis industry, but not necessarily time being spent in evaluation of the design and functionality of the products flooding this new market. Walking into Trichome, however, it’s evident they’ve provided an artful eye and weeded through a litany of products to isolate the most captivating around. With everything from rare glass pieces, including a Buddha bong, to engaging cultural reads, art, and apparel with a unique blend of fashion and functionality,
a stop by this shop is sure to help you see the cultural value of a shop that isn’t cannabiscentric in this industry. Trichome is becoming increasingly known and celebrated for its attempts to engage with the public. As the owners stated, “We’ve had some old school mentalities that got in the way of progression. We are hoping to teach etiquette to those that have been left out of the culture.” With events such as Coffee and Cannabis, joint rolling classes, and a top coat nail night for the ladies, an etiquette that serves the greater whole of the community is definitely emerging. At Trichome, cannabis doesn’t find the socalled rebranding many industry-consultant types looking to make quick to make a buck will try and sell you. Rather, it finds an expression as a nexus of many different aspects of everyday life--from apparel to education to pieces--all of which are works of art at Trichome. The cases are immaculate, filled with the finest assortment of pieces, tools and stylish trinkets you’ll find in the city. All of the products that adorn the shelves are design
and function driven, carefully selected by the owners. The stereotypes surrounding head shops and the impermissibility of the word bong deter the everyday customer from venturing into these oftentimes intimidating establishments. And while Trichome isn’t a head shop, it does stock its shelves with an creative assortment of pieces that any cannabis enthusiast should take a look at. As co-owner Richard stated simply, “I prefer to call it a water pipe because it describes the functionality, but it is still a bong and we use the term bong here.” As cannabis loses itself in a sea of rebranding techniques and strategies, Trichome provides the plant an authentic, expressive outlet that displays for its customers the crossover of lifestyles cannabis can embody. In the end, there is an energy pulsating from this establishment that not just draws people in with their undoubted style, but serves as a reminder of the power of simply doing what we love.
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The team at Sustainnabis Farms includes a master grower with experience in the medical scene for almost seven years, as well as a master farmer with longtime experience in commercial organic farming. The way they play off of each other, both extremely passionate about creating a highquality and sustainable product, is impressive. That they haven’t seen a spider mite in almost two years of growing speaks volumes to their organic methods for pest control. No chemical fertilizers or pesticides are used on the farm; they aren’t needed. Mother Nature is allowed to do what she does best with what she is given, in this case top-shelf genetics and a little bit of love.
Bathed in the sun of the Olympic rain shadow, Sustainnabis Farms’ plants are grown entirely in open-air plots or in greenhouses. They use a hoop house method, basically a lo-tech greenhouse that is easy to move, add on to, and has natural ventilation. It is their belief that cannabis grown in dirt under the sun, with the breeze from the ocean rustling the leaves, is healthier, tastier, and downright better. It is hard to disagree as the nugs that they are producing are huge, dripping in trichomes, and have a unique flavor imbued by the special terroir of the farm.
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With years in the organic farming industry, their master farmer Kurt, has some tricks up his sleeve. Instead of using pots, they hand-press their own soil mixture into planting blocks. The seedlings are then planted inside the soil-pot until they are old enough at which point the whole thing goes straight in the ground. This not only cuts costs as far as buying traditional pots, but also allows the plant to acclimate to its environment and the roots to breathe and grow at will with no risk of becoming root-bound. Other traditional methods such as permaculture, worm farming, and the use of cover crops ensure that their soil is alive with beneficial fungi, bugs, and enzymes.
Sustainnabis Farms are licensed for a tier-III production facility but as of now are continuing to grow for medical patients. Hopefully soon, they will have their products in stores across the state. For now however, their herb is only available on the peninsula, so if you make it out there check out Green Orchard in Port Angeles. However, their first crop of this year may make it across the Sound and into Seattle, so keep your eyes open. They grow a mean Purple Blue Dream, a tasty Black Russian, and a CBD-rich Quinintonic, along with a few others.
In line with the shop local, organic movement, Sustannabis Farms believes it is important to know where your cannabis comes from and to have a connection with the farm and the people that produce it. To have an idea how and where it’s grown and what has gone into the finished product. With cannabis legalized and out of the shadows, there has been a shift to massive warehouse grows. On one hand this makes sense as variables can be more readily controlled indoors and there isn’t much (if any) agricultural land in urban areas. For those with the land and that care to be environmental stewards for future generations however, it only makes sense in order to cut costs and produce a better product from the living soil and the shining sun.
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NTIL NOW , cannabis patients and enthusiasts have never seen the elegance we are now seeing emerge as an industry standard in both medical and recreational shops across the state. An enormous array of buds, edibles and concentrates with sniff jars, uninfused sample snacks and the ever popular test results. I know what good chocolate tastes like, and I definitely know what good pot smells like, but if I wasn’t in this industry, I would have no clue what the test results mean. It would be easy to say that higher THC means it’s stronger, but unfortunately that’s just not always true. When it comes to cannabis, THC may be the most popular chemical, but it’s definitely not the only chemical giving you the high or medicinal relief. There are over 100 other cannabinoids that have been discovered, not to mention an endless variety of terpenes. Beyond just giving out their scent, terpenes have been found to have their own mind altering effects. They can enter your system faster than THC or other cannabinoids, and are responsible for the head rush smokers often feel from their first hit. Of the 100 plus cannabinoids, the most commonly mentioned are THC, CBD, CBC, CBG, and CBN. Trying to remember which is which can get a little confusing, but you don’t need to be a chemist to figure out what is best for you. As you try different cannabis strains and products, obtain items with a uniquely high quantity of another cannabinoid other than THC. If you’re really lucky they will have a terpene profile available as well. You’ll quickly realize that the percentage of THC, while it does play a role, is not the sole defining factor. In fact, many of my favorite varieties only test between 17% - 20% THC, but have drastically distinct terpene profiles. Even the couch lock effect often related to being really stoned is caused by a certain terpene. For me, the beauty in test results isn’t in the cannabinoid description. Knowing that a bud passed for a mold screening or that there is little to no residual solvent left in my concentrate tells so much more about a product and how it will affect my health. For I-502, it’s promising that producers must list any pesticides or fungicides that were used, since I’d rather inhale residual neem oil than Forbid any day! In the end test results can’t tell us a perfect strain for any given person, but perhaps some of the fun lies in the journey, and testing can point individuals in the right direction. If you are new to cannabis, try going for what catches your eye or nose first with the guidance from an experienced bud tender that understands the test results. For seasoned cannabis users, the opportunity to relate a certain feeling or experience with a chemical profile is a welcomed tool for finding the perfect strain.
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HE CLIMATE of the Pacific Northwest is warming quickly, with spring evident in the flora and fauna. The external shift in seasons triggers an internal shift in the body, and the return of the light and warmth stimulate the nervous and endocrine systems. Metabolism is stimulated as bodies and minds depressed by lack of light rally once again to action. Spring is the season of the liver in the Chinese medical system, and many springtime health regimes include detoxification or cleansing therapies which focus on improving overall health and liver function. The liver is a workhorse of an organ having many vital and diverse functions. It creates and releases bile aiding in the digestion of dietary fats, and detoxifies and metabolizes chemicals and drugs. The liver receives all the blood coming from the stomach and the intestines, and breaks down the nutrients and chemicals into forms that are easier to process before passing them on to the rest of the body. Toxins are ultimately excreted by the organs of elimination which include the bowels, kidneys, urinary bladder and skin. Having so much to do, it is the strong and silent type, rarely complaining itself. Health issues involving the skin, joints, reproductive system, immune system, and digestive system, specifically the gallbladder, are some of the body’s first signals that liver function is compromised. People living with chronic and debilitating health conditions need to take special
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care when implementing detoxification, cleansing and other therapeutic treatment options. The process of detoxification takes physical and metabolic energy, the kind of energy an already debilitated system may not have. Simply put, if the body has issues with eating, sleeping, or eliminating waste, it is time to nutrify before you detoxify. Liver function plays a large role in cannabis metabolism. The form in which cannabis is used determines its impact on the body, its metabolism by the body, and its storage and excretion by the body. The route of administration also determines its bioavailability or how well it is able to be used by the body. The phytocannabinoids ∆9-THC/THCA, CBD/CBDA, CBN, CBG, and THCV are among the most researched cannabinoids. They are highly lipophilic, meaning they prefer to accumulate and to be stored in the fatty tissues of the body. Inhaled cannabis, smoked or vaporized, is characterized by a rapid rate of onset of effect. The inhaled substance entering the lungs immediately crosses into the blood stream and is distributed to the brain, liver, kidneys and other fatty tissues. Average peak ∆9-THC levels are reached in 3 – 8 minutes and the effects are felt for 2-4 hours. Bioavailability was found to be in the range of 10-27%. Metabolites can take over ten days to be cleared by the body. Ingested cannabis passes through the stomach and intestines and undergoes first pass
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metabolism in the liver and in the special cells of the small intestine. Bioavailability is considered low as cannabinoids are degraded by the digestion process and metabolized into other forms. Here cannabinoids like ∆9-THC are metabolized into 11-OH-THC. This metabolite, 11-OH-THC, enhances the psychotropic and sedative effect of ∆9-THC and takes longer to be processed and cleared by the body. When eating cannabis preparations, the effects can take longer to feel, usually 45 minutes to two hours, and can last 6-8 hours. Suppositories or rectal administration of cannabis compounds has been researched and found to be one of the most effective means of administering cannabinoid compounds. The cannabinoids enter the blood stream without going through the first pass metabolism in the liver and small intestines. Bioavailability was found to be 65%. Effects take a longer time to feel than with inhaled forms of cannabis and are felt for a shorter duration than with ingested cannabis. Researchers have also found a similar level of bioavailability with the sub-lingual sprays for the same reason as the suppositories, where first pass metabolism is bypassed by direct absorption through the blood vessels under the tongue. The overall state of health of the body and function of the metabolic processes has a direct impact on how well phytocannabinoids are utilized. Organ function, and particularly liver health, is our body’s stored wealth. Nourish and protect it well.
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