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EVAN CARTER
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STATE DIRECTOR
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PROBLEM PESTICIDES You r Bu d?
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ART DIRECTOR APPRENTICE
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OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
BRANDON PALMA
KATE KELLY
T’S EASY to manage a back-
Studies have been conducted that look
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at people who regularly work with pestiDESIGN DIRECTOR cides but do not exhibit acute symptoms,
yard garden. With water, love and occasional weeding, most plants will flourish under minimal efforts. Growing plants on an industrial scale becomes much more complicated, and when thousands of plants are in close proximity, disease can rapidly decimate a population. The cannabis plant is equally susceptible to the same risks as many other crops, in which they may become vulnerable to disease and pests throughout the growth cycle. Many of these risks are microscopic, but spider mites, thrips and molds have the potential to wipe out entire crops, costing the grower thousands of dollars. Molds, such as bud rot, will destroy a plant’s flowers from the inside out and will spread rapidly. Thrips drain the cellular fluids of plants like little rod-shaped vampires. Spider mites feed on the plant’s leaves, sucking out the green goodness, thus leaving plants as vacant shells. When large investments are at risk, the use of pesticides or other deterrents will undoubtedly be common practice. Unless labeled otherwise, all fruits and vegetables have at some point been treated with variations of these chemicals. The organic food movement is a 29 billion dollar industry for good reason. After decades of having our food dowsed with bug napalm, people have started to find that Mother Nature had it right all along. Pesticides have been linked to cancer, ADHD, neurotoxicity and birth defects. To make matters worse, it’s not only the consumer’s body that risks damage, but the environment can be adversely effected too. The Environmental Protection Agency, also known as the EPA, would typically set the guidelines for pesticide application and would be the governing force to ensure regulations are being followed, but since cannabis is illegal on a federal level, the EPA will not assist states in setting safety guidelines. In addition to the consumption of pesticides in high quantity, the application of pesticides can also be harmful if the technician is not properly trained.
but eventually exhibit chronic symptoms, such as respiratory problems, memory disorders, skin conditions, and more. Many cannabis growers do not come from agricultural backgrounds, without any guidance from the states or federal government, it creates a large public safety concern surrounding these chemicals. It’s only a matter of time before someone gets sick, and the states that are not regulating these chemicals and their applications will be likely face hefty lawsuits. Typically if a product is not regulated and those regulations are not enforced, there is little incentive for producers or growers to invest in testing. Testing for pesticides is not cheap or easy; it can cost upwards of $300,000 for the equipment and software alone. It is not only the growers that consumers should be worried about. A handful of labs in Spokane have reported data that alludes to “dry labbing,” which is the false representation of data. Currently, without the state setting the proverbial bar for these labs, combined with a culture of low cost and no questions asked, testing will permeate the cannabis industry in Washington. Brian Smith of the Washington State Liquor Control Board states, “It’s important, especially in the realm of the medical cannabis, that people know if something has pesticides in it…You call it the medical market, but really it’s what you would call the grey market. It exists somewhere in limbo…really anything goes.” As the state assesses where its place should be in the regulatory decision-making process, emphasis should be placed on benefit-cost analyses. Consumers must start asking questions. With every dollar spent, a vote is cast. Vote to ensure the bud you are smoking is safe. The law of supply and demand will prevail, and the cannabis we want will be provided! I think you got it. Use your words, Washington.
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CHERRY PIE - NOBLE FARMS MOVE OVER GRANDMA. THERE IS A NEW BAKER IN TOWN.
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GENETICS
Cherry Pie is the golden child of Durban Poison, a popular sativa and Granddaddy Purple, a heavy hitting indica. This delicious bud is commonly found crossed with OG Kush.
EFFECT
This beautiful strain exhibits a harmonious balance between relaxation and clarity. This bud instantly relaxed my muscles without leaving a foggy head. If you have a tense back, Cherry Pie might just be your new best friend.
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Dense with an ample amount of sticky trichomes, the resin heads make this bud look just as syrupy sweet as the pie it’s named after. Burnt orange and purple pistols decorate it’s weighty body giving it a beautiful glistening hue. TESTED BY: TRACE ANALYTICS
AROMA
A dance issues between floral and earthy notes that immediately demands attention. After the first waves of fragrance passes, a lovely, fruity perfume blankets the floral and earthy undertones — living up to its baked good name.
FLAVOR
With such strong layers of aromas, it should be expected that the flavor would be equally complex and it doesn’t disappoint. Fruit and earthy tones combine with sweet and sour tastiness.
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THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS
Said by many to alleviate depression curb the edge off a stressful day. Cherry Pie lives up to its indica roots. We experienced noticeable muscle relaxation and pain reduction. After a few hours, serious munchies lead this writer to repeatedly raid her cereal stash.
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The legendary Blue Dream strain has celebrity status all over the West Coast and beyond. This California baby is the love child of Blueberry (indica) and Haze (sativa). Although typically a sativadominant strain, Blue Dream has many phenotype variations.
EFFECT
This hash delivers a cerebral jolt while also giving your body total relaxation. Due to the highly present terpene alphapinene, this strain executes its job flawlessly, giving you total mental clarity, while your muscles feel like warm, pillow-like clouds.
LOOKS
This hash looks like an exotic spice. Flecks of saffron and turmeric hues create a beautiful powder that sprinkles effortlessly on top of a nice bowl or rolled into a joint. TESTED BY: TRACE ANALYTICS
AROMA
Due to the fine powdery matrix of this product, getting close for a whiff might not be the best idea. From afar there isn’t a very strong odor, but once it burns, a slight herbaceous smell permeates.
7.57% THC 18.90% CBD
FLAVOR
A thick white smoke manifests almost instantly, making the inhalation harsher than smoking the flower. The flavor is not as sweet and fruity as the flower; earthy and piney notes are more dominant, though pleasantly mild.
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS
Blue Dream is a preferred strain by many for effective relief of their daily pain. It is also commonly used by patients to treat stress, dull pain and depression, while still allowing for decent cognitive function.
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each colorful drop is bursting with flavor and 10mg of THC. Perfectly sized for easily controlled dosing, a couple of these can be quite strong for newcomers. The effects seem to come on quickly, within an hour of consuming. These candies are a perfect way to relax, and enjoy the weekend. Grab your favorite blanket, a tray of Holiday goodies with these gems and enjoy your favorite flick in ® style.
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POKANE GREEN LEAF sits quietly in an inconspicuous strip mall next to a sauna shop and Jazzercise studio off of Country Homes Blvd. The interior is alluring with rustic barnwood walls juxtaposed with modern industrial shelves containing some of the state’s best bud strains and edibles. Not dissimilar from a microbrewery or chic bakery, a large black chalkboard covered in fancy script lists the store’s menu, giving it a very familiar hometown vibe. A complex variety of products lines their shelves, and more local favorites are easy to spot in large glass jars. Menu items written in red chalk correspond to indicas, while green corresponds to sativas, and yellow for hybrids. This color-coded scheme makes navigating through the store’s vast array of products an easy task. Despite their fantastic visual organization, the bud-tenders are the real assets; they’ve developed the keen ability to anticipate the wants and needs of a
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diverse clientele here. Studious-looking grandfathers, sharp professional women, and several couples in their late 20s, all filtered into the store as I stood waiting to meet the two owners. A little over a year ago, Todd Bennatt and Kirk Haggerty left their careers in environmental engineering and corporate product supply chains to make their imprint on Washington State’s history. Both were passionate about the new socioeconomic implications of legalization, and both were eager to join in on the social movement. With the help of their wives and their love for cannabis, Todd and Kirk have succeeded. When their doors first opened over a year ago, the crowd was high on anticipation, anxiously waiting to be a part of history. Spokane Green Leaf is Eastern Washington’s very first retail cannabis store and, representing that freedom well, it continues to be voted as one of Spokane’s favorites. ®
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WHEN THEIR DOORS FIRST OPENED OVER A YEAR AGO, THE CROWD WAS HIGH ON ANTICIPATION, ANXIOUSLY WAITING TO BE A PART OF HISTORY.
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T’S EASY to manage a back-
yard garden. With water, love and occasional weeding, most plants will flourish under minimal efforts. Growing plants on an industrial scale becomes much more complicated, and when thousands of plants are in close proximity, disease can rapidly decimate a population. The cannabis plant is equally susceptible to the same risks as many other crops, in which they may become vulnerable to disease and pests throughout the growth cycle. Many of these risks are microscopic, but spider mites, thrips and molds have the potential to wipe out entire crops, costing the grower thousands of dollars. Molds, such as bud rot, will destroy a plant’s flowers from the inside out and will spread rapidly. Thrips drain the cellular fluids of plants like little rod-shaped vampires. Spider mites feed on the plant’s leaves, sucking out the green goodness, thus leaving plants as vacant shells. When large investments are at risk, the use of pesticides or other deterrents will undoubtedly be common practice. Unless labeled otherwise, all fruits and vegetables have at some point been treated with variations of these chemicals. The organic food movement is a 29 billion dollar industry for good reason. After decades of having our food dowsed with bug napalm, people have started to find that Mother Nature had it right all along. Pesticides have been linked to cancer, ADHD, neurotoxicity and birth defects. To make matters worse, it’s not only the consumer’s body that risks damage, but the environment can be adversely effected too. The Environmental Protection Agency, also known as the EPA, would typically set the guidelines for pesticide application and would be the governing force to ensure regulations are being followed, but since cannabis is illegal on a federal level, the EPA will not assist states in setting safety guidelines. In addition to the consumption of pesticides in high quantity, the application of pesticides can also be harmful if the technician is not properly trained.
Studies have been conducted that look at people who regularly work with pesticides but do not exhibit acute symptoms, but eventually exhibit chronic symptoms, such as respiratory problems, memory disorders, skin conditions, and more. Many cannabis growers do not come from agricultural backgrounds, without any guidance from the states or federal government, it creates a large public safety concern surrounding these chemicals. It’s only a matter of time before someone gets sick, and the states that are not regulating these chemicals and their applications will be likely face hefty lawsuits. Typically if a product is not regulated and those regulations are not enforced, there is little incentive for producers or growers to invest in testing. Testing for pesticides is not cheap or easy; it can cost upwards of $300,000 for the equipment and software alone. It is not only the growers that consumers should be worried about. A handful of labs in Spokane have reported data that alludes to “dry labbing,” which is the false representation of data. Currently, without the state setting the proverbial bar for these labs, combined with a culture of low cost and no questions asked, testing will permeate the cannabis industry in Washington. Brian Smith of the Washington State Liquor Control Board states, “It’s important, especially in the realm of the medical cannabis, that people know if something has pesticides in it…You call it the medical market, but really it’s what you would call the grey market. It exists somewhere in limbo…really anything goes.” As the state assesses where its place should be in the regulatory decision-making process, emphasis should be placed on benefit-cost analyses. Consumers must start asking questions. With every dollar spent, a vote is cast. Vote to ensure the bud you are smoking is safe. The law of supply and demand will prevail, and the cannabis we want will be provided! I think you got it. Use your words, Washington.
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