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After a year of publishing Oregon Leaf, we are looking forward to the Cannafuture...

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this is our second annual Tannins and Terpenes feature, and it is one of my favorite guides to put together. While we can all admit that Cannabis is safer than alcohol, pairing the two responsibly can result in fun and unique taste and sensory experiences.

It is also a great tool for teaching non-patients about Cannabis. Everyone knows that there are thousands of types of wine in the world, but many still think that all pot is the same pot. Not true! We have sweet buds and savory buds and ones that are a bit spicy.

The symbolic pairing teaches people about the intricacies of Cannabis, and allows for a fun and festive tasting. Try out our pairings, or make up a few of your own! They sky is the limit for what you can create and enjoy. We recommend you not break the law or do anything as stupid as drive impaired. With those caveats, go have some fun!

This month marks a major change for the state of Oregon. Legalization is here!

Every day that passes will mark new priorities in law enforcement, less public money being spent persecuting a plant, and many many more joints being smoked! That feels like winning to me! It feels like a chance for our country to begin a fresh new start.

As we push through this busy summer full of joy and nugs, we should still remember our drug war prisoners and those who fought to make this freedom possible. Sadly, there are still far too many people in prison for a plant, and we can’t stop fighting until they are all freed. So enjoy your legal bud, plant your four plants, but do so with the intention of honoring the plant and our freedom.

As always, thanks for reading, and sharing the truth about our wonderful medicine!

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Portland Police Say Bringing Marijuana From Washington Isn’t A Problem Feel free to cross the border whenever you want

Portland police said Oregonians who travel to Washington to buy marijuana to bring it back are “not an issue” as long as they stay within legal limits.

Beginning on July 1, Oregonians ages 21 and older are allowed to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana away from home, and up to 8 ounces Oregonians at home, under heading over the recreational to Washington Cannabis to shop for legalization law marijuana is approved by voters nothing new. in November.

Oregonians going to Washington to shop for marijuana is nothing new, reports Noelle Crombie at The Oregonian. Sales data released by the Washington Liquor Control Board for May showed one recreational 502 shop in Vancouver — just across the state line — sold more marijuana than any other shop in the state, thanks in part to Oregonians, who account for about half of sales.

But Portland police said they don’t see that as a problem.

“We are not doing interdiction on people who are going there to buy their weed and bringing it back,” Sgt. Pete Simpson said. “Our drugs and vice division has not and does not focus on low-level drug transfers of any kind. They are working large-scale operations, which is not what we are talking about.”

But the Oregon Liquor Control Commission takes a dim view of Oregonians buying weed in Washington.

The agency claims it’s concerned about a 2013 Justice Department memo spelling out federal law enforcement priorities on marijuana, which include preventing black market diversion.

But if marijuana is legal in both Washington and Oregon, where does the “black market” come in?

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don‘t know a single dispensary doing well in this oversaturated market,” said Meghan Wallstatter, who along with her husband, Matt, owns the Pure Green dispensary in Portland, reports Jeff Mapes in The Oregonian. She called recreational marijuana sales a “much-needed lifeline” for medical dispensaries.

The Oregon House-Senate marijuana committee is looking at language that would allow dispensaries to sell some Cannabis products to recreational users while the Oregon Liquor Control Commission sets up its own retail network.

But OLCC officials have said they won’t be ready to license any retailers until late next year, more than a year after marijuana possession becomes legal for adults July 1. Many dispensary owners say they hope to eventually move into the recreational marijuana business.

The Oregon Health Authority has approved 310 dispensary licenses; another 93 are pending, according to a June 12 tally. More than 130 dispensaries have been approved in Portland, and only a few of them are making money, according to consultant Sam Chapman. “If we truly want to keep this a craft industry and we want to empower the mom-and-pop businesses to be able to survive in this industry, we need to have early recreational sales,” Chapman said. “A lot of these businesses are starting to drown.”

Several lawmakers have said that because of the pace of Measure 91’s implementation, recreational marijuana users should have a legal way to buy Cannabis as close to July 1 as possible.

“We need to ensure we take every reasonable step to stop black market sales,” said Sen. Floyd Prozanski (D-Eugene). Several MMJ industry spokespeople told lawmakers that Oregon should try to help preserve locally owned businesses while waiting for the Liquor Control Commission to establish the recreational Cannabis market.

Dispensaries are now limited to a market of roughly 71,000 medical marijuana cardholders according to Matt Wallstatter, a founding member of the Oregon Cannabis PAC. He said the ability to serve the adult recreational market could more than double their sales. Under amendments being considered by the Oregon Legislature, recreational marijuana users would be limited to buying no more than a quarter-ounce (7 grams) of dried Cannabis flowers, and wouldn’t be allowed to buy many of the other products that dispensaries carry, including marijuana-infused foods.

Colorado

Employees can be drug-tested Legal pot laws don’t protect you while off-the-clock

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June 15, the Colorado Supreme Court affirmed lower court decisions allowing employers to fire employees for marijuana use while off-duty.

The decision hinged on the state’s lawful off-duty activities statute.

The court held that in order for the off duty conduct to be considered lawful, it must be legal under both state and federal law. The unanimous decision was not a surprise to advocates working to reform marijuana law and policy in Colorado.

The case involved Brandon Coats, a 34-yearold quadriplegic who uses marijuana to help with spasms and seizures because of a car accident.

Coats dealt with customers for Dish Network for three years until he was randomly drug-tested and subsequently fired for testing positive for THC. The highest court in the state has now sided with employers on this The case and issue, giving advocates others like it a clear message that highlight the state protections are gray areas needed, according and legal fixes needed in states to the Drug Policy that have altered Alliance.

The case and many their pot laws. others like it highlight the gray areas and legal fixes needed in states that have altered their marijuana laws. Given that the substance remains illegal under federal law, any rights bestowed upon civilians by state law fall far short of fully protecting medical marijuana patients and legal adult users of marijuana.

The problem is most apparent in employment, housing and parental rights.

“It’s now painfully clear that something akin to a medical marijuana bill of rights is needed for patients in Colorado,” said Art Way, state director for the Drug Policy Alliance in Colorado.

“Patients, advocates and legislators must find a way to extend the rights of patients and legal adult marijuana users when it comes to employment, housing and parental rights.

“We need robust state protections for our patients and legal adult marijuana users, just as we have robust regulations for the marijuana industry,” Way said.

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Number of grams of Cannabis that Bernard Noble, a 49-year-old father of seven children, was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for selling and possessing.

Number of defendants in police custody after Indiana officials raided a grow-op with 400 large marijuana plants, 60 pounds of flower ready to go — not to mention two pounds of BHO.

Democratic congressman wants to defund the DEA’s marijuana eradication program

U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-California) is backing legislation to end funding for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s wasteful marijuana eradication program. “This is a ridiculous waste of precious federal resources, especially when multiple states and jurisdictions have already legalized marijuana,” Lieu said in a June statement. “It is time for the federal government to stop making marijuana use or possession a federal crime.”

Lieu’s proposed amendment to a 2016 fiscal spending bill would cut in half the DEA’s $18 million budget for eradicating Cannabis grows, according to the report.The $9 million in savings would fund domestic and sexual abuse support programs for children, reports Mark Hensch at The Hill.

Rep. Lieu on Wednesday said he intends to completely end the DEA’s marijuana eradication program by fiscal 2017. “Next year, I will bring another amendment to eliminate the program completely,” he said. Lieu called the program wasteful, given growing support for legalization Under the eradication program, DEA pays state and local law enforcement agencies to confiscate and destroy growing marijuana plants. The program goes after both outdoor and indoor operations. According to DEA records, 4.3 million marijuana plants were destroyed last year.

It is the largest law enforcement task force in the United States, with more than 100 agencies participating, all eager for their share of that federal cash. Ordinary families have been terrorized by paramilitary units, peaceful homeowners have been buzzed by low-flying helicopters and community relations between citizens and law enforcement have suffered almost every where the marijuana eradication program has laid its heavy hand.

A ridiculous waste of precious federal resources, especially when multiple states and jurisdictions have legalized marijuana.

Age of a North Carolina man, Jeremiah White, who police said had 110 grams of marijuana on him — and now faces charges of possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, felony possession of marijuana, maintaining a vehicle for the purpose of sell and delivery of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resist, delay, obstruct. Good work, cops!

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Cost in dollars of an immediate authorization to use medical Marijuana by Cannabis Doctors setup outside of the San Francisco Cannabis Cup Cannabis.

Billions of dollars in estimated market value of the medical Cannabis industry in 2020 as more and more countries move to recognize the plant’s many benefits.

Number of dispensaries in California now selling an infused tea called Janes Blend, offered in 5-, 10and 20-milligram dosages with a variety of flavors.

Quoted OTHER AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES ALREADY HAVE POLICIES IN PLACE FOR THE SAFE USE OF SPRAYING CERTAIN PESTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES.

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-Brett Eaton, a plant expert and consultant with the Denver, CO-based American Cannabis Company. Like many medical marijuana states, Colorado has struggled to regulate pesticide use in pot destined for the recreational market. Growers may use pesticides from an approved list, but there are no rules or regs for their use.

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Australia

MILLIONS FOR MARIJUANA What led to a $33.7 million gift toward Cannabis treatment research?

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canada opens up medical laws Patients across the country celebrate a Supreme Court ruling in their favor

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anadian medical marijuana patients can legally use all forms of Cannabis, the Canadian Supreme Court unanimously ruled June 11. Medicinal Cannabis patients will now be able to legally consume marijuana, not just smoke it, reports the BBC. Cannabis oil is now legally allowed instead of only dried marijuana flowers, making it easier to infuse food products.

The right at stake was described by the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association as the right to personal autonomy in medical decision-making — no matter what medical science may say about the wisdom of the decision, reports Sean Fine in Toronto’s Globe and Mail.

The case began back in 2009 when former head baker Owen Smith of the Cannabis Buyers Club of Canada, a British Columbia collective, was charged with trafficking and unlawful possession of marijuana. Smith was caught baking 200 Cannabis cookies, reports Trinh Theresa Do at CBC. A judge acquitted Smith and gave the Canadian government a year to change laws about marijuana extracts. The case then went to the Supreme Court.

Restricting patients to dried marijuana flowers for medicine was declared “null and void” by the court. Now, Canadians who qualify for medicinal Cannabis can legally have their Cannabis cookies and tea.

Physicians in Canada decide who is eligible to use marijuana medically. It is approved for such ailments as Crohn’s disease, seizures, HIV and nausea.

The Supreme Court ruled that banning possession of non-dried forms Patients will no of marijuana is “contrary to the prinlonger be restricted ciples of fundamental justice because to only using dried they are arbitrary; the effects of the marijuana & edibles. prohibition contradict the objective of protecting health and safety.”

“I’m proud and really happy today for all those people who are going to benefit from this ruling,” Smith said in a news conference in Victoria, B.C. He called it “a very emotional day.” Canadian Health Minister Rona Ambrose said the government will fight the Supreme Court’s “normalization” of marijuana.

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pair of Australian grandparents June 12 made the biggest-ever donation to medical marijuana research to investigate its use in treating childhood epilepsy and other diseases.

Barry and Joy Lambert’s granddaughter Katelyn suffers up to 1,400 seizures a day, and medicinal Cannabis could save her life, reports Alicia Wood at The Daily Telegraph. Lambert said he and his wife made the $33.7 million gift after seeing Katelyn respond to Cannabis treatments for her The donation debilitating condition, Dravet syndrome. will put Australia “Our vision is to make Australia a world in the lead leader in researching how to realize the among countries powerful medicinal potential of the canna- researching the bis plant,” Lambert said. “The experience medical properties of marijuana of our granddaughter, who suffers debilitating epilepsy, has opened our eyes to the extraordinary possibility of cannabinoids treating her condition and a range of chronic illnesses that often don’t respond to conventional treatments.

“We believe this investment in the future of science and medicine will provide the much-needed evidence to rapidly advance the use of medicinal cannabinoids in the treatment of childhood epilepsy and other serious illnesses,” Lambert said.

“The Lamberts’ unprecedented gift holds the promise of achieving innovative and effective new medicines to alleviate the suffering of countless numbers of people,” said University of Sydney Vice Chancellor Michael Spence. “It will enable research across a broad range of applications from addiction, cancer, obesity, childhood epilepsy and chronic pain to dementia and mental health disorders.”

No legal pot in a Christie administration New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on June 7 promised

to eliminate legalized marijuana in states like Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Alaska if elected president.

The rotund Republican, speaking on CBS’ “Face The Nation,” said his administration would use federal law outlawing marijuana to crack down on states that have legalized recreational Cannabis use, reports Matt Arco of NJ Advance Media.

“Yes sir,” Christie replied to host John Dickerson when asked if he’d go after Colorado and Washington for legalized marijuana.

“If you were president would you return the federal prosecutions in the states of Colorado, Washington state?” Dickerson asked.

“Yes,” Christie answered. “So, if somebody’s enjoying that now in their state, if you’re president, that’s getting turned off ?” Dickerson pressed. “Correct,” Christie responded. The Obama Administration hasn’t punished states that have legalized marijuana, nor has it forced them to roll back the initiatives that voters approved.

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PRISON OUTREACH Our prison system is beyond broken. It’s full

oners are on no one’s priority list, especially small-time criminals who really want to do better. Thomas is just a poor American who was treated badly as a youth and was never taught to make grown-up decisions. Thomas has become just another number behind bars, which means he could be denied treatment for his brain tumor and even post-traumatic stress disorder caused by sexual assault in prison.

If Thomas didn’t have a loving daughter who believes in her father, he would just be another cog in the judicial wheel.

of mandatory minimums and three-strike laws.

Where’s the rehabilitation? Where’s the fix?

This Father’s Day, many men and women were behind bars for our plant. Each person is a father, a mother, a brother, a sister, and perhaps has a son or daughter who they couldn’t spend time with on the holiday.

Thomas Landreth, a lifelong petty criminal, was offered a plea deal of 20 years in prison or the Go to thsintl.org to learn how to write to chance to go to trial and face the possibility of a prisoner, adopt a prisoner or donate money life behind bars for possession of a couple grams to a prisoner’s commissary account and help of marijuana in a joint. A mandatory minimum is change their life. not a fix, especially when it can put a man behind bars for 20 years for weed — a man whose biggest crime was being a shitty criminal with multiple petty crimes. Twenty years for weed or life. Either way, you’re going to get jason endicott: The Endburied in a system only to eventuicott family was moving from ally die and never be thought of the Northwest to Florida in again. Our judicial prison system is October 2013. The couple rea Band-Aid, not a cure. port that Jason’s wife, Tiffany, Thomas is a prime example of was pulled for having Oregon Thomas Landreth was offered a why a drug war exists — to keep the license plates and speeding. plea deal of 20 years in prison poor and the least educated under The officer requested to search for possession of a few grams. control, and to provide cheap labor the vehicle, but Tiffany refused for the prison system. He’s dying He could also take his chance to consent. Police brought in a slowly in a system not meant to in a courtroom but that has risks. canine to do an open-air search make the person better but to put and claimed the dog made a the unruly kids in a corner so the positive hit, which compelled rest don’t have to hear them. Thomas Landreth is Jason to consent to the search. Police seized 4 not a killer but a “piller,” which means he’s more of pounds of medicine and Jason was processed a danger to himself than the rest of the world. The and released within a few hours.

Thomas Landreths of the system, whether they’re Now Jason faces the fight of his life. Pretriblack, white, brown or yellow, are the grease in the al is scheduled for July 20 in Henrietta, Texas. machine of rich people who own the companies Any amount of prison time could be a death that keep them “safe” while “rehabilitating” them. sentence for Jason because of his poor health.

Since his incarceration, Thomas has seen the deCourt support is humbly requested. Jason is terioration of cellmates who have died, leaving him an Oregonian and needs all the help from the the impression that he could die before his release, kind-hearted people of Texas he can get. The too. Thomas has many health problems and prisphysical presence of supporters in the court-

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room is an effective way to show government officials the power of the will of the people.

Oregon activities: Portland chapter coordina-

tor Mindi Griffiths will be speaking on behalf of POW420, THSI and plant prisoners at the Emerald Empire HempFest in Eugene.

This is a three-day event starting July 17.

Go to emeraldempirehempfest.com for activities and details. You can also email media@thsintl.org and get more information at thsintl.org/calendar.

WASHINGTON NEWS Josh Mauk and Debbie Brechler: We reported

that Josh and Debbie’s trial would begin in July. In an effort to present the best defense, their attorney is requesting the case be continued until Nov. 16.

Although that’s good news, Debbie says, “It sucks not being able to medicate (due to a “no intoxication” order) during this time, though. We have to call in every night to find out if we have to do a UA the next day, but it is better than the alternative!”

On a positive note, the prosecutor has dropped the recommended sentences from 30 to 41 months to 18 months. However, any amount of time in prison for a plant is unacceptable.

Martin Nickerson and his two co-defendants

are still facing 12 felony charges. They have been fighting for their rights since being raided four years ago. Martin says, “All we have done is help sick and dying medical patients.” The group known as the Bellingham 3 appeared for a pretrial hearing in April, only to have their court date postponed.

The new pretrial date is scheduled for July 22.

Please join them in solidarity as they plan to take the case to trial by jury so their peers will ultimately decide their fate.

Help educate everyone you know about jury nullification, which requires a juror to judge the law, not just whether the law was broken. A juror has the ultimate power to vote not guilty and nullify unjust laws.

A new lawsuit says RIchard Flor failed to receive adequate medical care for multiple health concerns and aggravated repeat injuries before he died in prison in 2012.

Kettle Falls family: After being found not

guilty in a Spokane federal court on four out of five charges, the Kettle Falls 3 are now facing their federal sentence. They are facing up to 20 years. THSI’s executive board has launched an emergency call to action for the Kettle Falls family. They need as many letters as possible to help persuade the judge not to send them to prison.

To help, go to thsintl.org and click on “Kettle Falls Solidarity Alert,” where you will find how to write your letter, including the mailing address and important points you can include. Or, if you don’t have time to write a letter, sign a prewritten letter by going to kettlefallsfive.com/letters. Their sentencing hearing has been continued to October at the Spokane Federal Courthouse.

NATIONAL NEWS nevada: Fredrica Ballard of Las Vegas has been

fighting for her rights to consume Cannabis medicinally for many years and is no stranger to the judicial system. In 2013, Fredrica was faced with her most recent tangle with officers who encountered Fredrica while resting in the passenger seat of her parked car. They retrieved her and her family’s state-allowed Cannabis in the vehicle. Fredrica’s family includes five licensed patients, yet Fredrica was the only one charged. She was accused of possession with intent to sell and possession of a controlled substance. Fredrica was arrested and held for two weeks, during which time her health was severely affected.

After a hard battle and with a good attorney by her side, Fredrica has settled her case. Ultimately, she has accepted a misdemeanor charge of possession of a dangerous drug not for interstate commerce. All Fredrica must do is perform 100 hours of community service and stay out of trouble with the law for six months, then all charges will be dismissed and her record sealed. We congratulate Fredrica on her latest victory against the very personal war she fights.

Montana: Ex-Cannabis prisoner Sherry Flor filed

a federal lawsuit against Corrections Corporations of America because of its failure to provide her husband, Richard Flor, the medical care he needed while at their facility outside Shelby.

Brad Arndorfer, Flor’s attorney, tried to have Richard released pending his appeal because of his health and the Flor family repeatedly requested proper medical care for Richard, but it didn’t help.

In August 2012 at the age of 68, he died while waiting for assignment in a federal facility. Richard was the first Cannabis caregiver in Montana and co-founder of Montana Cannabis, which was closed after a federal raid in 2011. Sherry is finishing her sentence on federal probation for her involvement in Montana Cannabis. Chris Williams, Richard’s business partner, is still serving federal prison time in Sheridan, Oregon.

Richard’s family reports he relied on the compassion of other inmates for even his simplest needs, including hand-washing his clothes and eating.

Rodney Pitts, a former inmate housed with Richard, said when speaking of the treatment Richard received, “when you meet a sincerely, truly honest, good person, you don’t leave them or their legacy wronged like that. I have a lot to say about how the CCA and their staff treated him. As humans we are obligated to know the difference between right and wrong. And each one of them staff members failed to determine the difference.”

As we pass state laws that say our plant is legal, federal law can still imprison people for following state laws. To help end the war, please visit The Human Solution International at thsintl.org and remember: no victim = no crime = not guilty because no one should go to jail for a plant!

Learn more about The Human Solution www.ThsIntl.org You can help end the drug war!

Please call 951-934-0055 to speak with a team coordinator.

We need caring volunteers to help interview prisoners, write press releases, and prepare articles for release to the media.

We are also looking for talented graphic artists, social media ambassadors & videographers.

To learn more about joining a chapter near you, please visit the national team website now.

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By WILL FERGUSON for OREGON LEAF | PHOTOS by DANIEL BERMAN

Strains 5/5 FARMA has a huge variety of top-shelf flower that is

neatly organized in a pull-out display. Flower donations run $6 to $12 per gram. Some patient favorites include Golden Goat, Dogwalker, Hazy Kush, Platinum Cookies and Green Queen from vendors dedicated to clean and sustainable cultivation. Handheld microscopes allow patients to closely examine the numerous strains.

Farma’s knowledgeable staff make it easy for patients to choose and identify the best strain for their needs.

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Edibles 3/5 A NICE VARIETY of non-GMO edibles are available.

Danodan’s Caramels, Sour Bhotz, Toro Bar, and Peak Extracts chocolates are a few of the products Farma carries. They could have a few more products available to patients — some patients might prefer not to medicate with chocolates or sweets. But Farma does carry a variety of low- and high-dose edibles available in either THC or CBD concentrations.

Concentrates 5/5 THE CONCENTRATE counter at Farma houses a

variety of solvent and solventless concentrates. Closed-loop solvent extractions are available through vendors such as White Label Extracts and Golden Ticket Extractions.

Solventless extracts are available from vendors including Permaculture Solutions, Black Ram Organics and Lucid OG. Concentrate donations range from $25 to $55 per gram.

review strains by Newcleus Bios THE SCORE

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DOGWALKER OG

(Albert Walker x Chem 91) $12/g

GOLDEN GOAT

THE GG IS A complete terpene and cannabinoid

DOGWALKER IS A tightly held genetic that is only

shared with the breeder’s circle of friends. Judging from the test results, Newcleus Bios has grown this Dogwalker to her genetic potential, a true cannabinoid and terpene powerhouse. When we opened the jar, an intense fuel-like rubbery aroma filled our nostrils immediately.

We enjoyed this flower in a raw cone to maximize taste. When smoked, strong flavors of diesel and pine coated our mouths after each hit. This strain is especially helpful for patients suffering from chronic nausea, posttraumatic stress disorder and anxiety. Careful attention to organic cultivation methods make this run of Dogwalker OG an enjoyable, smooth smoke.

31.4% THC // 0.09% CBD // 15.8% TERPENES

TEST results by SUNRISE analytical

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powerhouse like the Dogwalker. We have a r o ma : never seen this genetic grown by any cultivator den si t y: other than Newcleus Bios. When we cracked c u r e: the jar, a terpene profile reminiscent of Durban appearance: Poison smacked us in the face. The buds f lavo r : snapped off the stem with ease, suggesting a ef f ec t: proper dry and cure. We enjoyed this Golden Goat through a clean water pipe. Hints of t o ta l: 26/30 sweet pine were noticed on the inhale with a more earthy finish on the exhale. This strain went straight to our heads, giving us a warm, euphoric, cerebral feeling that lasted for hours. Golden Goat would be particularly helpful for those looking for an active head high.

27.2% THC // 0.07% CBD // 11.0% TERPENES

Environment 5/5

Overall 18/20

WHEN YOU step into Farma, you’ll feel as though you

JUST OVER the Hawthorne bridge

are in a modern Cannabis museum. The waiting room is decorated with pictures of a few in-house strains and exudes a high-end vibe that extends inside to the medicine room, which is designed for total patient comfort. Low-to-the-ground boutique displays make it easy for patients in wheelchairs to view medicine and two budtending stations allow for multiple patients to select medicine without feeling too cramped.

Cerebral and euphoric strain, $12/g

in Southeast Portland, Farma is accessible from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Interstate 5, plus the bus lines.

Patients looking for good finds, solid service and personalized medicine will be well-served by this top-notch dispensary.

TEST results by SUNRISE analytical

FARMA

916 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214 (503) 206-4357 www.FarmaPDX.com

The waiting room is decorated with pictures of a few in-house strains and exudes a high-end vibe that extends to the med room.

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Q&A Profile

By WILL FERGUSON | PHOTO by DANIEL BERMAN Critical kush collab x higher minds

wILL thysell The owner of White Label Extracts and Next Level Wellness in Eugene on business, concentrates and residual testing

Silvertip shatter super silver haze GDP cross | produced with higher minds horticulture

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How did White Label Extracts get started?

I had a friend give me some shatter about five years ago and I was really intrigued by it. I gave a dab to my godfather who had a very bad case of shingles. After taking a dab, he said, “it feels like a warm blanket of relief.” I took it upon myself from here on out to make oil for my godfather. I started by going through solvent extraction forums and websites on the Internet. I found that I was good at it and that I enjoyed it.

I started primarily as a grower but after learning to extract I begin to process the extra material around town and have sort of gone from there.

The name White Label came about as seeing the brand as a contract manufacturer, once we produce a product for a grower we leave it up to them how they want to brand it. It’s a unique symbolism in this industry that allows growers and access points to make their own choices.

how important do you feel closed-loop extraction is for medical Cannabis?

That’s a multifaceted answer. We’ll start with the patients. People consuming this as medicine need to have as clean and clear a product as possible.

Closed-loop systems allow you to run your gas through as many distillations as you feel fit. It enables you to use research-grade butane, and even research-grade butane is not fit for processing without a distillation.

One big misconception I see is just because it was processed in a closed-loop, people assume all the necessary steps have been taken to produce a clean medicine. You have to be aware of your given processor’s choices and how they set up and use their closed-loop system. I’ve seen people cut corners on a thing as simple as the hoses that carry the gas into the system, using rubber HVAC hoses as opposed to PTFE stainless hoses. HVAC hoses allow the leeching of plasticizers into the product, which is dangerous for patient consumption.

People also will use Viton as a seal on their closed-loop system. When you wipe Viton with rubbing alcohol, you can see black soot being removed. If you are open blasting, you are letting tons of harmful hydrocarbons into the atmosphere and also producing a lot of waste with empty butane cans.

How has running Next Level Wellness while also Extracting worked out for you?

The dispensary sometimes takes a second stance to processing, because that is my main profession.

I have a wonderful staff who are more than capable of taking care of the shop while I’m extracting and traveling. Having White Label be a sister operation to the shop has helped keep me in touch with what patients want. Having White Label has allowed us to produce what patients want when in the shop. It has also helped to enable White Label to focus on production so we can produce the best product we possibly can.

what are your predictions for the marijuana industry?

Big business is coming in with a vengeance. Any of these mom-and-pop companies will be forced to wear business and political hats more than desired. I believe with the increased regulations coming down the pipeline for both medical and recreational there is going to be an unfortunately high attrition rate.

I believe it’s going to be the companies that can wear all those hats and are able to continually produce ethically sound products that will be fortunate enough to have a lasting place in the industry.

What about other kinds of extractions?

They all have their place. Anything that is desired by patients that can be produced safely should be made available. In an industry that is evolving so quickly, one of the most exciting parts is seeing the ever-evolving methods of new products and the innovation behind them. Ultimately, we would like White Label Extracts to be able to offer patients all extraction methods.

THE MOST EXCITING PART IS SEEING THE EVEREVOLVING METHODS OF NEW PRODUCTS AND THE INNOVATION BEHIND THEM.

What is the most difficult aspect of your profession?

I have a tough time finding difficult aspects of my job. At the end of the day, I’m really fortunate to be doing what I love and being able to help sick patients effectively. It’s much better than washing dishes or other types of standard jobs.

If I had to pick one thing, it would be the big-picture logistics, making sure the extractor is running smoothly because your company is only as strong as your weakest part. The week-in- week-out hours

involved are sometimes difficult because we have very labor-intensive processes that for both my foreman and I often result in 80- and 90-hour weeks. At the end of the day, the single most difficult part of my job is not letting it take over my life and being able to keep a harmonious balance between the two.

How do you like to medicate?

Almost exclusively with BHO. Myself or my foreman medicate on everything that leaves the lab. I do also enjoy medicating with some very good ice wax. I really only smoke concentrates as I’ve smoked enough flowers over the years to find the plant matter less enjoyable than the pure terpenes and cannabinoids in extracts.

What is your take on lab standardization and Residual solvent testing requirements for concentrates?

Lab standardization is a joke. There are only like two labs that have the qualified equipment to test for residual solvents. Residual solvent testing is something that needs to become mandatory. The no-spark test on solvent extractions is a joke because it has to be over 800 ppm residual solvent to spark at all. Because of what a huge overhead testing already consumes, we don’t do residual solvent testing on every single product, but we consistently get a handful of products a month residual-solvent-tested to verify that our purge standards are meeting the residual solvent levels we are looking to attain.

We feel that for shatter, anything under 200 ppm is acceptable and anything under 100 ppm is outstanding. Our honeycomb crumble consistently tests at 0 ppm. One of the technicians on the White Label team, Regis Philburn, recently had a shatter test at 0 ppm.

I think that processors that haven’t taken it upon themselves to not do spot checking on their purging are going to have some very rude surprises coming when residual solvent testing becomes mandatory.

NEXT LEVEL DISPENSARY NextLevelDispensary.com white label extracts @White_Label_Extracts

Available from Green Room Corvallis, The Holistic Choice, Natural RX Remedies, Treehouse Collective, Collective Awakenings, Cannabliss, Farma, Ascend PDX, FiveZeroTrees

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LEGAL Q&A Who can possess and consume marijuana under Measure 91?

Only adults 21 years of age and older can possess or

consume recreational marijuana. The amount of marijuana adults can possess or consume is generally limited to no more than eight ounces of dried marijuana in the home and one ounce outside the home. When you are carrying marijuana or a marijuana product away from home, it must not be visible to the public.

Recreational marijuana cannot be consumed, even in edible form, in public. State law defines a public place broadly. A “public place” is any place where the public has access and the right to be. Furthermore, state laws regarding consuming intoxicants, including while driving or when caring for minor children, remain in effect.

Can I buy marijuana now that it is legal?

Although limited personal possession and use will be

permitted, the purchase and sale of recreational marijuana will continue to be prohibited until next year at this time. However, many hope the Oregon Legislature will allow flower to be sold in medical marijuana dispensaries to all adults before then (see news page 10). Stay tuned for updates on that possibility.

Until then, the only legal source of recreational marijuana will be noncommercial, home grow operations.

Can I finally grow marijuana without a medical card? so long as you meet certain qualifications and restric-

On July 1, the personal use, possession and home growing of recreational marijuana will be legal in Oregon. But the legalization of recreational marijuana under Measure 91 does not mean unlimited possession, consumption or access. Many other state laws limit when, where and how you can consume it.

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tions, you can grow. Adults ages 21 and older may grow up to four recreational marijuana plants per household.

This four-plant restriction is absolute, even if multiple adults occupy the residence. Unfortunately, not every household is guaranteed the right to grow. If your home is within 1,000 feet of a school, you cannot grow recreational marijuana. (If HB3400 is passed into law as drafted, it will allow personal grows within 1,000 feet of schools.) You cannot transfer your right to grow marijuana at your home to someone else’s home if you can’t grow at your residence. Your landlord may still prohibit you from growing or even possessing marijuana on rental property. Check your lease carefully.

Recreational marijuana cannot be consumed, even in edible form, in public.

State law defines a public place broadly.

A public place is any place where the public has access and the right to be.

By ATTORNEY PAUL LONEY for OREGON LEAF

Can cities or counties ban my personal grow?

Some jurisdictions are trying to limit or ban grow

operations. They can do so by permitting only indoor operations, or even by prohibiting the smell of marijuana from escaping to another property. Pendleton has declared marijuana odor a nuisance so a homegrow operation could be subject to a fine if marijuana odor floats to a neighboring property. Grants Pass is considering banning outdoor growing and declaring marijuana odor a nuisance. Check with your city or county planning department to learn about restrictions placed on personal marijuana growing.

Can I make marijuana brownies at home? adults are allowed to make and possess 72 ounces of homemade product in liquid form and 16 ounces of solid marijuana products such as edibles. Remember that the weight of the liquid or edible is counted, not the amount of marijuana in the liquid or edible.

You can freely share — though not sell — these limited quantities with other adults. But remember: it remains illegal to provide marijuana to those under 21. You may gift up to one ounce of homegrown pot.

Can I still be fired at work for a dirty UA? Measure 91 explicitly states that employers can

choose to fire employees who use marijuana in their off-hours. You can be fired for simple possession of a marijuana brownie or marijuana vape pen at work, if your employer has a “drug-free workplace” policy.

Can only state residents possess or buy this legal pot? any adult over 21 can. But it is still illegal to possess

or consume marijuana on federal land because marijuana possession and consumption remains illegal under federal law. The above guidelines can help ensure that your recreational consumption is permitted under Oregon law. If you have more specific questions, see an attorney who specializes in that area of law.

The author is a Portland attorney specializing in medical & recreational marijuana law. www.oregonmarijuanalaw.com

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Feature

Every issue we’ll explore how growers are crafting strains with the goal of helping specific needs, not necessarily obtaining the highest yields.

STORY & PHOTOS by BOB MONTOYA for OREGON LEAF

Micro strains I found this gem of a bud at Farmer Tom’s Garden of the Green Sun in Vancouver, Washington.

Farmer Tom is an outdoor organic grower and breeders trust him with their genetics, so he has a large variety of flowers. Tom has a way of bringing out the best of a genotype.

Black Knight is no exception. Its brilliant blues and purples are an indicator of its body-calming effect. It smells of a sweet and juicy blueberry. The cured bud has a strong pinene/myrcene scent and the smoke is smooth, the effects cascading down the head to the spine and residing heavily in the body.

The Volcano produced the berry taste I smelled in the cured bud, but the vapor effect was more in the sinus, and got me up and about. My guess is the pinene survives burning less than the myrcene, because the different effects between burning and vaping are evident.

Unfortunately, the genetics of this month’s strain are lost forever. The person that crafted this is no longer with us. As I pursued the plant back to its source — a breeder in Oregon — I hit a wall. I’m going to call this a 50/50 hybrid. It produces the euphoria (when vaped) and the sedative body comfort of a good Indica when smoked. The bud structure screams sativa, while the scent says indica.

This is the absolute epitome of a micro strain.

Available From Garden of the Green Sun Luckyfarmertom@gmail.

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BLACK KNIGHT PRODUCES euphoria when vaped THROUGH THE VOLCANO and the sedative body comfort of a good Indica when smoked.

Bob Montoya is a Cannabis photographer, veteran & well-seasoned grower hailing from Olympia.

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We felt a strong euphoric head buzz that eased into a relaxing full body high.

25.80% thc 0.060% cbd Passes microbial standard

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J1

OREGON LEAF

STRAIN OF THE MONTH

By WILL FERGUSON | PHOTO by DANIEL BERMAN

J1

is a cross of Jack Herer and Skunk that can be tough to find in Oregon dispensaries. We have seen the same genetics (Jack Herer x Skunk #1) in other dispensaries under the name Acid Jack. This month’s strain carries that typical piney Jack aroma, complemented with vibrant orange hairs and a bud structure that tends to be less dense than other strains. When broken up, this strain emits a strong scent of pine that is not noticed when smelling from the jar.

The large trichome heads make this sativa-dominant hybrid glisten in the sunlight.

When breaking off a few chunks for a joint, our fingers became coated in sticky trichomes that made it tough to roll a joint.

J1 smokes smooth, with light piney notes sticking around until the end of the joint.

This J1 is not as flavorful as GROWN by other ones we’ve seen around VICTORY town, but it still is an enjoyable GARDENS smoke. J1’s medicinal effects are mild to start, but turn increasingly strong with time. About 20 minutes after the joint, we felt a strong euphoric head buzz that eased into a relaxing full body high. The joint burned relatively clean, but it could have been flushed better — the ash burned black and gray instead of white.

We recommend this strain to sativa lovers and those wishing to try a more uplifting and euphoric smoke without forfeiting the pain & muscle relief indica strains provide.

Available From Alberta Green House 1313 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211 (503) 954-3900 Albertagreenhousedispensary.com

Test Results by Sunrise Analytical

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TANNINS

T E R P E N ES

Oregon Leaf’s 2nd-annual guide to pairing alcohol and Cannabis highlights eight tantalizing combinations backed by sudsy, smoky science.

Enjoy these picks but please be smart and don’t break the law or drive while impaired.

REVIEWS by WES ABNEY PHOTOS by DANIEL BERMAN STYLING by MALINA LOPEZ PRODUCTION by KORI MARIE

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BODY HIGH

MINDMELT

OBAMA KUSH

Pacific Rim Glaciere Riesling, $12.99+ Bold and savory describes both the wine and the beautiful flower in this pairing. This Washington wine brings aromas of peach and caramel, with a sweet taste of honey and an apricot finish.

Known as the best category of wine for food in the world, this Riesling matches well with any meal, especially spicy foods. It complements the earthy sweet flavors of the Obama Kush, which has a heady purple bud structure that locks in delicious flavors of over-ripe fruit and a tart diesel finish. The indica-dominant strain melds a deep and powerful body high with an energetic mind that doesn’t leave you couch-locked or sleepy.

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TANNINS are naturally

occurring molecules found in grape skins and oak barrels that add color, complexity, bitterness and a drymouth feel to each sip of many types of alcohol. Tannins are influenced by weather, natural setting and cross-selection. Red wine has more tannins because the grapes used are fermented with the seeds, skins and stems, while white wine is frequently fermented from just the crushed juice of white grapes or skinless red grapes. Foods such as meat or cheese that are high in protein or fat go well with tannin-rich wines.

TERPENES

are produced by the trichomes of the plant, the same place where THC is produced.

They provide powerfully beneficial circulatory and muscular effects.

Much of Cannabis’ smell results from terpene content. More than 120 types of terpenes can be produced in Cannabis. The terpene Limonene is also found in citrus fruits like oranges and tangerines.

Limonene is a potent anti-fungal and anti-cancer agent, helping naturally reduce the presence of carcinogens in the body.

TINGLING

TARTNESS

Z EUS OG

Spire Mountain Dark & Dry Apple Draft Cider, $5-7 per 24-ounce bottle The Dark & Dry Cider is a tasty and balanced blend that even cider haters will enjoy. Brewed in Washington, the blend has an assertive tartness that is pleasantly rounded out by hints of molasses and brown sugar. This is where it meets the Zeus OG, which dances between flavors of sweet earthy syrup and a rich diesel tartness. The complex nature of the Zeus delivers an easy and heady smoke that leaves a gentle sweet taste on the palate and a super heady and tingly high. This pairing is good for day or night, so don’t be afraid to enjoy both on a hot summer afternoon.

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ENERGETIC CITRUS

TANGY LAND

Sky River Sweet Mead, $15.99+ The Tangy Land bursts with flavors of citrus and orange blossoms that fill a room with a heavenly aroma. It’s a great daytime strain with euphoric and happy effects that leave the mind free to enjoy a beautiful day, and a delicious glass of sweet mead. The exquisite flavors of honey, nectarine and florals dance on the palate with a bright and easy finish.

Enjoying a toke and a glass of these two will transport you to a beautiful garden in spring, with delicate sensations delivering a bright and happy feeling.

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EUPHORIC

STICKINESS

MARIONBERRY

Townshend Huckleberry Brut, $16.99+ Snapping open a nug of the Marionberry releases bright and beautiful notes of sweet berries and a sugary syrup flavor that fills the nose and lingers long after the bag is put away. Out of all the strains featured, this is definitely the sweetest, with trichome-covered nugs that ooze with terpy deliciousness.

It pairs perfectly with the sparkling Huckleberry Brut from Washington, which is blended with huckleberry juice for added berry flavor and a gorgeous glass presence. Both the wine and the weed tickle the tongue and bring happy and euphoric effects.

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SWIRLING

SWEETNESS

WILLY WONKA 10 Barrel Apocalypse IPA $5-7 per 24-ounce bottle

As hardcore as the Apocalypse IPA from 10 Barrel Brewing in Oregon sounds, it’s one of the easiest to drink India Pale Ales we’ve ever paired with. A fresh pour brings aromas of fruity citrus and sweet malts, all while swirling in a rich amber bubblefest. The first taste is similar to the aroma, but brings hints of tangy grapefruit and a taste of pine, all with a refreshingly light finish that leaves the palate ready for some THC. And if you want a hard-hitting sativa, look no further than the Willy Wonka.

The piney citrus aroma pairs well with the IPA, and this energetic sativa finishes with a smooth flavor that leaves the tongue tingling for another sip and toke.

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SLAMMING

AROMATICS

SWEET PEBBLES

Kudos Pinot Noir Willamette, $15.99+ This Washington strain bred by Fire Brothers is a delicious variation on the time-honored Fruity Pebbles cut. An aromatic hybrid, the Sweet Pebbles has flavors of spring berries and warm floral notes, but is balanced by earthy and peppery tones on the finish. It is less overwhelmingly sweet than the original Fruity Pebbles, delivering a more complex flavor that is accentuated when smoked. Deep hits of the Sweet Pebbles are easy and light on the lungs while slamming into the cerebral cortex with sensations of floating euphoria.

This strain is followed well with a glass of Kudos Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley, which has a bright cherry taste with flavors of red plums and an herbal, grassy aroma. It finishes with a complex taste that blends earthy tones with the cherry without being too sweet.

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CEREBRAL FLORAL

BUBBA KUSH

Elysian Men’s Room Original Red $5-7 per 24-ounce bottle This almost pure indica flower brings sweet and earthy flavors that pair well with this orange- and amber-colored beer. Aromas of sweet caramel malts and floral hops dominate with hints of bread, grass and citrus in the beer.

Sipping a delicious pint brings a thick malty flavor with strong notes of caramel and a bitter citrusy finish. Blending a pint with a bowl of the Bubba brings on an intense and relaxing high that grips the cerebral cortex and slides gently into the body, ensuring a pleasurable and relaxing experience. Perhaps the best part is that a portion of each beer sold will go to benefit veterans directly at VA Puget Sound Fisher House and Ft. Lewis Fisher House.

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FLOWERY

HAPPINESS

KANDY KUSH

Omission Lager $5-7 per 24-oz. bottle This low-gluten beer from Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. in Oregon is one of the lightest and tastiest options on the market today. The traditional-style lager features an easy-to-drink profile with flavors of hay, grass and lemon.

We paired it with the Kandy Kush, a cross between OG Kush and Trainwreck that showcases sweet and flowery tones finishing with an earthy twist. The Kandy Kush brings a quick and happy high that has a lot of lasting power, which will make enjoying a couple pints of that crisp lager a real pleasure this summer.

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recipes

By LAURIE WOLF for OREGON LEAF | PHOTO by BRUCE WOLF for OREGON LEAF

These recipes are a tribute to the glorious foods that scream summer.

When you can, eat seasonally.

Summertime food is crazy with flavor and packed with nutrition — food never tastes as good as it does in summer.

Prepared with a nice dose of Cannabis, these dishes are super simple to make and celebrate what might be growing in your garden, perhaps amid a marijuana plant or two. This summer, I am growing three plants: J1, Durban Poison and Obama Kush. Maybe I’ll throw in some zucchini. Wish me luck!

Makes 4 servings

FRESH GRILLED CORN with CANNA COMPOUND BUTTER 1. In a small bowl, combine the butters. Mix in the roasted pepper, scallion, paprika, black pepper and salt. Chill while you start the grill.

2. Fill a large bowl with cold water and soak the corn for 15 minutes. Ensure the corn is submerged.

3. Place the corn on the grill and cook, turning frequently, over direct heat, for 5 minutes. Move the corn away from direct heat and cook an additional 6-8 minutes. The husks will be shriveled, browning and you should be able to see the outline of the kernels.

4. Carefully pull back the husks. Top with the canna-butter and serve while still steamy.

INGREDIENTS

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2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 tablespoon canna-butter, softened 1 tablespoon roasted red pepper, diced 1 scallion, chopped ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper Generous pinch of salt 4 ears of corn, husks intact

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By LAURIE WOLF for OREGON LEAF | PHOTOS by BRUCE WOLF for OREGON LEAF

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Serves four

1. Thread the fruit and cheese on skewers.

Start and end with watermelon. Chill the skewers.

2. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the basil, garlic and walnuts. Process. Drizzle in the oil while the machine is running.

FETA & WATERMELON skewers

Cold CUCUMBER SOUP INGREDIENTS

2 lg. cucumbers, peeled, seeded, chopped 1½ cups low-fat, plain yogurt 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped onion 2 tablespoons mild canna-oil Salt and pepper to taste

1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender, processing the mixture until very smooth.

2. Divide among four soup bowls.

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3. Drizzle the pesto over the skewers before serving.

INGREDIENTS

1 small seedless watermelon cut in 1½-inch chunks About 24 half-inch to 1- inch cubes of feta cheese. ¾ cup fresh basil leaves 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon walnuts 2 tablespoons canna-olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

THIS P O U SY R U PAN RING O P IS G CA K V E R R E A E S A WA T F O ND I FFL R N SO ES, DAS .

Reviews

LEAN BACK SIZURP by dirty arm farm, $40 Tested by 3B Analytical

TASTY

266mg THC per 4 oz. bottle

By WILL FERGUSON for OREGON LEAF Photos by Daniel Berman

CANNABIS CARAMELS by dANODAN GRASSWORKS, $24

Lean Back Sizurp by Dirty Arm Farm is a potent THC syrup that can

be consumed in many ways. The syrup was packaged in a cough syrup bottle to ensure it was childproof and easy to pour. It’s made from nug run BHO, extracted from organic flowers grown by Dirty Arm Farm.

The syrup is broken down by milligrams per ounce, making it easy for patients to choose their dose.

THE SCORE When we medicated with this Va l ue: syrup, we poured it into a glass of ta ste: Sprite. This syrup is also great for pouring over pancakes, waffles or Effec t: any other snack that needs sweetPackaging: ening. The syrup had little to no Ov era l l : 19/20 canna taste, and mixed well with our Sprite. After drinking our mix, we felt the effects within 15 minutes. This medicine might help patients suffering from chronic pain — we felt sedative, relaxing effects after ingesting. We recommend this medicine to patients looking to avoid any canna taste, and it’s a quick, discreet method of medicating. www.dirtyarmfarm.com @dirtyarmfarm

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Tested by Cascadia Labs

About 56mg THC per caramel

Danodan Grassworks caramels are easy-to-dose medibles. This pack-

age of six contained 336mg of THC, which is roughly 56mg of THC per caramel. It would have been nice to have each caramel wrapped individually in plastic, rather than having three caramels inside one package. They contain zero canna taste. We ingested three caramels to start (roughly 168mg of THC) and waited a few hours for the effect.

After about an hour, we began to feel a mild body high that had us desiring more medicinal effect.

We decided to ingest the rest of the caramels (totaling 336mg of THE SCORE THC) and, after about an hour, Value: began to feel heavily medicated. taste: We noticed an intense body high Effect: that lasted for hours, making this medicine ideal for patients sufPackaging: fering from chronic pain, irritaOverall: 14/20 ble bowel syndrome and anxiety. www.danodan.com

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Terpene-rich is the best way to describe this Cherry Kush shatter processed by Mistah Nasa and organically grown by Loaded Organics. This dewaxed shatter has an incredibly kushy nose that overpowers the cherry undertones. It is easily one of the most terpy shatters we have ever smelled. The extract was packaged in folded parchment paper inside of a childproof envelope. We broke off a few pieces for a taste test using a titanium nail, and noticed a really sweet, earthy, kush flavor upon exhaling. Hints of cherry linger on the palate afterward as the effects rush straight to the head. The high then eases into primarily a full-body stone with minimal head effect, which was useful for our chronic pain. Dabbing this extract at a low temperature using a carb cap will maximize flavor and smoothness. Processing material grown “no-till” maximizes potency and flavor because the plant is grown in a rhizomatic soil bed using beneficial microbes and organisms. The use of a closed-loop system, distilled research grade gas, cryogenic dewaxing column and vacuum purge bring out the starting material’s full potential.

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An Entrepreneur’s HighStakes Adventures in the Budding Legal Marijuana Business

A Doctor’s Case For Medical Marijuana

By DR. DAVID CASARETT, M.D. CURRENT PUBLISHING, 2015 | 304 PAGES | $20

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debate over medical marijuana’s efficacy might be raging in mass media and society at large, but those who’ve bothered to arm themselves with knowledge already know it works.

Among that number are many doctors who — imagine this! — fulfill their Hippocratic oaths by doing what’s best for their patients.

Dr. David Casarett, a Philadelphia physician, researcher and tenured associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, has published more than 100 articles and book chapters, including in leading medical journals such as JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine.

Casarett sets out to find some firsthand answers about medicinal Cannabis, visiting dispensaries in California and Colorado; smearing marijuana paste on his legs while hiking through Nepal; sampling pot wine; learning how vaporizers work; and trying the purest types of hash oil (hey, somebody’s gotta do it).

With the past decade seeing a tremendous increase in both the number of states allowing medical marijuana and the number of patients using it, a new industry has emerged, including farmers, distributors, manufacturers and clinics.

Chapter 7, titled Bodily Harm, is perhaps the most contentious chapter in the book because it’s the one where Casarett examines the reputed dangers of marijuana. He quickly dispatches myths such as impaired pulmonary function and lung damage. He talks with Donald Tashkin, lead researcher of the biggest study ever on marijuana and the lungs, which to Tashkin’s surprise, didn’t find evidence of damage.

That’s not all.

“The bottom line,” Tashkin tells Casarett, “is that there really isn’t any good evidence of an increased risk of cancer.”

But when it comes to a reputed increased risk of heart problems or strokes with marijuana use, Casarett’s answer is “maybe.” But cannabinoids have also been found to limit brain damage that occurs after strokes.

As the doctor himself candidly admits, almost all reports of risks from marijuana are “little more than isolated reports and theoretical risks.”

“It might even occur to you, as it does to me, that if these risks were real, my entire college class would be dead by now,” Casarett writes, demonstrating the easy-reading style that makes this book a pleasure to absorb.

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By CHRISTIAN HAGASETH

PALGRAVE MACMILLAN PUBLISHING, 2015 | 234 PAGES | $26.00

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impossible not to notice: The Green Rush is in full effect. It’s no secret there’s a mint to be made in this exploding new economy. But with both the rules and the players being dizzyingly established on the fly, you need a tour guide just to keep track of the rapidly shifting landscape. In Big Weed, Hageseth — who has been called the face of the revolution — details his quest to build the quintessential cannabis brand in the new Wild West of legal weed. He paints a colorful picture of how he got into the business, and how huge corporate interests are eager to follow suit. Hagaseth is the founder and chairman of Green Man Cannabis, a fast-growing Colorado-based marijuana company. The former finance and real estate executive got into the pot business six years ago, and is now, by all appearances, building a business empire. The book is as much about the author’s experience on the front lines of the marijuana movement as The book is as much about the author’s it is the story of a new industry still feeling its growing pains. From the experience on the front lines of the politicians, bureaucrats and judges marijuana movement as it is the story slowly acclimating to the new legal of an industry feeling growing pains. realities, to the recreational users exercising their sudden freedom, to the corporate interests just itching to get in the game, Hageseth explores the impact of legal Cannabis on American life, as well as the cultural and economic shifts that will come in its wake.

Hageseth details how he got into the Cannabis industry — as an entrepreneur and father of three who spent two decades in the white-collar professional world — and what it’s really like once you’re on the inside.

The book also explores the ever-changing nature of public opinion on Cannabis, from the old “Reefer Madness” world, through Richard Nixon, hippies and Woodstock, to the modern landscape in which marijuana startups are sought out by private equity firms, terminally ill patients are seeking marijuana as treatment, and law-abiding citizens use weed recreationally.

Hagaseth notes that Big Tobacco, Big Agriculture, and Big Pharma, all want in, as do celebrity investors — even if they won’t use their real names.

Profits are soaring, even as many banks refuse to take in dispensaries’ cash.

For an insider’s tour of the legal Cannabis industry, presented by one of that the industry’s most visible spokesmen, it’s hard to beat “Big Weed.”

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SIMONE FISCHER USES CANNABIS TO TREAT SYMPTOMS OF A PAINFUL HEALTH CONDITION

Living With Endo As the Cannabis industry propels itself further

into the spotlight, I find it inspiring how women are creating and backing Cannabis businesses, but discussions on how Cannabis can benefit women’s health have yet to be hashed out.

I was diagnosed with stage 5 endometriosis in 2014, but have been dealing with chronic menstrual pain for more than a decade. I am writing this article to encourage women to take control of their chronic pain and vindicate the way women’s health is addressed entirely, if looking to use Cannabis as an alternative.

In 1998, the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act was put into place so Oregonians could obtain medical Cannabis if their condition or conditions were listed as qualifying. The Oregon Health Authority lists qualifying conditions as cancer, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, agitation due to Alzheimer’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, and medical conditions or treatments that produce cachexia (weight loss) severe pain or nausea, seizures or persistent muscle spasms.

Oregon issued its first patient cards in May 1999.

OMMP statistics from April 1, 2015 show that out

Diagnosed in 2014

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of 71,317 patients, 66,365 have been authorized to use medical Cannabis due to severe pain. The state does not reveal how many of these cases are linked to endometriosis or other female-specific health issues.

According to John Hopkins Hospital, endometriosis affects 2 percent to 10 percent of women in the U.S., and roughly 176 million women worldwide.

Endometriosis is an autoimmune disease that leaves painful legions in the pelvis. The main symptom of endometriosis is pelvic pain, especially during menstrual cycles. The pain interferes with a woman’s ability to complete her daily commitments. The biggest problem with endometriosis is often the diagnosis itself. On average, it takes a woman seven years before she is correctly diagnosed with endometriosis.

Confirmation of an endometriosis diagnosis often requires expensive, invasive laparoscopic surgeries that many women cannot afford.

The cause of endometriosis is still unclear and no treatment fully cures it. Scientists understand that endometriosis is exacerbated by estrogen, a steroid hormone responsible for the development of female characteristics of the body. Doctors use birth control to manage endometrial pain by keeping estrogen levels stable. Retrograde menstruation is another characteristic of endometriosis, which occurs when endometrial cells flow back into the fallopian tubes and attach themselves to neighboring pelvic organs.

Genetics are another contributing factor. When a hereditary link is present, endometriosis is likely to rear its head in the next generation of young women in a family. Immune system dysfunction is another contributor.

Before I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I began writing about strains and other forms of medical-grade Cannabis that can help relieve symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. When I began looking into getting carded to manage painful, monthly periods I did not think my condition was good enough to qualify me to become an Oregon medical marijuana patient. I let the stigma of complaining about my painful menstrual cycle prevent me from opening up a dialogue with my doctor around using Cannabis to mitigate my chronic pain. Instead, I learned things the hard way.

In December, I was rushed to the emergency room because I was experiencing ungodly amounts of pain and spotting. Two weeks before those painful episodes, my partner and I found out I was pregnant.

Noah’s mother rushed me to the doctor because we feared I was suffering from an ectopic pregnancy (when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.)

Within hours, my whole life turned upside down.

After an ultrasound, the doctor confirmed they had found the ectopic pregnancy in my left fallopian tube. But there was more. My right ovary had grown to a whopping 9 centimeters in diameter. It was larg-

I did not think endometriosis was enough to qualify me to become an Oregon medical marijuana patient. I let the stigma of complaining about my painful menstrual cycle prevent me from opening up a dialogue with my doctor around using Cannabis to mitigate my chronic pain. Instead, I learned things the hard way. er than my uterus. None of us knew whether it was cancerous or benign. I was immediately admitted into the hospital and scheduled for emergency surgery the next day.

My diseased right ovary was removed. The ectopic pregnancy in my left fallopian tube and parts of my right fallopian tube were also removed. Additional cysts were found inside my uterus and were removed as well — all laparoscopically. Luckily, after the biopsy of my right ovary was completed, the results came back as benign. My right ovary turned into a mucinous tumor that grew like a weed. I was officially diagnosed with endometriosis and I knew, while I was still in the hospital, that I wanted to treat my condition with Cannabis.

The biggest challenges occurred after I was discharged from the hospital. Hormonally I was a mess, sex was a foreign concept and I still was getting over the fact they took my fucking right ovary. I could no longer dab as usual, or smoke joints without risking tearing incisions if I coughed too hard. I was strictly limited to edibles and organic full extract Cannabis.

I owe my speedy recovery to Cannabis because it alleviated horrid bouts of constipation, which encourages endometriosis flare-ups. I had a great

appetite throughout recovery; I was heavily medicated and always munching on something. Personally, pills ruin my appetite and wreak havoc on my gastrointestinal tract. Pills get you high, not healthy.

Women truly can manage endometriosis in alternative ways. I was given my last bit of morphine in the hospital before I was discharged, and I never felt the need to fill my Percocet prescription. Understand that just because I do not use pharmaceuticals does not mean I live a pain- or blemish-free life.

Along with Cannabis, regular exercise, baths, topicals and rose teas are in my endometriosis prevention and management arsenal. Chronic pain has left an indelible mark on my body and soul that I’m still trying to free myself from. At least Cannabis allows me to pursue a better version of my self and maintain a high quality of life.

Until a cure for endometriosis is found, I will continue to use medical Cannabis to manage my chronic pain. I encourage women interested in using Cannabis as a treatment to call their doctor’s office and discuss their options with a physician.

Simone Fischer is a Portland OMMP patient and Cannabis advocate. She is a contributing editor at Ladybud Magazine and a graduate of women’s and gender studies from Portland State University.

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GOJI OG A gentle body massage starting from the inner ears and working its way out to the finger tips and tops of the feet makes sitting down and feeling this medication provide relief a great idea.

BAG APPEAL & SMOKE REPORT Pale green, tightly packed flowers with a heavy coating of resin

and a characteristic dark red pistil poking through here and there give these flowers a “typical” OG kush look. Goji OG produces “patient perfect” one- to 3-gram buds, each generously coated in trichomes.

Cracking the jar provides a potent waft of pine, tar, oak and metallic smells of the Nepali OG all cleverly wrapped in a lite but definite smell of fruit punch. The smoke is hashy and oaky with very mild lung expansion unlike most OG Kush’s allowing large to extra large sized single dose inhales. The exhale carries with it an unexpected burst of pure kush flavor departing with a kiss of hash and an earthy spice.

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The smoke is hashy and oaky with very mild lung expansion unlike most OG Kush’s...

THE PHENO I TESTED was the Strawberry Snow Lotus phenotype

with it’s male dominant characteristics. Slow in veg. this plant takes it’s time to create a root mass. Very light nutrients and a little extra magnesium goes a long way to supporting the plant to take shape.

Once her roots are established, she will take off. Responding extremely well to topping, she grows like a super stretchy sativa until topped and then grows almost 100-percent like an indica dominant hybrid creating substantial side branching and splitting evenly.

The Snow Lotus-dominant pheno grows with genetically influenced pink stems, will show a some mild pre-flower characteristics in later veg, and brings with it potent smells of currants and strawberry.

GENETICS: (Nepali OG) X (Snow Lotus) BREEDER: Bodhi

EFFECTS

SUMMARY: The Goji OG is a great choice of strains for those seeking

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Brought to the Cannabis world by a breeder I regard as one of the very best, Bodhi. Bodhi’s star stud, the snow lotus, was combined with a Nepali OG aka Nepali Kush to bring a heavier yielding, strongstemmed OG with some exotic berry undertones.

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relaxation and calm. It’s quick onset washes over the body, turning the sensations of the skin into warm layers of fluffy blanket. A gentle body massage starting from the inner ears and working its way out to the finger tips and tops of the feet makes sitting down and feeling this medication provide relief a great idea. The deliberate and intentional breeding and selection Bodhi is so well known for is richly communicated when the mind is shared with Goji OG — it’s a brilliant pairing for almost any winter day in the Northwest.