The EVOLUTION Magazine November 2022

Canna Newsroom

Presidential Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana Faces of MMJ Biz

Out & About in Missouri

Amendment 3, Exactly What It Will and Will Not Do! Biz News

Canna Biz News

Hunger and Sustainability Solutions with Energy Curve Technologies

Patient Awareness − Festival of Health of the Mind, Body, and Soul Ask Leah −

What Is The Difference Between Home Growing Cannabis Indoors Versus Outdoors?

Patient Advocate

Sports and Cannabis, The Evolution of the Game

Budtender Picks − Gobble Up These Products

Growing Tips − Cannabis Nutrients, an Elemental Guide

Budtender Insight − The Green Movement, Athletics and Cannabis Hemp News − The Missouri Hemp Program Has Dissolved, MO Hemp Trade Steps In Cannabis Wellness − From Illegal User to Legal Patient in 40 Years Plus, Buds on a Budget Elevated Learning − A Crafted Hemp Experience at Jades Elevation

Thoughts from Doc − Ways to Use Medical Marijuana for Glaucoma Treatment, Methods, and Strains

Patient Education − Indica vs. Sativa Beginners’ Guide

Reflections − Could Hemp Revolutionize the Livestock Industry?

Patient Education Cannabis and Bipolar Disorder

FromThe Editor

Bill Cromwell, Publisher, Editor-in-Chief

The 11/8 Countdown is Here!

The countdown to November 8 and Amendment 3 on the ballot for Missouri’s Adult-use Marijuana Legalization has arrived. As I write this column in October, the outcome is unknown. What is known is that by the time this issue hits the streets, voters will still have the opportunity to read several articles we’ve published over the last four issues and educate themselves about the details outlined within Amendment 3 before heading to the polls.

St. Louis attorney Denise McCracken wrote a series of three articles about the details found in the Amendment 3 initiative for our August, September, and October issues. If you missed reading those issues, please visit our website to review them. We are grateful to Ms. McCracken for taking time away from her busy law practice to help better inform our readers about the details within Amendment 3.

Our November issue is a tight timeline leading up to the November 8 vote. Nevertheless, attorney Dan Viets, the Missouri Coordinator for NORML (the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), has written an article that will inform readers about the Initiative and exactly What It “Will” and “Will Not” do.

Viets says, “There are a great many misleading and false statements about the Legal Missouri Initiative which are being circulated on the internet, and, unfortunately, sometimes by major mainstream media who uncritically report what internet trolls are saying.” His article, found on page 16, will help set the record straight and better inform our readers about Amendment 3.

In 2018 Missouri passed Amendment 2 to legalize medical marijuana, with almost 66% approval. According to https://flatlandkc. org, a recent poll by SurveyUSA says 62% of 1,782 registered voters in Missouri responded that adult-use marijuana should be legalized. Among other respondents, 25% were against legalization, and 13% were not sure.

As mentioned in the last two issues, this magazine remains a neutral media source and is 100% geared toward — as it says on the cover — Health, Wellness, and Education. We are working hard to help “Change the Stigma” and offer exclusive content for MMJ card holders, help add legitimacy to potential medical uses, and focus on product education, industry-related news, and businesses. We will not include any political opinions but rather let the voter decide. With that said, nothing happens until you get out and vote!

Lastly, this month we celebrate Thanksgiving on November 24. Originally a celebration in remembrance of the Plymouth colonists (Pilgrims) and the Wampanoag native Americans sharing a harvest feast that’s acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving and peace. Turkey has become synonymous with the holiday; however, it’s long been debated whether or not the Pilgrims actually offered it at the inaugural feast in 1621.

Today, for nearly every American household, the Thanksgiving celebration has lost much of its original significance. Instead it is a day to gather with family and friends, feast on turkey and all the dressings, watch parades, football, and hopefully give thanks for family and friends and a lifetime of blessings and prosperity.

As our magazine celebrates its third year, we are truly thankful for every reader, our advertising partners, writers, and staff — all of whom make this publication possible. Thank you all for being a part of this exciting journey to educate and inform the dedicated readers about Missouri’s legal, medical cannabis products and industry. Stay tuned as we have much more to offer in the years ahead.

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Presidential Proclamation on Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana

The White House Briefing Room Presidential Actions October 06, 2022.

Unless you’ve been living off the grid, you’ve already heard this news. Nevertheless, we want to publish this history-making news that will change the lives of many thousands of America. Stay tuned for future issues that will cover more in-depth details written by a Missouri attorney. Meanwhile, here’s the two White House press releases.

Acting pursuant to the grant of authority in Article II, Section 2, of the Constitution of the United States, I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., do hereby grant a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to (1) all current United States citizens and lawful permanent residents who commit ted the offense of simple possession of marijuana in violation of the Controlled Substances Act, as currently codified at 21 U.S.C. 844 and as previously codified elsewhere in the United States Code, or in violation of D.C. Code 48–904.01(d)(1), on or before the date of this proclamation, regardless of whether they have been charged with or prosecuted for this offense on or before the date of this proclamation; and (2) all current United States citizens and lawful permanent resi dents who have been convicted of the offense of simple possession of marijuana in violation of the Controlled Substances Act, as currently codified at 21 U.S.C. 844 and as previously codified elsewhere in the United States Code, or in violation of D.C. Code 48–904.01(d)(1); which pardon shall restore to them full political, civil, and other rights.

My intent by this proclamation is to pardon only the offense of simple possession of marijuana in violation of Federal law or in violation of D.C. Code 48–904.01(d)(1), and not any other offenses related to marijuana or other controlled substances. No language herein shall be construed to pardon any person for any other offense, including possession of other controlled substances, whether committed prior, subsequent, or contemporaneous to the pardoned offense of simple possession of marijuana. This pardon does not apply to individuals who were non-citizens not lawfully present in the United States at the time of their offense.

Pursuant to this proclamation, the Attorney General, acting through the Pardon Attorney, shall administer and effectuate the issuance of certificates of pardon to eligible applicants who have been charged or convicted for the offense of simple possession of marijuana in violation of the Controlled Substances Act, as currently codified at 21 U.S.C. 844 and as previously codified elsewhere in the United States Code, or in violation of D.C. Code 48–904.01(d)(1). The Attorney General, acting through the Pardon Attorney, is directed to develop and announce application procedures for certificates of pardon and to begin accepting applications in accordance with such procedures as soon as reasonably practicable. The Attorney General, acting through the Pardon Attorney, shall review all properly submitted applications and shall issue certificates of pardon to eligible applicants in due course.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-seventh. ~ JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

Statement from President Biden on Marijuana Reform Briefing Room Statements and Releases October 06, 2022

As I often said during my campaign for President, no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana. Sending people to prison for possessing marijuana has upended too many lives and incarcerated people for conduct that many states no longer prohibit. Criminal records for marijuana possession have also imposed need less barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. And while white and Black and brown people use marijuana at similar rates, Black and brown people have been arrested, prosecuted, and convicted at disproportionate rates.

Today, I am announcing three steps that I am taking to end this failed approach.

First, I am announcing a pardon of all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana. I have directed the Attorney General to develop an administrative process for the issuance of certificates of pardon to eligible individuals. There are thousands of people who have prior Federal convictions for marijuana possession, who may be denied employment, housing, or educational opportunities as a result. My action will help relieve the collateral consequences arising from these convictions.

Second, I am urging all Governors to do the same with regard to state offenses. Just as no one should be in a Federal prison solely due to the possession of marijuana, no one should be in a local jail or state prison for that reason, either.

Third, I am asking the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Attorney General to initiate the administrative process to review expeditiously how marijuana is scheduled under federal law. Federal law currently classifies marijuana in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, the classification meant for the most dangerous substances. This is the same schedule as for heroin and LSD, and even higher than the classification of fentanyl and methamphetamine — the drugs that are driving our overdose epidemic.

Finally, even as federal and state regulation of marijuana changes, important limitations on trafficking, marketing, and under-age sales should stay in place.

Too many lives have been upended because of our failed approach to marijuana. It’s time that we right these wrongs.

Press releases news originated at: www.whitehouse.gov/briefingroom/presidential-actions/2022/10/06/granting-pardon-for-theoffense-of-simple-possession-of-marijuana/

Out & About in Missouri!

The Faces of the Missouri Medical Cannabis Industry

▲ Amaze Cannabis brings KC area cannabis industry business leaders together to collaborate with love, harmony, and gratitude. They are doing AMAZing things to bring medical cannabis to Missouri patients. From left to right: Jessica Squires, Skylar Tanner, Paul Baker, Boston Dickerson, Cole Brents, Kevin Caldwell. Willie Vlassic, Stephanie O’Donnell, Casey Efting, Devin Mullins, Steve Morey, and April Hatch.

▲ Luxury Leaf dispensary in the St. Louis area is proud to be the first and only operational minority dispensary in the state of MO. Left to Right: Phil Williams, Adrienne Scales-Williams, and Mike Williams. Besides helping patients, they love reading The Evolution Magazine

▲ Missouri Wild Alchemy is Missouri’s only Firefighter/ First Responder owned dispensary in the state. The knowledgeable Budtenders are astonished about all the great content in The Evolution Magazine! Left to Right: Tony Primeau, Will Witte, Sarah Swim, Jordan Keener. Winning poses of the year goes to the Missouri Wild Alchemy team… LOL!

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Selfies & Photos by Clayton Stallings

We had a great time at the Yoga Brain KC Festival in late September. Guests and medical cannabis patients connected with Kansas City’s leading yoga teachers, healers, makers, and shakers for a weekend of Health of the Mind, Body, Soul. The festival wrapped up with an entertaining drum circle. (See the story on page 22.)

by Dan Viets, J.D., Missouri NORML Coordinator

Amendment3 Exactly What It Will and Will Not Do ! Adult-Use Initiative

Missourians have the opportunity with Amendment 3 to legalize Missouri’s non-medical adult-use, cultivation and sales of marijuana on November 8. Amendment 3 is on the ballot because hundreds of thousands of Missourians signed petitions circulated by the Legal Missouri 2022 campaign. The following is a breakdown of Exactly What Amendment 3 Will and Will Not Do. We hope this helps provide some education about the Amendment before you head to the voting booth.

; It will end the great majority of the more than 20,000 arrests and prosecutions in our state each year.

; It will expunge hundreds of thousands of marijuana arrests and convictions from Missourians’ records automatically, without any action by the defendants being required.

; It will be especially beneficial to Black Missourians, who are arrested at a rate of 2.6 times more than White Missourians, despite the fact that the two groups use marijuana at almost exactly the same rate. Marijuana prohibition exists because of racism.

; Amendment 3 will go a long way toward fixing the problems caused by marijuana prohibition.

_ It is not the last word on marijuana law in Missouri.

_ It is not perfect.

Everyone has his or her own idea of what the perfect marijuana law would be. If we allow “perfect” to be the “enemy of the good,” we will never see legalization in this state. Amendment 3 will be on the ballot only because an alliance of activists such as NORML and other reform organizations worked closely with the medical marijuana industry to gather the signatures needed. Several million dollars are required to

pay petitioners to put an initiative like Amendment 3 on the ballot. If Amendment 3 fails, it is not likely there is anyone else who is going to donate that money to put another initiative on the ballot.

Some folks seem to think that the Missouri General Assembly will legalize marijuana for us. I have personally been going to the Missouri General Assembly for nearly 50 years, asking them to do exactly that. I have testified hundreds of times at legislative hearings.

There is almost no chance that the Missouri legislature will legalize marijuana for us. The legislative process is such that any controversial bill will very likely be amended extensively. It is very difficult to get legislation through the Missouri General Assembly. There is no realistic chance that any legalization bill will pass the Missouri legislature in the foreseeable future.

On the other hand, the legislature does routinely place proposed Constitutional amendments on the ballot. If there are serious problems with Amendment 3, the Missouri legislature can certainly propose amendments to it by placing them before the voters at the next election. In fact, the Missouri legislature placed three proposed Constitutional amendments on this November’s ballot. It will be far easier to persuade the legislature to propose amendments to Amendment 3 after it passes than it would be to get the legislature to legalize on its own.

Amendment 3 contains many provisions that will benefit cannabis consumers. Many of those provisions are there because of the help NORML and its Chapter leaders from around the state of Missouri who played a major role in writing of Amendment 3.

In addition, to legalizing responsible adult use of marijuana,

Amendment 3:

; Will ban the use of “No Knock” search warrants in marijuana investigations.

; It will allow every adult in the state of Missouri to cultivate up to 18 marijuana plants.

; It will allow anyone to give (may gift, not sell) up to three (3) ounces to another adult.

; It will also improve the medical marijuana laws that Missourians passed in 2018.

; It will provide job discrimination protection for medical marijuana patients, who will no longer be denied a job or face the threat of termination because of medical marijuana use.

; It will also extend medical marijuana cards from only one year to three years, eliminating the need for an annual visit to the doctor and going through the bureaucracy of renewing a medical marijuana card each year.

; It will also double the number of patients for whom one may be a caregiver, one who provides cannabis and can be paid for his or her work and overhead.

; It will provide family court protections to all Missourians, ensuring that those who use marijuana responsibly will not suffer discrimination in child custody and child support disputes in our state’s courts.

; It will also mandate the issuing of at least 144 new marijuana business licenses. These licenses will be issued to people who have low income, who have been arrested or had a close family member arrested for marijuana, who live in areas where marijuana prohibition has been especially destructive and/or who live in unaccredited school districts.

; There is no cap on the number of medical marijuana business licenses the state may issue under our existing medical marijuana law.

; It will not place caps on the number of non-medical marijuana business licenses the state may issue. The Governor, the legislature, or the Department of Health and Senior Services can issue additional licenses at any time. The Missouri House has voted to do so, three times already.

Learn more about Amendment 3 by visiting www.LegalMo22.com.

It’s Up To You, So Get out and Vote! See you at the polls!

For more news and details about the legalization, see “Secretary of State Certifies Legal Missouri 2022 citizens’ Initiative Petition,” news release from 8/9/22 at www.TheEvolutionMag.com .

Notice: This publication provides general information only and should not be construed as formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Always consult your attorney for any legal advice.

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Hunger and Sustainability Solutions with Energy Curve Technologies

by Clayton Stallings, The EVOLUTION Magazine

High food prices have triggered a global crisis driving millions into extreme poverty, magnifying hunger and malnutrition. The number of people who are experienc ing acute food insecurity and will need urgent assistance is likely to climb to 222 million people in 53 countries and territories, according to The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP).1 Domestic food price inflation remains high around the world. World Bank information between May to August 2022 shows high infla tion in almost all low-income and middle-income countries; 88.2% of low-income countries, 91.1% of lower-middle-income countries, and 93% of upper-middle-income countries have seen inflation levels above 5%, with many experiencing double-digit inflation. The share of high-income countries with high inflation has also increased sharply, with about 82.1% experiencing high food price inflation.2

Our world is heading very quickly into a global hunger crisis. We are lucky to have pioneering agricultural scientists like those with Energy Curve Technologies (ECT) who saw the writing on the wall decades ago and have been researching and devel oping new farming practices and technologies to bring sustainability to farming and “Curve” the food crisis.

ECT’s Benefit System for crop appli cations contains nutrient primers by including a largely diverse microbial population. These are the microorgan isms that enter the plant, becoming part of the plant’s physical structure and providing enzymes to support the plant in times of good health and the opportunity to synthesize enough nutrients necessary for efficient growth. Benefit helps to increase the nutrient reserve the plant has access to during times of stress and lack of water.

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Ben Elliot, Chief Science Officer for ECT, was asked to lead a study to verify the claims of the top 100 microbial nutrient lines on the current market. Only four of those entities actually contained all the microbials their ingredients label claimed to have. Microbials are living organisms added to the soil; those living organisms die over time before they make it to consumers. ECT has fixed this issue with its nutrients.

ETC has also evolved the application process of these newly improved nutrients. Instead of the “one and done” approach that most farmers are used to, ECT’s is a three-phase process that addresses each separate phase of the plant growth — Early Growth, Veg State, and Production State. Each application has a different balance between NPK (Nitrogen, Potassium, and Phosphorus) that is specific to the particular phase of the plant’s growth. Instead of delivering synthetic nutrients, they deliver a symbiotic blend of microbes directly from the atmosphere and the soil.

toured Energy Curve Technologies in October, and met the team (left to right) Tyler Lau, Todd Sears CEO, Clayton Stallings of The EVOLUTION Magazine, Mitchell Melber, April Hatch, Chris Hope, and Julie Morgan.

Every plant has what they call an Energy Curve to track — it’s the life cycle of the energy it intakes and outputs to grow from seed or young plant through production and, finally, yield and harvest. What if you could track it and know exactly when it needed which nutri ents? ECT’s Vision app lets us do just that — you can, too, with its sophisticated geo-tracking system!

ECT collected weather data for the past several decades across the globe, and using the GPS location down to a specific acre on a large farm, it can estimate sunlight and weather conditions to give you a three-day window for each of the three nutrient applications anywhere in the world providing the nutrition to the plant at the point where it needs it most to have the maximum impact. “Their biological full fertility program for crops and specialty crops (including hemp) at all scales is a simple and cost-effective way to boost productivity and restore life to the soil,” explained Tyler Morgan, Board of Directors for the Missouri Hemp Trade Association and Regional Distribution/ Sales for ECT.

You don’t even have to be a largescale farmer to take advantage of these advanced scientific farming techniques. ECT has created the same three-phase nutrient applica tions, including the Vision app, for the average garden enthusiast. Can you imagine an app on your phone that reminds you to feed your garden tomatoes based on your backyard’s location in the world? Well, it exists now. You get the same science, technology, and microbial benefits to increase your yields on all your garden varieties as the large-scale farmers.

Energy Curve’s “Benefit Plot Fertilizer” can be used at any stage of the growing process. Recommend applying twice through the growing process, once at early emergence and again once the crop is estab lished. Only apply once at early emergence, but for best results this product can be applied as many as four times throughout the growing process. The contents of Benefit Plot contains enough for two 1/2 acre plots once it is mixed with water. One gallon of this product per acre recommend at total tank volume of 10-15GPA. MSRP $39.99.

If all of this information wasn’t enough to entice the ego in anyone’s green thumb, it gets better. ECT just released a version of its applications for Missou ri’s MMJ home cultivators called Benefit Cann. “The difference is just in the method of application to accommodate the growth habits of cannabis itself,” Tyler continued. “Cannabis is an amazing bio accu mulator — basically, that means it is a hungry plant. The cannabis application is based on years of the research that ECT has been doing for indoor commercial medical grows, as well as outdoor large hemp production. It really shines in allowing you to develop the full phenol type of the plant and creates terpene profiles that don’t even show up in the mothers. It allows for the genetic expression of the specific cultivar. Benefit Cann can be provided for large indoor grows, large agricultural hemp farms, or for smaller home growers.”

And just when you think it can’t get any better — again — Benefit Cann comes in a container that can later be used to dry and cure your harvested cannabis flower!

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Energy Curve’s “Garden in a Bucket” gives you a simple, all natural way to feed your plants the nutrients they need at the right time. By feeding plants what they need when they need it, you’ll see increased plant health, which will lead to increased production. This system works all on plants, indoor or outdoor, and is safe to use around kids and pets. Included in the bucket: Benefit Quick-Germ, Benefit Start, Benefit Grow, Benefit Produce, Benefit Digest, and 1LB of Benefit Soil Enhancer. It also includes five seed packs (Tomato, Sweet Corn, Pepper, Squash, and Green Beans) as well as a subscription to the Garden Vision app (it will notify when you to apply this stage to your plants) available on iOS or Android.

1. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) warn that acute food insecurity is likely to deteriorate further in 19 countries or situations – called hunger hotspots –during the outlook period from October 2022 to January 2023. https://www. wfp.org/publications/hunger-hotspots-fao-wfp-early-warnings-acute-foodinsecurity-october-2022-january-2023

2. www.worldbank.org/en/topic/agriculture/brief/food-security-update

courtesy Energy Curve Technologies.

Clayton Stallings is the Director of Sales & Marketing for The EVOLUTION Magazine

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Festival of Health of the Mind, Body, and Soul Yoga

Brain

by Tara Holm, contributing writer

Rain fell Friday morning out on a farm in St. Joseph, MO, washing and clearing away all things no longer needed. As the sun started to shine, so did the magic for the September 24 – 25 weekend festival. Behind a horizon of 60 acres with rolling hills and flatland, this weekend retreat included camping, workshops, sound baths, live performances, and local merchants. Guests and medical cannabis patients connected with Kansas City’s yoga teachers, healers, makers, and shakers for a weekend of Health of the Mind, Body, Soul.

Beautiful humans show up as themselves with their personal objec tives. Letting go of expectations to receive what they desired. Jenny Martin and The Yoga Brain staff welcomed each soul for their week end journey. Yoga is not a pose; it is a practice. A philosophy. A disci pline.

dled. The emphasis on our peace and health overflowed abundantly throughout.

Teachers and students came from all over the world to join the community for two days filled with educational classes, meditation, yoga, sound baths, and more. Mornings started with Ecstatic Dance to get the energy flowing and Acro Yoga classes in the afternoons under an old oak tree.

The lake provided a beautiful backdrop for camping, reflection, and campfires. Vendors lined the beautiful property showcasing their creativity, wears, and talents. Food and coffee trucks kept the festival goers filled with delicious fuel for the body. The bliss and the energy exchanged will certainly last a lifetime.

The time will come again next year when we’ll meet under the same moon and stars and create more lasting memories. Plan now to attend for a weekend of Health of the Mind, Body, Soul. Until then, I leave you with this.

May the Positive Energy of the Universe Surround you, Flow through you, Bring you Peace to your mind, Love to your heart, Calm to your spirit.

For more information, news and events about The Yoga Brain, visit www.yogabrainkc.org or www.facebook.com/yogabrainkc.

Love and Light, Tara

Photo credits: www.ts100kc.com.

The Asana Barn hosted classes from Kundalini to Intimacy Activa tion. A dock by the lake provided peace and calm for sound journeys and meditation. Everyone was called to specific teachers, exercises, and environments. The nights were filled with DJs keeping the energy alive while fire magic kept the ohs and ahs flowing. Gratitude filled the weekend air as new friendships formed and old friendships rekin

Tara Holm has over 12 years of experience and healthcare and over nine years in Personal Training and Wellness Coaching. She helps take care of your body from the inside out. She helps educate about Plant Medicine and ways it can help you find your balance in a healthy and maintainable lifestyle. She is a Clovr Brand Ambassador. Getting the right education out to the public about products has been and will continue to be her goal.

Medical decisions should not be made based on advertising. Consult a physician on the benefits and risks of particular medical marijuana products.

What Is The Difference Between Home Growing Cannabis Indoors Versus Outdoors?

Part 2 of 2

by Leah Maurer, contributing writer

Last month’s column covered the basics of the cannabis plant’s life cycle, which is important to know if you are embarking on your own cannabis garden or if you are a caregiver for a patient who is managing a cannabis garden. However, there is much more to learn about growing cannabis, both indoors and outdoors. (You can find part one of this article in the October 2022 issue at www.TheEvolutionMagazine.com.) Let’s take a closer look at the difference.

The indoor versus outdoor debate has been argued among growers and cannabis enthusiasts for quite some time. Some say the desired end product should drive your decision to grow indoors or outdoors. But both methods can produce satisfying results when grown properly. When choosing to grow cannabis indoors or outdoors, there are several factors to consider.

1. Climate

Leah Maurer, a native Missourian, is now a canna-journalist and activist living in Portland, OR. She is a co-owner of www.TheWeedBlog.com , a top national cannabis news and information publication, where she serves as the Editorial Lead. In 2014, Leah founded Moms for YES on Measure 91 through grassroots efforts alone, it proved pivotal in the passage of the Measure, successfully legalizing recreational/adult-use cannabis in the OR. Leah is a social justice and cannabis activist at the core and hopes to see an end to the prohibition of cannabis globally.

Climate is the first factor to consider because you won’t be able to strategically plan your crop until you know where you’ll be growing. For example, cannabis loves sunshine and needs a summer season to reach its full potential outdoors. That means if you live somewhere with limited sunshine through the canopy, growing outdoors might not be your best option.

Likewise, if you plan to grow in an area that receives full sun all day long in a dry climate, you had better be prepared to water your plants heavily. Many deserts and high desert climates will require daily watering to keep your plants happy.

Other climate considerations include too much moisture. If you live in an area that receives substantial rainfall during the summer months, you will want to opt for a greenhouse over fully sun-grown plants. Too

much moisture and humidity can lead to bud rot, mold, and mildew. Ultimately, if you do not live somewhere where it is possible to grow cannabis outdoors, you’ll be better off with an indoor grow.

2. Space

In Missouri, registered medical marijuana patients are allowed to grow six plants, which is fairly typical across the country. In adult-use legalized states, each household can usually grow between four to six plants, even if they don’t have a medical card. Regardless, space is a factor to consider, as you’ll need adequate space for the number of plants you intend to grow. Outdoor plants will be much larger than indoor plants because you have less control over their height and width when they are outside. However, indoor plants will also take up a lot of space.

To avoid overcrowding an indoor grow setup, plan for enough space for the fully mature plants to grow — plan for three square feet per plant to ensure that the branches of neighboring plants do not touch each other. A crowded grow room is susceptible to problems like mold due to limited airflow and the transfer of pests or diseases.

If given an optimal environment, outdoor crops need more growing space and should be spaced four to six feet apart. You need to be able to get around each plant with ease since you’ll be working in the plant to stake up big branches, remove dead leaves, and build a trellis as they get close to maturity.

Keep in mind that each strain of cannabis grows differently. Do a little strain research before choosing to grow indoor versus outdoor growing. Don’t forget to account for additional space to dry and cure your harvested plants.

3. Price

Growing cannabis is an investment, and it comes with a bit of trial and error that can add up financially. If you are using price to determine your growing preference, it’s probably not surprising to hear that growing indoors is usually a bigger initial investment. In addition, when starting from scratch, an indoor grow requires a lot of specialized equipment.

The room itself needs to be sterilized and often modified to include proper ventilation and adequate electrical wiring. You’ll need high-quality grow lights, ballasts, charcoal filters, fans, timers, humidity and temperature controls, and plenty of extension cords. Not to mention all of the pots, soil, nutrients, and other growing materials you’ll need wherever you grow.

To grow full-sun outdoor plants, you really only need the pots, soil, nutrients, and supplies to keep the plants upright, including trellis materials and bamboo stakes. Growing weed in a greenhouse does come with added expenses, which can vary quite a bit depending on the size of the greenhouse.

4. Potency

It’s a common misconception that indoor weed is more potent than outdoor weed. This is generally believed because indoor conditions are often gentler on the buds themselves. The terpenes and cannabinoids reside in the fragile trichomes of the cannabis flowers, and outdoor growing conditions are subject to a range of environmental factors like wind, rain, and even hail. Weather like this can damage the plant’s trichomes, producing less potent buds.

However, this doesn’t necessarily mean indoor buds will always have a higher cannabinoid and terpene profile.

Whether growing indoors or outdoors, potency depends on plant genetics and overall plant care. New growers might find that potency increases year over year as they learn about cannabis cultivation.

5. Difficulty

Growing your first crop is challenging, any way you look at it. But overall, growing cannabis indoors is usually more difficult at first because it requires much more attention to ensure optimum conditions are met at all times. For example, if you fail to moderate humidity levels, you may end up with a pest problem or an environment that begins to breed fungus or mold.

When growing outdoors, your plants are susceptible to some of the same issues as growing indoors, but you have less control because you can’t control the weather. However, growing outside is simpler because it requires less specialized equipment, and you rely on the most basic elements to grow anything: sunshine, soil, and water. These elements are much more easily accessible outdoors.

However you go about it, happy growing!

Have a cannabis education related question for Leah? She’s a St. Louis native and a cannabis activist since 2010! Leah is excited to help answer all your medical marijuana questions. Please send questions to leah@theweedblog.com. Your question may be featured in a future issue of The EVOLUTION Magazine.

SportsandCannabis, TheEvolutionoftheGame

by Mac Mo Green, contributing writer

If you’re a sports lover in this day and age, I believe it’s safe to say that the former marijuana stigma of the 60s is out the window. Cannabis users are far from lazy, and its consumption helps in so many ways. Some of the world’s most talented athletes are admitted cannabis users. The evolution of the game is now.

We are all tired of seeing our favorite athletes benched and fined (or imprisoned) for simply using cannabis. This season, the NFL came in with a new collective bargaining agreement, which is an agreement between players and owners to loosen the rules around cannabis use among players. The NFL has taken a major step toward relaxing the penalties for cannabis use though they still penalize players for having over 150 nanograms of THC in their system. Which still sends the message that cannabis use is wrong. These high-level athletes go out and put their life on the line literally every day to perform for millions of fans every weekend. Their bodies are beaten up. Athletes should be able to choose the medicine of their choice for pain relief and recov ery. Why is it ok for athletes to use harsh opioids like Vicodin, which are said to be highly addictive and have more proven side effects than cannabis? That is the question.

In a recent CBS sports article, Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre reported that he once took 15 Vicodin or about a month’s worth of painkillers in two days. Recently a study was done that said 52% of retired professional players used some form of painkillers during their time in the NFL. In the past, the NFL has done little to protect play ers from painkiller abuse — which has hurt many former athletes. By agreeing to lessen fines and suspensions for THC use, the NFL is definitely taking steps in the right direction for its athletes. With that said, here’s a quick look at how some other major league sports handle cannabis use with their athletes.1

● NBA: Marijuana remains prohibited, but the relaxed testing protocol will bring the league more in line with its Big Four counterparts.

● NHL: While the NHL tests for cannabis, there’s no punishment for positives. If a player has “abnormally high levels” of THC, it’s treated as a health matter (like alcoholism would be).

● MLB: In 2019, MLB removed marijuana from its list of banned substances and now treats it the same as alcohol. Players do, however, remain subject to discipline for using or possessing the drug.

● NFL: The new CBA reduced the testing window from four months to just two weeks of training camp so players could use marijuana in the offseason without fear of punishment. The threshold for a positive test was also raised, and suspensions were replaced by fines.

Now on to my favorite sport — Mixed Martial Arts. Though mari juana is banned in the UFC, it allows athletes to use CBD. If you don’t know already, CBD will not get you high. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant that does not cause intoxicat ing effects. Most CBD is derived from hemp plants grown to produce less than 0.3% THC, which makes it federally legal according to the 2018 Farm Bill. It has all the medicinal properties of the plant without the intoxicating psychosis.

From Ronda Rousey to the body snatcher Bas Rutten and many other athletes have confirmed their use of cannabis for recovery. As of 2021, the UFC no longer punishes fighters for using marijuana. Former NBA star Al Harrington is building a $100 Million as the CEO of his Viola Brands cannabis company. According to its website, https://violabrands.com/, “The brand name “Viola” was inspired by his grandmother, who had long suffered from glaucoma. Harrington convinced her to try cannabis, from which she found relief, demon strating to him the power of the plant. That experience inspired him to name his company after Viola.”

Now you can’t compete while under the influence. But the UFC understands that many of its athletes use marijuana and full-spectrum CBD to cope with pain and help with recovery. I think this is great and such a positive step toward restructuring the sports community as a whole. I have had personal friends and teammates who have had their prize purses taken for simply failing UA weed testing. Marijuana is not a PED (Performance Enhancing Drug) though it helps so many athletes recover. Think about it; take a second and imagine how one’s body feels after being literally locked around in a wire cage for 15-25 mins with another individual trying to tear your head off and break your limbs. Let that sit in on you for a minute. These athletes are modern day gladiators. Even a one-minute fight may require maxi mum recovery for both athletes — the average brawl/street fight lasts only 47 seconds. I can definitely say we are moving in the right direc tion in all sports regarding cannabis use, and I’ve seen a great deal of change in my lifetime. We can, will, and should always strive to do better. Education is key, and open minds can open new doors.

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Gobble Up These Products

by Kassie Ferrero, contributing writer

Hey there, Friends! This month’s installation of cannabis reviews will focus on edibles. One of the most versatile ways to consume cannabis, edibles come in an array of shapes, textures, flavors, and dosages. Luckily, the Missouri market has a vast amount of options for those patients with different needs — dietary, medicinally, and otherwise.

GREENOLA microdose 2.5mg − by Cannabis Inc

While granola is not the first medicated option that comes to mind, Cannabis Inc has found a way to transform the ordinary into something extraordinary with its Greenola Bites. Originally released as a 50mg package, these bites have been reformulated for microdosing. Each package contains 25 mg total, with each piece containing 2.5mg of THC. The item itself is beautifully crafted — one-inch squares loaded with natural ingredients, including pepitas, dried cranberries, oats, and medicated coconut oil, lightly flavored with honey and cinnamon. In addition to containing wholesome ingredients, Greenola is gluten-free and nut-free, making it an excellent alternative for those with dietary restrictions. The onset time for effects is about 30 minutes, at which point one is left feeling focused and ready to tackle any obstacles. For anyone in search of a health-conscious, budget-friendly, low-dose medicating option, look no further than Greenola Bites, found at most dispensaries for $8.50.

Blackberry Lemonade 1:1:1 CBD/ THC/CBN “Sleepy Indica” pearl gummies − by Grön Edibles

Grön Edibles, which is new to the Missouri market, has released a number of “pearl” gummies with varying ratios, including a “Sleepy

Indica” nighttime option. Not only does each piece contain 10mg THC and 10mg CBD, but it also includes 10mg CBN, a cannabinoid that is known for its ability to aid in sleep. The gummies are purple-hued pearls with flavor notes of sweet berry and lemon. With a gelatin base and a coating of fine sanding sugar, these gummies are a bit firmer in texture and resist sticking together in the package. The consistency is very similar to Robhots, for a point of reference. It takes about one hour to activate, leaving the body relaxed and at ease. The formula does not cause grogginess the following day, making these a perfect weeknight option. Be sure to find these at your local dispensary for $28.

Nano-infused coffee pods 10mg − by Missouri’s Own

THC and caffeine are a combination on par with peanut butter and jelly. Thanks to Missouri’s Own and their partnership with The Coffee Ethic, a roastery based out of Springfield, MO, patients now have a product that satiates both needs. The coffee cups, compatible with any Keurigstyle coffee maker, come in packs of four and are dosed with 10mg THC, 20mg CBD, and 5mg CBG. THC and CBG in the morning are particularly beneficial, as it has been shown to boost energy, improve focus and elevate one’s mood. The coffee itself has a rich flavor with nut and chocolate notes. One coffee pod may not have enough caffeine for a patient that drinks multiple cups a day, but the dosage is perfect for one cup or the first of multiple coffee servings. This 4-pack can be purchased for $28 at a dispensary near you.

Grapefruit Calamansi Lime 100mg gumdrops −

by Proper

With a masterfully-crafted texture and an array of exotic flavors, Honeybee Edibles are a consistent favorite among patients. Earlier this summer, Proper Cannabis expanded its Honeybee line, releasing a grapefruit calamansi lime-flavored gumdrop option. With 20 pieces per package, each gumdrop contains 5 mg of THC and features a

bright, citrus flavor and a light orange, half-sphere shape. Due to its pectin-based recipe, the gumdrops are softer in texture than most gummies. Effects take up to one hour to activate, leaving one feeling uplifted and alert. With its zingy flavor and elevating properties, it would be best to consume these gumdrops during the day. Find these at your local dispensary for $26 a package.

Dream 145mg Capsules − by Vivid Cannabis

“Dreams” capsules, thoughtfully crafted by Vivid Cannabis, are an excellent plant medicine option for those with dietary restrictions or joint issues. Each piece contains 14.5mg of FECO (Full Extract Cannabis Oil) encapsulated in a blue, standard-sized casing. FECO is known to address a number of ailments, including pain relief, sleep, and anxiety. With it packaged in a capsule, patients now have a way to more accurately dose without a syringe. The pill takes roughly one hour to activate, leaving one feeling relaxed and able to smoothly transition to sleep. While there were no interruptions throughout the night, there was some light haziness the next morning, though it quickly dissipated before morning commitments. Since there is a chance of grogginess the following day, it would be best to start with a smaller dose and gauge the effects from there. Stop by your nearest dispensary to find these capsules for $30 per bottle.

Kassie Ferrero is a musician with a Master’s degree in music performance. She’s an educator, homebaker, and cannabis advocate. Kassie is currently the Inventory Control Lead at Kansas City Cannabis Company (KCC), bringing together her love of cannabis with her detailoriented work style. When she isn’t working at KCC, you can find her furiously baking all kinds of desserts or performing on her bass in a multitude of settings. Stop by any of KCC’s four locations to say hi to her, or you can find her @kassievferrero on Instagram.

Notice: The information contained herein is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, but rather a sharing of knowledge and information based on research and experience. The content is for general informational purposes only.

An Elemental Guide Cannabis Nutrients,

by Jason Mispagel, contributing writer

Jason Mispagel is the co-owner and operator of Year-Round Garden, a grower’s supply center serving both home and commercial customers since 2016. His extensive growing experience in hydroponics and soil dates to the early days of legalization in Colorado, where he served as one of the state’s early caregivers. Year-Round Garden. 1225 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO. 816.216.6917

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Regardless of your experience level, you likely know that grow ing quality cannabis requires a handful of key nutrients. These elements are the building blocks of healthy plants, whether present in nutrient-rich soil or added by dry or liquid amendments. You’re also probably familiar with the concept that too much or too little of any given nutrient can damage a plant. For the most part, though, commercially available soils and fertilizers remove the need to calcu late the quantity of each element by includ ing all-or-most nutrients in pre-determined ratios based on the plant’s requirements at each stage of growth (i.e., vegetative versus flowering). When they’re mixed into soil or water in proper proportions and adjusted to the appropriate pH level, feeding your plants becomes a breeze.

Rather than blindly trusting the slick packaging and marketing lingo from an ever-expanding lineup of fertilizers, it can be extremely helpful to understand what type of alchemy is occurring inside the bottle or bag, especially when attempting to resolve problems in your garden. Some times the answer isn’t simply to add more or less pre-mixed fertilizer. Sometimes it’s to identify a particular nutrient that isn’t reach ing its destination within the plant and correct it for that specific item.

At its core, each nutrient is an element — the same type you’d find on a Periodic Table of Elements in your old high school textbooks. In total, 21 elements are needed for canna

bis to truly flourish, the most vital three of which are non-mineral elements — Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O), repre senting up to 96% of each plant’s mass. These are derived from two familiar chemical compounds, H20 (water) and CO2 (carbon dioxide). CO2, present in ambient air, makes its way into the plant through tiny pores on each leaf called stomata. H2O is absorbed as water through the roots.

The remaining 4% of the plant is comprised of mineral elements, also referred to as nutrients, and are generally broken into two overarching categories, macronutrients and micronutrients — macro, indicating those elements required in the largest quantities, and micro, those needed in smaller amounts. Six of the 18 mineral nutrients are considered macronutrients, and 12 are micronutrients.

Each nutrient can also be assigned a category based on its ability to move throughout the plant.

• Mobile nutrients can be transported from one location to another, depending on which portion of the plant needs them most.

• Immobile nutrients, with a few excep tions, remain in one location once they’ve been absorbed through the roots and cannot translocate within the plant. When evaluating nutrient deficiencies in the leaves of your plant, this can be valuable knowledge. Plants deficient in mobile nutri ents typically show discoloration and damage to lower, older leaves first. That’s because the deficient nutrients will be transported from

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the older areas of the plant to areas of new growth. Deficiencies in immobile nutrients are often seen in areas of newer growth because they are locked into the older portions of the plant where they were originally deposited.

So, what are the 18 nutrients?

1. Which are macros?

2. Which are micros?

3. Which are mobile and which are immobile?

Here’s a helpful guide, including each nutrient and signs it may be deficient within a plant.

Primary Macronutrients

Potassium (K)

Nitrogen (N)

● Nitrogen (N) ― Mobile —Yellowing of entire leaves starting with lower leaves. Affected leaves will eventually die and fall off if not corrected (photo above)

● Magnesium (Mg) ― Mobile —Yellow ing between leaf veins starting with lower leaves. Leaf tips will begin to brown and curl upwards if left untreated.

● Sulfur (S) ― Immobile —Yellowing of entire leaves starting with upper leaves. Leaf tips eventually burn and turn down wards.

Essential Micronutrients

● Boron (B) ― Immobile — Damage at growing tips and stunted floral formations. Shoots and leaves become deformed, contorted, thick and swollen.

● Copper (Cu) ― Immobile —Yellowing and browning between leaf veins starting with upper leaves. New shoots wilt and darken.

● Iron (Fe) ― Immobile —Yellowing between veins of young upper leaves starting from the base of the leaf and working its way towards the tips. Leaf edges curl upwards if left untreated.

● Manganese (Mn) ― Immobile — Yellowing between leaf veins starting with upper leaves. Leaves will become pale and fall off if left untreated.

● Molybdenum (Mo) ― Mobile – Yellow ing between leaf veins starting with older leaves. Leaves begin to roll up or cup when left untreated.

Non-Essential Micronutrients

There’s little evidence to support that defi ciencies of these elements cause any harm to the plant. They are used in very small amounts and can be beneficial in assisting other essen tial nutrients in reaching their destinations. More commonly, damage occurs when these nutrients are present in excessive quantities — for example, in overchlorinated water.

● Chlorine (Cl) ― Immobile

● Cobalt (Co) ― Immobile

● Selenium (Se) ― Immobile

● Silicon (Si) ― Immobile

● Sodium (Na) ― Mobile

A Word of Caution

Unfortunately, arming ourselves with the knowledge of individual nutrients and their deficiencies has its potential pitfalls. At the first sign a nutrient is lacking, our knee-jerk reaction is to immediately increase the amount of that nutrient in the next feeding.

The appropriate first step should be some thing quite different — check the pH of your soil and/or the solution of water and nutrients you’re feeding the plant. Extremely high or low pH levels can prevent your plant from uptaking certain nutrients, EVEN if they are present in sufficient quanti ties. The ideal pH range for growing cannabis in soil is typically 6.0 to 7.0. In hydropon ics, it’s 5.5 to 6.5. For a complete chart of optimal pH levels on a nutrient-by-nutrient basis, check out our July 2021 article in The EVOLUTION Magazine, “Water: The Power of pH.”

● Phosphorous (P) ― Mobile — Purpling of entire leaves starting with lower leaves (photo above). New leaves may be smaller and stunted. Older leaf tips darken and curl downward.

● Potassium (K) ― Mobile — Dark yellowing (almost browning) of leaf edges starting with lower leaves. Brown spots may appear throughout each leaf if not corrected (photo above on right).

Secondary Macronutrients

● Calcium (Ca) ― Immobile –— Extremely slow, stunted new growth with malformed shoots that often die before fully developing.

Nickel (Ni)

● Nickel (Ni) ― Mobile – Burned leaf tips starting with lower leaves (photo above)

● Zinc (Zn) ― Immobile - Yellowing between leaf veins starting with upper leaves. New leaf and bud growth contorts and leaf blades become thin.

Additionally, heavily unbalanced nutrients can cause a similar “lockout” effect whereby an overabundance of one or two nutrients causes a chemical reaction that may prevent another from reaching the plant.

Not until you’ve confirmed your pH is on target and you haven’t been overfeeding is it prudent to begin supplementing the nutrients responsible for a deficiency. And even then, proceed with caution, making incremental additions or adjustments.

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TheGreenMovement, Athletics and Cannabis

by Sean Keast, contributing writer

Grinding awake in the morning can be like cold starting an engine, and as I stagger into my dark kitchen, I’m reminded how many miles it already has. I grind up some coffee beans, fumble with the buttons on the brewer, and groan as I stretch out my joints. I’ve been relatively athletic most of my life, but shoulder injuries during my service and other small annoyances have built up over time, leading to a lot of popping and cracking. It’s made it a chore to keep fit, but at the same time, it has inspired a streak of running in me, and it’s a habit that has built into a daily part of my routine. After I down the cup of Joe (and do a good bit more stretching), I lace up my running shoes and get ready to get the blood moving.

and arguably the first athlete to openly associate with cannabis. When breaching the subject about the plant, Avery states that “When I’m in training mode, everything is numbers: the vertical gain, the distance, my pace…But if I take an edible or hit my vape pen, all that glides away, and I’m like ‘Just go F-ing run.’” This philosophy resonated with me and my own experience with cannabis. Collins states a bit later that “It’s like a spiritual experience. Everything is perfect, every thing is pure bliss. I’m in the moment, fully tapped into the trail, my body, and I’m loving every second of it.”

Fueled up and preparing to run the 5K .

From there, I thought my habits for my morning were a touch weird. You see, while I drink my coffee, I usually consume a choice amount of cannabis, the green gift we all love. It’s a fantastic pairing with coffee and an early morning, but I’ve learned lately that it also is an otherworldly experi ence when paired with a solid, hard run. Once you get into a good rhythm and pace, the THC melts away any aches or pains, enhances your focus, and just makes exercising fun as hell. It seems to almost fuel the exercise for me, and I’ve enjoyed toking up before a hard workout ever since.

I thought my green philosophy was unique until a conspicuously green book popped out to me at Barnes & Noble. The book was Runner’s High by Josiah Hess, and the cannabis leaves hidden in the text hinted that this might be my kind of book. I brought it up to the front desk, got an odd look from the cashier, and was off with my prize. The book picks up quickly, and Josiah Hess wastes no time in introducing the concept: Cannabis has been used by athletes for centuries, and modern scientific evidence supports this as legalization continues.

I was fairly blown away. One of the book’s first scenes is Hess’ interview with Avery Collins, a professional Ultramarathon runner

The book shoots off from there, and Hess speaks to evolutionary biologists, athletes, WADA (World Anti-Doping Association), and more, breaking through the veil that has been imposed on cannabis and athletics for so long. Names like Nick Diaz (UFC), Matt Barnes (NBA), and Sha’Carri Richardson (an Olympic 100m Runner handed a one-month suspension for cannabis in 2021) all lend their voices to the topic. For me, cannabis gives me the energy to get through my day and fuels my workouts. Learning that I’m part of a community with a lot more history than previously expected has opened my eyes and made me love the current cannabis movement even more.

So for patients looking for a good read, I highly recommend Runner’s High, especially for those who like to get toasted and get a good sweat on. Books like these and other publica tions showing the true positive sides of cannabis are what this movement needs, and every perspective is valuable in the march toward legalization.

My parents, Jeff and Dona, came out to cheer me on.

Sean Keast is a Navy Veteran Mass Communications Specialist, cannabis educator, and advocate documenting the Missouri cannabis industry in all its forms and general purveyor of tomfoolery. He’s currently enrolled at MU, working towards a communications degree. He can be found @givviehash on social media.

by Jason Mispagel

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This month’s featured products represent three different tiers of lighting, both in price and application. All are Light Emitting Diode (LED) fixtures, representing the direction the overall horticultural lighting industry is heading. We see almost no one asking for traditional High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lights (i.e., High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) or Metal Halide (MH)) or even T5 Fluo rescent fixtures, for that matter. Everyone is moving towards LEDs because of their numerous benefits: Electrical Efficiency, Minimal Heat Production, Safety, Longevity, and Price.

FloraFlex Incubator LED Clone Light: A perfect replacement for T5 fluorescent light fixtures, the Incubator LED Clone Light is 67% more effi cient, offers more plant-available light, lasts longer (rated for 54,000 hours), and emits less heat. Daisy chain up to 100 strips on shelves or racks to give your seedlings and clones all the light they need for less than $50/light.

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GrowPros HM660 Series: This full-spectrum LED attempts to replicate the sun’s natu ral spectrum with power levels suitable for home growers, commercial indoor facilities, and greenhouses alike. Fully dimmable and expandable with up to two additional LED bars, the HM660 covers a 4’ x 4’ or 5’ x 5’ grow tent, producing up to 1.8 grams of dried flower per watt under optimal conditions. Pricing runs around $800.

For more information about YRG, visit www.year-roundgarden.com or stop by one of its two locations; Kansas City and Lee’s Summit (see page 29 for locations and addresses) or call 816.216.6917 and be sure to tell them The EVOLUTION Magazine sent you. (See Jason Mispagel’s growing tips on page 32.)

TheMissouriHempProgramHasDissolved

Missouri hemp producers to operate under USDA Domestic Hemp production.

by Tyler Morgan, MHTA, Board of directors, and Chairman

Editor Note: We asked Tyler Morgan, Board of directors and Chairman of the Missouri Hemp Trade Association, to explain what’s behind the recent dissolution of the Missouri Hemp program and what it means for the future of Missouri-grown hemp and its ancillary businesses. He is what Morgan shares with our readers on this important topic.

Missouri hemp producers will now operate under the USDA Domestic Hemp production program begin ning January 1, 2023. The former Missouri Hemp program, as approved by the USDA, has been dissolved. By statute, the Missouri program had to be funded by fees generated by producer registrations, and there were not enough people participating to make that happen in a reasonable way. The fees would need to be so high that the Missouri Hemp program would not have an affordably viable program. Current hemp farming/ producer registrations will expire on December 31, 2022.

Beginning in late October, the Missouri Department of Agricul ture (MDA) and the USDA started a virtual and in-person outreach program to help with this transition as it moves into the 2023 growing season. These events are listed on the MDA Hemp program website.

Some positive changes will come with this transition. The hemp program has challenges that the Missouri Hemp Trade Association (MoHempTrade) must address as it builds the hemp industry across the state. A couple of immediate benefits are:

1. There will be no application fees for licensing as a producer with the USDA. Each noncontiguous parcel that is farmed will need a separate registration. This requirement was a financial burden at $750 per registration under the former Missouri program.

2. Producers will not be required to have a separate seed and prop agule license. The right to produce seeds and propagules and sell them to other registered producers is automatically part of registration with the USDA. You will need a standard seed license under Missouri seed law, and those guidelines can be found at the MDA website.

There are challenges ahead as well. The Missouri Hemp Trade Association has a lot of work to do on behalf of its members and for the benefit of our state. Now that the former program has been statutorily dissolved, MoHempTrade remains the one voice for hemp

in Missouri. It advocates and works to support the development of the entire hemp industry. Now it must take its initiatives to Washington DC and work with our federal representatives to advance our cause. Hemp and hemp-derived products are the Legal Cannabis Industry. As the industry grows, we must defend it from those that would exclude or limit growers from what is already legal. MoHempTrade must advocate for clear consumer protection and labeling laws. It must protect the business owners, brands, farmers, distributors, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, customers, and everyone building the hemp industry across Missouri. This already affects the livelihood of thousands of Missouri businesses and millions of customers. Solutions must come from within our industry instead of being imposed by outside parties.

We must remove barriers to entry. We need exemptions from burden some fees and irrelevant testing requirements to produce fiber, grain, food, and feed by farms and businesses across the state. Hemp needs a level playing field with other commodities to build a thriving industry. We need strong and lasting partnerships with other associations and businesses as we face these challenges. Hemp will be part of every industry as an important keystone in our economy. However, that potential will not be realized unless we have reasonable regulations that protect our farms and producers by removing all criminal impli cations and threats of economic loss. It cannot be realized if the right to participate is only granted to a few.

We must work in our communities and with our state representatives to create fair and inclusive legislation that protects the right of all Missourians to enter and be part of this industry. We need regulation that opens doors and prevents exclusion. Our constitution is meant to protect the rights of all citizens and should not be used to limit or grant rights to specific individuals. We need to work at the state and federal levels as partners in the future of this amazing industry to accomplish the great task at hand. It is up to us to see this to its full potential, but we need to stand together and build it, create it, grow it, and protect it. It is time for the hemp industry to thrive instead of survive.

With the recent changes in our state, the people who have spent the last four years working on launching industrial hemp in Missouri are united. We are gathering with one voice to combine our resources and efforts to build the association we need to represent everyone’s interests. It’s time to work with corn growers, soy growers, cattlemen, and industry leaders and bring the voice for hemp to the table. It is time for corporate leaders like Boeing, Purina, Chrysler, and many more that use hemp in their industries to join us. We need to support the development of a local and resilient supply chain. We need your support and participation as Missouri moves forward to create a dynamic and abundant hemp and cannabis economy.

Today hemp materials can and are used for everything from feed for livestock to apparel to building materials like concrete, wood flooring and many more uses.

The Missouri Hemp Trade Association is a member-supported, not-for-profit organization. We need your support to accomplish the work ahead. You can find out more about Missouri hemp, join as a member, or support with donations at www.mohemptrade.org

Tyler Morgan, Missouri Hemp Trade Association Board of Directors, Chairman

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From Illegal User to Legal Patient in 40 Years Plus, Buds on a Budget…

by Jay Richardson, contributing writer

As this November issue of goes to press in mid-October, we do not yet know the results of the November 8 election. The fate of Amendment 3, the first initiative that gives Missourians the opportunity to legalize the adult use of marijuana, still hangs in the balance. As I write this, I am hopeful and optimistic. By the time you read this, you and I will either be elated or extremely disappointed. I have been waiting for this moment for over forty years and through nine presidential terms. When I smoked my first joint in 1976, Gerald Ford was in the White House. Now Joe Biden is president, it’s 2022, and for the majority of Missouri residents, not much has changed. That harmless little joint in your pocket currently remains illegal and can ruin your life if you get caught with it. The stakes of this election are very high.

For the last three years, I have been a legal (patient) user and licensed cultivator of medical marijuana. I try to be a good citizen who obeys the law and is an active participant in my community. For the 40 years before that, I was classified as a criminal and a social pariah who should be avoided at all costs. I was ineligi ble for most high-paying jobs and risked impris onment for most of my adult life. The only thing that has changed is the law. I am still doing what I have always done, but now it is legal. The fact that I use and grow cannabis (for medical use) is now an interesting topic of conversation. Dinner companions, who would have shunned me as a worthless stigmatized pothead in the past, now find that asking me questions about my weed garden is fascinating. I am still adjusting to the culture shock. As we approach legalization, part of me is happy and saying it is about damn time. Another part of me is somewhat bitter and melancholy. How different would my life have been if these archaic and unfair laws had been changed 40 years ago?

Over the past few decades, I have had many jobs and vocations. I have worked in Ad sales, installed satellite dishes, and made pastries and desserts in a gourmet restaurant. For over a decade, I pursued a career in show business as an actor, comedian, and writer. I toured throughout the United States as a comic and had numerous small parts in movies, commercials, and television shows.

As the years passed, many things are now different. Hairstyles, cloth ing, and attitudes have changed. In my personal life, there have been many changes as well. New jobs. New relationships. New locations. I went to school in southwest Missouri and have lived here for the last 20 years; however, I have lived all over the United States — big cities, small towns, and secluded cabins in the woods. The one thing that has remained constant is my use of marijuana.

I will be the first to admit that my early years of use had nothing to do with medicine, and I could in no way be categorized as responsible. I smoked at inappropriate times and places and took chances that now seem very foolish. The fact that I have no arrests or any legal

consequences for my behavior is through nothing but pure luck — I count my blessings every day. Many friends have not been as lucky.

My use of the “plant” has changed as much as the plant itself. The Mexican weed we consumed in the 1970s had an average THC content of around 2%. Today, it is not unusual to see 30% or more in the buds we have available. Four decades ago, we couldn’t have imagined these amazing concentrates, such as shatter, that have lab tested certifications of over 80%. What will you kids think of next? I can hardly wait!

Smoking marijuana should not be considered a recreational activity. It can certainly be used to improve other recreational activities — sports and leisure-type, but just sitting around and consuming simply for the sake of “getting high” is destructive at any age. That is why I’m glad that Amendment 3 calls for “adult-use” instead of “recreational” marijuana.

As a senior citizen, marijuana is helping me to stay alive and allowing me to be productive. Complications from a stom ach disorder caused me to lose 50 pounds and left me in constant pain. Conventional medications, which did not address the cause of my issues, created more harm than good in side effects. They also did nothing to relieve my misery. Good old fashion weed, pot, cannabis, marijuana — what ever label you want to place on it is the only thing that did the trick.

My medical complications left me unable to work and placed on disability. A limited income and the high price of marijuana led to the risky decision to starting a small indoor garden. Thankfully, I was able to get away with it until I became a legally licensed “medical patient” cultivator. It had been 20 years since I had grown plants, but my previous experience taught me a lot of tricks that allow me to have high-quality buds without spending the money that can go into many other people’s efforts.

I imagine some of you are also on limited incomes or think that grow ing marijuana and making your own edibles is too complicated. In future issues of this magazine, I hope to share some of the knowledge I have gained as a home cultivator and show some shortcuts to having your own dispensary quality cannabis products, while spending a small fraction of what you could. Consider it as buds on a budget. In the meantime, don’t forget to get out and vote.

Jay Richardson has participated in cannabis culture for more than four decades and has witnessed its evolu tion from illicit street drug to respected medical treat ment closeup. Jay, now over 60, has developed medical conditions that cause chronic pain and is currently benefiting from skills he picked up over the years as a home gardener and confectioner to treat his pain. He is happy to share these uncomplicated and affordable techniques in cannabis cultivation and edible projects.

When I smoked my first joint in 1976, Gerald Ford was in the White House.

ACraftedHempExperience at Jades Elevation

by Danielle Buntyon, contributing writer

Many things led up to the start date of Jades Elevation on April 20, 2018. There were a lot of crazy dreams that involved this “new crop.” I was laid off from my job. And I relocated back to home from Houston, TX. To explore the opportunities available to me, I took a leap of faith and followed my cannabis passion. After attend ing, New Farmers Academy at Tennessee State University, I was able to elevate my passion for agriculture and the plant.

Jades Elevation is an urban farm located in Memphis, TN. We focus on growing, processing, and manufacturing top-of-the-line-handcrafted hemp products. We process in small batches to ensure quality control — a third party tests all our items and flowers. After trial and error, we settled on solventless extraction and a zero-waste policy that allows us the perform research and development.

Many people wonder, who is Jade? Well, she is my 9-yearold daughter. She is the biggest supporter and mentee. I used gardening and growing plants to teach her about botany, photo synthesis, and agribusiness. She is also my Chief Product Officer introducing brand-new product ideas to our collections.

Our mission is to help you, young or old, realize your full potential through the plant. All our products can be purchased through our website or at local farmers’ markets. Please allow me to introduce you to some products I think you will enjoy.

Dominate Invigorating Tincture

The first product created for our Essential Line — Dominate Invig orating Tincture was created for the mover and shaker. This product is packed with MCT, medium-chain-triglycerides, which is a fatty acid chain containing two to three fatty acids. It is found in certain plant oils and animal fats and is known for improving memory and cognitive function. In addition to its brain-feeding properties, MCT oil increases one’s endurance, promotes recovery following intense physical activity, and aids in managing insulin resistance and high cholesterol. We teamed our full-spectrum hemp extract with gunpow der mint and MCT oil to bring you Dominate invigorating Tincture. Together, these plants and oil make a powerhouse addition to your toolbox. Whether in the board room, gym, or your very own house, Dominate Energizing Tincture will support your mind and body in conquering every facet of your day.

Revive Herbal Bath Salts

Let’s upgrade your typical Epsom salt bath Jades Elevation style. Our handmade Revive Herbal Bath Salts is sure to revive your mind, body, and spirit, like a spa retreat in a jar. We infuse our salts with a tranquil blend of herbs, various essential oils, and full-spectrum hemp rosin extract. The addition of hemp milk aids in alleviating dry, inflamed skin so that you may leave your bath feeling soft and soothed. We recommend one cup of bath salts to a full bathtub of warm water. Allow 30 minutes to soak up the goodness. After soaking, be sure to hydrate and enjoy a restful night’s sleep. (Not to be used while pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult your medical doctor before use, especially in cases of serious medical conditions.)

Out) Relaxing Tincture

Our customers requested a blend for those moments that require a serious dose of Chill TF Out — so we made it our priority to deliver the remedy.

Hibiscus is a powerful plant chock full of antioxidants, vitamin A (beta-carotene), and vitamin C. Hibiscus is also renowned for its cooling muscle-soothing properties, and it pairs perfectly with mint. The highly volatile oils found in mint aid in settling an anxious digestive system. In addition, mint’s uplift ing characteristics help rejuvenate burnt-out nerves. We combined both these plants with our full-spectrum hemp extract, resulting in a synergistic formula that assists in calming you TF down. Life can be overwhelming, so we recommend administering this remedy during times of unforeseen stress or simply adding it to your ongoing self-care routine. Consider this blend a personal chill pill — you won’t be disappointed.

Soothe Cooling Pain Cream

Finally, our best-selling product is our cooling muscle rub. You will be able to soften areas in which you are stiff and relieve areas in which you feel pain when you apply Soothe Cooling Pain Cream. It is perfectly combined with the soothing properties of Aloe Vera leaf juice as well as the cooling properties of menthol and camphor oil to achieve an optimal result. As part of this formula, we have also included a blend of essential oils that can be used to relax sore muscles. There is no doubt that hemp rosin extract, with its full-spec trum properties, can melt away tension buried deep within one’s joints and muscles. Our pain creams are available in different dosages, so that they can be tailored to meet the needs of different levels of discomfort.

For more products and educational information about Jades Elevation, visit www.jadeselevation.com.

Danielle Buntyon, the owner of Jades Elevation LLC, left corporate America to join the hemp industry in 2018.

She specializes in solventless extraction of CBD hemp.

She earned certifications from Ganja Talks University, and completed New Farmers Academy at Tennessee State University. She consults countless farmers and producers with farm and marketing development.

She has a Master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University in Sport and Leisure Studies and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Memphis. She’s lobbied the Tennessee capital to support cannabis law reform as a former board member of the Memphis Chapter of NORML. Contact her at www.jadeselevation.com. Become a Jades Elevated Wholesaler!

Leftover Turkey with Polenta, Cherry Tomato Concasse, and Roasted Eggplant

by Chef Dana Cunningham

It’s November, my friends. The air is crisp, colorful leaves are falling from the trees, and all I can think about is how we will cook our Thanksgiving turkey this year! Whether it’s a fried holiday bird, a smoked bird, or a beautifully roasted bird, I love them all! But I will not do a recipe about how to cook a turkey this year. I’m talking about what to do with the leftovers, which every one always has! Of course, my go-to late-night snack after Thanksgiv ing is a turkey sandwich with mayo, but this recipe will be something that you could actually serve for dinner and get great reviews. I’m so excited for you to try it.

sure you skin it. Take a potato peeler and get all that purple skin off because it will turn to leather after it’s roasted, which is an unwanted texture for this dish.

Next, we will be making a cherry tomato concasse. Concasse is a French term that means “to crush.” I am a French-trained chef, so of course, I have to throw in a technique like this. But, not to fret, crush ing tomatoes is actually a lot of fun! It would be more fun if we could put them in a bucket and crush them with our feet like Lucille Ball, but I guess we better save that for when we are making wine! With all of that said, let’s get down to business and cook some amazing food!

Ingredients:

For the polenta … 1 box of polenta from the store … 2 tablespoons of cannabutter … Himalayan salt and course ground pepper to taste

For the Tomato Concasse … 2 small boxes of cherry tomatoes … 2 cloves of garlic minced … 1 tablespoon of butter … ½ of a small yellow onion or sweet onion diced … ¼ cup of fresh basil or 1/8 cup of fresh basil microgreens chopped … Himalayan salt and course ground pepper to taste

For the Eggplant

This recipe has a few different components, so I want to touch on a few things before we start. First, don’t be intimidated by any of this! It is all super easy once you try it. We are going to make polenta, which is similar to grits. Polenta is just ground corn, so to give it some flavor, we will use 2 tablespoons of green butter, salt, and pepper. When you go to the store to get your polenta, it should be by the rice. It comes in a box with easy-to-follow instructions. Usually, you would do one cup of water or chicken stock to ½ cup of polenta, but my advice is to simply follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Second, don’t be afraid of the eggplant. When done correctly, eggplant is actually delicious. It is surprisingly “meaty” and flavorful. I like to roast mine to get the best flavor, but this would also be perfect on the grill. The one tip I will give you about the eggplant is to make

2 medium sized eggplants … 1 clove of garlic … Olive oil, coconut oil, hemp seed oil or whatever you have on hand … Himalayan salt and course ground pepper to taste

The Method

1. Get that eggplant roasting! This step will take the longest. Set your oven to 400 degrees and let it preheat.

2. Skin the eggplant with a potato peeler until all the purple skin is gone.

3. Slice the eggplant in ½ inch slices longways so that you have long slabs of eggplant

4. Prep a baking sheet with a roasting rack, but if you don’t have one, just put some foil or parchment paper on your baking sheet to prevent sticking.

5. Place sliced eggplant on the pan or roasting rack and drizzle with your choice of oil and then salt and pepper.

6. When the oven is preheated, put the eggplant in for 30 minutes and roast.

7. Time for the concasse. On the stovetop, put a medium sauce pan on medium-high and add one tablespoon of butter. When the pan is hot and the butter has melted, turn the temperature down to medium, add the chopped onion and let it sweat.

8. When the onion is somewhat translucent, add the minced garlic and stir to cook for about 30 seconds.

9. Place the cherry tomatoes in the saucepan and let them stew.

10. After cherry tomatoes are warm and somewhat cooked, take a whisk and smash them so they open up and release all of their juices into the pan. Stir and turn the heat down to low, and cover. Let it simmer for 20 minutes, and then stir in chopped basil.

11. Prepare polenta. The polenta only takes about 5 minutes so if your timer is almost done on the eggplant, get it going. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions,

12. Or bring 1 cup of water or chicken stock to a boil, add 2 table spoons of cannabutter and then add ½ cup of polenta.

13. Turn the heat down to a simmer and let the polenta firm up while stirring. It will need to continue simmering for about 2 minutes before you take it off the heat.

14. Once the polenta is finished, sprinkle it with salt and pepper.

15. Plate it up! I do polenta on the bottom, then tomato concasse and eggplant, and top with room-temperature turkey leftovers. Sprinkle some of your basil on the top, and you will have a beautiful, healthy dinner!

Bon Appétit!

Dana Cunningham is a Kansas City Native trained in French and American cuisine. She is the owner of Infused KC. Dana also focuses her culinary efforts on the concept of farm to table at her four-acre homestead. She provides cooking classes to the public in Kearney, MO. Follow her on Facebook@infusedkcmo, YouTube @sunsetgrovekearney or, visit www.infusedkc.com.

Ways to Use Medical Marijuana for Glaucoma Treatment Methods and Strains

by Dr. Michael J. Poppa, DO, MBA

How do patients with glaucoma typically use cannabis? Here are some of the more common intake preferred methods.

● Smoking is the method that offers the quickest relief from symp toms, which is very important for patients with glaucoma.

● Vaporizing, also called vaping, is another inhalation method that brings you almost immediate relief. However, unlike smoking, it’s most likely to provoke irritation of the throat or lungs. Be sure to keep your vaping unit clean and always charged.

● Edibles are available in a multitude of flavors and forms. They take a little time to kick in (approximately 30-45 minutes) but will provide a longer, more lasting effect. Many people like to take these as they can be used very discreetly. You can either make your own or purchase ready-made edibles.

● Juices can be blended fresh, mixing raw cannabis leaves with some fruit juice. Take a drink of this concoction every four hours or so and it will help to minimize your symptoms.

● Sprays come in a variety of pleasant flavors and allow the user discreet use of this product.

● Tinctures can be placed directly into your food or drinks but are generally a little more expensive to purchase.

● Maui Wowie is commonly used and is popular as it decreases eye pressure, pain, anxiety, and depression. You feel happy and uplifted when you use this strain.

● Cherry Cola is a potent Indica strain that will treat eye pressure but consider using a lower concentration.

● Super Bud is an Indica strain with many terpenes. It almost has a narcotic effect but can also boost your brain and, therefore, works as a neuroprotective and decreases pain and inflammation.

● Jack Herrer is a Sativa-dominant brand and is full of natural painkillers that reduce tissue inflammation and stress.

● Sour Grape is a hybrid strain that works on many levels. It can also improve nausea and pain as well as eye pressure.

● Durban Poison is a sweet Sativa strain that provides an energetic and uplifting experience, which can make you feel quite upbeat and creative. After improving your nausea and/or vomiting symp toms, you can go about the rest of your day in a normal fashion.

● Trinity relieves depression and stops you from feeling nauseated. You may feel drowsy after having a creative and focused initial effect from this Sativa strain, but it does help with nausea and vomiting.

● Sour Diesel is an energizing Sativa. It is a good replacement for morning coffee and makes you feel focused and positive.

Potential Side Effects of Marijuana for Glaucoma

Since everyone is different, it is always best to discuss your marijuana treatment options with your ophthalmologist.

Best Strains of Medical Marijuana for Glaucoma

Please note, depending on the cultivator, Missouri brand names for strain names can vary. This information is intended to get you started with a basic understanding of strains and potential benefits. Ask your budtender for similar strains assistance.

● Blueberry is a potent Indica hybrid. It’s best to use it at night as it can make you feel sluggish. Not only does this strain relieve eye pressure, but it also provides pain relief, helping you get a good night’s sleep.

Having glaucoma is stressful and worrisome; for many, it can interfere with daily activities. Depending on the type of glaucoma, you may suffer a painful attack or actually have no symptoms at all. With a diminution of vision, quality of life issues can increase dramat ically. Worrying can have a negative impact on your immune system, making you feel frequently fatigued. You may also develop clinical depression and lose interest in activities you once enjoyed, especially ones that require good vision and concentration. Fortunately, if you are adversely impacted by glaucoma symptoms, you have treatment options, including prescription eye drops, surgery, and medical canna bis, which can help you maintain your vision and quality of life.

Michael J. Poppa, D.O., R.Ph, MBA Board Certified Occupational Medicine. He can be reached at Missouri Cannabis Clinic, 816.353.0420, 10001 E. 67th St. Raytown, MO. 64133. Visit Missouri Cannabis Clinic online at www.MissouriCannabis.clinic.

Notice: The information contained herein is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, but rather a sharing of knowledge and information based on research and experience.

Indica vs. Sativa Beginners’ Guide

What is the difference between Indica and Sativa?

Biology, dosing, and consumption method of cannabis can be different for everyone. Your tolerance to cannabis, the amount you consume (dosage), and the consumption method will also determine how a strain affects you. Consider the following questions when looking for the strain or product that’s best for you.

What Impacts the Effects of Indica and Sativa Strains?

Ask Yourself These Questions:

How much experience do you have with cannabis?

● If your tolerance is low, consider a low-THC strain in low doses.

Are you susceptible to anxiety or other side effects of THC?

● If so, try a strain high in CBD.

● If you don’t know, start with low THC levels and go slow.

Do you want the effects to last a long time?

● If you do, consider edibles (start with low micro-doses).

● Conversely, if you seek a short-term experience, use inhalation methods or a tincture.

There are many other factors to consider when choosing a strain, but if you find that indica strains consistently deliver a positive experi ence, then, by all means, stick to what you know. Keep a journal of dosages, time of onset, and time-length of benefits.

Sativa Effects

While not all Sativa strains will energize you, most consumers notice a tendency for Sativas to produce a “head-high,” uplifting, stimulat ing effect. They also often report Sativas helping mitigate stress or anxiety. It’s thought of as a “daytime” strain. Many patients experi ence an uplifting feeling, euphoria, energy, sharpened focus, boosted creativity, and motivation. Ask your local dispensary for the Sativa strains best suited for your needs.

Indica Effects

Not all Indica strains can put you “on the couch;” nevertheless, many patients associate Indicas with full-body effects, for example, heavy limbs or a tingly face. They also report Indicas as helping aid in relaxation and curbing insomnia. Common effects include feeling relaxed, euphoric, happy, and sleepy. Indicas are commonly used as “nighttime” strains for relaxing, unwinding, and getting more sleep. Ask your local dispensary for the Indica strains best suited for your needs.

What is Hybrid?

Today, there are more and more crossbreeding cannabis strains called “Hybrid” strains, which are bred from both Indica- and Sativadescended plants. The reality is that it’s rare to

find strains that have pure Indica or pure Sativa lineages. Most strains referred to as “Indica” or “Sativa” are, in fact, some form of Hybrids, with genetics inherited from both plant subspecies.

Hybrid Effects

Since Hybrid strains derive genetics from Indicas and Sativas, its ensuing effects can also derive from both strains. Common effects include happy, euphoric, uplifting, energetic to relaxing — it all depends on which Hybrid you consume and what effects its “parent” strains are known to produce.

Exploring Hybrid’s — ask your budtender what kind of effects the strain will produce. Remember, if it has more Indica in its lineage, it might have more effects associated with those strains and likewise if derived from a Sativa plant.

How to shop for cannabis without saying “Indica” or “Sativa.”

What’s important to you as a new cannabis patient shopping is every thing to do with potency, dose, cannabinoids, and terpenes chemical profiles. As a beginner, starting with cannabis and selecting to use it as an alternative medicine is a personal experience. Let the budtender know your needs and ask for their help. If they cannot help or answer your questions — go to another dispensary. There are also doctors and nurses versed in cannabis as alternative medicine who can help you. Patient Care providers can also help educate and guide you to the correct strain for your needs.

Ask your budtender questions, start low, and go slow.

*Anyone using cannabis for medicinal purposes should only do so with the advice of a medical doctor. More research is needed to understand the exact benefits, effects, and side effects of cannabis used as alternative medicine. The information provided here is a sharing of known consumer information only.

Could Hemp Revolutionize the Livestock Industry?

by Dolores Halbin, contributing writer

Things are looking a little grim in the American food chain of late. Shortages of grains persist, not just with the world food bank due to the destruction of the wheat basket in Ukraine from an unprovoked war, but from climate changes resulting in the loss of our breadbas ket. Recall that Nebraska “hurricane” a few years ago? Aside from taking out most of the bridges and infrastructure in the state, the water stripped the topsoil of Nebraska farmland down to sandy loam that could be seen from space. From drought to wildfires, massive flood ing, and wind events, business as usual will not continue to feed us or solve this year’s turkey shortage. I don’t think any of us were really aware of how globally versus locally entwined our food chain has become until recent world events. We have definitely created many unsustainable links in that chain.

The caped heroes of our Nation’s food crisis are our Midwest farmers and their rapid embracing of the birthing hemp crop to the rescue. This thriving, committed, and absolutely unstoppable group of liter ally grassroots women and men farmers of all ages is here to create a new food chain, a new farm, a new crop, and a new infrastructure to support the birthing hemp industry. After fifty years of stagnation,

hemp is happening at lightning speed. With nothing short of the survival of our planet at stake, we need to move fast.

What we have found in the hemp industry versus the much slower adaptation on the medical side of the plant is academia, and higher education brings with it credibility. Universities across the country are sponsoring studies in all things hemp, but the one I am the most excited about is hemp feed for our food chain animals.

I listened to the two speakers at the Missouri Hemp Trade Association meeting in Butler, MO, at least six times and put together a lengthy vocabulary list of farming terms I did not understand. But I prom ise, if you are a farmer and you want to start a hemp crop, these two gals answered most of the questions any farmer will have right out of the barn gate. The meeting is available on the Missouri Hemp Trade Association Facebook page. I strongly recommend listening to these women at least twice if you have any interest in hemp farming at all.

Michele Nelson, a crop researcher and scientist, is the co-founder of Performance Crop Research (PCR), an independent crop research company and co-owner of South Bend Industrial Hemp Company in Central Kansas.

Farmers say, buy all things hemp, eat all things hemp, and support all things hemp. Hemp may be more expensive now, but the more we buy, the more affordable hemp products become.

The second speaker, Morgan Tweet, has a background in chemical engineering. Tweet’s dad approached her in 2014 about the number of hemp farmers with no infrastructure for processing. Dad wanted to build a hemp processing plant in Montana. “I just thought he was the ‘crazy hemp guy,’ but by 2019, it turned into some thing.” The Hemp Feed Coali tion focuses its efforts on the feed market through the seed market.

We are what we eat, could hemp-fed make us healthier?

For the past several years, Tweet and her dad have worked with Federal and State regulatory agencies, along with a multitude of universities, to provide research into using the high Omega fatty acid hemp seed to feed a variety of livestock. Here is where hemp intersects with medical cannabis. It seems we have the farmers’ own big farma to contend with if we want companion animals such as horses, donkeys, mules, and food source animals to gain access to the healthier world of hemp and cannabinoids. Once again, we are dealing with Moffit’s Ants. That big chain of ants that have, up to now, rather poorly but efficiently kept our depleted food supplies going with the inferior products of corn, soy, and canola.

So far, in today’s evolved hemp industry, things are looking exception ally promising, especially in seed feed. Farmers and researchers like Tweet and Nelson are turning to universities that are turning to inves tors to fund a list of studies longer than my arm. Across the board, every study about hemp-fed animals has had one consistent report; the critters are calmer and “happier.”

To clarify, happiness of the herd was not what I was looking for, although that would be a given. Aren’t we all happier with satisfied, well-nourished endocannabinoid systems? I was looking for a way to get those endocannabinoids into our non-CBD-using populations by ingesting livestock — cows, pigs, and chickens, etc. Alas, I assumed wrong, which is okay. The huge health benefits to our kids eating food with a higher nutritional content and no GMO products is eliminat ing the need for antibiotics and hormones. When we quit drugging our food, we quit drugging ourselves and our children. CBD does not transfer into our steaks, but the beautiful marbling of the omega fats does, improving the taste and tenderness. On a positive note, this will make getting seed approved for food chain animals easier without testing for CBD or THC.

So why the delay, with literally dozens of universities across the U.S. researching feed for everything from rabbits to horses, and with zero (as we could have told them) risk to the livestock? The story returns to the same battles we fight on the medical side of cannabis, big farma (corporate farming) has its own big pharma, and it is called the Asso ciation of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). These guys are the ants, the fluster-clucks of regulatory organizations, that all seem to be in line with one another, with Round-Up clogging their sinuses too much to smell the lovely terpenes of the cannabis plant. Without the AAFCO stamp of approval on a bag of grain, it won’t be sold on the open market.

I read a study in a nutritional magazine two years ago about how the soil depletion from no longer recycling wasted food back into compost has diminished the overall nutrition of carrots and potatoes by 40 percent. We are what we eat, and hemp-fed food will not just make us healthier. In the long run, hemp will regenerate the soil, allowing that nutritional content back into carrots and potatoes without all the dietary depletion, pesticides, herbicides, and diluted foods we are getting now.

The Federal Government did start taking comments on hemp feed in the animal industry. Last year in response, a “white letter” was writ ten to the FDA with the usual “more research needed” response from AAFCO. I looked for actual live people behind this letter, including the author, but was unsuccessful. I guess since the government declared a “corporation” as “the people” a few years ago, a corporation’s signa

ture will do. These giants do not give up power; it must be the rug we pull out from under their feet, the paths we make around them, and the grassroots of the grassroots that will succeed in creating an American Hemp Market. Tweet suggests starting with State Legislatures.

Farmers say the same thing, buy all things hemp, eat all things hemp, and support all things hemp. Hemp may be more expensive now, but the more we buy, the more affordable hemp products become.

Please be sure to attend the 1st Annual Native Prairie Hemp Fest on November 5 (see page 43) and meet the folks making hemp happen. There will be a full day of amazing educational speakers on fiber, plas tic, medical, seeds, genetics, and so much more, including, I’m sure, what will be a moving opening ceremony by a contingency of local Veterans. Join the fun, food, and music of the Amarugia Highlanders and Pleasant Trees. Hope to see you all there.

To rent a vendor booth or learn more about the speaker schedule, visit https://nativeprairiehempfest.com

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Kansas State University Study Finds Feeding Cattle Hemp May Reduce Stress, Inflammation. A recent study conducted by researchers within the Kansas State University (KSU) College of Veterinary Medicine found that feeding industrial hemp with high cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) content to Holstein steers, a breed of dairy cattle, may reduce stress and inflammation. Reported Cannabis Business Times. (Scan QR)

Dolores Montgomery Halbin, RN, BSN, and Ordained Nurse Minister, resides in SW Missouri. After her husband passed in 2015, she retired from nursing. She worked with the 2014-2018 Missouri campaigns for legalized medical marijuana. She continues as a cannabis reform activist volunteering with Canna Convict Project and working toward Federal decriminalization through educational speaking and freelance journalism. Dolores Halbin, doloreshalbin@ gmail.com.

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Cannabis and Bipolar Disorder

by Peter Kershaw, contributing writer

Bipolar disorder is a not uncommon mental illness. Around 2.8 percent of adult Americans suffer from Bipolar disorder (BD). This makes BD one of the most common mental illnesses. Given the unfortunate stigma associated with mental disorders, many who suffer from BD never seek diagnosis and treatment. Therefore, the true figure is likely much higher, with some sources estimating 5 percent.

While it’s normal to experience times of emotional highs and lows, BDs experience these cyclically in the extremes of “mania,” alternat ing with “chronic depression.” For this reason, bipolar disorder was formerly known as “manic depression.” BD is categorized as Type 1 (episodes of full mania with loss of connection to reality) and Type 2 (major depression with episodes of hypomania). With either type, bouts of depression are generally more common than mania.

The risk bipolar patients pose is generally more to themselves than to others. The risk of suicide death among bipolar patients is 10–30 times higher than the general popu lation. Losing a bipolar friend or family member to suicide is devastating (as this author personally knows). The risk is great est during depressive states and may call for careful monitoring and emotional support by friends and family.

Pharmaceutical drugs are routinely prescribed for BD. These are categorized as mood stabilizers and antipsychotic medica tions. They all have side effects, some poten tially quite risky. Finding the right drug or combination of drugs can prove challenging, with the doctor often using the patient as a guinea pig. This trial-anderror process usually requires weeks, if not months (if ever). Until the right combination of drugs and dosages are identified, the patient risks feeling even worse. Some of these drugs are also highly addictive.

A 2005 study published in The Journal of Psychopharmacology concluded that “BD is often poorly controlled by existing drugs and often involves a polypharmacological medley, including lithium,

anticonvulsants, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and benzodiaze pines. Many patients take street drugs in addition. Some claim that such self-medication is superior to the drugs prescribed by psychia trists. There are good pharmacological reasons for believing that the prescription of synthetic cannabinoids or standardized plant extracts may have a therapeutic potential in BD.”1

BD patients often report that their bipolar drugs “flatten” their emotions to where they just feel “numb.” That feeling of consistent emotional deadness may prove worse than periodic bouts of chronic depression. Some also report that they actually enjoy their bouts of mania and are, therefore, willing to suffer through bouts of depres sion for the sake of maintaining bouts of mania. For these reasons and others, BD patients are notorious for going off their meds.

Perhaps the most commonly prescribed BD medication is lithium carbonate. Provided it’s dosed properly, Li2CO3 can often prove beneficial. The discovery of lithium for treating bipolar disorder has an interesting backstory: It was once a common practice for doctors to refer their “melancholy” patients to “sanitariums” in southwestern states (e.g., New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, etc.) where mineral hot springs are common. After only a few days, patients often miraculously recov ered. The effects, however, were seldom long-lasting. After analyzing the mineral content of these hot springs, it was deter mined that they contained an essential mineral deficient in most diets, lithium orotate. For patients sensitive to the deficiency, lithium orotate proved to be a magic elixir

Because nature can’t be patented, Big Pharma altered lithium orotate into lithium carbonate. But as is so often the case with pharmaceuticals, Li2CO3 comes with dangerous side effects. Among other things, it accumulates to toxic levels in the liver leading to liver damage, hypothyroidism, and renal impairment. Moreover, to be even nominally effective, it must be taken in significantly higher doses than lithium orotate. Thankfully, lithium orotate has become widely available as a mineral supplement in many health food stores.

Medical cannabis calms the hyperactivity typical of hypomania and mania, as well as lifting mood during episodes of depression.

As is often the case with mental disorders, BD patients are prone to “self-medicating,” alcohol being a favorite. Self-medicating may provide some temporary relief, but over time may worsen symptoms. Given that BD patients also commonly experience anxiety, with cyclical bouts of deep depression, self-medicating to relieve symptoms is understandable. This is especially true where the patient has been prescribed a cocktail of meds that prove ineffective, if not worsening symptoms. BD patients are also at risk should they combine their prescription bipolar meds with alcohol and street drugs. This can result in unpleasant drug interactions. The same applies to combining BD meds with cannabis. Even cross-fading (combining alcohol with cannabis) can prove problematic for BDs.

hyperactivity typical of hypomania and mania, as well as lifting mood during episodes of depression. It’s important to note, however, that THC is bi-phasic, meaning that a little can help while too much can exacerbate symptoms (particularly anxiety)

BD patients commonly report they receive the best relief from strains that are calming such as Indica and Indica-dominant hybrids. The safest approach is to seek out 1:1 strains, i.e., equal parts CBD to THC, if not even greater parts CBD. Micro-dosing is also safest, i.e., start with a very low dose and increase slowly until the desired effect is achieved. The immediate effect achieved by smoking and vaping is safer than edibles because edibles are far more challeng ing to titrate due to the lag time it takes for the liver to process and take effect.

1. Cannabinoids In Bipolar Affective Disorder,

C.H. Ashton, et al

The long-standing hostility against cannabis by the psychiatric estab lishment has proven a significant impediment to clinical research in determining its effectiveness in treating BD. As such, studies are scant and generally quite biased against cannabis. In an effort to prove that cannabis is dangerous, one thing they have studied is the correlation between adolescent cannabis abuse and the potential for triggering early-onset BD. While correlation does not equal causation, the use of medical cannabis in developing brains should be approached with caution.

What of adult BD patients and cannabis?

Anecdotally we know that many BD patients claim they’ve achieved results far superior to any prescription meds and without all the unpleasant side effects. Medical cannabis calms the

Peter Kershaw is a Patient Caregiver, an organic cannabis cultivation consultant, and extraction consultant. Contact him at pkershaw.email@gmail.com or text to 417-230-4445. As with all writers within these pages, if you’ve benefited from Peter’s articles, please let him and all writers know. They appreciate your thoughts.

Notice: The information contained herein is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, but rather a sharing of knowledge and information based on research and experience. The content is for general informational purposes only.

“I hate being bipolar; it’s awesome!”

~ Kanye West

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Out & About in Missouri!

End of the night flames at Missouri’s First Annual Totally Not Fake Wrestling match. Maybe the craziest and fun event we’ve ever attended— just Wow! The event was held in an amomums person’s huge backyard featuring crazy/funny wrestling, fire entertainment, a band and loads of fun. In photo are just a few of the entertaining folks we met (form left to right): Seph, Countess Camila, April Hatch (with crazy hair), Flamethrower/Mason Elliot, Big Poppa Pope, Ruth Bader, me/Clayton Stallings.

What Is CBG Hemp Flower?

It’s known as the “mother cannabinoid” or the “stem cell”cannabinoid.

CBG hemp flower is a type of hemp flower rich in Cannabigerol (CBG).

A new addition to the hemp space, CBG flower is an internationally sought-after hemp flower that allows users to enjoy the benefits of a minor, but essential cannabi noid.

Just like CBD flower, CBG flower is non-in toxicating and naturally contains very low levels of THC. Meaning, smoking or vaping CBG flower is not going to get you high and is completely safe to use by every adult.

Consumers use CBG-rich hemp flower the same way they enjoy CBD flower — trimmed and prepared for consumption.

In comparison to CBD flower, CBG flower is very delicate and demands better care by growers. Cultivating high-CBG flower is not the easiest process because, if handled improperly, the flower can lose potency.

Aside from smoking or vaping, CBG flower can also be used for extraction to create oils and tinctures rich in CBG.

Most hemp strains contain low levels of CBG — typically less than 1%. That’s why CBG is the most expensive cannabinoid to extract from regular strains.

To produce the same amount of CBD oil made from CBD flower that contains 20% CBD, manufacturers need 20x of CBG hemp biomass.

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Medical CBD Stores Western Missouri

Missouri CBD Stores

Stores Listed Alphabetically

Blue Springs Botanicals .........816.295.1921 1412 MO-7 STE G, Blue Springs, MO

Brookside Holistic Solutions 816.524.4367 819 NE Woods Chapel Rd, Lee’s Summit,

American Shaman .................816.491.2452 19321 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO

CBD American Shaman 816.434.5059 3520 SW Market St, Lee’s Summit, MO

CBDAmerican Shaman 1638 SE Blue Pkwy, Lee’s Summit, MO

CBD American Shaman ........ 816.601.0241 4201 South Noland Road Suite S Independence, MO, 64055

CBD American Shaman ........ 816.625.1127 701 S. Broadway, Oak Grove, MO, 64075

CBD American Shaman......... 885.526.6223 5501 #104 S US Hwy 71, Grandview, MO

CBD American Shaman......... 816.680.8805 2008 N MO 291 Hwy, Harrisonville, MO

CBD American Shaman.........885.526.6223 1036 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO

CBD American Shaman 855.526.6223 307 A NE Englewood Rd, KC, MO

CBD American Shaman 500 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64118

CBD American Shaman 816.437.8261 13125 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO

CBD American Shaman 816.702.1042 6302 N Chatham Ave, Kansas City, MO

CBD American Shaman.........913.249.7794 1005 Middlebrooke Dr, Liberty, MO

CBD American Shaman ........ 816.272.6195 921 NE Woods Chapel, Lee's Summit, MO

CBD American Shaman......... 855.526.6223 9438 E 350 Hwy, Raytown, MO

CBD American Shaman 139 N Belt Hwy Suite S., St. Joe, MO 64506

Missouri CBD Stores Missouri CBD Stores

Complete Care CBD 816.520.3304 18801 East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057 (inside Independence Center Mall)

Ed’s CBD Oils ........................ 816.569.3142 9025 E US 40 Hwy, Independence, MO

Emerald Garden Dispensary 816.506.4284 9500 E 55th St, Raytown. MO

Emerald Garden Dispensary 816.977.8848 110 E. MO Avenue, Kansas City, MO

Exotic KC and Vape 3919 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO

Green Lifestyle Boutique ....... 816.736.4038 119 West Kansas St. Liberty, MO.

Happy Living Medical Sales 5911 NW Barry Rd #200, Kansas City, MO

Happy Rock Smoke Shop & Vape

.................................................. 816.436.0226 334 NE 72nd St, Gladstone, MO

Happy Rock Smoke Shop & Vape

...................................................... 816.415.3814 603 MO 291 B Liberty, MO

It’s a Dream Smoke Shop . 816.753.5733 3942 Broadway Ave, Kansas City, MO

It’s A Dream #2 1223 W 103rd, Kansas City, MO 64114

It’s A Myracle 816.621.9401 214 N Rte 291 Hwy, Liberty, MO

 KC Smoke & Vape 816.931.4434 1605 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO

KC Fumes 13608 Washington St., Kansas City, MO

Midtown Kava ....................... 816.541.3144 1415 D W 39th St, Kansas City, MO

Nettie’s Living Naturally ....... 816.617.7290 545 NW 1501St. Rd., Holden, MO 64040

Candy Smoke Shop 816.214.5110 904 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO

OG Smoke Shop 816-298.7390 3527 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111

Rustic Oils CBD 816.434.5284 618 SW 3rd St Ste J, Lee’s Summit, MO

 7th Heaven …................... 816.361.9555 7621 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO.

 7th Heaven …................... 816.229.8006 600 MO-7, Blue Springs, MO 64014

Slappie’s Glass ....................... 816.325.3190 10516 Grandview Rd., Grandview, MO

 Smoke Hut 11902 Blue Ridge Ext., Grandview, MO

 Smoke Tokz 1263 W. 103rd, Kansas City, MO 64114

Smoke Tokz 431 SW Ward Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64081

 Vape Tokz 816.631.5151 1259 W 103rd St., KCMO 64114

The Hub Smoke Shop 816.701.6267 500 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO

The Hub Smoke Shop ............ 816.420.0404 6410 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO

The Hub Smoke Shop 816.321.2398 4027 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO

The Hub Smoke Shop 816.492.5466 2631 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO

True Balance Wellness …...... 816.326.8303 5510 Antioch Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119

Columbia Missouri CBD Stores

CBD American Shaman 1400 Forum Blvd #40, Columbia, MO 65203

Grass Roots Smoke Shop 573.449.4769 203 N 10 St, Columbia MO

Grass Roots Smoke Shop 573.443.7668 202 E Green Meadows, Columbia MO

Hemp Hemp Hooray …........ 573-355-1285 Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201

Your CBD Store – Columbia 573.442.6706 1408 Interstate 70 Dr. SW. #106, Columbia, MO 65203

Springfield & Joplin

Region CBD Stores

 Alice CBD ........................ 417.310.6052 5399 State Hwy 43 #D, Joplin, MO 64804

 Alice CBD ......................... 417.717.0614 530 N East Rd Suite A, Webb City, MO

Bodegas Botanicals

515 S. Main St., Joplin, MO 64801

Cali Ways Smoke Shop 1928 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO

CBD Republic

Lake of the Ozarks and Jefferson City Area

CBD Stores

American Shaman Mid MO... 573.616.2524 3702 W Truman Blvd. Ste. 200, Jefferson City, MO 65109

Buddha Leaf 573.658.9675 1418 Missouri Blvd Ste E, Jefferson City MO

CannaBiz Depot – Osage Beach 573.693.9995 4398 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach, MO 65065

CBD American Shaman Lake of the Ozarks 573.317.9131 www.cbdloz.com 10 Camden Ct Suite 1C, Camdenton, MO

Hemp Hemp Hooray - CBD ... 573.355.813 3797 Osage Beach Pkwy Suite F-1, Osage Beach, MO 65065

SQeZ Juice & Health ............. 573.552.8790 3869 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO

Medical CBD Stores Eastern Kansas

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Kansas CBD Stores Kansas CBD Stores

American Shaman Legends Outlet ........... ................................................913.499.7355

1843 Village West Pkwy C-124 Kansas City, KS 66111

Blue Cloud Essentials ........... 913.724.4422 13944 Mitchell CT., Basehor, KS

CBD American Shaman Bonner Springs... 913.745.6667 608 Tulip Dr, Ste G Bonner Springs, KS

CBD American Shaman......... 913.270.3120 1819 E Santa Fe, Gardner, KS

CBD American Shaman......... 913.228.6000 8043 State Ave, Kansas City, KS

CBD American Shaman......... 785.424.7500 1530 W 6th S. Ste C, Lawrence, KS

CBD American Shaman 6027 Metcalf, Mission, KS 66202

CBD American Shaman......... 885.526.6223 15165 W 119th St, Olathe, KS

CBD American Shaman......... 913.324.1520 13624 S Blackbob Rd, Olathe KS

CBD American Shaman ....... 913.490.3195 16551 W 151st Street, Olathe KS

CBD American Shaman......... 913.217.7476 6933 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS

CBD American Shaman......... 913.217.7123 10069 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS

CBD American Shaman. ....... 885.526.6223 11050 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS

CBD American Shaman ........ 913.647.3999 7703 W 151st St, Overland Park KS

CBD American Shaman (Inside the Hen House) 6900 W 135th St., Overland Park, KS

CBD American Shaman ........ 913.271.3120 23 W Wea St,, Paola, KS

CBD American Shaman ........ 913.766.0430 13213 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, KS

CBD American Shaman 22354 W 66th, Shawnee, KS 66226

Gifts & Decor KC .................... 913.782.4244 123 S Mur-Len Rd, Olathe, KS 66062

Into the Mistic......................... 913.766.9906 5727 Johnson Dr, Mission, KS

Phoenix Natural Wellness ....... 913.730.8520 9627 W 87 St, Overland Park, KS

Phoenix Natural Wellness ........913.257.5717 7932 W 151 St, Overland Park, KS

 Vape Attic ......................... 913.440.9334 1323 E. Santa Fe Rd. ,Olathe, KS

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MO Medical Marijuana Qualifying Conditions

All Medical Marijuana Patients must have one of the following chronic or debilitating

What conditions qualify?

Any terminal medical illness

Alzheimer’s (Agitation)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Autism

Cachexia

Cancer

Chronic medical condition that is normally treated with a prescription medication that could lead to dependence

Chronic medical condition that is debilitating or causes severe/persistent pain or muscle spasms

Crohn’s Disease

Epilepsy/seizures

Glaucoma

Hepatitis C

HIV/AIDS

Huntington’s Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Intractable migraines

Multiple Sclerosis

Neuropathies

Parkinson’s Disease

Psychiatric disorders including, but not limited to, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if diagnosed by a state-licensed psychiatrist

Sickle cell anemia

Wasting syndrome

Contact a Medical Cannabis certification doctor (page 46) to see if you qualify for a medical marijuana ID card in the state of Missouri. https://health.mo.gov/safety/ medical-marijuana/faqs.php.

Missouri Medical Cannabis Certification Doctors

NOTICE: Any Missouri state licensed medical Physician (M.D. / D.O. only) that wants to participate can write a certification for a Missouri Medical Marijuana Card. The following list of Missouri doctors are now serving patients near you.

Kansas City MO, Area

Blue Bird Wellness Center 816.944.3654 656 SE Bayberry Ln. Ste 102, Lee’s Summit, MO.

Green Health Docs ........................877.242.0362 2335 N. Belt Hwy, St. Joe, MO 64506

Green Health Docs 877.242.0362 5748 N Broadway KC, MO 64118

Green Flower Clinics 816.615.8690

Dr. Name: Dimitri Golfinopoulos, D.O. 401 S. Platte Clay Way, Kearney, MO 64060

Green Sage Doctors 816.820.3004 Offering TELEHEALTH

James McEntire D.O. (DocMac) 816.237.8583 www.TheGreenPotClinic.com

Progressive Osteopathic Therapies

Kind Remedy Cannabis Clinic .... 816.379.6557 1713 NW Burdett Crossing, Blue Springs, MO www.kindremedykc.com

Midwest Health & Wellness Center ... 816.836.2200 Dr. Marc K. Taormina MD Offering TELEHEALTH www.midwesthealthandwellnesscenter.com 3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Suite A, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064

Missouri Cannabis Clinic ........ 816.353.0420 Offering TELEHEALTH 10001 E. 67th St. Raytown, MO 64133 ► 2nd Location in Wesport, KCMO.

My KC Green Wellness . 816.301.5598 8120 NW Prairie View Rd. Kansas City, MO 64151

The Releaf Clinic 816.897.4494 19201 E. Valley View Pkwy, Suite C, Indep, MO.

Dr. Woods Wellness 816.888.5200 300 Unity Circle North Suite A., Lee’s Summit, MO

Dr. Laura Voss, DO 816.600.4132 1505 NE Parvin Rd, Suite 1517C Kansas City, MO 64116

East & Southern, MO Area Columbia, MO

Dr. Alt Holistic Care 573.875.4877 1715 B West Worley, Columbia, MO 65203

Green Health Docs Columbia ........ 877.242.0362 303 N Stadium Blvd, Regus Building, Suite 200 Columbia, MO 65203

Marijuana Card Clinic 573.326.4496 3919 Peachtree Drive, Suite 102, Columbia, 65203

Marijuana Card Clinic 573.326.4496 1401 Creekwood Pkwy. St.102, Columbia, 65202

Springfield, MO

Elite Pain Mgmt. 417.888.0167 222 E Primrose St. Suite E, Springfield, MO

Green Harvest Clinic 417.863.2222 2049 E Cherry Street #120, Springfield, MO

Green Health Docs ........................ 877.242.0362 225 East Sunshine, Suite 102, Springfield, MO

Green Leaf MD 417.695.5050 222 E. Primrose St., Springfield, MO. 65807

Nature’s Green Health & Wellness Clinic 417.771.5737 330 W Farm Rd 182 Suite F, Springfield MO 65180

Shealy-Sorin Wellness Institute 417.351-5221 2840 E Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO.

The Higher Care Clinic (THC 2….417.413.3899 2424 South Campbell Avenue, Springfield, MO.

Dr. Gil’s Immediate Care Center 417.848.6100 3000 East Division St., Springfield, MO 65802

Southern MO

Green Health Docs 877.242.0362 809 S. Maiden Lane, Joplin, MO 64801

Roark Family Health & Medical Spa 417.847.1111 Dr. Lisa Roark ● 1101 N. Main St., Cassville, MO.

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St. Louis MO, Area

Bell Chiropractic & Pain Mgmt. ..... 314.838.1983 493 Rue Francois Suite 1A, Florissant, MO

Green Health Docs STL. 877.242.0362 909 Watson Rd, St Louis, MO.

Health City 314.200.1555 1760 S. Brentwood Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63144

Kathmandu Clinic 918.814.3996 111 Prospect Ave Suite 20 2D, Kirkwood, MO.

Green Cert MD 314. 596.9955 2325 Dougherty Ferry Rd., Ste. 206 St. Louis, MO 63122

Medical Cannabis Outreach 636.466.3871 Dr. Nassar: 7721 Clayton Rd. Clayton, MO 63117

Vo Medical Clinic - Dr. Thanh Vo ... 314.776.1467 3334 South Grand Ave., St. Louis, MO 63118

Your Guide to Missouri Purchase and Possession Limits

Qualifying Missouri Patients may according to DHSS:

● Purchase up to 4 oz of flower (or 32 mmes)

● Possess up to 8 oz of flower (or 64 mmes)

● Those with a homegrow or caregiver may possess up to 12 oz of flower (or 96 mmes) at once

More about Purchase and Possession Limits

One milligram (mg) is equal to 1/1000 grams (g). The only way to accurately measure in Grams or Ounces is to use a scale. Tools, such as kitchen cups and spoons, only provide rough estimates.

A Patient is: A person who has been registered by the state of Missouri and received a license to use medical marijuana (a $25 fee); may apply for a cultivation license for an additional $100 fee

A Caregiver is: A person 21+ who is responsible for managing the well-being of a qualified patient; has been authorized by the state to purchase or grow Cannabis for patients

NOTE: If you are a patient; who, for example, wants to medicate with higher THC levels like RSO (Rick Simpson Oil) or what some call FECO (Full Extract Cannabis Oil), then the purchase and possession limits listed above may be raised by “two” independent physician certifications. For more Missouri MMJ rules and regulations about purchase and possession limits, visit www.medicalmarijuana.mo.gov

◄ Patients may order MME cards at (as seen on left): https://health.mo.gov/safety/medical-marijuana/publications.php Catalog #203 ● MO. Marijuana Equivalency Card (MME), Program – MMR ● Per Order Limit 100.