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Contents

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Kansas Advocates — March Madness and the "Daddy State"

Ask Leah — Why Is The CBD: THC Ratio Important? And What Works Best?

Navigating the Cannabis Conversation with Family

18 From Hospice to Advocacy: One Woman’s Cannabis Journey 20

Court Support — How Activists and Advocates Can Work Together for Justice

Canna Biz — Hemp Farming — What You Should Consider Before Planting

24 When Will We See Marijuana Conviction Expungement in Missouri? 26

Education News — Part 2: Navigating the Cannabis Conversation For Parents...

Home Grown — Growing Cannabis at Home: The Right Nutrients

Seeds 101 — Fast Flower, Fast Meds: Autoflowering Cannabis 101

Industry News — Risks in Marijuana-Related Business Insurance

Hemp Farming — Missouri Hemp Program Faces Challenges And Opportunities

Hemp Industry News — Local Farmers, Leaps of Faith and Hemp Farming

Thoughts from Doc — Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy

Leaps of Faith and Hemp Farming

Resources 46 48 50 54

Dispensaries in Western Missouri ― Opening Soon Benefits Wheel for CBD, THC and More CBD Store Guide ― Missouri Stores / Kansas page 52 Doctors Guide to Missouri Med-ID Certification

34 CBD & THC Recipes

Canna Matcha Green Tea Balls

Choosing a Hydroponic Medium

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Countdown to Cannabis — Missouri’s Medical Marijuana Race to Market

he most common question that we get here at The Evolution Magazine is, “When will product be available for purchase in Missouri dispensaries?” Although there is no specific answer just yet, there are many variables to consider. First, even though the licenses have been awarded, these are only “conditional” license wins. DHSS still must vet all the information in those applications to confirm accuracy and transparency. This verification of information for winning applicants starts with a mandatory compliance orientation meeting in Jefferson City by DHSS on March 4 and 5, 2020. Each license winning team has been assigned a compliance officer who will review every detail of its application. If a license is revoked due to inaccuracies or violations, then the license will be awarded to the next highest scorer in line, and that applicant must go through the same vetting process. The next step is approval for any deviations from the license winner’s original application. DHSS must approve all these changes, and it’s fair to say that nearly every team will have some scale of alterations ahead of them. Whether it’s changes in team members, investors, brands, growing/manufacturing methods, or architectural plans, it all must be approved by DHSS. The inevitably daunting task for DHSS could bring major delays in some areas of Missouri to patients waiting for their medicine. Now let’s talk construction. Before even one seed or clone can be planted, the facilities must be remodeled and, in some cases, built from the ground up. All the license winners are required to fulfill their application plans within a year of receiving their licenses. “No product for a YEAR!” I imagine this is a frightening thought for our readers as they scanned that last sentence. Here’s the good news. MoCann Trade has advocated for the implementation of partial build requirements that would allow cultivators to start growing once completing certain phases of construction while remaining compliant with DHSS. This could potentially give them a head start on getting plants in the ground before 100% of construction is complete. We won’t know if this will be allowed until after the mandatory compliance orientation meeting in early March. Whether DHSS allows for partial phase construction before planting or requires full build-out, the applicant must complete a commencement inspection with DHSS once construction is complete. DHSS will inspect the entire facility to make sure that every single detail of the build-out matches the approved plans, all the way down to the brand of security cameras used. Best case scenario, we are looking at potentially having product available by mid-to-late summer, although it could be scarce and limited. In upcoming issues, we will dive further into the cultivator’s race to be first to market. With companies like BeLeaf of St. Louis who were already growing Hemp out of one of its cultivation licensed winning facilities, there does seem to be some hope on the future horizon for Missouri patients. Stay tuned for our April issue as we continue to cover Missouri’s “countdown to cannabis.” “What is a Weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson 6

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Missouri’s First Educational Medical Cannabis Magazine Published Monthly by Native Kansas City, MO, Advocates, Publishers and Writers. A True Missouri Born Grassroots Effort to Educate and Inform Patients, and to Provide Businesses within The Missouri Cannabis Industry an Economical Forum to Tell Their Story. We hope you join and enjoy “The Evolution.” PUBLISHER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Bill Cromwell News, Article Requests, Advertisements Bill.C@TheEvolutionMag.com Corporate Office: 816.878.4509 Kansas City, MO MANAGING EDITOR, VP OF OPERATIONS: Victoria Cromwell VP SALES/MARKETING and EDITORIAL DEVELOPMENT: Clayton Stallings CREATIVE DESIGNERS, GRAPHIC ARTS, PHOTOGRAPHY: Bill Cromwell FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHY : Chris Smith Our Expert Team of Writers and Cannabis Industry Leaders ● Brother Mendel — Seed / Growing Education ● Dana Cunningham — Cooking with CBD ● Jason Davis — Home Growers Education Columnist ● Leigh Zarda Carr, CBD Pet Wellness and Cooking with CBD ● Dolores Halbin — Patient Advocate and Awareness ● Dale Sky Jones — Education & Industry News ● Peter Kershaw — Health and Safety Columnist ● Leah Maurer — Health, Awareness, Ask Leah Columnist ● Commander Tom Mundell ― Veteran’s Health & Wellness ● Dr. Michael J. Poppa, D.O., M.B.A. ― Medical Health News ● Tanya Roth — Rural Missouri News & Patient Advocates ● Nichole Thomas — Patient Education Columnist ● Monthly Guest Writers — Cannabis News & Patient Advocates The EVOLUTIONTM Magazine offers a monthly print magazine that is distributed throughout western Missouri, eastern Kansas and the Lake of the Ozarks region. Printed copies are found at nearly 300 locations including CBD dispensaries, therapy centers, doctors offices, restaurants, sports bars, golf courses, resorts, hotels and many other select locations. In addition, the magazine is offered online as an inter-active E-magazine at www.TheEvolutionMag.com. NOTICE: The publisher/editor reserves the right to reject whatever material does not fit with the vision or intent of this publication. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of the publisher and does not imply endorsement. The contributing writers, staff or owners of THE EVOLUTION Magazine cannot be held liable for hardship or losses incurred due to any content associated within this publication or websites. Written views and information expressed in this publication belong to the writers and do not reflect the sentiments or editorial opinion of the publisher or staff. We cannot be held responsible for changes to scheduling, prices, rates or the occasional typographical errors. ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE: Advertisers have the right to terminate promotions or special offers/coupons, change rates or fees without notice. All listed guides, rates, fees and information herein are non-binding reference material only. Always check with listed businesses or advertisers for its latest updates, prices and special offers. FDA Disclaimer: Any statements made within this magazine have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. No products or Ads featured within these pages are intended to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent any disease, ailment or disorder. Always consult your physician before beginning any supplements, botanical extracts or products withing these pages. Products mentioned within for use by adults age 18 and older. Keep such products out of reach of children. The information within is a sharing of knowledge and information based on the writers research and experience. © 2019 – 2020 The EVOLUTIONTM Magazine. All Rights Proprietary and Conceptual Designs Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this publication’s contents is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Publisher or Managing Editor.

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Kansas — March Madness and the "Daddy State" by Lisa Ash Sublett, Bleeding Kansas Advocates

he Kansas legislature now has five medical cannabis bills before them to consider. Those who fought against reform for years now have dollar signs in their eyes and are rushing to cash in. While advocates are happy that, seemingly, many leopards have now changed their spots, we remind the people that they must fight harder than ever to protect all patient rights and to make sure that Kansas businesses have an even playing field on which to compete against bordering states. The “Free State” yearns to be free, but instead, we are saddled with a “daddy state,” where lawmakers love to outdo each other pontificating on what they believe is best for all of us, as we surely cannot be trusted to know for ourselves what is best for us, at least in their minds. It is up to every Kansan to remind them, especially in an election year, that moralizing on our behalf is not their job description. We are neither a monarchy nor a theocracy. Their job is to uphold our state constitution, which clearly states, “All power shall be inherent in the people.”

So, where is your power, Kansas? It is in your vote above all else. The power of your vote is even more crucial in Kansas than in many other states. We do not have the right to any signature-driven ballot initiative. Our legislative committee members do not have the right, as other states do, to override the chair of that committee to hear a bill, work a bill, or pass a bill through. The legislators do not have the right to force by a majority that a bill is brought to a vote on the floor of either the senate or house, as only the Speaker of the House and the Senate President have the power to bring a bill “above the line” for a full-floor vote in Kansas. They also appoint all committee chairs. The same chairs that cannot be overruled by their committee members, under current Kansas law. Those who hold the key roles of Speaker of the House and Senate President, as well as Majority Leader, in both the senate and house have total power. Now, many lawmakers have tried to change the rules. In fact, many try at the beginning of every session, as that time is slotted explicitly for proposed rule changes to be brought forward. They are continually voted down by those in power. When have you ever seen anyone in power willing to give it up without being forced to do so? So, the majority will of the people of Kansas, by and large 14

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middle-of-the-road and moderate in political stance, is without a true voice. Where is your voice? It can only be represented by those you elect, and they can only have as much power within the process as is given them by the legislative leadership. Your voice, the voice of the people, only has one true path in Kansas — the ballot box. You see now that your vote is absolutely crucial, even more so than in other states where the people are afforded different paths to override a legislature not delivering their will. Many will ask, “Can we not protest?” Of course, you can. The question is if the powers in place will care. Many, in fact, only deride protests and complain about the noise. I have heard these complaints and comments of derision myself. It in no way means that people should stop protesting. It only means that the people must be an ever-present voice at the capitol, whether by email, phone call, in-person appointments or phone appointments, and good old-fashioned mail. The pressure must be respectful, as disrespect can do much harm to any cause, and yet continuous and unrelenting. Lawmakers must be bombarded, respectfully, so that the will of the people is explicitly clear above the din of special interests, paid lobbyists, and the will of powerful and wealthy campaign donors and PACs. Your power is as strong as is your commitment to change. You can begin at www.kslegislature.org, the legislative website. You can click on senate and then click roster. At the bottom far left of the roster page is the option to download it. It is the same for the house roster and every single committee. You now have all the contact information to begin exercising the power given to you, besides your vote. Please commit ten minutes a day, or thirty minutes on the weekend, to make your will on medical cannabis reform known to Kansas lawmakers. We must become a tsunami for medical liberty and create such a wave that it carries to the November ballot box. Now is the time that the rush to pass bills is on at the capitol. It is a sprint from here out. The people cannot afford to be off the field and quiet, lest we are left to bear the consequences of our inaction and silence for years to come. Lisa Ash Sublett of Bleeding Kansas Advocates can be reached at 913.396.9675, president@bleedingks.org, or www.bksadvocates.org.

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Why Is The CBD: THC Ratio Important?

And What Works Best For Medical Marijuana Patients? by Leah Maurer, Contributing Writer

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avigating cannabis products can be complicated, especially if it’s your first time (or the first time in a very long time) in doing so. There is lots of talk about how much THC and CBD are in products, but what does that mean? To explain, we must first understand that the cannabis plant has lots of cannabinoids, including CBG, CBN, THCa, THCv, and so many others. These cannabinoids are what bond to the receptors in our endocannabinoid system, and what give us the desired effect for whatever condition or symptoms we want to relieve. The cannabinoids we know the most about at this time are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol).

A native Missourian, Leah Maurer is a cannajournalist, creative marketing consultant, and activist who now lives in Portland, OR. She is also the Editorial Lead at www.TheWeedBlog.com, a cannabis news and information publication where she serves as the Editorial Lead. Leah was very involved in Oregon’s cannabis legalization, helping found New Approach Oregon, an organization responsible for drafting and campaigning for Measure 91. Additionally, in 2014 Leah founded “Moms for YES on Measure 91;” its grassroots efforts proved pivotal in the passage of legalizing recreational/adult-use of cannabis in the State. Leah is a social justice and cannabis activist at the core and hopes to see the prohibition of cannabis end on a federal level and normalize it across America — and someday, worldwide. 16

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CBD and THC have the same chemical formula — 21 carbon atoms, 30 hydrogen atoms, and 2 oxygen atoms. The difference lies in the way the atoms are arranged,

which gives CBD and THC different chemical properties allowing each to affect your body differently. Both CBD and THC work with receptors that release neurotransmitters in your brain. They can affect things like pain, mood, sleep, and memory. The simplest way to explain the difference between THC and CBD is this: THC is primarily responsible for the psychoactive or “high” effect that we derive from cannabis. At the same time, CBD does not cause that “high” but instead works with other elements in the body linked to feelings of well-being and pain relief. Because of this, it is important for patients to look at the THC:CBD ratio on cannabis products. In short, the more cannabinoids in a product, the more effective it will be. This is what some have called “the entourage effect,” a proposed mechanism by which cannabis compounds other than THC act synergistically with it to modulate

the overall psychoactive effects of the plant. CBD is under preliminary research for its potential to modify the effects of THC, possibly mitigating (what some consider to be negative) effects of THC. It’s also important to point out that there are numerous terpenes present in the cannabis plant and variation between strains. Additionally, we know the best available science makes clear that whole-plant cannabis preparations are quantifiably superior to single compounds. This is because the plant’s complex mix of cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids interact synergistically to create this “entourage effect” that enhances each other’s therapeutic effects. Patients who have used this whole-plant, more-than-less cannabinoid approach typically see benefits to doing so. For example, a study conducted at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco found that combining THC and CBD produces more potent anti-tumor effects when tested on brain cancer and breast cancer cell lines than either compound alone. A 2010 study found that patients with intractable cancer-related pain tolerated medicines that combined THC and CBD notably better than a pure THC extract. A 2012 study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that CBD “inhibits THC-elicited paranoid symptoms and hippocampal-dependent memory impairment.” For some patients, cannabis with a very high THC percentage may be what provides the maximum benefit. In contrast, others may be more comfortable with cannabis containing a very high CBD percentage and small THC percentage. The good thing here is that there are lots of options! It is important to read the testing label if you are purchasing your cannabis in a dispensary to see what the cannabinoid content and/or percentages are. Some testing labs will give a full list of cannabinoids, and almost all of them will provide you with the THC:CBD ratio. If this information is not easily accessible, ask your budtender before making your purchase. If you are growing at home, I encourage you to get your cannabis tested so that you know the breakdown of cannabinoids as well. As always, with cannabis, start with small doses and work your way up until you find the desired effect. Because of limited research, this trial and error process is primarily left up to each patient. If you are fortunate enough to be part of a patient collective or other MMJ patient group, I encourage you to talk with others about what has worked best for them. Have a cannabis education related question for Leah? I am Leah, the Editorial Lead at The Weed Blog, a St. Louis native, and have been a cannabis activist since 2010! I am excited to help answer all your medical marijuana patient questions as the Missouri industry and market emerges. Please send your questions to leah@theweedblog.com, and you may be featured in a future issue of The EVOLUTION Magazine. Thank you for letting me help you navigate this space as we push the cannabis movement forward together! March 2020

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From Hospice to Advocacy:

One Woman’s Cannabis Journey A MUST-READ Story by Nicole Thomas, Contributing Writer

hen I met Sheila Blosser of NovaLux Dispensary she greeted me with a stack of unorganized papers and brochures. She was emotional as she explained this stack of paperwork was from when she was sent home to be on hospice. Sheila hadn’t gone through the paperwork since, and it was very emotional for her to do so. But she wanted to tell her story. We began by going through this pile of documents. There were pictures and cards that were made by Sheila’s children. “I don’t really remember much of this,” she admitted. She shuffled through lab reports and instructions. Next, Sheila handed me a list of medications that she was on when they sent her home to be on hospice. The list was in three columns of small eight-point font, taking up over half of the page. She had a port going into her chest through which the medication was administered.

Sheila

Sheila was born with a connective tissue disease called Ehlers Danlos. In addition to that, she was diagnosed with mastocytosis and a mass cell activation disorder. Daily tasks and taking care of herself became impossible.

“We couldn’t get my organs to work properly. I kept going into severe allergic reactions. Couldn’t keep food or liquid down. Struggled with mobility at home and taking care of myself. We would go from inpatient stay to inpatient stay at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville and all the way to KU with the best geneticist we could find. We tried infusions. We tried drugs that had horrible side effects. I had two or three bouts of sepsis — two of them very severe, and we didn’t think I was going to make it,” confessed Sheila. After being told there was nothing more they could do and setting up home hospice care for the following Monday, Sheila, her husband, and her father went to Colorado to try RSO, a full extract cannabis oil. 18

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Sheila explained that she and her husband had been in the medical and pharmaceutical industry for twenty years, also doing patient education. Her father also had a healthcare background, a Vietnam vet, and had 40 years of experience with the plant. He suggested that she try cannabis oil before giving up, just to see what would happen. “I guess we just didn’t have anything to lose. I was so sick. So, the stigma behind the plant… I was a Kansas resident. But I just wasn’t afraid; I was so sick and so tired.” They went to Denver. She remembered laying on the bench seat in the back of her father’s truck, hooked up to oxygen and IVs, but they went to Denver, against medical advice. “I’ve never told anyone that until now,” she admitted. Sheila said she doesn’t remember much of the first few weeks because the RSO is sedating when taken at high doses, and her body was so exhausted she just slept. However, quickly her lab results started getting better, and she began going Original RSO Oil is very off of one pharmaceutical medicadark — tar-like. Because of tion after another. unsafe solvents used during the making of RSO oil, it’s “It was really a little bit of a mystery advisable to buy the product that the only thing we had done was incorporate the RSO oil,” Sheila at a Missouri dispensary. said. Sheila spent the next year as she got healthier traveling around the world to study cannabis. It was the year before legislation passed here in Missouri. Amsterdam, Spain, Portugal, all over Central America, Puerto Rico, all of the legal U.S. states, and Morocco. There was a story that Sheila was familiar with from a couple of years before she got sick. The woman’s husband is an American, and they did a spotlight on him as an athlete, and he said he was doing it for his wife, who also had Ehlers Danlos. She was arrested for possession of cannabis, and she spoke out about how it had helped her. The story was inspiring for Sheila.

WOMEN & Cannabis Business “Although bad things happened, she was having a lot of success,” said Sheila. “They ended up moving to Colorado, and she recently competed alongside of him as an athlete.” Sheila decided if this mother who had been confined to a wheelchair could try it and succeed, she could try it too. “This is what I struggled with for years,” she said as she shuffled through the papers. There were lab results from 2016 through 2018. The last delivery of infusions was made in May 2018, which was never used. “As I am sitting here today with you, I am exclusively on cannabis,” Sheila said. She also has not had any hospital stays since May 2018. Going that long between hospital stays is not something she has experienced at any time in her life. After hearing Sheila’s amazing story of how cannabis greatly improved her health and quality of life, I asked her how her experience related to her activism for cannabis. “When I waited almost a whole year of using the plant in the closet, and not really sharing with anyone, just because of the stigma, and I was super scared. But after the information came out in November of 2018, we decided last year in 2019 to expand our existing healthcare business into the cannabis space,” Sheila explained. The desire of the NovaLux Dispensary was born from this desire to help others as Sheila was helped by cannabis. Sheila’s husband, John Blosser, is the CEO, while she is the Vice President of Community Outreach and also patient experience.

was accepted by the Administrative Hearing Commission. They are confident and moving forward with their growing, manufacturing, and dispensary build-out so that they are ready when licenses are resolved. Sheila wanted our readers to know that there are many similar success stories. “I think that my story is just one of so many, and there’s more every day,” she said. “And so, whatever we can do to help more people have safe, reasonable access to this plant, is just where I think all of our focus needs to be. I think that collectively we can do a whole lot together. I look forward to being able to be part of that.” Editor’s Note: We will continue to follow NovaLux’s appeal and provide updates in future issues. Knowing Sheila Blosser and her never-give-up drive, along with husband, John, NovaLux, will prevail. Sheila is an amazing woman and dedicated to helping others learn more about the “true” benefits of cannabis. I sincerely hope you meet her one day — at her new dispensary! Meanwhile, you can follow NovaLux and its story at www.facebook.com/ NovaLuxNow. Photo on right taken in October 2019 of Sheila Blosser and Publisher of The EVOLUTION Magazine, Bill Cromwell. Today, Shelia is doing well, energetic and always smiling. An awesome woman!

Nicole Thomas has been a writer since 2006. She attended the School of Journalism University of Missouri-Kansas City, MO. She actively writes a variety of content, including profile articles, blogs, website content, product descriptions, buyers guides, e-books, and press releases.

“My job is to make sure that our dispensary patients are taken care of the way I would want to be. I am an advocate, activist, and I’ve spoken on many panels. I also rally, do patient education, strain research, resources for home grows, figuring out what method of the plant works best for them. We just want to try to help as much as possible, making sure people have safe and compliant access in the state of Missouri,” said Sheila. NovaLux was “conditionally denied” their cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensary licenses, but they haven’t given up. As of January 17, the Blosser’s, dual appeal

In 2018, John and Sheila Blasser celebrated life with their family on the beach. Sheila is now 100% pharmaceutical free and only uses cannabis to maintain her health. March 2020

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Court Support:

How Activists and Advocates Can Work Together for Justice by attorney Aubrey Gann-Redmon, Contributing Writer

he first year of medical cannabis legalization in Missouri has not been without its challenges. As patients across the State try to navigate complex and sometimes vague rules that govern their medicine, so too are court officials and law enforcement. Everyone has a lot of questions about how these processes will work, are supposed to work, and how to address the consequences when confusion temporarily triumphs over clarity. First, while medical cannabis may now be constitutionally protected here in Missouri, patient's rights are not absolute. There are a lot of gray areas, not the least of which involves immaculate conception. Most who are intimately familiar with the law as activists and advocates need to honestly acknowledge that while Article XIV does not specify from where a patient may obtain their medicine, the rules create more ambiguity than they do clarity. This might be at least partially purposeful; no state can start a marijuana program legally. Necessarily, federally illegal seeds will make their way into newly legalized states to start the cultivation and production process. The State cannot condone this in writing. Hence, the rules require — to some extent — that common sense and logic be utilized to lead us to the conclusion that while the State may turn a blind eye to the federal illegality of how these programs start, not all government employees will. Without express direction from DHSS informing law enforcement — on the record — that patients are not to be harassed, charged, or arrested for possession within legal limits, we will continue to see arrests across the State until the courts interpret and apply the law. It’s important to keep in mind, too, that even in states with established programs, that the law is far from settled or clear, and there are still fights in those states on numerous issues from employee rights, DUI sobriety testing, the ability for pediatric patients to medicate at school, and even how far one can go to protect intellectual property rights for cannabis businesses. It’s all new. We are all learning. And the learning curve is just beginning. Sorting through how cannabis will impact every area of our lives, legally, won't happen overnight. This takes time. Sometimes, it can take years. The court systems do not move as fast as patients want or need. This is because there are a myriad of procedural rules — both state and local — that apply to these proceedings. This is because both sides — the patient and the State — have due process rights. They are both entitled to be apprised of the allegations and arguments made, and everyone gets an opportunity to respond. The rules tell lawyers and court staff how much time they have to consider arguments, and draft and file their responses. This pace is often intentional because it causes litigants to slow down, consider their arguments, and craft artful responses. There are other rules that many citizens are blissfully unaware of, like the ethical rules that govern judges, prosecutors, and attorneys. If a judge or a lawyer isn't sure whether a particular course of action is ethical, and could jeopardize their livelihood, they are more likely to take a conservative approach that they know decreases 20

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the risk of facing a bar complaint or losing their license to practice. What does it mean to take an oath to uphold all laws, while knowingly advocating for something legal in your home state, but illegal federally? Many judges and lawyers don't care to find out, so they stay within the prescribed comfort zone. Politics enter the picture more than we care to admit. Judges in rural counties are often elected. So are the Sheriffs and Prosecutors. If you don't like what you see in the courtroom, sometimes the best way to handle that situation is through campaigns to find better candidates. After all, this year is an election year. With that background in mind, there are things that activists and advocates need to know about how court works: The Judge is the Master of the Courtroom. Like your home is your castle, and you set the rules in your house, the judge's courtroom is his or her castle, and they set the rules for their court. Every court is different, and local rules vary from one county to the next and even one courtroom to the next. Familiarize yourselve with the local rules, or simply follow the direction of lawyers who practice in that court because it is our job to know the rules. For example, most courts do not allow flip flops or open-toed shoes, cut-off jeans, tank tops, or hats. Most do not tolerate speaking in the gallery because there are microphones at the counsel tables to record the proceedings, and it is imperative for our clients that we get a clear record in case we need to file motions or appeal. Lawyers, witnesses, and judges need to be able to hear one another, too. When protesters interrupt court proceedings, it hampers the lawyer's ability to stay focused and do their jobs. The distractions hurt the clients we are there to advocate for, not just by making it harder for us to communicate, but also because it reflects poorly on the person activists claim they are supporting. Disobeying the Rules Has Consequences. If you disobey the court rules, such as protesting during open court, judges are well within their authority to punish unruly and disrespectful citizens who are there to observe the proceedings. Lawyers routinely get cited for contempt for far less; I've been cited for contempt for merely missing a docket that the clerk scheduled — mistakenly — on the wrong day. Even ceasing to speak when a judge interrupts a lawyer can earn the lawyer a contempt citation. So please, when you come to observe court, remain silent and observe, while obeying the local rules. If you want to get home to your families, if you have important things on your schedule later in the day or tomorrow, or if you just want to be able to freely leave when court is over, keep the protests outside. Otherwise, you might be spending the night — or a few — in jail for your disruptions, and you will be hard pressed to find a judge that will take pity on you for creating your own bad luck. Lawyers can't always stick around to check on you if you do wind up getting arrested and held for contempt, because we have busy schedules to keep up with when we are done with the docket.

know the law What to do if you disagree with a ruling. You will likely hear arguments, facts, or allegations that you disagree with in court. Court is the place where people disagree without being disrespectful, shouting, cursing, or allowing emotions to get the best of them. If you have a medical condition that makes it hard for you to control your emotions, or if that is just your personality, you might consider staying outside the courtroom. It is important to remember, at all times, that the case isn't about you. It is about the person that faces imprisonment or some other serious consequence that could strip them of their home, their job, their family, or their freedom. It is not a reality TV show, and recording devices are not allowed in the court room. This is not your time to promote yourself as an activist by being disruptive or disrespectful. If you disagree with what you see and hear in court, write an article, go outside and make a video, protest outside peacefully, write your legislators, or campaign for reform or candidates that support your causes. Flaunting Your Rights When Others Are Being Prosecuted Is Distasteful. Courts all have security. In no universe will you be allowed to medicate at court, so it is best to keep your medicine locked and stashed in your vehicle before coming to court. No one should be carrying their medicine or paraphernalia into any government building. For patients being prosecuted to see activists flashing their medicine as they slide through security to watch the accused stand before the judge condemned in court is not only foolish, it is in poor taste. If you think that the judge isn't hearing about what is going on at the security station, you are mistaken. It reflects poorly on the activists, but also the person they are there to support. If everyone can follow these simple guidelines, the experienced lawyers advocating for patients in difficult situations will be able to concentrate, do their jobs more effectively, and with any luck, be able to positively impact the communities they serve. Lawyers and their clients appreciate the hard work activists do — when they do it peacefully and with respect. We can accomplish more together, but it takes everyone doing their part and putting the clients before the cause in court. Aubrey Gann-Redmon is a partner at Spark! Legal Solutions, LLLP, the first 100% women-owned cannabis law firm in Kansas City, MO. Aubrey has been practicing in the area of probate and trust litigation for the last decade. With her partners, she assisted clients in preparing and filing over 20 cannabis business licensing applications in 2019. www.SparkLegalSolutions.com.

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Hemp Farming

What You Should Consider Before Planting by Leigh Zarda Carr, Contributing Writer

ith Spring upon us, we are about to experience exponential growth in the number of farms growing hemp in 2020. Hemp was once the most widespread crop grown in America, grown on several former presidents’ farms, including George Washington’s. With the passage of the 2018 Hemp Farm Bill, farmers are now able to find simple things such as crop insurance for growing hemp that before they could not find. Many people have experienced or have known others who have felt the benefits of using CBD derived from hemp. Along with CBD, there are also many other uses for different parts of the plant that make growing hemp seem very attractive. There’s been a big increase in hemp products, such as hemp oil or hemp seed oil, being used in foods or as proteins, as well as a growing market for many industrial uses, so much so that many have viewed it as the next cash crop. So many farms, such as tobacco farms or soy farms, have seen declining outputs the past few years, have been adding hemp to their fields and rotation. While there can be great potential in growing hemp, it is also not as easy as putting the seeds in the ground, growing it, and expecting there to be a line of buyers. If getting into growing hemp, there are some things to really think through and be aware of, so you can plan and adjust as you grow to be as successful as possible.

heavy metals from the ground. Hemp can be grown without the use of any synthetic herbicides. As it cleans the soil, hemp also adds some nutrients to the soil, such as nitrates, for example, that can make it very attractive and effective in using it in rotation with other crops that may pull certain nutrients such as nitrate from the soil. It can counteract and help balance with other crops keeping the soil in great growing conditions. Hemp has the potential to help in a much more environmentally friendly way with so many products such as clothing, paper, building materials, and many more that growing hemp could have a major pay off as these hemp markets continue to grow. With all the reasons to grow hemp, it's not all necessarily created equal. There are some very important things for which farmers, buyers, and consumers need to be aware. As mentioned, it is great for cleaning soil, but it's important to remember that everything the hemp absorbs winds up in the hemp plant. So while many are just going to start growing this year, or maybe have in the past one to two years, if using land that previously had chemicals used in it or other soil contaminants it’s likely going to be in the hemp itself until after a few years. So, while it’s important to be able to produce or ask to see a farm's COA, it's equally important for both farmers (so they can continue to improve their product) and buyers to understand what is in the hemp and have it tested for heavy metals, pesticides, and other contaminants. Hemp farming is just now picking up in most states, it takes three years with rigorous testing to get a farm certified organic, so in the states that have just begun their programs, be leery of any farms claiming to have been certified organic already.

The desire to grow hemp is a fantastic Only the top of the Hemp plant is harvested for CBD oil idea. Actually growing something that extraction. Leaves and stalks can be used for many other can be sold to use as end products can products, like rope. Animal bedding, rope, insulation, be a little harder than what many are building materials, textiles, and paper are just a few of making it out to be. There are many the common uses for hemp stalks. Considered by some as great things about growing hemp. One waste, hemp stalks may actually be one of the more versatile of the greatest things about hemp is it components in the hemp plant. promotes Phytoremediation in the soil, which is the process of the plant (hemp) to remove and pull contamHemp was one of the most widespread crops in the United States. One inants from the farmland soil and the groundwater. Hemp can have strain of hemp does not necessarily fit and grow the same in all regions deep roots, sometimes up to six feet deep, that can help draw water and as different strains do better in certain climates. For example, if a farm nutrients from further down compared to most other plants. If a field is beginning to grow hemp in the south or Midwest, by purchasing used to grow other crops was once sprayed with herbicides, planting seeds or clones from a farm in the Pacific Northwest, there is a high hemp, after a few rotations and harvests can pull those contaminants likelihood that it is not going to grow as expected as the climates are out of the ground. So it can, over time, help clear polluted soil and very different. Many farmers are under the belief that hemp is purely 22

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Growing hemp can be a great crop to incorporate for existing farms. It can be as much of an art as well, depending on what you are growing it for. It is an exciting time in the industry, and there are endless possibilities and opportunities, but they may not always be super straightforward. If you are planning to grow hemp, you should expect a learning curve. There will likely be some failures while figuring out what works and what does not, but one thing to really think about and plan for before you begin farming hemp is really have an idea what you are growing it for, who your end-user or buyer of your hemp will be. With federal legalization of hemp growing, there’s an influx of growers, and the market has a lot of catching up to do. Growing hemp is a lot of work, and as a farmer, you do not want to grow it and not have someone there to buy your hemp. Hemp and cannabis are different than growing other crops. If considering farming hemp, start small, take your time, and learn from those who are growing successfully now. Do some planning ahead of time, be willing to adjust, and success should follow. Leigh Zarda Carr holds a Bachelor’s in Science of Nursing. She is not only an advocate of CBD and cannabis; she is a believer of its medical benefits. After suffering through pain caused by a series of severe car accidents, she relied, as most, on pharmaceutical medications. It was time to find a different way. She studied cannabis and how it works in human body, and the Endocannabinoid System — something never taught in most medical and nursing schools. For more information about Leigh and her own personal story, visit www.HariOmHemp.com.

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When Will We See Marijuana Conviction Expungement in Missouri?

s marijuana is legalized across the country, some states are expunging low-level marijuana convictions. After all, it makes no sense to have someone sitting in prison or being denied employment or benefits for doing something that is now legal, i.e., possessing a small amount of marijuana. You could argue that no one should be in prison today for possessing large amounts of marijuana. You could even argue that people convicted of growing, possessing, and selling huge amounts of marijuana should be set free immediately because that is what is happening, every day, across large parts of America and here in Missouri, legally. Illinois, the 11th state in the Union to legalize marijuana for recreational use, began pardoning low-level marijuana “criminals” by the thousands. California has been working at expungement for years. A common thread in both states is that there has been legislation to make mass expungement part of the state’s laws, and rather than pick through the records one at a time, they are using software from Code for America1 to identify the records en masse. So, what is happening in Missouri? A search of the Legiscan.com2 website (an impartial real-time legislative tracking service) turned up one expungement bill in Missouri: House Bill No. 1385 sponsored by Missouri House Representative Barbara Washington. Simply put, Bill 1385 aims to expunge any official record of a conviction for possessing 35 grams or less of marijuana. This bill, although a step in the right direction, is so far off in terms of today’s legal possession amounts that it seems almost absurd. A medical marijuana patient cardholder in Missouri can now legally possess, with the State’s approval, up to eight ounces of marijuana today. That’s 226.796 grams. That is the amount that should be used to determine the expungement of a possession crime. Wouldn’t that make more sense?

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by Andrew Ellis, Contributing Writers of the leaders of the marijuana legalization movement in Missouri are busy maneuvering in the newly created industry — nothing wrong with that at all. But Amendment 2 didn’t contain anything about criminal justice reform. No expungement clause. No reparative social justice for those harmed in the failed “war on drugs.” Keep in mind; war is waged on people, not things. Who knows how many low-level possession convictions are on the books? Tens of thousands? Hundreds of Thousands? The fight for criminal law reform and social justice in Missouri has only just begun.

We’re All Criminals

If you’ve ever possessed marijuana in Missouri before you got a patient card, you’re a criminal. Hopefully, you didn’t get caught and don’t have a record. But what if you had? How would your life be different today? Would you still have a job? Benefits? A family? Freedom? It’s time to peel that scarlet M off of Missouri’s convicted marijuana “criminals” and let them have the same opportunities afforded Missouri’s medical marijuana patients and newly minted marijuana cultivators, manufacturers, and distributors.

Become a Citizen Advocate

Missouri's legislative session started in January and ends in May. This is the time of year when bills become laws in Missouri. Now is the time to communicate your opinion to your state legislators. To find out who your local legislators are, visit senate.mo.gov3, punch in your address, and their names will appear. These are the people representing you in the Missouri Legislature. Write them, email them, call them, or go see them. Their job is to listen to you and understand what is important to you and the citizens of the State. It’s their job to draft bills and pass laws that make sense for Missourians.

A Blueprint for Mass Expungement

Yes, there are expungement laws on the books in Missouri, but as we see here and in other states, only a tiny percentage of people eligible to have their records expunged are getting it done. The reason is that expunge-

ment petitions must be filed one at a time and necessitate hiring an attorney to navigate the bureaucracy of various municipal jurisdictions. States like California and Illinois have found a better way. A way to expunge records by the thousands. Here’s the blueprint for expunging records in Missouri. 1. Pass a state law to expunge all criminal records in Missouri for marijuana possession under 226.796 grams. 2. Engage Code for America’s Clear My Record software to sort through all the criminal records en masse. 3. Make the records available to all the municipalities that carry the convictions. 4. Expunge, pardon, wipe clean, and reverse the convictions that never should have happened in the first place. Let your legislators know that no one in Missouri should have a marijuana possession conviction on their record for possessing less than 226.796 grams. If you believe in criminal justice reform for Missouri’s marijuana convicts, please share this article with anyone you know. If enough people get behind the effort, we can make it happen. References:

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NAVIGATING THE CANNABIS CONVERSATION FOR PARENTS... Part 2

by Dale Sky Jones, Contributing Writer

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Dale Sky Jones is the Executive Chancellor of Oaksterdam University. Since 2007, Oaksterdam University (OU) has been the forerunner in providing the highest quality training offered in the cannabis industry from patients to regulators. OU is the first and only cannabis college with a comprehensive curriculum in cannabis business and horticulture. OU educates regulators, local officials, state agencies, and legislative staff. Its faculty is comprised of expert practitioners and academics. OU Alumni consist of over 40,000 from over 40 countries — are the most active in the world. Online classes are available at www.OaksterdamUniversity.com. Follow Dale Sky Jones @Oaksterdam and @DaleSkyJones.

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elcome back to our series on cannabis education and safety. Be sure to check out the previous issue of The Evolution Magazine for an introduction about how to approach cannabis conversations with your family and friends in a way that will help keep kids safe and caregivers informed. Then stick around as I continue to address relevant concerns about safety and health, pointing out differences in results from ingestion methods and delivery systems (especially now that medical cannabis is legal in Missouri). If you put your money where your mouth consumes an edible, results can be unpredictable. THC that you swallow is metabolized by the liver — rather than the bloodstream, like other methods such as inhalation, suppository, sublingual, or topical applications. Once the liver converts THC to 11-Hydroxy-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (11-OH-THC), the effect can be potent, more psychoactive, and above all, can be delayed by up to two hours and last eight to twenty-four hours! Ever wonder why you could “trip on edibles” but never smoke enough to get the same feeling? It is because of the one-two punch of the liver metabolism creating a different mind and body experience, combined with the delayed effect. Now for the contraindications (big fancy word for other existing conditions that serve as a reason to withhold a certain medical treatment due to the harm that it would cause the patient). Often, over-medication stems from “eating more to feel something,” only to be overwhelmed once the full effect kicks in. It is always best to avoid eating or drinking cannabis products if there is any chance you

will need to drive or operate heavy machinery or plan to drink heavily. Combining cannabis edibles with other drugs (legal, prescription, or not) often creates an increased level of intoxication, and decreased inhibition and motor skills function. So pick one. But when you make your choice, remember, cannabis happens to be safer and less addictive than alcohol, opiates, nicotine, meth, and *insert drug name here*. While inscribed records dating as far back as 1500 BCE indicate people have been enjoying their cannabis in countless forms of yummy treats and drinks for thousands of years, written laws in 2020 say you have a responsibility to enjoy them safely. Despite regulations that prohibit product packaging from appearing to market to children, many edibles still come in the form of hard candy, gummies, cookies, or brownies. Therefore, it is always best for you to keep cannabis-infused treats in a freezer or refrigerator-safe locked container (or at least hide them with the frozen spinach rather than with the ice cream). Show kids the universal cannabis symbol (which California requires on packaging), so they do not accidentally eat or accept infused products. Reiterate to your kids, again and again, if you have to, that cannabis is medicine and for adults only! This safety concern is the crux of why I implore cannabis businesses and aficionados alike to please never refer to it as “recreational marijuana” because the words matter. It is a corporate and ethical responsibility not to shout, “fun for kids” by calling cannabis “recreational.” Seriously, go look the word up in the dictionary and see for

yourself what is now listed as a definition (sigh). If marijuana is for adults, let’s call it “adult” or “commercial” or “retail,” and “medical” for those kids who have a prescription. But for goodness sake, not “recreational.” It is still a widespread assumption that people consume cannabis for the sole reason of getting high (sidenote: psychedelic highs became more popular during the rise of hippie culture in the 60s and 70s). But in fact, cannabis can alter your consciousness, increase your appetite, reduce blood pressure, relieve nausea, and reduce spasticity. Affecting short-term memory, which cannabis is shown to do, can be beneficial for PTSD and overcoming loss, as well as unblock traumatic memories.

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Cannabis can both cause or reduce anxiety and panic, reduce hostility, promote bodily well-being, and homeostatic health. Cannabis is palliative, easing pain, but in some studies, it has also been shown to be curative, affecting the underlying cause of the symptoms. This is all to say that cannabis can be part of a healthy lifestyle for wellness, not just sickness, and especially as a harm-reduction technique (i.e., a substitution for more harmful or dangerous substances). Know what cannabis doesn’t do? It doesn’t cause long-term or permanent cognitive impairment, doesn’t reduce your IQ, nor does it cause dependency (less dependence-forming than coffee, in fact). But it may help you break the cycle of other addictions! Unlike most over the counter medications and prescriptions, cannabis is impossible to fatally overdose. We tend to forget that cannabis has been part of the written human experience — medical, spiritual, and interpersonal — for over 5,000 years. There is so much more to cover in this continuing parental series; however, we will take a brief pause on human physiology until next month, when we will explore the remaining methods of ingestion, including topicals, sublinguals, suppositories, and tinctures. After that, we will get into the science of cannabis and how it affects the brain. I know it’s a lot, but all of it is essential knowledge everyone should know before medical cannabis becomes readily available in Missouri. See you here next time and stay informed! 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.

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Growing Cannabis at Home:

The Right Nutrients

he topic of plant nutrition is a complex and multi-faceted issue. This article will briefly explain the necessity of using plant nutrition when growing any plant (especially cannabis), an overview of the specific nutrients needed, and an explanation of the differences between organic and synthetic fertilizers. Due to the complex nature of this topic, I’ve included several print and web resources for further reading on this subject at the bottom of this article. Whether growing in soil or hydroponically, nutrients are fundamentally important to helping a plant to grow, and in certain circumstances (such as cannabis), aid in the production of the desired yield of fruit and flowers (buds). Plants need approximately 16-20 essential nutrients to achieve their full potential. When one or more of these crucial nutrients aren’t available, the plant demonstrates signs of deficiencies, which ultimately result in a weaker, sicker, and often dead plant. For further clarification, nutrients can be divided into three sub-categories: Macronutrients, Secondary Nutrients, and Micronutrients. When growing in soil, especially “super-soil,” the plant can receive its nutritional benefits from the within the soil itself, of course, depending on the quality of the soil, amendments used, and other considerations. However, when growing hydroponically and using reverse-osmosis (or distilled) water, virtually no nutrients are available, and all nutrients must be added to the water for the plant to receive any benefits. What follows is a brief and abbreviated examination of the essential nutrients plants need for desired growth.

Essential Macronutrients This group is available to plants in the air and water, but to achieve their full benefit, well-oxygenated water and sufficient levels of Co2 are required. N — Nitrogen: Needed in higher quantities during vegetative and early flowering, andessential in the development of all types of foliage and protein production P — Phosphorus: Required primarily during flowering at approximately half-ratio during the vegetative phase and fundamental in the development of the roots, flowers, and seed production K— Potassium: Essential to overall plant health and is required for the absorption of water C — Carbon H — Hydrogen O — Oxygen Essential Secondary Nutrients This group is needed in quantities less than macronutrients, but significantly more than micronutrients, and are often made unavailable to plants (especially Cannabis) when proper pH is not maintained. Ca — Calcium: Needed for the transporting of most other nutrients (Nectar for the Gods is a calcium-based nutrient line with this purpose in mind) and absorption, is often most available through Calcium Nitrate (CaNO3), which is found in most fertilizer programs. Mg — Magnesium: One of the most critical components of chlorophyll. S — Sulfur: Also crucial in the transport of chlorophyll and assists with plant metabolism and transpiration. Essential Micronutrients The remaining nutrients in this list are needed by plants in extremely low quantities. While often found in quality nutrient programs, except for Iron (Fe), which can be easily supplemented using Chelated Iron (or other appropriate remedies), deficiencies related to these nutrients are not common.

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Time To Grow Cu — Copper: Helps with the development of plant proteins and helps the strengthening of stems, branches, and stalks. Zn — Zinc: Also aids in the development of stems, leaves, and branches, and as a plant matures, more zinc is needed. B — Boron: Responsible for the development of growth of root tips and helps plants absorb calcium and transports sugars throughout the plant. Mo — Molybdenum: Aids in the processing of nitrogen. Fe — Iron: Fundamental in the production of chlorophyll. The deficiencies of Iron are most commonly presented as yellowing of the leaves between the veins (called Nueinal Chlorosis). Mn — Manganese: Important to chlorophyll production and photosynthesis. Also crucial to enzymatic interactions. There are also trace minerals that can be essential in plant production, including the following: Cl — Chlorine Si — Silicon Co — Cobalt Like with any other aspect of growing, there is a growing number of nutrients available for the home grower. While we haven’t examined every single nutrient company available, we have researched and/ or experimented with many, and have found there are pros and cons to each of them. The first factor a grower must consider is whether to use “organic” nutrients or “synthetic” or “chemical” (salt-based) nutrients. Organic Nutrients As the name suggests, organic fertilizers come from organic sources. Examples of organic nutrients include natural amendments (glacial rock dust, gypsum, bloodmeal, fishmeal, feather meal, etc.). In addition to those sources, many companies distribute bottled organic nutrients, including Nectar for the Gods, Grow More, Primordial Solutions, Roots Organics, Down to Earth Organics, Mother Earth, Technaflora, NPK Industries, Earth Juice, Grotek, and Vegamatrix. There are pros and cons to any of these nutrient regimes, and it’s important to do some research into each to find the product(s) that will work best with your growing system and your personal preference. While there are plenty of exceptions to this, organic nutrients often are not a good fit for some hydroponic systems such as Aeroponics, Drip, and Deep-Water Culture (DWC) because natural residues often clog or damage parts of a hydroponic system. Organic fertilizers are always a great pairing with soil growing.

Synthetic Nutrients Salt-Based (synthetic or chemical) fertilizers are scientifically produced using advanced chemistry to create nutrients that possess the exact specifications needed for plant growth. Often, nitrogen is synthesized using the “Haber-Bosch Process,” while phosphate and potassium are derived from minerals. While there are many benefits (and many drawbacks) to using chemical fertilizers, one of the most compelling reasons is in the exact ratio of nutrients, often resulting in better results and subsequently larger yields (but not always). Often a grower has much more specific control over every aspect of plant nutrition when using these types of nutrients versus organic nutrients, which have a less specific orientation. Whether using synthetic or organic nutrients, unless a grower is using a Super-Soil, it’s imperative that some nutrients be used. Unfortunately, new growers are often inclined to use too much nutrition (thinking more equals more), when in actuality, having a more moderate or conservative approach to plant nutrition usually equals better results. Most growers find they need to commit to a significant amount of research before choosing a specific nutrition program. Growers must locate nutrients that will work with their specific hydroponic (or soil) system, makes sense to their lifestyle, isn’t cost-prohibitive, has a good reputation, and is readily available for purchase. Most Hydro-Grow stores will carry a wide variety of both organic and synthetic nutrients. Find a store that will help you with products that will work best with your growing system. With a little bit of reading, the right decision can be reached — your home-grow plants will ultimately benefit in the end. Resources: • Marijuana Grower’s Handbook, Ed Rosenthal • The Cannabis Grow Bible, Greg Green • Marijuana Horticulture, Jorge Cervantes • Teaming with Nutrients, Jeff Lowenfeis • www.leafly.com/news/growing/best-cannabis-nutrients • www.growweedeasy.com/nutrients • www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6589925 • https://bigbudsmag.com Jason Davis is a lifelong Kansas City resident who co-owns and operates Happy Rock Farms: Fine Gardening and Hydroponics, providing highquality indoor gardening advice, classes, workshops, supplies, equipment, and tools to hobbyist and commercial growers, located in Midtown KC at 3816 Main Street. www.HappyRockFarms.com. March 2020

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Fast Flower, Fast Meds: Autoflowering Cannabis 101

Autoflowering?

by Brother Mendel, Contributing Writer

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utoflowering cannabis: what is it? These plants have long been cultivated medicinally in Europe. They are now becoming exceedingly popular among medical growers in our community here in the U.S.; especially to those patients brand new to cannabis as a whole. So why is autoflowering cannabis all the rage? As noted in our January 2020 article, we first incorporated autoflowering varietals into our breeding program due to a high volume of patient requests. To this day, autoflower seeds remain in higher demand than any other seed we offer. So, I want to give an introduction to how the original growing conditions of autoflowering cannabis helped to develop traits in the plants that make these varietals an excellent choice for patient-cultivators and their medical gardens. In the early part of the 20th century, a Russian botanist named Janischewsky discovered landrace cannabis plants growing along the Volga River in southern Siberia, a region of Russia known for its harsh climate, semi-arid soil, and extremely restricted growing season. Janischewsky noticed that the plants he found differed markedly from the other cannabis varietals, then taxonomically classified: they were smaller, thrived in nutrient-deficient soil, were characterized by sparser and weedier growth and an unusual flower shape, and perhaps most interestingly, had adapted to the short growing season by flowering based on plant maturity instead of the light cycle. While some viewed this diminutive canna-cousin as an unwelcome interloper on the breeding scene, potentially bringing undesirable traits to established lines while also presenting atypical breeding challenges, others saw potential. These breeders began working autoflowering lines to marry the autoflowering varietal’s best qualities, such as structural hardiness, natural pest resistance,

SEEDS and fast flower time, with characteristics from its photoperiod counterparts, such as a more controllable and predictable yield, higher total cannabinoid percentages, and diverse terpene profiles. The result? A compact little cannabis powerhouse, a pangea of cultivated varietals, particularly attractive to home growers and medical patients. In fact, the chief characteristics — size, morphology, flower shape, and life span — that prompted some cannabis connoisseurs to reject autoflowering varietals in the first place have the potential to make autoflowering plants a mainstay of any patient-cultivator’s medical garden. Let’s dive right into why autoflowering cannabis might be the right choice for you. Autoflowering cannabis plants are natural space-savers, a boon to the average patient-cultivator with limited canopy space but a need for high-quality, effective medicine. The typically smaller size of the autoflower makes it an ideal choice for those with canopy restrictions, as well as a manageable option for patients with limited mobility. While it is true that the small relative size of autoflowering varietals translates to a lower average yield when compared to larger, photoperiod cultivars, the former’s compact profile also means that it fits neatly into smaller growing environments. Practically speaking, the autoflower’s compactness indicates that a home cultivator with a smaller canopy can fit more autoflowering plants in the same footprint, generating a greater selection of medical cannabis to sample and with which to stock a medicinal herb drawer while seeking the best relief for ailments. For example, a space that houses two to three photoperiod plants per growing cycle can house six to eight autoflowering cultivars by simply adjusting pot size accordingly. Even taking into consideration Missouri’s limited per-patient plant count,

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The Flower by Jason Braud each patient-cultivator could theoretically grow six different strains simultaneously, all while minimizing labor and canopy footprint. The fast flower time of these unique cannabis varietals also allows for a greater diversity of strains available medicinally to any given patient, who could grow an average of 24-plus strains per year if need be with these space considerations and growing method. Fast flower time means more than increased strain variety in your medicinal herb drawer, however; the autoflowering plant’s naturally short life cycle also makes it an especially hardy specimen, resistant to pests and diseases that infest and infect photoperiod cultivars due to the latter’s longer life span. True to autoflowering cannabis’ feral ancestors, modern autoflowering varietals finish in as little as 60 days, some taking up to 120 days. A short life span furthermore translates to less overall labor and less room for error, making these varietals a lower maintenance option for patient-cultivators short on time and precious energy. Of course, the quality of the autoflowering plants you grow depends on the seeds from which they sprout. In recent years, highly respected, patient-focused breeders in the U.S. have begun working autoflowering lines to improve the quality of home-cultivated medicine available to medical cannabis patients. Established communities of medical growers, such as our 15,000member Medical Growers Helping Medical Growers Grow group on Facebook, is a great Your resource for getting answers to your questions about Own! autoflowering cannabis and finding the right seeds for your needs. If you have wanted to start a medical garden at home but are short on time, energy, or space, an autoflowering plant just might be the right choice for you. If you have more questions about autoflowering varietals, don’t hesitate to get in touch — we’re here as an educational resource for Missouri’s patients.

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CANNA MATCHA GREEN TEA BALLS PALEO, GLUTEN-FREE, NO ADDED SUGAR

COOKING WITH CANNABIS by Dana

by Dana Cunningham, contributing writer

ith the new year, I decided to start 2020 by changing a few things in my diet. I have been eating healthier and infusing more health beneficial foods. I have to rave about Matcha green tea because it has been a pivotal ingredient in my new diet! Matcha green tea is of Japanese origin and specifically pertains to the way it is grown and harvested. It is shade-grown and then harvested without the stems. Only the young leaves are used, which are ground into a fine powder that is used for making tea drinks, but I love using it in everything! The health benefits are amazing! Matcha green tea is packed full of antioxidants that help the body rid itself of free radicals and cancer-causing elements. Matcha tea essentially is a gentle daily detox for your liver as well, cleaning it and keeping it nice and healthy.

Matcha is also high in epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). I know, if you are not familiar with the term, it’s a huge word, but it means cancer-preventing. In tests with rats, EGCG actually helped kill off prostate cancer cells and has been effective with other types of cancer cells as well! This is huge for those wanting to be proactive and use preventative care, or for those who may be fighting chronic illness right now.

Since I have replaced my morning coffee with a Matcha green tea latte, my stomach and intestinal issues have ceased, and I am feeling much more vibrant. Matcha does have caffeine, so I’m not losing out on my morning wake-me-up. The caffeine is actually higher in Matcha than in your regular coffee brew, but the stimulation feels gentler to me. It is said that prolonged use of Matcha can boost brain function. Maybe it is the caffeine, but it really helps me focus without getting the jitters. It is packed with L-theanine, which helps stimulate brain waves and promotes easier relaxation. Something to remember when using Matcha in your recipes and your daily intake. Although I am a high anxiety person, and that is why I have an MMJ card, this caffeine buzz is easier for me to handle than coffee.

So now, we know why we want to use Matcha in our infusions for daily consumption, but how do we do it? I like to use coconut oil or MCT oil when I am infusing for edibles because these two oils transfer the cannabinoids the best through the body and into the bloodstream for the highest absorbency possible. It’s like when you're taking your daily vitamin. You want to make sure your body is absorbing as many nutrients as possible right? So, for this recipe I am going to use an infused coconut oil. You can google how to make it; there are so many different methods. I use my infuser machine for easy decarbing and infusing, but you can use a crockpot just as easily. When I am making edibles for myself, I like to microdose at 5 mg per serving, but you can add as much to the recipe as you see fit. That’s the beauty of making your own! I also like to throw in some CBD isolate as well because it counters the photoactive effect of the THC and makes a well-balanced edible for my own daily consumption, but as I said, this is your oyster. You can make it just the way you want it! Here is the recipe.

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Matcha is also good for your heart, helping your body reduce bad cholesterol. With the leading cause of death in America being heart disease, why wouldn’t you want to use some of this Matcha in your daily routine? Aside from all of these astonishing health benefits, it can also help you lose weight! Studies have found that Matcha helps to boost the metabolism and aid the body in fat burning! Now that’s my cup of tea right there!

COOKING WITH CANNABIS Ingredients:

Makes 12 Balls 1 cup Dates 2 tsp Matcha green tea powder 1 heaping tbsp infused Coconut oil 1 cup Almonds, raw

Mixture to roll the balls in

● 2 tsp Matcha green tea, powder ● 1/4 cup coconut

Great for St. Patrick’s Day or any day. Pop one in your mouth and enjoy a quick energy snack with benefits.

Directions

1. Soak the dates in hot water for at least fifteen minutes. 2. While the dates soak, make the Coconut/Matcha mixture to roll the balls in, add the 1/4 cup coconut and 2 teaspoons of Matcha powder to your food processor, and turn on until you have a fine green powder. Remove and set aside. 3. In the empty food processor, pulse almonds and infused coconut oil until you have a fine consistency 4. Drain the dates and add them with the rest of the ingredients to your food processor. 5. Process for 45–60 seconds at a time, scraping down the sides in between. 6. Add a little extra coconut oil if necessary. 7. Roll the mixture into balls. 8. Coat the balls in the coconut/Matcha powder you made in step 2 as you go. 9. Store in the refrigerator. Yum!

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Risks in Marijuana-Related Business Insurance by Erin Montroy, Insurance Expert

What Businesses Need to Know.

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s the names of Missouri’s new licensees began to roll in, we all congratulated, consoled, and moved forward in whatever path lay ahead. For those who won a license to cultivate, manufacture, dispense, or transport medical marijuana, a whole new list of tasks now takes precedence, some of which seem simple enough to manage as before. Contracts, paperwork, hiring, building, and insurance all seem pretty straightforward, even if difficult. But as some are finding out, these areas have turned into complicated and scary new worlds, almost overnight. Insurance, confusing before throwing in an illegal, controlled substance, has now become almost incomprehensible. Many operators are left believing they have adequately insured their risks, when they haven’t.

Erin Montroy is the co-owner and founder of GreenSeed Insurance Services providing cannabis insurance, medical cannabis insurance, general liability, commercial property and workers comp. Serving Kansas and Missouri, she can be reached at 913.200.5223 or e.montroy@greenseedinsure. com. Visit www.greenseedinsurancecom

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In many ways, the cannabis industry is different among its peers. Not only is it subject to completely different and specific rules and regulations, but it is also unique in the way other areas of commerce operate in that it is considered illegal by the federal government overseeing them. Banking, alone, has had to adapt, with new legislation having to be approved by Congress to allow them to work with Marijuana-Related Businesses (MRBs) operating legally under state law. Insurance has become so complicated that the issue of banking is only one of the specific risks an insurance company will analyze in writing commercial insurance. Adding to the trouble of writing coverage for something entirely new is that we can’t rely on the experiences and mistakes of states with previous cannabis legalization. Many of these cannabis markets have only now begun to open up to insuring canna-businesses and are, themselves, navigating the murky waters of the Missouri cannabis industry and its accompanying rules. This is the reason GreenSeed saw the need for a unique service in insurance, managing insurance, AND compliance. It is literally a full-time job understanding how to do it right. With this in mind, there are a few things MRB

owner’s need to consider when purchasing their business insurance. First, you must remember that not all insurance agencies are created equal. Some agencies sell for one company only, and some agencies contract with multiple carriers to give clients a choice in coverages and on price. No matter the type, most insurance agencies do not sell cannabis business insurance. Cannabis Business Insurance — from now on, think of those words together. You are not simply a cannabis operator who needs business insurance. You are a cannabis operator who needs a cannabis tailored business policy. These are specialized and created by the carrier to sidestep another industry-specific hurdle; exclusions, exclusions, exclusions. Nearly all General Liability and Property policies include exclusions as to what will be denied coverage in the event of a loss, and in nearly all of these policies are a variation of one or more of three exclusions for illegality, contraband, and scheduled/controlled substances. As you can see, these don’t exactly suit our industry. Even a “smoking products” exclusion could be interpreted broadly and result in the denial of a claim. In fact, an MRBs coverage is effectively void with one of these exclusions, and claims won’t even be considered. Because of this, traditional insurance agencies cannot cover cannabis industry operators unless they are now covering the cannabis industry as its own, specific market. Their regular carriers don’t have policies for this type of risk. It’s also important to consider whether your insurance agency has a vested interest in this community. Are they looking only to capitalize on a new market, or are they members of the community providing their neighbors with a service that they need to be safe? If they are dedicated to the product and the patients, as we are, they are more likely to be open and honest about your needs and what they are capable of providing.

Along with exclusions are the specific risks each MRB will have unique to themselves based on what they do, how they do it, and the product they handle. For example, a cultivator may also need crop insurance just as other agricultural industries do, but they will need cannabis crop coverage. Think about it. This is a federally illegal substance, literally worth its weight in gold. Because of the cash-heavy nature of the industry, additional theft and crime coverage would be wise for some MRBs, and the subject of security and transportation should always require special attention. Kevin Schnell, of KC Cann Transport, LLC, says many facets of security, such as entry/exit procedures and cameras, become more serious when concerning a cannabis-related business. "Access control doors are frequently circumvented by employees (or suspects) propping open doors, taping latches or lodging items in the locking mechanism and blocking the door, or preventing the door from latching properly. Also, employees not ensuring doors latch behind them can lead to an unsecured door or providing suspects an opportunity to "piggyback" behind the employee," Schnell said. This is the type of thing that will require special attention in our industry, and only with a provider or transporter specializing in cannabis, are you going to get the best, customized approaches in mitigating those risks. That’s what we’re here to educate you about. A big concern for MRBs is suits involving injury or damages caused by the use or mislabeling of a cannabis product. In these situations, legal expenses can quickly pummel a small business without the right insurance coverage, so property policies need to be tailored to represent the specific product an MRB is working with, or rather, the form of cannabis being transacted. Even if you’re happy with your agent, and they’re finding cannabis-specific policies for you, it is always smart to double-check your risks, coverages, and price. We will provide any MRB with a quote and a second look at no charge, and we are always available to discuss any insurance concerns an MRB operator might have. We’ve seen some confusion with our clients on why traditional policy features won’t cover their risks, and other agents have told some that they do. The agent won’t be on the hook for this when a claim is filed, and the carrier denies it. We feel it’s important that everyone know what to consider when finding their insurance. We have been a part of this community and its cause, and we are deeply invested in seeing patients gain access to the medication they need. GreenSeed only works with cannabis industry operators and cannabis industry insurance companies to make sure the members of our community are getting exactly what they need, so they are protected as we fight forward. March 2020

HEMP FARMING Missouri Hemp Program Faces Challenges

And Opportunities

020 is an exciting year for Missouri growers who want the opportunity to cultivate hemp. After the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill that removed hemp as a Schedule 1 controlled substance. Missouri legislators quickly followed with Bill SB 133, which repealed the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Pilot program. Bill SB 133 made it legal to process hemp in Missouri as of August 28, 2019, and set the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) on a path forward for producer and seed and propagule regulations and licensure. On January 2, the MDA began accepting applications for two licenses;

by Michelle Poindexter, Contributing Writer

spoken at a multitude of meetings throughout the state to educate growers on the process for applying. The process to apply for a license can be found on the MDA’s website at https:// agriculture.mo.gov/plants/industrial-hemp/ applications.php. In speaking with many different growers that are contemplating cultivating Hemp this year, the primary concern is, “Can I make money at this?” The answer is YES, but proceed with caution. Here is why. Hemp, unlike other traditional row crops, requires a much more hands-on approach.

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Producer Registration: Registration issued by the MDA authorizing a person to cultivate hemp in Missouri.

Finally, if the results of your grow show that you have greater than .3% THC in your crop, the entire lot associated with that test must be destroyed. This, as well as the aforementioned risks and high investments that go into making a high-yield crop, should be taken into consideration when determining whether to grow hemp, and, if so, how large of an operation. Risks aside, it is truly an exciting time in Missouri for traditional farmers, cannabis growers, and entrepreneurs as they venture into the endless possibilities with this new commodity. On the market today, consumers

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Seed and Propagule Permit: Permit issued by MDA authorizing a person to sell, distribute, or offer for sale any viable industrial hemp in Missouri, including propagules (transplants, cuttings, clones, seedlings, etc.) or seed. Missouri has instituted a commercial program versus an industrial research program, as seen in many other states. A research program requires licensees to submit a research plan to the state and typically limits the commercial opportunities for growers. Under Missouri’s program, growers have the opportunity to grow as many or few acres as they would like, as well as capitalize on all aspects of the revenue streams, including smokable flower, biomass processed into oil, and retail sales of consumables, topicals, and other hemp-derived products. As of January 17, the Missouri Department of Agriculture had received 123 applications and had approved 38. When asked the primary reason applicants are being denied or asked to resubmit, the department stated, “We’ve asked producers to ensure that their map quality matches the requirements we’ve posted online at agriculture.mo.gov and many have been working to resubmit those maps with their applications.” The department further stated, “We’ve been hearing from producers that they are pleased with the application process and turnaround time so far.” In addition to reviewing applications, MDA has 38

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Photo by Chris Smith Growers must walk the fields regularly, looking for and removing male plants as they will pollinate the females and completely halt all CBD production. Of course, this is strictly for hemp that is being grown for CBD or smokable flower. If the plants are not spaced appropriately, and therefore unable to form a canopy from one plant to another, weeding will be a constant nuisance for the grower throughout the season. It is critical to keep weeds down to ensure they are not taking in the nutrients from the soil, overcasting hemp and blocking sunlight, or increasing the chances of fungal or other diseases prevalent in weeds. Aside from the labor force required to monitor and maintain the plants properly, there is now a surplus of biomass on the market, making it more difficult to find buyers. Growers will need to work diligently to find a processor and/or buyer to ensure they have somewhere to take their crops after harvest. Higher quality flower is in demand as consumers are becoming much more educated. Therefore, it’s better to have a smaller crop of higher quality and yield versus planting acres upon acres and not being able to find a buyer.

can find CBD products including tinctures, creams, edibles, and drinks. The cannabinoid sector is just a small portion of the potential hemp market. Advances in infrastructure will continue to create additional marketplaces for textiles, insulation, rope, paper, cooking oils, as well as a long list of other products that this great plant can provide. Missouri and Kansas license holders have an opportunity to not only participate but to actually develop these markets as we move forward. Michelle Poindexter is as a board member of the Missouri Hemp Trade Association and was recently selected to serve as a member on the council for Missouri Hemp Association. Through her involvement with both associations, she strives to advance the commercial opportunities of Missouri farmers through advocacy, education, and farmer-friendly regulations. As the co-founder of Mocann Extracts, her number one objective is to provide consumers with a natural alternative to many of the synthetic over-the-counter medications currently being prescribed. www.mocannextracts.com. See more about Hemp Farming on page 40.

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Local Farmers, Leaps of Faith and Editorial by Clayton Stallings Photography by Chris Smith

s I held the very first extraction this past October from the first Kansas-grown Hemp at the very first operational Missouri extraction facility — the surreality of this historic event began to set in. Damn, we have come a long way, and this is only the beginning.

some of our product, but we think we’ll end up with about 2,000 lbs. Much lower than what we anticipated, but we’re still grateful that we had something to harvest. Many local farmers in the area lost closer to 100% of their plants.” The Poindexter family has been farming for over 40 years in Missouri. “In the past, we have typically farmed more conventional crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat. In addition to crops, we had always raised cattle and hogs when we were younger,” said Luke. Luke’s sister, Michelle, is the person who interested the family in hemp farming. Luke says, “She called up both bothers to ask their interest, and we discussed whether our parents would actually be okay with this, given it is cannabis. Much to our surprise, our parents were on board and started doing their own research immediately. Our family members have experience in farming, sales, marketing, operations, and other skills that made this venture a natural fit.” How did a Missouri-based farm get involved with the first round of Kansas grown Hemp?

Clayton Stallings of The EVOLUTION Magazine is holding the very first CBD extraction from the first Kansas grown hemp in the first operating Missouri extraction lab at Mocann Extracts in Adrian, MO. Mocann Extracts team members (from left to right) include Felice Porrata, Michelle and Luke Poindexter. Photo date 10/15/19 Luke and Michelle Poindexter of Mocann Extracts shared my enthusiasm. “One of the most exciting parts of this whole venture was the moment that we started getting our first CBD distillate from the plants that we had spent so much time with over this last season,” said Luke. “A lot of blood, sweat, and tears from a lot of good people went into growing these plants, and now, we finally have a product that we proudly send to market.” A joyous event, but it did not come easy for the Poindexter’s or many first-round Kansas hemp farmers. The first round of Kansas-grown hemp was plagued with bad weather and harsh learning curves. “The greenhouse/propagation side was probably our biggest challenge,” said Luke. “We had always planted seeds directly into the field and let mother nature take over. Controlling an indoor grow environment was not really in our wheelhouse and definitely caused us to struggle. Beyond that, the toughest obstacle would have to be the rain. This area received unheard of amounts of rainfall last year, which made it very difficult for all first-time growers. “We started with 10 acres; however, with the flooding that occurred, we ended up with closer to 3–3.5 acres,” he said. “We’re still drying 40

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“We initially started preparing our Missouri land under the assumption that the Missouri bill and regulations would be in place for the 2019 growing season,” explained Luke. “Once we realized that wasn’t going to happen, we had to pivot quickly and reached out to another family of farmers in Kansas to see if they were interested in a joint venture this year. We were very fortunate that they were eager to try a new crop with us, which allowed our family the opportunity to grow hemp in Kansas and start gaining experience.” Missouri rolled out its rules and regulations for the first-round of 2020 hemp farming near the end of 2019. The first round of Kansas grown hemp prepared the Poindexters for Missouri’s hemp grow. “From the farming side, we plan on having more labor than we had last year. We drastically underestimated the need for man hours,” Luke said. “We would like to continue building relationships with local farmers and provide them with cultivation guidance based on our processing experience. We also want to make sure that we act as a conduit for sales allowing farmers to grow and profit from an agricultural crop that was not available before. We’ve already been approached by many Missouri farmers who are preparing for their first 2020 hemp grow. This allows us to better forecast the potential biomass that we will need to ramp up our equipment and accommodate demand.” As farmers like the Poindexters find unique ways to prepare for this new world of hemp farming in Missouri, the real question boils down to the preparedness of every single new farmer entering this innovative industry. With so many risks associated with this new cash crop,

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Mocann Extracts team members (from left to right) Felice Porrata, Michelle and Luke Poindexter with the first Kansas grown hemp drying prior to extraction for CBD products. Photo date 10/15/19 including the potential to lose an entire crop by going “too hot” on the THC, it takes a lot of planning and advise from experienced growers and groups. Luckily, there are trade organizations like the Missouri Hemp Association and the Missouri Hemp Trade Association that bringing knowledge and experience to local farmers. Michelle working on a custom bucker made by her brother Mitch to remove hemp flowers and leaves from the plant stalks prior to extraction for CBD products. The machine strips flowers and leaves from stalks which drop in the basket below. Stalks eject to the pile behind the machine.

The photo on the left is of lab distillation equipment at Mocann Extracts, which recently created its own line of consumer CBD products. The Rural Route Hemp Co. brand, was born from a demand for CBD distillate that it extracts from locally grown hemp. Products will include a 750mg Tincture, as well as a 1500mg Tincture. For more information about becoming a hemp trade organization member and attending future events, visit www.mohemptrade.org and https://mohempassociation.org. For more information about Mocann Extracts, visit www.mocannextracts.com. See more about Hemp Farming on page 38. March 2020

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Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathy by Michael J. Poppa DO, MBA

ny discussion of marijuana treatment of diabetic neuropathy begins with a brief discussion regarding the types of diabetes.

Type 1: This condition occurs as a result of the pancreas’ inability to produce efficient insulin. People with Type 1 diabetes produce no insulin and are, therefore, required to take insulin injections. Type 2: With Type 2 diabetes, individuals can produce insulin but in insufficient quantities, causing a lack of glucose in the body. Common Symptoms of Diabetes ● Increased hunger ● Dry mouth ● Frequent urination ● Fatigue ● Blurred vision ● Increased thirst ● Itching of the skin ● Weight gain

Medical research on marijuana and diabetes treatment Actually, there have been a number of studies conducted on the connection between marijuana and diabetes. Current studies do show that cannabis is beneficial for those individuals already diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. In 2013, the results of a five-year study were released, indicating those individuals who had used cannabis had 16% lower fasting insulin levels as well as 17% lower levels of insulin resistance and higher levels of HDL-C. Marijuana users appeared to have better carbohydrate metabolism than nonusers. Their fasting insulin levels were lower, and the individuals in the study appeared to be less resistant to the natural insulin produced by their bodies. This study also found lower prevalence rates of obesity and diabetes mellitus in marijuana users compared with people who have never used marijuana. This suggests a relationship between cannabinoids and peripheral metabolic processes. This study was published in the American Journal of Medicine, 2013. The authors were Penner EA, Buettner H, and Mittleman MA. Assuming marijuana has a positive effect on people with diabetes, we need to discuss how you dose marijuana for optimum effects 42

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of improving your diabetes mellitus. It is imperative that you, as a patient, discuss with your physician the use of cannabis. It is known that one of the major risk factors of marijuana use with diabetes is hypoglycemia, in which marijuana may cause your blood glucose (sugar) levels to drop too low. A very common side effect of uncontrolled diabetes is neuropathic pain, or more commonly called neuropathy. Neuropathic pain manifests itself as a stabbing or tingling sensation, especially involving extremities (fingers/hands and toes/feet). Obviously, each diabetic has some degree of neuropathic pain, which can vary greatly depending on the chronicity of diabetes as well as the failure of treatment programs. In those individuals experiencing moderate to severe neuropathies, pain can be debilitating, preventing you from performing activities of daily living. There are other causes of neuropathic pain, including amputation, alcoholism, chemotherapy, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, shingles/herpes, spinal cord or nerve compression as well as thyroid problems, and more. Common to all of these conditions is chronic pain. Pharmaceutical treatment for neuropathic pain is usually anti-depressants, anti-convulsant drugs, and/or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. However, for those with severe neuropathies, opioids, or other strong pain medications are prescribed. The problem with any pharmaceutical treatment program, neuropathic pain is difficult to treat, and sometimes, the pharmaceutical drugs may even make the condition worse, resulting in increased disability. Although there is no known cure for diabetic neuropathy, treatment is focused on pain relief, inhibiting progression of the disease, and reducing the risk for complications. Obviously, lifestyle changes are necessary and include smoking cessation, weight loss, proper sleep and exercise, a healthy diet, avoidance of alcohol, and maintain proper blood sugar levels as well as blood pressure levels. In discussing which marijuana strains work better for diabetes, understand that while specific marijuana strains may not affect diabetes, marijuana may help reduce your blood glucose levels and help you feel better or reduce stress, helping you to improve and better manage your symptoms.

Here is a list of several strains that individuals with diabetes and related neuropathy should consider:

Harlequin

This strain seems to be a very good choice for diabetic patients because of its high CBD and low THC content (5 to 2 ratio). Although this strain has a 75% Sativa genetic makeup, it does provide feelings of relaxation without gluing you to the couch or leaving you feeling intoxicated. Also, this high CBD cannabis strain will not produce a heavily psychoactive high and provides a perfect relaxation option, which is important in dealing with stress, while still achieving mental clarity.

Green Crack

This is probably the best daytime cannabis strain as it allows you to stay focused while treating fatigue and depression.

Blue Dream

This is probably one of the most widely used, all-purpose cannabis strains. Blue Dream has been a preferred choice for people who have diabetes. Since it is a Sativa dominant hybrid, it is ideal for lowering stress levels, improving depression as well as headaches, which are often associated with diabetes.

Cannatonic

Cannatonic is probably the most popular marijuana strain for its noted healing properties, again due to its high quantity of CBD (5-18%). Typically this cannabis strain rarely has more than 6% THC content, which makes it wellsuited for those individuals who prefer not to experience a lot of psychoactive effects. This is a hybrid cannabis strain that can be used for treatment of a number of medical conditions, including diabetes, anxiety, chronic pain, and muscle spasm.

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For those individuals who are looking for an Indica dominant hybrid (70% Indica/30% Sativa), Purple Kush is a well-known product for its purple leaves and dense buds. However, keep in mind that Purple Kush is potent, delivering high THC content of up to 17%. First-time users should be aware of the dose to avoid overwhelming symptoms. This marijuana strain is good for evening and nighttime medicinal use due to its sedative properties. It promotes stress, calms the mind, promotes body relaxation, and has stronger analgesic properties. In any situation, it is imperative that you discuss your medical condition (i.e., diabetes, chronic pain, neuropathies, abdominal problems) with your medical provider before initiating treatment with any cannabis or pharmaceutical product. 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 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.

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Why Should I Store My Marijuana Product in a Vault? Here’s the Reality! Security Expert Kevin Ellison Shares His Knowledge

roduct security is one of the first things those entering the Medical Cannabis industry must address. Dispensaries, cultivators, manufacturing, transportation, and lab take note. A one-million-dollar marijuana heist from a Portland, OR, manufacturer was caught on camera as the thieves cut through bars, dropped a ladder down, and made off with the product. A Washington state cultivation was the target of $250,000 worth of marijuana that was ready to be sold as the thieves cut through heavy steel siding, sheetrock, and insulation. Three hundred thousand dollars of marijuana was stolen from a San Diego dispensary as thieves smashed windows and broke through several doors to get to the product. The common denominator in all three heists is the fact that none of the product was secured in a vault.

Kevin Ellison Co-Founder and CEO of Cannabis Security and Technology Solutions and Owner, Granddad’s Trucks, Building a Secure Transportation Vehicle. Contact Ellison at 417.877.0512 or kevin@cstsolutionsgroup.com. Visit online www.granddadstrucks.com or www.cstsolutionsgroup.com.

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Why does placing your product in a UL listed, Class M vault make it more secure? A UL listed vault must meet the most stringent security standards, which include the burglary resistant guidelines set by Underwriters Laboratories. Underwriters Laboratories is a global safety certification company that performs safety testing for many U.S. products in circulation today. In-plant inspections are conducted on every facility to ensure that the minimum requirements for burglary resistance have been met. These requirements set the length of time they can withstand an attack by common mechanical tools, such as electric tools, cutting torches, or a combination of these means. The ratings based on the total time to effect entry are as

follows: Class M – ¼ hour, Class 1 – ½ hour, Class 2 – 1 hour, and Class 3 – 2 hours. A vault must be utilized with a professional security system. A 24-hour security monitored system notifies law enforcement that a breach has occurred while the vault securely holds the product until law enforcement arrives.

Sorry, this is not a Vault! Dispensaries will need a minimum of an 8x10-foot room vault. A modular vault is custom-made to the facility specifications. Each panel weighs between 600 to 1000 pounds and must be machine lifted. A UL-listed, Class 5-GSA rated door that is designed for the highest level of asset protection completes the assembly. GSA standards are a set of modular vault security standards mandated by the U.S. General Services Administration. The doors are designed and specified for use by all members of the Department of Defense. HVAC Port Vents are included in the class design for climate control and optimum storage temperature. These factors are taken into consideration when the vault is cast to

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ensure the marijuana is safely stored without exposure to light, air, or any other external influences that could cause a loss of potency to the product. A major benefit besides the security of installing a modular vault, it is not considered a cost of new construction. A modular or standalone vault is considered an asset and can, therefore, be depreciated.

CST Transportation vault located in Walnut Grove, MO. Concrete panels were brought in, and the vault was welded together on-site. The time to install a vault is when your facility build-out is in its early stages and before walls are built. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to tear out freshly built walls and doors to move-in a room-sized 8x10-foot (or larger) vault. Build your room around the vault! Midwest Secure Solutions, located in Southwest Missouri, installs custom modular vaults that can be made to fit any space within a marijuana facility. Owner and CEO Jade Puckett works with a variety of companies across the United States that sells the UL certified Class M vaults. His most recent installation includes a modular 8x10 vault for CST Transportation. The panels were cast by The vault door was welded to the International Vault, located in North Carolina, and were room on-site. transported by semi-truck. Each panel was set and welded into place. Once the vault installation was complete, CST Solutions outfitted the vault with a state-of-the-art security system that monitors and logs all access. While the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has plenty of security regulations, surprisingly, a vault is not listed in the requirements mandated by the DHSS for the State of Missouri. Ensuring your product is safely stored is the responsibility of the business owner as well as preventing diversion into the illegal market. The easiest way to do both is to store your product in a 24-hour security monitored vault. An 8x10 vault comes in, depending on the layout of the facility, roughly between 24K to 29K. A vault is a big-ticket item in the build-out of a facility, but one that can give peace of mind knowing the product is safely secured at all times. March 2020

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Listed here are Western Missouri Dispensaries currently planned to open within our distribution area. Dispensaries are list alphabetically by city. NOT Open! Only a List of Future Locations. Please Note: The dispensaries listed here will continue to be updated with business names and opening dates as they develop. Many business names currently list here are corporate names and may not be the final Brand Name or Doing Business As (DBA) name in which a company will operate its dispensary. As companies choose a Brand or DBA name and an Opening Date the listings shown here will be updated. The Eastern Missouri and St. Louis region dispensaries will be added in future issues. Stay tuned and watch for new issues. Dispensaries should email all updated info to Bill.C@TheEvolutionMag.com.

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Address

City

State

ZIP

Missouri Health & Wellness, LLC

17211 S Highway

Belton

64012

JG Missouri LLC

109 N CEDAR DR

Belton

64012

Terrapin Investment Fund IV, LLC

114 E NORTH AVE

Belton

64012

FP2-Natural Bridge LLC

4451 BROWN RD

Berkeley

63134

Grassroots OpCo MO, LLC

490 SW MO-7 hwy

Blue Springs

64015

Kansas City Cannabis Company LLC

1713 NW BURDETT XING

Blue Springs

64015

Natural Healthcare of Missouri, LLC

2415 MID AMERICA INDUSTRIAL DR

Boonville

65233

Grassroots OpCo MO, LLC

201 S WILDWOOD DR

Branson

65616

COMO HEALTH LLC

18031 BUSINESS 13

Branson West

65737

SW Retail Holdings, LLC

18490 BUSINESS 13

Branson West

65737

BMD Cameron LLC

714 N WALNUT ST

Cameron

64429

Shangri-La Cameron, LLC.

1 Baldwin Road

Cameron

64429

Mo Med Chillicothe, LLC

941 WASHINGTON ST

Chilliothe

64601

GRD COLUMBIA LLC

204 E BROADWAY

Columbia

65203

Shangri-La Columbia, LLC

1501 CREEKWOOD PKWY

Columbia

65202

Shangri-La Columbia South, LLC

3919 PEACHTREE DR

Columbia

65203

COMO HEALTH LLC

4003 PONDEROSA ST

Columbia

65201

QPS Missouri Holdings, LLC

1500 INTERSTATE 70 DR SW

Columbia

65203

Holistic Missouri LLC

1400 FORUM BLVD

Columbia

65203

BBMO 3, LLC

5320 INTERSTATE 70 DR SE

Columbia

65201

Heya Eldon Retail LLC

1812 HIGHWAY 54

Eldon

65026

Kansas City Cannabis Company LLC

149 CROWN HILL RD

Excelsior Springs

64024

Red Stag Retail LLC

509 N MAIN ST

Gallatin

64640

Purple Leaf, LLC

207 NE 72ND ST

Gladstone

64118

Releaf Resources, LLC

13836 S US HIGHWAY 71

Grandview

64030

MO Med Hannibal, LLC

2000 HIGHWAY 61 S

Hannibal

63401

THF Partners LLC

1408 N STATE ROUTE 291

Harrisonville

64701

BD Health Retail 1, LLC

9700 Block SW 1300 Rd

Humansville

65674

VG Imperial LLC

1229 MAIN ST

Imperial

63052

THF Partners LLC

16730 E US HIGHWAY 24

Independence

64052

Purple Leaf, LLC

15823 E US HIGHWAY 24

Independence

64050

Grassroots OpCo MO, LLC

13621 E 40 HWY

Independence

64055

OXD 19341 LLC

19341 E US HIGHWAY 40

Independence

64058

Missouri Health & Wellness, LLC

1404 MISSOURI BLVD

Jefferson City

65109

Shangri-La Jefferson, LLC

1417 MISSOURI BLVD

Jefferson City

65109

Mo Retail Products Group, Inc

2401 E 32ND ST

Joplin

64804

Astro Farms Gamma LLC

Lot 4B HWY 171 & FIR Road

Joplin

64804

Grassroots OpCo MO, LLC

1729 E 7TH ST

Joplin

64801

Missouri Made Marijuana, LLC

7110 W 20TH ST

Joplin

64804

OXD Troost LLC

6200 TROOST AVE

Kansas City

64110

OXD IA LLC

3241 INDEPENDENCE AVE

Kansas City

64124

OXD SWB LLC

2918 SOUTHWEST BLVD

Kansas City

64124

V3 MO Vending 6, LLC

7025 PROSPECT AVE

Kansas City

64132

SLCC, LLC

1421 WABASH AVE

Kansas City

64127

Fresh Green LLC

7130 WORNALL RD

Kansas City

64114

THF Partners LLC

14655 Prospect Ave

Kansas City

64147

Terrapin Investment Fund IV, LLC

5400 PROSPECT AVE

Kansas City

64130

Verano MO, LLC

10899 SUMMIT ST

Kansas City

64114

THF Partners LLC

8304 HICKMAN MILLS DR

Kansas City

64108

True Level Investments, Inc

240 E LINWOOD BLVD

Kansas City

64111

Purple Leaf, LLC

2631 NE VIVION RD

Kansas City

64119

CPC of Missouri, LLC

4446 BELLEVIEW AVE

Kansas City

64111

TC AppliCO LLC

509 E 18TH ST

Kansas City

64108

Kansas City Cannabis Company LLC

310 S PLATTE CLAY WAY

Kearney

64060

SMO5 LLC

1210 DEADRA DR

Lebanon

65536

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Fresh Green LLC

1041 NE SAM WALTON LN

Lee’s Summit

64086

AW Enterprises of Mo, LLC

510 SW 3RD ST

Lee’s Summit

64063

Kansas City Cannabis Company LLC

9322 MO-7

Lee’s Summit

64064

BMD Liberty LLC

5918 SOUTHVIEW DR

Liberty

64068

GRD MEXICO LLC

3848 S CLARK ST

Mexico

65265

Mo Med Moberly, LLC

106 N CLARK ST

Moberly

65270

Agri-Genesis LLC

422 W COATES ST

Moberly

65270

GRD MOBERLY LLC

412 W COATES ST

Moberly

65270

OWG V, LLC

200 E 20TH ST

Mountain Grove

65711

BMD Swift LLC

1520 SWIFT AVE

N Kansas City

64116

Harmony Neosho, LLC

890 W HARMONY ST

Neosha

64850

Shangri-La Nevada, LLC

2220 E AUSTIN BLVD

Nevada

64772

Missouri Joint Ventures, LLC

202 WEST ST

Nixa

65714

Old Route 66 Wellness, LLC

1421 West Highway J

Ozark

65721

Heya Park Hills Retail LLC

100 STRAUSS DR

Park Hills

63601

Agri-Genesis LLC

2 E 2ND ST

Parkville

64152

True Level Investments, Inc

10915 NW 45 HWY

Parkville

64152

North Medical Group, LLC

1709 State Hwy Z

Pevely

63070

BLOOM MEDICINALS OF MO, LLC

205 N EAST ST

Plattsburg

64477

Poplar Bluff Investments LLC

2200 S WESTWOOD BLVD

Poplar Bluff

63901

Harvest of Missouri, LLC

1905 W FOXWOOD DR

Raymore

64083

OXD 351 HWY LLC

9002 E 350

Raytown

64108

Easy Mountain Investments LLC

1740 US HIGHWAY 60 E

Republic

65738

Riverside Wellness LLC

4403 NW GATEWAY AVE

Riverside

64150

Nature’s Health and Wellness, LLC

1421 FORUM DR

Rolla

65401

Nature’s Health and Wellness, LLC

205 STATE ROUTE B

Saint James

65559

Nature’s Health and Wellness, LLC

803 W SCENIC RIVERS BLVD STE A

Salem

65560

Missouri Health & Wellness, LLC

1801 S LIMIT AVE

Sedalia

65301

Organic Remedies MO, Inc.

4407 WISCONSIN AVENUE

Sedalia

65301

BMD Smithville LLC

13518 US-169

Smithville

64089

BD Health Retail 2, LLC

2126 E Dale St

Springfield

65804

Mo Retail Products Group, Inc.

3903 S CAMPBELL AVE

Springfield

65807

BBMO 2, LLC

2868 S GLENSTONE AVE

Springfield

65804

Old Route 66 Wellness, LLC

2823 N GLENSTONE AVE

Springfield

65803

Mo Retail Products Group, Inc

1868 S GLENSTONE AVE

Springfield

65804

Revival Ninety-Eight, LLC

2860 S AUSTIN AVE

Springfield

65807

Ozarx Botanicals I, LLC

3800 W SUNSHINE ST

Springfield

65807

OWG I, LLC

2935 E CHESTNUT EXPY

Springfield

65804

BLOOM MEDICINALS OF MO, LLC

751 S GLENSTONE AVE

Springfield

65802

V3 MO Vending 5, LLC

850 E KEARNEY ST

Springfield

65803

Grassroots OpCo MO, LLC

1306 N STEWART AVE

Springfield

65802

Vertical Enterprise, LLC

402 MESSANIE ST

St. Joseph

64501

True Level Investments, Inc

2221 N BELT HWY

St. Joseph

64506

Mother Dispensaries, Inc.

4225 Commonwealth Court

St. Joseph

63503

QPS Missouri Holdings, LLC

231 SAINT ROBERT BLVD

St. Robert

65584

MOAZ Industries LLC

24 PUTT N BAY DR

Sunrise Beach

65079

Holistic Missouri LLC

19 Highway 5

Sunrise Beach

65079

Blue Arrow Holdings LLC

12077 N STATE HIGHWAY 5

Sunrise Beach

65079

GRD TROY LLC

109 N LINCOLN DR

Troy

63379

Green Gryphon LLC

6 Dell Centre Way Union Way

Union

63084

6662 Delmar St. LLC

6662 DELMAR BLVD STE A

University CY

63130

Occidental Group, Inc.

7555 OLIVE BLVD

University CY

63130

JG Missouri LLC

2093 SMIZER STATION RD

Valley Park

63088

BMD Warrensburg LLC

219 W YOUNG AVE

Warrensburg

64093

Harvest of Missouri, LLC

1636 BRUCE SMITH PKWY

West Plains

65775

OWG III, LLC

1391 MITCHELL RD

West Plains

65775

The Eastern Missouri and St. Louis region dispensaries will be added in future issues. Stay tuned and watch for new issues.

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Hemp Haven .......................... 816.944.8601 419B SW Ward Rd, Lee's Summit

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CBD KC ................................. 816.569.4838 4279 Sterling Ave, Kansas City, MO

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CBD KC ................................. 816.550.0063 2419 Burlington St, N Kansas City, MO

KC SmokZ .............................. 816.656.5090 3957 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO

CBD Mind & Body ................ 816.600.6271 705 SE Melody Ln, Lee’s Summit, MO

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

CBD Plus ................................ 816.701.6358 7422 Wornall Rd Kansas City, MO

Let’s Vape & Smoke Shop .... 816.753.8100 3745 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO

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

Martin City Kratom & CBD... 816.209.1073 13608 B Washington St, Kansas City, MO

Ed’s CBD Oils ........................ 816.569.3142 9025 E US 40 Hwy, Independence, MO Englewood Station Healing and Arts ................................................ 816.812.3273 10910 E. Winner Rd, Indepen., MO 64052 Emerald Garden Dispensary 816.724.7806 9500 E 55th St, Raytown. MO Emerald Garden Dispensary 816.977.8848 110 E. MO Avenue, Kansas City, MO Emerald Garden Dispensary 220 W. 39th St, Kansas City, MO Good Life CBD ...................... 816.429.6668 8110 US-69, Pleasant Valley, MO Green Grove CBD .................. 833.425.5223 340 W. 47th St. Kansas City, MO Happy Rock Smoke Shop and Vape .................................................. 816.436.0226 334 NE 72nd St, Gladstone, MO Happy Rock Smoke Shop and Vape ............ ...................................................... 816.415.3814 603 MO 291 B Liberty, MO Hemp Haven .......................... 816.384.1153 2002 Main St, Kansas City, MO

Midtown Kava ....................... 816.541.3144 1415 D W 39th St, Kansas City, MO More Than Hemp .................. 816.216.1977 6000 N Chatham Ave, Kansas City, MO Mother Nature’s CBD & Natural Wellness .816.455.0480 520 NW Englewood Rd, Kansas City, MO Natural Remedies ................. 816.229.9520 2001 NW Jefferson St, Blue Springs, MO 64015 Natural Wellness CBD .......... 816.447.8927 7672 N Oak Tfwy, Gladstone, MO Nettie’s Living Naturally ....... 816.617.7290 545 NW 1501St. Rd., Holden, MO 64040 OG Smoke Shop .................... 816-214-5110 904 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO Organic Hemp Botanicals ..... 816.997.9006 1215 W 103rd St., Kansas City, MO Organic Hemp Botanicals..... 816.425.6026 144 Cedar Tree Square, Belton, MO Phoenix Natural Wellness..... 913.329.5981 817 E North Ave, Belton, MO Roots Cannaporium ……..... 816.858.6005 124 Main St. Platte City, MO 64079

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

Buddha Leaf ...........................573.303.9150 1414 Range Line St. Ste F, Columbia, MO

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

Columbia Urgent Care …...... 573.234.1070 621 N. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 65023

The CBD Store ....................... 816.474.7400 1729 Oak St. ,Kansas City, MO 64108 The Grass Moon .................... 816.500.3958 311 W 39th St. Kansas City, MO 64111 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

Dr. Alt Holistic Care ............. 573.875.4877 1715 W Worley St. Columbia, MO 65203 Good Nature ............................ 573.442.4242 23 N. 10th St. Columbia, MO 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

Lake of the Ozarks and Jefferson City Area CBD Stores American Shaman of 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 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

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

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

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

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

The Lime in The Coconut ..... 573.964.6786 Specialty Compound Pharmacy & CBD. 111 Crossing West Ste. 6, Lake Ozark, MO

20 After 4 ………................... 816.259.5180 1303s N 22nd St, St Joseph, MO 64507

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

Vapor Loft KC ....................... 816.408.0400 310 Armour Rd, North Kansas City, MO

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Vapur of KC …………........… 816.214.5835 8103 North Oak Trafficway, KC, MO 64118

816.379.3700 3816 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111

World Hemp …..................... 816.569.6428 3630 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111

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Canna Bliss Natural Wellness 417.258.5770 210 W. Republic Road, Springfield, MO CBD of Springfield…............. 417.319.5522 3202 S. Campbell Ave Springfield, MO 65807 Hemporium ...........................417.324.7724 4139 S National, Springfield, MO 65807 Kaleidoscope …….................. 417.883.9636 1430 E Sunshine St., Springfield, MO 65804

St. Louis MO CBD Stores Pro Brady LLC Hemp CBD Superstore 866.943.6722 ● 1000 Warrenton Shoppes Ste 19, Warrenton, MO Sweet Leaf Emporium ........... 573.218.9552 100 Holly Tree Lane, Farmington MO 63640 www.sweetleafemporium.com Sweet Leaf Emporium ........... 636.683.1090 1100 Shapiro, Festus, MO 63028 Not to Worry! We will be adding more St. Louis area CBD stores. Stay tuned...

CannaBelew’s Dispensary ...... 417.693.3061 105 W Sherman Way St107, Nixa, MO 65714 CBD Republic ….................... 417-818-1812 US Hwy 60 E, Republic, MO 65738

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Swin Dispensaries .................. 417.350.1037 108 Park Central Square, Springfield MO 65672

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American Shaman Clinic + CBD ............ ................................................. 913-286-4799

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Buddha Leaf ........................... 844.837.7363 10960 W 74th Terr, Shawnee, KS

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Kansas City MO, Area Blue Bird Wellness Center …....... 816.944.3654 676 SE Bayberry Ln. Ste 105, Lee’s Summit, MO. Brookside Holistic Solutions ........ 816.524.4367 Dr. Herbert E. Dempsey DO 819 NE Woods Chapel Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO Green Health Docs ....................... 314.282.8017 435 Nichols Rd, Suite 200, KC, MO 64112 www.greenhealthdocs.com Green Cross MO ........................... 816.424.2420 800 E 101st Terr. Suite 350, Kansas City, MO.

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 Regus Building, 303 N Stadium Blvd 2nd Floor, Columbia, MO 65203 Marijuana Card Clinic ................. 573.326.4496 303 N Stadium, Ste 218, Columbia, MO 65203

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Green Sage Doctors ...................... 816.820.3004 4731 S. Cochise Dr Suite 110, Indep, MO 64055 www.greensagekc.com

Elite Pain Management and Recovery Centers ......................................................... 417.888.0167 222 E Primrose St. Suite E, Springfield, MO

Midwest Health & Wellness Center ..................... 816.836.2200 Dr. Marc K. Taormina MD 3601 NE Ralph Powell Rd, Suite A, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 www.midwesthealthandwellnesscenter.com Missouri Cannabis Clinic ............. 844.420.0362 10001 E. 67th St. Raytown, MO 64133 ► 2nd Location in Wesport, KCMO. www.MissouriCannabis.Clinic My KC Green Wellness…..............816.301.5598 8120 NW Prairie View Rd. Kansas City, MO 64151

Purpose Medical …....................... 816.226.7512 1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy, Suite 200, KC, MO.

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Green Flower Clinics .................... 816.615.8690 Dr. Name: Dimitri Golfinopoulos, D.O. 401 S. Platte Clay Way, Kearney, MO 64060

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Green Health Docs STL. ............. 877.242.0362 2 Cityplace Dr Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63141 Health City .................................... 314.200.1555 1760 S. Brentwood Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63144 www.healthcitystl.com Kathmandu Clinic ….................... 918.814.3996 111 Prospect Ave Suite 20 2D, Kirkwood, MO. Midwest GreenCert ..................... 314. 596.9955 2325 Dougherty Ferry Rd., Ste. 206 St. Louis, MO 63122 (See page 11) Medical Cannabis Outreach ........ 636.489.4293 Dr. Jerry Leech, Chesterfield, MO Medical Cannabis Outreach .........636.466.3871 Dr. Nassar: 7721 Clayton Rd. Clayton, MO 63117

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

Missouri Cannabis Outreach ...... 636.466.3871 2730 S. St. Peters Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63304

Ozark Valley Medical .................... 417.317.5035 3259 E Sunshine St Suite AA, Springfield, MO.

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Southern MO Ozark Valley Medical ..................... 417.317.533 5571 N 21st St, Ozark, MO 65721 Ozark Valley Medical .................... 417.317.5318 1140 MO-76, Branson, MO 65616 Roark Family Health & Medical Spa . 417.847.1111 Dr. Lisa Roark ● 1101 N. Main St., Cassville, MO.

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