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THE SALINAS VALLEY, WEST OF THE SAN Joaquin Valley and south of San Francisco Bay and the Santa Clara Valley in California, is famous for many reasons. It’s the birthplace of author John Steinbeck, who adopted the region as the setting for his panoramic stories about the American working poor. It’s often referred to as the “Salad Bowl of the World,” because a surprisingly large portion of the country’s fruit and vegetables are produced here. Ever since California legalized adult-use cannabis in 2016 with Proposition 64, the Salinas Valley has also become known as a hotbed for cannabis entrepreneurs. Several of the industry’s most industrious cultivators are now settled in here, including POSIBL. The company purchased its first farm back in 2018, and now specializes in growing high-quality cannabis on…

Being raised by “The Emperor of Hemp” himself, Jack Herer—Dan Herer’s path is anything but ordinary. Today Dan is most well known as an industrial hemp developer and entrepreneur, frequently operating in the hemp and cannabis flower spaces. Dan is founder and director of the Jack Herer Foundation and Herer Group, a corporate umbrella of several brands over the years such as Herer Distribution, Herer Manufacturing and Herer Labs & Research—all named after his father. The Herer name is more or less synonymous with cannabis reform, or more specifically—education about the history of cannabis and the way the plant was systematically oppressed throughout time. As you might guess, activism was embedded into Dan’s routine early on. He remembers memories of his unusual upbringing, such as attending rallies or camping out…

The descendants of legendary musician Bob Marley are once again making their way into the cannabis industry, this time with Rohan Marley and his new cannabis brand, Lion Order. According to Rohan, there is a deeper meaning of what his brand means to himself and to the cannabis industry. “Lion Order is a way for us to unite as a people, whether it’s with cannabis, water, psilocybin, coffee or food. We want to get together around a table, all different ethnicities, different religions, nations and have a real talk about life and love,” Marley described in a press statement. According to Lion Order CEO Chloe Villano Marley’s vision for Lion Order is an exciting prospect. “When I connected with Rohan, we realized that we had the same values and the…

A friend in the industry claims he lost a great employee because she developed a cannabis allergy. Is this for real? -Count Swagula Sad but true! Repeated exposure can create wheezing and congestion (or worse), especially in folks who are allergic to pollen or peaches. Knowing for sure requires a “skin prick” test. The medical professional literally numbers a bunch of spots on your arm and pricks each spot with a potential allergen, then you wait around and see which spots swell up. Funding for treatments is sparse. Count your blessings. Why don’t physicians prescribe cannabis more often? -Heath Bar Fear and stigma, Mr. Bar. Physicians vow to do no harm; they also promise to provide the best treatment available. A psychiatrist in the prestigious British Medical Journal called this…

BORED WITH CBD?! “Is it just me or is anyone else bored with CBD? It was exciting a few years back in 2018 when the farm bill was passed but now, not so much.” -I’m Bored, WA RESPONSE: That’s the point, man! CBD has become NORMAL. It’s an everyday thing, and is accepted by many people as just another way to introduce wellness into your daily life. No need to worry about so-and-so judging you for trying something new. Although politicians like to say that there aren’t enough studies on cannabis, there are quite a few studies available these days to show evidence that CBD, in one way or another, is beneficial. Now that it has become a mainstream wellness item, we welcome those feelings of boredom. Plus, if you’re…

Beginning in 1973, Jack Herer was inspired by his friend, "Captain" Ed Adair, who was a fellow head shop owner, to inform the world about the virtues of hemp. According to lore, the two would walk through Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California, preaching to tourists about the benefits of hemp or the latest petition drive to legalize pot. Herer spent years compiling tidbits of information about cannabis and its numerous uses, including its usefulness as industrial hemp and as a drug. Due to this, Herer was constantly harassed by law enforcement for his involvement in the cannabis movement. While in jail—on arrest for registering people to vote—Herer wrote the outline of a book that would become his ultimate masterpiece. The Emperor Wears No Clothes is a play on the…

CHEF KYLEEN KEENAN’S MISSION IS TO NORMALIZE SUPERFOODS AS part of the daily diet, melding mind, body and soul as part of a healthy and holistic lifestyle. “Using plants as everyday medicine is personal to me, because my mom and my aunts have all suffered through cancer—it hasn’t skipped a single woman in my family,” she shared. “The more I researched our diets with empty and processed foods, the clearer it was to me that change had to happen in the kitchen.” Keenan was born and raised in Southwick, Massachusetts, initially studying corporate finance at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, graduating in 2009. She studied abroad in Spain, with stints in Buenos Aires and Barcelona, where she studied International Business and Spanish. “I was waiting tables in Martha’s Vineyard to…

1 FRENCH INHALE This is undoubtedly the most gangsta trick in the book. Step one: take a preferably large hit, and hold it within your cheeks until you’re ready to perform. Step two: exhale incredibly slowly, and then quickly inhale through your nose—which is achievable with lots of practice. When exhaling, make sure you do it slowly enough so that you’re able to inhale it through the nose, considering it’s basically impossible to exhale and inhale simultaneously. Another simple trick for mastering the French inhale is, push your jaw forward. It makes it easier to inhale the smoke coming out of your mouth. 2 SMOKE RINGS This trick is an oldie but a goodie, and is the standard first trick to learn. First, inhale some smoke and gather up all…

A report released by Deloitte Canada and the Ontario Cannabis Store, entitled “An industry makes its mark: The economic and social impact of Canada’s cannabis sector,” has concluded that between legalization and 2021, the cannabis industry has contributed to over $43.5 billion to the country in gross domestic product. “In the span of three years, the Canadian cannabis sector has found its footing and emerged as a thriving new source of economic growth, creating and supporting tens of thousands of jobs in communities countrywide,” the report states. “As the sector grows and matures, realizing the return on its significant capital investments to date, we should expect it to make an increasingly strong and positive impact on national and provincial economies.” Over 151,000 jobs have been created from the legal industry,…

CLAIM OF FENTANYL-LACED CANNABIS OVERDOSES IN CONNECTICUT WAS FALSE In this case, the false alarm came out of Connecticut, where an investigation has revealed that almost 40 overdoses in Connecticut were possibly linked to fentanyl-laced cannabis, but it turned out to be one confirmed case and was probably caused by accidental contamination. That marks a major walk back from a bulletin in November issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health. A press release detailed a total of 39 overdoses in the state between July and November of last year. In one such incident that took place in October, police in Plymouth, Connecticut were said to have responded to one overdose scene where they secured a sample of cannabis that later tested positive for fentanyl. Chris Boyle, a spokesman for…

SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT E-MAIL YOUR HI-RES DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS TO MAILBAG@HIGHTIMES.COM FLOWER OF THE MONTH DREAMY SEQUENCE This Blue Dream still has a ways to go—probably at least several more weeks. Blue Dream is a sweet tasting and smelling strain that is reminiscent of a bowl of fresh blueberries. It is both very potent and what I’d call magical. -Stoner.Eth GROW OF THE MONTH CRACKED OUT Green Crack performs exceptionally well outdoors where the plant can take off and fill up negative spaces, especially in the mountain air. Let it be free, the way Mother Nature intended! -Sister Sativa NUG OF THE MONTH SNOWED IN Damn! It’s been a minute since I smoked any Snow White, which is Northern Lights x White Widow. This was my favorite strain back…

PEANUT BUTTER AND STRAWBERRY ICE CUBE TRAY CHOCOLATES Yields 12 chocolates, with 5mg of THC each Adjusted from Kyleen’s cookbook, Chocolate Everyday INGREDIENTS ½ cup raw cacao butter, coarsely chopped½ cup unrefined virgin coconut oil1 cup raw cacao powder¼ pure maple syrup or agave1 tsp. pure vanilla extract¼ tsp. sea salt¼ cup peanut butter6 fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced60mg mct/coconut oil based tincture or infusion of THC INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine cacao butter and coconut oil, and cannabis oil until melted. Whisk in the cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla and salt. 2. Fill each cavity in a 12-ice cube tray with a generous teaspoonful of the chocolate sauce. Top each with 1 teaspoon of peanut butter and a few strawberry slices. Divide the…

Actress Rosario Dawson, known for some of her roles in The Mandalorian, Clerks I and II, and so many more, spoke in a CNBC interview in mid-February about her thoughts on the future of beverages in the cannabis industry. Dawson was named a Board Member of cannabis-infused beverage maker, Cann, back in August 2021. “I think they’re doing something really remarkable in this space. I think in 10 years we’re going to be looking back at this moment and seeing this shift into beverage and edibles that is making such an impact with so many different communities,” she said in the interview. “I think folks who are sober-curious or people who want to experiment but don’t want to smell, don’t want all of the stigma attached to it, but want…

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