Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2022 i High Times

It feels good to be a woman in cannabis. Because there’s far fewer of us than men in this industry, those who find success really sparkle. In this issue you’re going to find more than one of those gems. The Dank Duchess is one of the most well-respected and knowledgeable voices when it comes to hash and psychedelics. Mary Jane Gibson caught up with Duchess while the waves crashed at Rockaway Beach to see what’s next for the hash maker who recently took her years of experience in California to the emerging New York market. Andrew Ward visited a cannabis-friendly co-working space in downtown Manhattan run by Julia Deviatkina, an ambitious young entrepreneur jumping into the murky waters of cannabis consumption spaces in New York. Jimi Devine got the story…

“REGENERATIVE FARMING IS THINKING ABOUT: HOW DO YOU SEQUESTER THE CARBON BACK INTO THE SOIL? HOW DO YOU USE PRACTICES THAT LEAVE THE EARTH BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT EVERY YEAR?”- CLAIRE WEISSBLUTH Directed by Claire Weissbluth, aka La Osa, and Jesse Dodd, Tending the Garden follows the lives of the people behind three regenerative farms—Briceland Forest Farm, Green Source Gardens, and Radicle Herbs—up close and personal. The film revolves around regenerative farming practices in cannabis, food, and beyond. Regenerative farming goes beyond organic and sustainable gardening; even when a farmer uses organic products and nutrients, it isn’t necessarily good for the environment. Regenerative agriculture utilizes natural cycles with processes like remediation that work in tandem with the surrounding environment. This might include sequestering carbon for soil, using closed-loop systems,…

“I fell into caressing the hash the way when I’m writing, I want to caress words about hash. Hash making is so visceral. And when done well, it’s so beautiful. The aesthetics are mind-blowing—and the effects. Whew!”- The Dank Duchess The swirl of excitement around developments in the cannabis industry is at an all-time high, with an endless parade of biz cons and trade shows trumpeting the latest innovations in genetics, technology, equipment, and extraction. The Dank Duchess cuts through the noise with her passion for traditional hash making and her mission to educate people about the subtleties and nuances of creating the most phenomenal melt in the world. It’s a cool gray day in Far Rockaway in Queens, New York, when we meet via video call, and The Dank…

LONG GONE ARE THE DAYS WHEN CANNABIS EDIBLES WERE LIMITED simply to sweets like brownies or gummies. Brands like Potli are bringing cannabis into daily meal routines with infused kitchen pantry staples, making cannabis consumption more welcoming and accessible to consumers of all ages and experience levels. Potli was co-founded by CEO Felicity Chen, along with her college roommate Christine Yi, with a goal to bring cannabis-infused ingredients into the kitchen. The company began with selling infused raw honey (the “Dream Honey” won first place in the CBD category at the 2021 Emerald Cup), followed by other unique cooking ingredients such as a cannabis-infused extra virgin olive oil, as well as a cannabis-infused sriracha (which also won first place at last year’s Emerald Cup in the Edibles/Savory category). More recently,…

1 CANNACLUSIVE Cannaclusive was created to facilitate fair representation of minority cannabis consumers and amplify minority-owned cannabis businesses. It was co-founded in July 2017 by Mary Pryor, Tonya Flash, and Charlese Antoinette. Cannaclusive provides extensive resources such as a free stock photobase dedicated to diversity and the InclusiveBase, a directory of people of color who are leaders in cannabis. Prior is also the founder of Cannabis for Black Lives (CfBL), an organization designed for taking action and Fit For Us, a company aimed at improving the health and wellness of minorities. 2 BLUNT BRUNCH Blunt Brunch was founded by Adelia Carrillo to provide female business leaders in cannabis with an authentic and empowering atmosphere to network. The event series believes in the “law of abundance,” explaining that there’s enough money and resources…

A report published in August 2022 by the British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General found that cannabis legalization has helped to reduce purchases from the illegal market. Over 24,974 residents in British Columbia were asked a series of questions between June to August 2021 (which was compared to a similar survey conducted in summer of 2018, just before Canada legalized cannabis). “Taken together, these findings suggest that most people are using cannabis responsibly, but there are still some concerns,” the report stated in its introduction. “While this survey provides meaningful insights into how cannabis legalization may have influenced the lives of people living in British Columbia, these findings only scratch the surface.” The results show that 71% of consumers said they purchased cannabis from a licensed dispensary,…

GROW YOUR OWN GANJA edrosenthal.com The Guru of Ganja Ed Rosenthal recently released his update of the classic cultivation companion book, The Cannabis Growers Handbook. The comprehensive book goes through all the basics of indoor and outdoor growing while also delving into deeper areas of understanding of plant development, such as information about the light spectrum. One of the editors behind putting together the new edition, Angela Bacca, helped guide the extensive text to ensure it’s both understandable and informative. As a journalist, Bacca has always addressed issues facing the industry at large and is a valuable voice in shaping what the future of cannabis might become. $44.95 TURBOCHARGE YOUR SMOKE kindlove.com Instantly turn any old boring spliff into a powerful concentrate-infused dynamite stick! Directly insert the concentrate into your…

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DEAR EDITOR, Cannabis should be accessible to all, let’s make sure we approach state and federal legalization the right way. Legalization must include automatic expungement and freeing of all people imprisoned for cannabis. No one should go to jail for weed. Legalization also must not exist without the right to grow your own cannabis at home. Legalization without homegrow is simply regulation and taxation. High taxes create two separate markets: a stifled licensed, regulated, and taxed market, and a thriving duty-free market. The licensed regulated market has rules and regulations that require all cannabis products be tested for bacteria, mold, and pesticides. The duty-free market has no rules. Lower taxes allows for a safer cannabis marketplace in general, and encourages consumers to purchase from licensed regulated retailers and provides consumers…

SINCE 2018, NEW FRONTIER DATA HAS SURVEYED MORE THAN 20,000 cannabis consumers to benchmark and analyze cannabis consumption behaviors. Our fourth edition, Cannabis Consumers in America: Dynamics Shaping Normalization in 2022, offers in-depth and comprehensive analysis of cannabis consumption and purchasing habits, behavioral drivers, and social attitudes at this inflection point in the legal market’s growth. Included in the data are some differences in behavior between genders. As legalization expands, with adult-use cannabis legalized for adults in 18 states and Washington, D.C., and medical cannabis legal in 37 states, so is the plant’s legitimacy being increasingly realized and welcomed. New trends include well-designed packaging, clear and regulated information labels, lab-tested ingredients, standardized dosing, and modern branding. While all consumers benefit from safer, regulated, easier-to-use products, female cannabis users in particular…

Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey is logging into our Google Meet interview from Mexico City when the audio cuts out on my end. While I figure out the technical difficulties, she smiles politely and laughs—“That’s why I don’t use AirPods because they always play me.” Aggrey is no stranger to being played, having endured a less-than-ideal work experience in radio prior to venturing into cannabis full time, after which she received threats from a neighbor who was going to rat her out to the authorities. In an industry rife with hypocrisy—thousands waste away in jail cells for weed-related crimes that would be classified as “normal” purchases in legalized states—Aggrey is passionate about keeping those currently incarcerated for minor weed offenses from continuing to be played by the justice system. “I think it’s…

INGREDIENTS: CHICKEN 3 chicken thighs3 chicken drumsticks1 ½ cups buttermilk¼ cup Buffalo hot sauce (optional)1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper DREDGING MIXTURE 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour¼ cup cornstarch½ tablespoon Potli chili oil1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon dried basil½ teaspoon white pepper½ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ tablespoon paprika½ tablespoon salt OTHER ½ quart vegetable oil for frying Sichuan chili flakes for garnish HOT HONEY ½ cup of Potli Dream and/or Play Honey (depending on your preference for sativa or indica)¼ cup Potli sriracha3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar1-3 clove of garlic (to taste), minced½ tablespoon salt DIRECTIONS: FRIED CHICKEN 1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together butter-milk, Buffalo hot sauce (optional, for added flavor), salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add in chicken pieces. Cover the…

Famed musician and actress Olivia Newton-John passed away on Aug. 8 at age 73. “Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer,” her husband John Easterling wrote on Instagram. “Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made in her memory to the @onjfoundation.” Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, and she underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy as treatment. Her cancer returned years later in 2013 when it spread to her shoulder, and later to the base of her spine in 2017. In 2018, she came out publicly in favor of…

Colorado Cannabis Industry Reports First-Ever Decline The bubble has burst, as high pandemic era sales numbers are over. Colorado cannabis sales trended downward for the first time since 2014, according to the Colorado Department of Revenue. The most recently available data shows taxes, and fees collected from retail cannabis reached $198.3 million, representing a $53.7 million decline—21% lower than 2021 sales figures. Record sales were recorded in the state in 2021, as dispensaries reached $2.2 billion and brought in $423.5 million in taxes, but this year is significantly lower. Experts worry that if this decline continues throughout the year, state taxes allocated to organizations like the public school fund will drop. The public school fund collected $24.9 million versus the $31.5 million during the past year. Retail sales tax distribution…

Success is Sweet “This Peanut Butter Cookies (Girl Scout Cookies x Peanut Butter Breath) has a few weeks left to finish. Looking forward to that sweet nutty pine flavor and cool vibes.” - East Coast Jack Fire It Up “Lake of Fire (Gorilla Glue #4 x Kobain Kush) killing it inside my 2 x 4 tent.” - @errliest A Pleasant Punch Mephisto Genetics Sangria, (Double Grape x Creme de la Chem) x Mango Smile. - Annie, @420photographerdatsme Pot for Patriots “I’m a retired Army veteran who started growing plants.” - Andy SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT E-MAIL YOUR HI-RES DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS (MB ONLY) TO MAILBAG@HIGHTIMES.COM…

Rapper Big Freedia, who was sampled by Beyoncé on the Billboard hit Break My Soul, recently celebrated the launch of a cannabis brand, Royal Bud. She partnered with Green Qween, a QTBIPOC-owned dispensary that opened in Los Angeles earlier this year in April, to release three debut strains—Mardi Grass, Release Ya Wiggle, and You Already Know—on Aug. 22. On release day, she took to social media to chat with fans about her new buds. “The queen only smokes the finest and I’m excited to share these products with y’all,” she wrote on Instagram. “That’s exactly what you gonna do when you smoke it release your anger, release your mind, release the smoke, Freedia got the pine!!!” she responded in a tweet. She stopped by Green Qween for a meet-and-greet on…