Letters to Rev Organic Cannabis Growing Styles

Welcome to today’s Letters to Rev regarding organic cannabis growing styles. The takeaway from today’s first question essentially, is to not instantly think deficiency when an issue shows itself (expresses). Think genetics; or deficiency due to “feeding” your plants with bottled nutrient elements.

Skilled Composting or Earthworm Composting is Essential Growing All Naturally

Trying to fix/goose-up/dose your soil with single elements—even all naturally—is almost always a bad course to take. Having a good soil that is made from diverse organic matter is the key. Then, don’t fuck it all up with bottles or teas, or anything not in its natural form like elixirs, blasters, nectars, honeys, or sweeteners etc. Just add good water and use top dressings wisely. This will keep you leveraging Mother Nature’s strengths and avoiding the synthetic mindset’s weaknesses.

The second question today is regarding no-till in containers and TLO. No-till, like organic growing styles differ vastly in their implementation styles. TLO is organic for sure, but even more importantly TLO is a true all-natural organic growing style. No bottles, no high PPM teas. Just add water baybee, and recycle everything but the resin. Keep it that simple and you will rock.

Alright then earthlings, let’s rock and/or roll with today’s “Letters” to Rev…

Organic Cannabis Growing Styles Question #1: Hollow Stems?

FROM: Dankstar, Encinitas, CA

“Rev, can you clear me up about hollow cannabis stems, like are they a genetic thing or a deficiency of some kind? Someone told me it was a boron deficiency, another told me it was a carbon deficiency. Please bring some order to my confusion. Thanks in advance.”

All Cannabis Plants and Long IBL Strains Have Particular Strengths and Weaknesses that will React Differently in Different Growing Environments

Rev’s Answer to Q1

Howdy. I do not know myself what is deficiency-related to the hollow stem expression in cannabis, and the reason why I don’t know is because I really don’t have to care, heh heh. Lemme ‘splain… Now, I’m a cannabis breeder so I get to see a lot of expressions. I have seen plenty of expressions that are related to certain deficiencies for sure, however, here’s why you don’t have to really care either…

As long as you are growing all naturally in living soil, and you are basically just using good water, you won’t have any deficiencies. If your plants (various individuals) are all expressing a problem that is similar, just get a soil test to find out what you may be in need of adding. If I see a hollow stemmed plant—which are often very potent plants—I don’t think deficient, I think “individual.” What I mean by that is plants are all different like peeps are all different. Plants have very different abilities when it comes to: ACQUIRING, STORING, and METABOLIZING various nutrients.

Potassium, calcium, and phosphorous, are three examples of nutrient elements I see big differences in, regarding plants’ abilities to get, make use of, and store. The bottom line here is, if you are growing some plants and one or a few have hollow stems, don’t think deficient, think genetics, and you will have a much easier go of it, while having your eyes opened to “plant personalities” LoL.

Organic Cannabis Growing Styles Question #2: No Till?

FROM: Bill, La Mesa, CA

“Good day Rev. I understand no-till growing in the ground fairly well. My question is about no-till growing in containers. Is it compatible with TLO style growing? Could you also just explain to me what the rules are for no-till growing in containers? Thank you. Can’t wait for the next book.”

Rev’s Answer to Q2

Using TLO Organic All-Natural Growing Style we Recycle Soil and Roots

Quite a heavily complex question Bill, heh heh. Let me start by saying that if you look at ‘ORGANIC’ growing, and/or ‘NO-TILL’ growing, you will see a lot of different styles/methods within those labels. Some organic or no-till growers use liquid organic (bottled) nutrients to feed their plants, relying very little on the living soil. Indeed, they are just fucking up the whole equilibrium of the living soil. With no-till growing, in containers, you have one big fat physical law to deal with. The law of return…

That law is easy to understand. You need to replace the nutrients to the container that the plant has used up growing and flowering; because in no-till you keep your old used soil and rootballs in place for the next round in their containers. Many no-till growers use the same root ball/soil for several runs before using new soil. It seems counterintuitive in containers to me as well Bill; however, I think it is the only way to grow outdoors in the ground, or in raised beds.

TLO is organic growing for reals, but it is also a true all-natural organic cannabis growing style. You rely almost totally on the living soil to feed the plant. No unnatural concentrations of things not found in nature, like concentrated organic acids. These acids, in these insanely concentrated forms, actually obliterate the power of your living soil. High PPM levels in organic teas are also damaging to the living soil’s equilibrium.

TLO & No-Till Combo

My short answer to TLO and No-Till is, sure. I can see pulling it off all-naturally by using top-down (top dressing and mulching), and Micropond (see link below); both are TLO styles. I would use harvested cannabis plants’ stems all chopped up for my mulch, and I would lightly top-dress often with primo compost or worm castings. Alfalfa, bird/bat guano, and shellfish (crab) meal for top dressing and Micropond applications. I would also use TLO spikes in the old containers, before placing in the new plant. The old roots will actually supply a decent amount of nutrition just to start out with. And the spikes will be there before any new roots will, so that’s all good.

Afterword

Here’s a link to my Micropond article here at SKUNK: TLO Micropond Growing Style 2021 – Skunk Magazine. This style along with top dressing and spikes I think would work fine if combining no-till with TLO. Just don’t “feed your plants” with anything in a bottle, and you should be fine. I haven’t done this myself, but I am highly confident it would work as long as you understand what an all-natural organic growing style is. Grab a copy of my book Rev’s TLO 2nd Edition on Amazon and get a broader look at this wicked cool style that recycles everything, including your soil and roots, and all you have to do is just add water—boom!

Kingdom Organic Seeds and TLO is a Killer Combo

Looking for some uber healthy and hearty potent cannabis plants? Check out Kingdom Organic Seeds to start your adventure with some killer seeds, yeah? That’s a wrap for today amigos. Catch ya all on the flip-flop next week for another article here at SKUNK by yours truly. L8r G8rs…

• REv

  

The post Letters to Rev – Organic Cannabis Growing Styles appeared first on Skunk Magazine.

via Skunk Magazine https://www.skunkmagazine.com/letters-to-rev-organic-cannabis-growing-styles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=letters-to-rev-organic-cannabis-growing-styles

source https://inkegootjes.weebly.com/blog/letters-to-rev-organic-cannabis-growing-styles

source https://inkegootjes.tumblr.com/post/669332937179807744

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/669343927227285504

Why Is Luxembourg Facing A Medical Cannabis Supply Shortage?

Medical cannabis sales have been allowed in Luxembourg since 2018, and currently, there is only one sole supplier for the country’s emerging medical cannabis program. The company’s main operations are outside of the European country. In fact, Tilray, which is contracted to produce all of Luxembourg’s medical cannabis, has its headquarters located across the Atlantic Ocean in Canada. Unfortunately for patients in Luxembourg, the current arrangement is resulting in another supply shortage.

Doctors in Luxembourg prescribed roughly 140 kilograms of medical cannabis in 2020, which was itself nearly triple what was prescribed in 2019. Final numbers for 2021 are obviously not in yet. However, it’s a safe bet that the eventual final figure will be a significant increase compared to last year. That demand, combined with other factors, is to blame for Luxembourg’s current situation.

A Broken Supply Model?

As previously mentioned, Tilray’s main operations are located in Canada, although they also have smaller operations in Portugal and Germany. Regardless, all cannabis that they produce for Luxembourg is located out of the country, and thus it has to be exported from another country and imported into Luxembourg. That process involves a lot of logistical and bureaucratic hoops to jump through, and any hiccup along the way delays delivery which is reportedly part of the problem right now.

Anyone that has followed the launch and rise of medical cannabis programs around the world knows that supply shortages are common when a program is first starting out, and Luxembourg is no exception. However, that only partially explains what is happening in Luxembourg right now. Luxembourg’s supply model is definitely another major contributing factor. Anytime only one entity has a monopoly on supplying a product, it only takes one problem to shut down the entire supply chain.

This is not the first time that Luxembourg has faced a medical cannabis supply shortage. Earlier this year, prior to Luxembourg’s government signing a contract with Tilray, the European country also experienced medical cannabis supply shortages. At that time, the government scrambled to find new suppliers, which begs the question, why isn’t Luxembourg supplementing its medical cannabis program with domestic cultivation?

Legalization Is Looming

Fairly recently, Luxembourg made international headlines when it announced that it would be the first European nation to legalize cannabis for adult use and allow regulated adult-use sales. Since that time, the government in Luxembourg has scaled back its plans for initial legalization with plans to decriminalize possession and allow home cultivation.

Adult-use sales are still expected at some point in Luxembourg. However, that component of the nation’s legalization model will have to wait a bit. In the meantime, allowing home cultivation will help supply shortages to some extent. Presumably, some amount of patients will be able to cultivate their own medicine and no longer have to rely on prescriptions. However, there will still be many patients that cannot cultivate their own medicine for one reason or another, and Luxembourg still needs to drastically improve its medical cannabis sourcing model.

More from Johnny Green at: http://Internationalcbc.com

The post Why Is Luxembourg Facing A Medical Cannabis Supply Shortage? appeared first on Skunk Magazine.

via Skunk Magazine https://www.skunkmagazine.com/why-is-luxembourg-facing-a-medical-cannabis-supply-shortage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-is-luxembourg-facing-a-medical-cannabis-supply-shortage

source https://inkegootjes.weebly.com/blog/why-is-luxembourg-facing-a-medical-cannabis-supply-shortage

source https://inkegootjes.tumblr.com/post/669321624079745024

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/669328821110095872

For cannabis plants, terpenes may be more influential than genetics

So should they be listed on hemp (and all cannabis) labels?

Terpenes may be a better indicator of a cannabis plant’s profile, and a better way to describe strains, than genetic ancestry, new research shows.

After analyzing more than 100 samples of cannabis, a team of Canadian and Dutch researchers found that strain names — even the most well known, Sativa and Indica —tended to be poor descriptors of a plant’s genetic makeup or its lineage.

In many cases, though, strain names did reflect terpene content, which is linked to aroma (and in THC-rich cannabis may also influence psychoactive effects).

Wait. What Are Terpenes?

Terpenes are naturally-occurring chemical compounds found in plants that give them signature scents. Highly aromatic plants including cannabis, herbs and citrus fruits have a relatively high terpene content.

Lemon zest? That’s the terpene limonene. Pine? That’s pinene. A cannabis plant may make 20 to 40 types of terpenes.

Terpenes do have an evolutionary purpose. In nature, they can repel pests like insects and fungus, or attract beneficial insects.

When People Talk About ‘Strains’ They’re Really Talking About Terpenes

When it comes to cannabis, people may benefit from knowing more about a plant or extract than its cannabinoid profile. Yes, knowing whether a preparation is high in CBD or THC is essential. But once that’s established, could terpenes offer even more information chemical makeup and likely effects?

The Canadian and Dutch researchers thought so.

Strain names, they wrote “are routinely assigned to Cannabis cultivars by breeders, retailers and users to describe a cultivar’s morphology, aromas and/or psychoactive effects. However, it is unclear whether these labels capture meaningful information about Cannabis genetic and chemical variation. […]

They went on to say that naming "is instead probably driven primarily by a small number of key terpenes whose concentrations contribute to the characteristic aromas.”

In other words, terpenes are already a primary driver in how cannabis plants are categorized and named by the people growing and selling them.

“Recognizing common terpenes can help you be more informed about the products you purchase before you even try them for yourself.”

— Aundrea Foster for Nothing But Hemp

“Terpenes may be just a minor component of a CBD product, but they can affect the qualities of that product,” Aundrea Foster wrote for Nothing But Hemp. “The specific terpenes in a product could affect how it smells and tastes. It could also contribute to the product’s ability to relax you or ease your inflammation.

“When a product description lists terpenes,” Foster continued, “it is providing information that suggests how the product might smell and taste, but also some of the medicinal qualities the product could have. Recognizing common terpenes can help you be more informed about the products you purchase before you even try them for yourself.”

Listing Terpenes on Labels Could Become a Best Practice

The standards organization ASTM International is gathering feedback about its proposal to encourage companies to list terpene amounts on labels, reports Kristen Nichols for Hemp Industry Daily. ASTM guidelines aren’t legally binding for the cannabis industry, but it would set a standard for best practices.

“The group is considering adopting a voluntary guideline that cannabis manufacturers (both hemp and marijuana) label resin cannabinoid products with the amounts of certain varieties of five common terpenes in the cannabis plant,” Nichols writes.

Those terpenes are:

• Limonene

• Myrcene

• Pinene

• Terpinolene

• Caryophyllene

The guideline would also encourage cannabis manufacturers to list the origin of terpenes added from non-cannabis sources, and a warning that products with a terpene concentration higher than 10% may potentially cause harm.

Writes Nichols: "Critics counter that cannabis labels in most jurisdictions are already overcrowded and that terpene research is too nascent for reliable information about what exactly they do.”

A group of stakeholders in the cannabis industry is set to vote on the proposal, according to Nichols, but there is no deadline to settle the question.

from Nothing But Hemp https://www.nothingbuthemp.net/post/for-cannabis-plants-terpenes-may-be-more-influential-than-genetics

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/669288990577508352

Republican Representative Introduces Sweeping Federal Legalization Bill

The “States Reform Act” (SRA) was introduced on November 15, 2021, by Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC), which, if passed, will deschedule cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) (including all implementing regulations) while preserving state’s authority to regulate or prohibit cannabis (similar to alcohol); expunge existing criminal convictions; grandfather in existing state licenses; apply a federal excise tax of 3%; and revise the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) to create a pathway for cannabis-infused foods, drugs, dietary supplements, and “designate state medical cannabis products.”

From the Representative’s website:

“Today, only 3 states lack some form of legal cannabis. My home state of South Carolina permits CBD, Florida allows medical marijuana, California and others have full recreational use, for example. Every state is different. Cannabis reform at the federal level must take all of this into account. And it’s past time federal law codifies this reality,” said Rep. Mace.

“This is why I’m introducing the States Reform Act, a bill which seeks to remove cannabis from Schedule I in a manner consistent with the rights of states to determine what level of cannabis reform each state already has, or not.

“This bill supports veterans, law enforcement, farmers, businesses, those with serious illnesses, and it is good for criminal justice reform. Furthermore, a super-majority of Americans support an end to cannabis prohibition, which is why only 3 states in the country have no cannabis reform at all. 

“The States Reform Act takes special care to keep Americans and their children safe while ending federal interference with state cannabis laws. Washington needs to provide a framework which allows states to make their own decisions on cannabis moving forward. This bill does that,” she continued.

Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have legalized the recreational use of cannabis, which is still prohibited by federal law.

The first-term House member’s legislation is said to place the interstate regulation of cannabis under the purview of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and limit the recreational use of cannabis to those 21 years of age and older.

The post Republican Representative Introduces Sweeping Federal Legalization Bill appeared first on Skunk Magazine.

via Skunk Magazine https://www.skunkmagazine.com/republican-representative-introduces-sweeping-federal-legalization-bill/

source https://inkegootjes.weebly.com/blog/republican-representative-introduces-sweeping-federal-legalization-bill

source https://inkegootjes.tumblr.com/post/669223500538642432

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/669238197486829568

CBD for Pancreatitis

The pancreas is a pear-shaped gland located behind the stomach, and it plays a crucial role in digestion. Acute pancreatitis refers to the inflammation of the pancreas that occurs acutely (in a short time). The patient will present with sharp abdominal pain. The yearly incidence of acute pancreatitis is 35 people in every 100,000. This figure has been increasing due to the increasing number of obesity and gallstone cases.

A 2013 study looked at the anti-inflammatory effects of cannabidiol (CBD) in acute pancreatitis. [1] This was a mouse model study where mice with acute pancreatitis were offered CBD treatment. The results demonstrated that CBD indeed has anti-inflammatory activity against acute pancreatitis. The administration of CBD significantly improved the pathological changes in the mice associated with the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. [1]

CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid with diverse therapeutic potential, as has been demonstrated by research. It regulates critical physiological functions such as immunity, metabolism, emotions, insulin sensitivity, pain, mood, hormone function, and inflammation. CBD exerts its anti-inflammatory activity primarily by regulating cytokine activity, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines and increasing anti-inflammatory cytokines. [2]

Endocannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2) are weakly expressed in the pancreas islets of Langerhans cells. However, their expression usually increases when the pancreas is inflamed. While the CB1 receptor is responsible for fibrosis in the pancreas, the CB2 receptor is responsible for the opposite effect; anti-fibrosis.

CBD may also help to relieve peripheral neuropathy that happens in acute pancreatitis. This happens due to damage to the nerves when the pancreas is inflamed. A 2020 study demonstrated the potential benefits of CBD against neuropathic pain. This study confirmed that CBD is well tolerated and showed its possible use in treating peripheral neuropathy. [3]

Lastly, CBD may manage nausea and vomiting, which occur commonly with an acute pancreatitis diagnosis. There is sufficient anecdotal evidence for the use of CBD in suppressing nausea and vomiting. One pre-clinical study conducted in 2020 also demonstrated this effect when CBD was offered subcutaneously to nauseated mice in a lab. [4]

The evidence for the benefits of CBD in acute pancreatitis is preliminary and primarily based on CBD’s anti-inflammatory potential, which has been demonstrated in numerous studies. This serves as a pointer for future research in this area.

Image Source

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blausen_0699_PancreasAnatomy2.png

References

1- Li, K., Feng, J. Y., Li, Y. Y., Yuece, B., Lin, X. H., Yu, L. Y., Li, Y. N., Feng, Y. J., & Storr, M. (2013). Anti-inflammatory role of cannabidiol and O-1602 in cerulein-induced acute pancreatitis in mice. Pancreas, 42(1), 123–129.

2- Nagarkatti, P., Pandey, R., Rieder, S. A., Hegde, V. L., & Nagarkatti, M. (2009). Cannabinoids as novel anti-inflammatory drugs. Future medicinal chemistry, 1(7), 1333–1349.

3- Xu, D. H., Cullen, B. D., Tang, M., & Fang, Y. (2020). The Effectiveness of Topical Cannabidiol Oil in Symptomatic Relief of Peripheral Neuropathy of the Lower Extremities. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology, 21(5), 390–402.

4- Rock, E. M., Sullivan, M. T., Collins, S. A., Goodman, H., Limebeer, C. L., Mechoulam, R., & Parker, L. A. (2020). Evaluation of repeated or acute treatment with cannabidiol (CBD), cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) or CBDA methyl ester (HU-580) on nausea and/or vomiting in rats and shrews. Psychopharmacology, 237(9), 2621–2631.

The post CBD for Pancreatitis appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Via https://cbdhealthandwellness.net/2021/11/29/cbd-for-pancreatitis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cbd-for-pancreatitis

source https://inkegootjes.weebly.com/blog/cbd-for-pancreatitis

source https://inkegootjes.tumblr.com/post/669219695458697216

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/669238196856586240

Four ways CBD could boost your workout routine — and even make it fun

Ditch the exercise anxiety and start looking forward to moving your bod.

Breaking a sweat and getting your blood moving can be a satisfying, stress-relieving break in your day. But what if your workout’s the thing stressing you out? Or if pain, inflammation and muscle soreness leave you wishing you could skip the trail or gym altogether? CBD, a non-psychoactive compound extracted from cannabis, could boost your workout routine. Heck, it may even help you look forward to your daily dose of movement.

1. Ditch the Pre-Workout Anxiety

Early stage clinical studies suggest CBD may reduce anxiety, whether it’s a reaction to a stressful situation or you’re prone to nervous tension. The medical community has called for more studies before drawing conclusions on this issue, but doctors acknowledge that initial data look promising.

Dr. Sophie Vergnaud, M.D., told the online magazine Bustle that CBD can lower stress and anxiety, helping people enjoy working out.

“CBD may help you get in the right mental state for a workout by improving motivation, and can help you focus on your body and be more mindful in your workout or practice,” she said.

2. During the Workout, Relieve Pain and Inflammation

Pain is an important signal from your body that you should never ignore. But if you’re looking to take the edge off with the possibility of added benefits for protection and recovery, cannabinoid pain formulas offer an option beyond over-the-counter drugs.

A 2020 review of preclinical studies and available clinical trials found evidence CBD may help to:

• reduce inflammation
• relieve pain
• protect neurons and, more broadly, the nervous system
• promote healing of traumatic skeletal injuries.

Dr. Vergnaud told Bustle people are increasingly turning to CBD to help to help relieve pain and inflammation during workout sessions. So far, though, the evidence is largely anecdotal.

“Unfortunately, there’s not much direct scientific evidence yet for the use of CBD as a workout supplement,” Vergnaud said. “That’s not to say that there aren’t benefits, just that the existing research is too imprecise to be able to make definitive recommendations.”

3. Recover and Relax Post-Workout

CBD’s effects on pain and inflammation are key here too. Writing for Bustle, JR Thorpe reports that CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties may help muscles relax, which can be key to post-workout recovery. It might be worth trying both oral and topical forms of CBD to see which is most effective for you.

Oral: Results of a 2020 study suggest that CBD oil taken immediately after a strenuous workout can reduce muscle soreness later.

Topical: Writing for Well+ Good, Rachel Lapidos reported that she noticed a difference from consistently massaging her legs with CBD oil after running (and noted that the post-workout rub itself might have had something to do with that). You don’t necessarily have to use your CBD oil to try this out. Many options exist for CBD lotions, creams and body oils that have been specifically formulated for topical application.

4. Ace Your Nighttime Routine for Great Sleep

Case reports have suggested that CBD improves sleep. As with the points outlined above, the medical community would like broader scientific research before drawing conclusions about the effectiveness of CBD. But many people report that it promotes calm, and can be part of an evening routine that encourages restful sleep, supporting exercise and overall health.

A complementary cannabinoid — cannabinol, or CBN — is gaining recognition as a sleep aid, and cannabis-based sleep formulas may contain both CBD and CBN.

The Final Countdown

Based on the information we have thus far, CBD looks promising for its ability to support the mind and body — before, during and after a workout. Still, we aren’t likely to hear that from doctors until the points above are confirmed by scientific studies. Until then, CBD from reputable sources is considered safe and is usually well tolerated, making it a low-risk option to test on your own.

from Nothing But Hemp https://www.nothingbuthemp.net/post/four-ways-cbd-could-boost-your-workout-routine-and-even-make-it-fun

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/669047345869209600

Florida lawmakers move to regulate delta-8 THC

Their proposal also seeks to raise the legal age for buying CBD.

A bipartisan pair of Florida lawmakers has introduced a bill that would regulate delta-8 THC in the state and increase the legal age for buying CBD from 18 to 21. The bill also calls for updates to the state’s medical cannabis rules.

Restrictions on Delta-8 and CBD

The measure would broadly regulate all THC isomers, including delta-8, taking them out of the regulatory gray zone. Delta-8 has a chemical structure similar to the dominant form of naturally occurring THC, delta-9, and similar psychoactive effects. But as a hemp-derived form of THC, delta-8 is being sold legally in smoke shops and gas stations. Lawmakers across the nation are taking different approaches toward whether and how to regulate it.

In Florida, Democratic Rep. Andrew Learned and Republican Rep. Spencer Roach are giving it a go with House Bill 679, reports the Florida-focused policy news site Capital Soup. They introduced the bill Nov. 22.

The bill proposes “prohibiting the sale of hemp extract and hemp extract products intended for ingestion to persons under 21 years of age.” In other words, delta-8 and CBD products could only be sold to people age 21 and older in Florida.

Aa another news site, Florida Politics, put it “the bill would significantly tighten regulation of hemp extract products and add language clarifying such products intended for smoking or eating, including delta-8 flowers, oil and edibles, may not be sold to people under 21.”

“[T]he bill would significantly tighten regulation of hemp extract products and add language clarifying such products intended for smoking or eating, including delta-8 flowers, oil and edibles, may not be sold to people under 21.”

— Jesse Scheckner of Florida Politics

Other Changes to Florida Cannabis Regulations

The lawmakers aim to cut costs for those participating in the medical cannabis program by lengthening the frequency between required doctor check ups and card renewals. The bill would also allow recertification via Telehealth.

More broadly, the bill calls for restrictions on cannabis-related advertising to children. It would prohibit dispensaries from flipping licenses for financial gain, and institute new testing standards to ensure that products being sold are safe.

“We are working to deliver significant cost savings for patients, make the program more user-friendly and at the same time ensure safety for both patients and our children,” Learned said.

Representative Roach added, “This is a true bipartisan effort to ensure patients have access to a safe medical marijuana program as demanded by an overwhelming majority of Florida voters in 2016, by putting common sense safeguards in place to develop standards, increase transparency, and keep MMJ [medical marijuana] products away from children.”

Reactions from Florida’s Hemp Industry

News station NBC2 gathered reactions to the news from Florida business owners in the hemp industry.

“From a financial standpoint, yes it does affect me as a business owner,” said Michael Jones owner of a Fort Myers vape shop. Jones also described himself as a fan and customer of delta-8 products.

Speaking of the proposed restrictions on hemp-derived products, Eli Joyce of Sunshine Cannabis told NBC2, “I’d like to see access increase and not more regulations.”

Another business owner had a different reaction.

“If it’s cleaning the industry and making it more professional, respectful and making sure that Florida can continue to have the industry successful then I’m all for it,” Cole Peacock, owner of Seed & Bean CBD coffee shop in Fort Myers, told NBC2.

Will the Bill Become Law?

Whether the bill will be approved remains a question. Florida Politics reporter Jesse Scheckner noted that it bears resemblance to failed proposals Roach had filed in the last session.

Stay tuned for more.

from Nothing But Hemp https://www.nothingbuthemp.net/post/florida-lawmakers-move-to-regulate-delta-8-thc

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/668952968800944128

Cannabis Tarot December 21

Hello from Leavenworth, WA for the December 2021 reading!

Connecting to the Cannabis Tarot

, and providing the wisdom that Cannabis Plant Spirit would like to share for December 2021…

• The first card the Cannabis Tarot

  

  gave us this month represents the Cannabis plant’s roots, our root chakra (Muladhara), and the recent past, with Reversed Three of Cups…
• Secondly, the Cannabis Tarot

  

  gave us the Eight of Coins, which represents the Cannabis plant’s stem, our heart chakra (Anahata), and the placement of the present…
• Lastly, the Cannabis Tarot

  

  gave us a third card which represents the Cannabis’ flower, our crown chakra (Sahasrāra), and the future with Reversed Three of Coins…

If you would like to know more about…

• The deck’s sacred history at International Museums, and MIT’s Distinctive Collection
• How to become a Certified Cannabis Tarot

  

  Apprentice and professional reader
• To buy The Cannabis Tarot

  

  Oraculum – A Divination Inspiration Guidebook
• All the sacred divination tools that B3 has channeled through Cannabis Plant Spirit
• B3’s PhD research publications on The Translative Axioms of Ineffable Literature

Then FOLLOW our IG account: @CannabisTarot

or visit: CannabisTarot.com

Catch the November 2021 Cannabist Tarot

HERE <<<<

Catch the October 2021 Cannabis Tarot

HERE <<<<<

*DISCLAIMER* These readings are my interpretation of the deck I channeled and am connected to. I use my guidance, intuition, and wisdom to produce a message to the collective, not specifically meant for one person, situation, or outcome. I have, and will ALWAYS advocate for each soul to interpret all messages from their own divine authority and guidance, and to seek their own understanding of any communications from their own sovereignty first and foremost. I do not proclaim any answers, actions, directions, or authority over anyone at any time. I offer what I am given, the rest is the interpretation of the viewer/listener/other. Thank you.

The post Cannabis Tarot™ December 21′ appeared first on Skunk Magazine.

via Skunk Magazine https://www.skunkmagazine.com/cannabis-tarot-december-21/

source https://inkegootjes.weebly.com/blog/cannabis-tarot-december-21

source https://inkegootjes.tumblr.com/post/668921500236185600

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/668924894270128129

How to Carve your Niche on CBD Shelf Space

The CBD market is abundant in opportunities, but that automatically means abundant competition. And it’s not just a matter of competition in terms of quality, but competition for potential consumers’ increasingly divided and fleeting attention. Even if you have the absolute best CBD product that money – and perhaps even not a lot of it – can buy, that’s no good if it doesn’t get noticed.

So how do you get your product noticed on the CBD shelf?

For starters, make a product worth noticing. Quality should always be first – without it, nothing else matters.

Then, you have to prove it. How do you do that in a notoriously underregulated industry, as is the CBD one? With third-party testing, the voluntary initiative that has become the good players’ stamp in this field.

Then, you get to the actual part of getting your product noticed, or in other words, marketing, and more specifically, your product’s design.

Granted, the room for creativity in the CBD industry might be a little smaller, since the labels needs to accommodate important technical information. But that should just make your graphic designer say, “challenge accepted.”

There’s no one-size-fits-all in advertising. It’s all about your target audience, your USP (unique selling point), and the message you’re trying to communicate. So how do you figure those out?

Well, that depends. Does your product offer great value for money – find a way to communicate that – perhaps with a more down-to-earth design and message – to your target audience, which would be deal hunters, every-day consumers, and CBD rookies. Do you cater to athletes and premium users with very specific needs and exceptionally high standards? Make it known – with a sleeker design and a more daring message.

Does your product and/or company a unique story, like being a vet, for instance? Do you have unique experience – as a terpene expert or an extraction wizard? Say all that.

Generating product-related content is another trend that can’t be neglected. By providing valuable, informative, and engaging CBD-related information, you can build your authority and take your consumers on a more seamless, gentle, roundabout journey rather than selling them things right off the bat and likely scaring them away. Content marketing has consistently proven to be very effective and cost-efficient across virtually all industries.

And speaking of the online world, don’t forget that your CBD products don’t even necessarily have to be on a physical shelf. E-commerce offers many universal benefits as a business model, and some particularly relevant to CBD.

The obvious benefits are the ease for customers and the reduced overheads for you, which respectively allows you to reduce your prices and improve your bottom line. But CBD e-commerce gives consumers a chance to do thorough research, delve into the third-party lab reports, and weigh products’ pros and cons against each other on their own, personal scale. This leads to better choices, and ultimately to repeated customers.

Besides great content marketing, your e-commerce site needs to be optimized to run like a well-oiled machine. Every lag, every discomfort, like a scarcity of payment methods, mean lost customers.

Some of these strategies might sound like modern mumbo-jumbo to some old-school CBD manufactures who just want to sell CBD. But at the end of the day, CBD is a business – a booming one at that – and good business might start with quality products, but it goes way beyond that.

Image Credits: SurFeRGiRL30 / flickr

The post How to Carve your Niche on CBD Shelf Space appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Via https://cbdhealthandwellness.net/2021/11/25/how-to-carve-your-niche-on-cbd-shelf-space/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-carve-your-niche-on-cbd-shelf-space

source https://inkegootjes.weebly.com/blog/how-to-carve-your-niche-on-cbd-shelf-space

source https://inkegootjes.tumblr.com/post/668857381464178688

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/668860801166278656

CBD and the $100 Billion Sleep Aid Market

CBD is poised to be a top contender in the soon-to-be $100 billion sleep aid market. According to a recent research report, the sleep aid market was estimated to be $64.29 billion in 2019. It’s expected to grow to $101.7 billion by 2026. [1] With market experts predicting such huge growth potential, where does CBD come into play?

Many companies already market their CBD products as a potential sleep aid. The American Sleep Association tells us that 50-70 million Americans suffer from some sort of sleep disorder. [2] That’s only in the United States. Because so many people have trouble sleeping, and CBD is becoming more popular each year, it has the potential to be a top sales category in the global sleep aid market.

How Effective is CBD for Sleep?

For the millions of people suffering from sleep disorders, CBD may be the answer. There is enough scientific research showing CBD helps with sleep. CBD is known for reducing feelings of anxiety. Feeling anxious before bed can make it hard to fall asleep, and cause sleep disturbances during the night. This is one general way CBD can help people sleep.

A literary review on CBD and sleep research concluded that “CBD may hold promise for REM sleep behavior disorder and excessive daytime sleepiness”. [3] This confirms the effectiveness of CBD for REM sleep behavior disorder specifically and suggests CBD may help other sleep disorders. It can also be consumed to reduce feeling tired during the day. This may be because it encourages healthier sleep cycles, which in turn, promotes more restful sleep.

How Can CBD Companies Get into the Sleep Aid Market?

Marketing is going to be the key for CBD companies wanting to get into the sleep aid market. The evidence that CBD is an effective sleep aid already exists. The first step will be educating consumers about the benefits of CBD for sleep. With a growing demand by consumers for natural products, the future of CBD being sold more as a sleep aid seems inevitable.

References:

1- At 6.7% CAGR, Global Sleeping Aids Market Size & Share Expand to USD 101.7 Billion by 2026. Facts and Factors. 2021. https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2021/03/17/2194669/0/en/At-6-7-CAGR-Global-Sleeping-Aids-Market-Size-Share-Expand-to-USD-101-7-Billion-by-2026-Facts-Factors.html Times Cited: 0 Journal Impact Factor: N/A

2- Sleep and Sleep Disorder Statistics. American Sleep Association. 2021. https://www.sleepassociation.org/about-sleep/sleep-statistics/ Times Cited: 0 Journal Impact Factor: N/A

3- Babson, K. et al. Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and Sleep: a Review of the Literature. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2017 Apr;19(4):23. doi: 10.1007/s11920-017-0775-9. PMID: 28349316. Times Cited: 78 Journal Impact Factor: 6.902

The post CBD and the $100 Billion Sleep Aid Market appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Via https://cbdhealthandwellness.net/2021/11/24/cbd-and-the-100-billion-sleep-aid-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cbd-and-the-100-billion-sleep-aid-market

source https://inkegootjes.weebly.com/blog/cbd-and-the-100-billion-sleep-aid-market

source https://inkegootjes.tumblr.com/post/668789386430857216

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/668796561503944704

eBay trials sales of CBD in the UK

eBay prepares to take on Amazon with the launch of UK trial of CBD sales, reports CBD-Intel

eBay has launched a CBD trial. The internet marketplace that built its name as an auction site launched its UK trial of CBD products in November, from around ten initial brands.

It is the second online marketplace to launch a UK trial of the sale of CBD products, after Amazon made a similar move last year. eBay trails Amazon by a significant margin in terms of overall global visits but is, in fact, much closer to the former bookseller in the UK, according to figures assembled by Webretailer, with about 73% of Amazon’s monthly visits.

Both sites also maintain a massive lead over any other online marketplace platforms in the UK – with the next ten most popular not totalling even half of eBay’s monthly traffic between them.

The move opens another important revenue stream for the brands involved in the trial. Those involved in Amazon appear to have quickly seen significant growth in sales through the site, despite Amazon’s low-key approach to advertising the fact that a limited range of CBD products were now available on the company’s UK site.

It will be interesting to see whether eBay will also take a low-key approach, given its second place status overall and late move into setting up a CBD sales trial in the UK. It will also be interesting to see whether the former auction site’s listings become beset by the same issues as those on Amazon – with legitimate products from approved sellers having to battle through a sea of hemp oil products dressed up to resemble ones that contain significant amounts of CBD.

There are also issues of legitimate CBD products from brands outside those in the approved trial appearing on a number of different Amazon country sites. Whether accidental or not, these violate Amazon’s selling guidelines, though enforcement appears to be lax.

Currently listings on eBay’s UK site appear a lot cleaner, with seemingly few or no unauthorised CBD products or hemp oil products masquerading as having cannabinoid-rich content. If eBay can continue to maintain that, it may perhaps have an advantage over its online rival in attracting CBD-interested consumers.

CBD-Intel provides impartial, independent and premium market and regulatory analysis, legal tracking, and quantitative data for the cannabidiol (CBD) sector.

We provide our clients with the tools to navigate this fast-moving sector, tailor their business strategy, optimise resources and make informed decisions. In addition, we offer customised research and consultancy support.

The post eBay trials sales of CBD in the UK appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Via https://cbdhealthandwellness.net/2021/11/24/ebay-trials-sales-of-cbd-in-the-uk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ebay-trials-sales-of-cbd-in-the-uk

source https://inkegootjes.weebly.com/blog/ebay-trials-sales-of-cbd-in-the-uk

source https://inkegootjes.tumblr.com/post/668789385661169664

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/668796560803512320

Biden administration makes strong pro-cannabis moves

Gupta’s appointment and nomination of Califf may indicate change in US climate, reports CBD-Intel

Rahul Gupta has been confirmed by the US Senate as director of National Drug Control Policy, while president Joe Biden has also announced that he intends to nominate Robert Califf as head of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – potentially the strongest pro-cannabis moves so far from the often-reluctant Biden administration.

Gupta, who will oversee US anti-drug efforts, was previously a consultant to cannabis company Holistic Industries and acted as chair of the West Virginia Medical Cannabis Advisory Board. The new drug czar has also made a couple of favourable public comments about medical cannabis.

However, he has also been critical of the cannabis legalisation progress, pointing out that teenage use of cannabis has outstripped that of conventional tobacco cigarettes – which could also be framed as a net positive for public health.

Realistically there is little the director could do on cannabis legalisation, even if Gupta wanted to make such a move. The National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act (1998) states that the Office of National Drug Control Policy take such actions as necessary to oppose any attempt to legalise the use of a substance (in any form) that is listed in schedule I of the US Controlled Substances Act.

For this reason, opponents of cannabis liberalisation, such as the lobbying group Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) have not opposed Gupta’s appointment. Though he was not their preferred candidate, at the time of the nomination SAM president Kevin Sabet said: “Rahul has a strong public health background, but he also knows how to work with law enforcement and other stakeholders. He has a record of convening different constituencies, which will serve him well in this role. It’s a strong selection.”

Gupta’s primary focus will be the ongoing opioid crisis in the US rather than cannabis use. “President Biden has made clear that addressing addiction and the overdose epidemic is an urgent priority. As director, I will diligently work to advance high-quality, data-driven strategies to make our communities healthier and safer,” said Gupta.

Despite this, it is widely thought that having the first ever medical doctor appointed to head the Office of National Drug Control Policy – and someone sympathetic to medical cannabis – is a plus in a Democratic administration that has been reluctant to express support for liberalization, despite the growing backing for such a move among its supporter base.

The impending nomination of Califf to return to the post of FDA commissioner he held during the final year of the Barack Obama administration in 2016-17 has also been welcomed for similar reasons.

The pick for head of the agency has still not been formally made and the appointment will then need to be confirmed by the Senate. But assuming that happens, it could be a positive outcome for the cannabinoid-related sectors.

Califf expressed positive views about the potential of cannabinoids when he previously headed the FDA. At that time he noted that while the agency had not determined cannabis to be safe for any indication, that did not mean it was not and there were several positive potential promising applications that would benefit from further research – research the FDA was looking to help promote.

He added that during his work as a cardiologist he “had the chance to prescribe some [cannabinoid products] in my cardiology practice in people with extreme heart failure who get a wasting cachectic syndrome”.

What This Means: While it is hard to say what these decisions mean for CBD as a potential ingestible consumer product, the appointments are probably overall a small positive for cannabis in general.

Califf’s likely reappointment would have the greater impact on CBD specifically though he was unable, unwilling or unconcerned enough to make any impact on its regulation during his previous spell in charge of the FDA. There is no reason to believe at this moment that things will be very different this time around.

CBD-Intel provides impartial, independent and premium market and regulatory analysis, legal tracking, and quantitative data for the cannabidiol (CBD) sector.

We provide our clients with the tools to navigate this fast-moving sector, tailor their business strategy, optimise resources and make informed decisions. In addition, we offer customised research and consultancy support.

The post Biden administration makes strong pro-cannabis moves appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Via https://cbdhealthandwellness.net/2021/11/24/biden-administration-makes-strong-pro-cannabis-moves/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=biden-administration-makes-strong-pro-cannabis-moves

source https://inkegootjes.weebly.com/blog/biden-administration-makes-strong-pro-cannabis-moves

source https://inkegootjes.tumblr.com/post/668789384891482112

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/668796560049586176

A Cornucopia of Cannabis Arrives as Harvest Ball Announces their Sponsors and Marketplace Exhibitors

The much-awaited list of Harvest Ball 2021 sponsors and exhibitors reveals the “who’s who” of cannabis excellence filling the halls of the eagerly anticipated event. Ready to be unveiled starting on December 11, 2021 with a special opening for VIP tickets at 11AM PDT – followed by GA at noon PDT – the full spectrum marketplace will celebrate the plant, the farmers, the creators, and today’s top thought leaders, giving attendees face to face access to their favorite brands while marking the start of the road to the 18th Annual Emerald Cup Competition and Awards. Spotlighting a diverse selection of California’s finest cannabis at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, the Harvest Ball will be considered the largest cannabis consumer show in the country, with over 30,000 expected attendees. Mirroring the high wattage chart-topping talent on the main stage – including headliners BIG WILD and Trevor Hall – the grassroots of cannabis culture will gather alongside the top growers, breeders, and brands all in attendance.

Harvest Ball is made possible by the generous support of these leading companies:

Cookies, the Emerald Level Sponsor of the Harvest Ball

Cookies, founded in 2010 by Billboard-charting rapper and entrepreneur Berner and Bay Area breeder and cultivator Jai, is the most globally recognized cannabis company in the world. Cookies values the power of the plant and focuses on creating game-changing genetics. The company offers a collection of over 70 proprietary cannabis strains and more than 2,000 products. Cookies also actively works to enrich communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs through advocacy and social equity initiatives. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company opened its first retail store in 2018 in Los Angeles and has since expanded to over 40 retail locations in 17 markets across four countries. Cookies was named one of America’s Hottest Brands of 2021 by AdAge, the first cannabis brand to ever receive this accolade. Learn more at cookies.co

PUFFCO, the Diamond Level Sponsor of the “Puffco Pavilion”

Their journey began in 2013 with CEO Roger Volodarsky and a need for a better way to interact with concentrates through technology. The quality of concentrates was consistently improving, but the products made to consume them were outsourced designs stuck in the past. In response, Volodarsky brought together the disciplines of design, technology, engineering, and cannabis consumption to create Puffco, which he has staffed with an experienced in-house design team whose priority was the end-user experience. Learn more at puffco.com

Compound Genetics, the Platinum Level Sponsor for the “Compound Genetics’ V.I.P. Tent” – FLAVORS BY DESIGN

Founded in 2017 by @Chris_Compound, Compound Genetics designs iconic cannabis flavors that have been defining hype strains around the world from the Menthol and Jet Fuel lines to White Runtz to Apples & Bananas. Its team of creative scientists is eternally on the hunt for what has never been done and ways to collaborate with other breeders to innovate on what already has. compound-genetics.com

Humboldt Seed Company, the Platinum Level Sponsor for “Humboldt Seed Company Stage

A genetics, seed, and strain development company curated by the tastemakers of the world’s cannabis capital. Unprecedented phenotype hunts take place annually, feeding a scientific approach to feminized, regular, and autoflower seed breeding that’s vetted by California’s best cannabis farmers. As the largest licensed cannabis seed provider in California, Humboldt Seed Company has remained committed to its roots in environmental and social justice, serving its local community for over 20 years. humboldtseedcompany.com

ROVE, the Platinum Level Sponsor for the “Rove Hall”

ROVE was born at the intersection of art and science. The team is composed of long-time industry enthusiasts, boasting a combined wealth of experience in cultivation, extraction, and laboratory science, joined together with a mission to produce better, tastier, more honest cannabis products. Rove Brand’s goal is to provide customers with the highest quality products that taste great and are created with them in mind. rovebrand.com

Seed Junky Genetics, the Platinum Level Sponsor for the “Seed Junky Genetics’ Shuttles”

A legacy brand with global recognition, Seed Junky Genetics has been breeding exotic cannabis strains and providing the highest caliber flower to its customers since 2007. The world-class developer of Big Apple, Ice Cream Cake, Jealousy, Kush Mints, The Soap, Wedding Cake, and hundreds of other top-shelf strains is now operating in the legal market and is continuing its never-ending quest for developing and growing new, game-changing cultivars. seedjunky.com

STIIIZY, the Platinum Level Sponsor

STIIIZY offers a line of premium cannabis products that have set a new industry standard for portability and convenience. STIIIZY’s proprietary pod system has garnered a cult-like following since its launch and has emerged as a leading lifestyle brand in cannabis. Stop by and see STIIIZY at Emerald Cup, where attendees will be able to try their expansive line of curated extracts and will look forward to immersing themselves in the interactive 3D booth. STIIIZY will have giveaways take place throughout the day, as well as interactive entertainment for all attendees! Ask the STIIIZY budtenders about the brand’s exclusive deals that will be running during the entire show. stiiizy.com

Harvest Ball 2021’s Gold and Silver Level Sponsors include Agrarian, Black Market Group, Boveda, Califari, Cannacraft, CLTVTD Genetics, Garcia Hand Picked, Hempire,

Let’s Disrupt D.I.G.I.T.A.L., Lost Coast Plant Therapy, LitHouse, Mercy Wellness, Moon Valley Organics, Papa’s Select, Phinest Cannabis & West Coast Cure, PurePressure, Royal Gold Soil, Satori Wellness, 7pipe, The Terpomete, and Talking Trees.

View all our sponsors here: www.theemeraldcup.com/lineup#/sponsors/headliners

Harvest Ball 2021’s Media Sponsors include Amaturo Sonoma Media Group, Beard Bros, Mendo Cheeto, Mercy Wellness, Sensi Magazine, and Skunk Magazine

Harvest Ball 2021’s Marketplace Exhibitors include Abscent Design, Agricova, Alien Labs, Andretti Cannabis Co, Backroads Distribution, BB Organics, BEAR Labs, bio365, Bulger Papers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Style, Calyx Brands, Cannabistry, CannaTrust, Capulator, Cherry Kola, Connected, Cutting Edge Solutions, Dark Heart Nursery, Deep Green Genetics, Doja Park, Dungeons Vault Genetics, Dunkees, DYNOMYCO, Earth Juice, Eli’s Dyes, Envirocann, Eteros, Good Earth Organics, Good Tree, Grauling Research, Incorporated, Heritage Mendocino, High Art Studios, HIGH DESERT SPORES, High Rise Law, Humidi.co, Lempire Farmaseed, Key to Life Supply, LTB Enterprises, Mama P’s Wholesome Grinding Co., Manzanita Naturals, Mattole River studios, MJ Wear, Monterey Kush Co., Organics Alive, Pacific Cultivation, Purple City Genetics, Rage Nation, Rad Source, Ras Boss, RAW Rolling Papers, Redwood Roots Family, Rosin Tech Labs, Scared Steez, Sasquatch Soil Company, Shield N Seal, Sun+Earth Certified, TERPHOGZ, The Fireplace, The Flavor Co., The Galley, The Mighty Quinn, UbiGro, Vaper Tip, Willie’s Reserve, and Willow Creek Cannabis Alliance. View them all here: www.theemeraldcup.com/lineup#/marketplace/headliners

STANDING PROUD: THE CRAFT CANNABIS MARKETPLACE JOINS HARVEST BALL 2021

Standing side-by-side with the main marketplace, the organizers of the Emerald Cup and Harvest Ball along with the Small Farms Council draw special attention to small farms that make the backbone of their community introducing the first ever Craft Cannabis Marketplace located in the Hall of Flowers area.

Harvest Ball 2021’s Craft Cannabis Marketplace Exhibitors include Arcanna Flowers, Bella Farms, Bird Valley Organics, Briceland Forest Farm, Bud Farm, Farm Cut, Flower Lady Farms, Flying Tiger Farm, Frogville Farms, Higher Heights, Lovingly & Legally, Magic Meadow Farm’s, Mendocino Family Farm, Mendocino Producers Guild, Native Humboldt Farms, Neukom Family Farm, Noble Gardens, OG Gardens, Redwood Roots Distribution, River Txai Farms, Sierra Sungrown Co-op, Sol Spirit Farm, Sovereign 707, Spring Creek Farm, Sunnabis: Humboldt’s Full Sun Farms, Sweet Creek Farm, Trinity Alps Farms (Hash and Flowers), WAMM Phytotherapies Inc.,Whitethorn Valley Farm, Woodnote Farms and Yuba River Organics. 

LINK TO VIEW VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2hyOZ2LP_U

Emerald Cup Harvest Ball

at the Sonoma County Fairground, Santa Rosa, California

SATURDAY DECEMBER 11TH

Emerald VIP & Super Emerald VIP: 11am – 10pm PDT

General Admission: 12pm – 10pm PDT

Marketplace Hours: 11am – 9pm PDT (VIP early entry)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 12TH

Emerald VIP & Super Emerald VIP: 11am – 8pm PDT

General Admission: 12pm – 8pm PDT

Marketplace Hours: 11am – 8pm PDT (VIP early entry)

Visit: www.theemeraldcup.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

General Admission 2-Day Weekend – $125

Emerald VIP 2-Day Weekend – $599

Super Emerald VIP 2-Day Weekend– $749

*$1.00 of every ticket sold will go to Sweet Leaf Collective for Compassionate Care

The event is open to anyone 21 years or older with a valid photo ID. Licensed Cannabis Consumption areas are 21+ with valid photo ID. For all health & safety information, please visit: www.theemeraldcup.com/health-safety. Our information is updated regularly in accordance with local and state guidelines.

For additional information on The Emerald Cup 2022, Harvest Ball or to speak with founder Tim Blake, please contact Kenneth Loo, Chapter 2, ken@chapter2agency.com. Parties interested in exhibiting, sponsoring, or supporting the upcoming Harvest Ball, please contact Gina Gallo at gina@theemeraldcup.com.

ABOUT THE EMERALD CUP:

The Emerald Cup is the world’s premier virtual cannabis destination and iconic live event. While advancing the concept of sustainable, sun-grown farming, the 17-year old organization’s reputation is firmly solidified as the largest, most-respected cannabis competition in the world. As a group, The Emerald Cup prides itself in bringing together leading experts in the cannabis industry to educate and inspire our fellow farmers, patients, and patrons each year. The community celebration has grown to become a global movement honoring the year’s finest organic and sun-grown, cannabis harvest as well as the finest cannabis products available. The Cup has stood as a celebration of excellence and over the years, has seen founder Tim Blake recognized as a guardian of the ever-changing cannabis industry. www.theemeraldcup.com

The post A Cornucopia of Cannabis Arrives as Harvest Ball Announces their Sponsors and Marketplace Exhibitors appeared first on Skunk Magazine.

via Skunk Magazine https://www.skunkmagazine.com/a-cornucopia-of-cannabis-arrives-as-harvest-ball-announces-their-sponsors-and-marketplace-exhibitors/

source https://inkegootjes.weebly.com/blog/a-cornucopia-of-cannabis-arrives-as-harvest-ball-announces-their-sponsors-and-marketplace-exhibitors

source https://inkegootjes.tumblr.com/post/668785620683046912

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/668789020473638912

How Many Ways Can I Take CBD?

Cannabidiol (CBD) has rapidly risen to forefront of the highly competitive health and wellness place in recent years, becoming a multibillion-dollar industry in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.

Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBD is not psychoactive, making it more appealing to locales that have stringent polices towards its psychoactive sister cannabinoid — THC. Today, numerous people are considering CBD, but have no idea where to start. CBD Health & Wellness Magazine sat down with Sonja Villalba, Training & Development Manager for CBD Kratom, to discuss the different ways consumers can take CBD.

“CBD tinctures (oils) are the most popular method for taking CBD due to their convenience and ability to produce effects quickly,” Villalba told Health & Wellness. She explained the simple process of taking CBD in tincture form, which requires applying a certain dosage onto the tongue, holding for 60 seconds and swallowing.

Another equally popular delivery method is inhalation through smoking and vaping.

“Smoking and/or vaping is one of the easiest ways to consume CBD, and provides more bioavailability which means you can absorb more of the CBD than you would with other forms like edibles and topicals. CBD,” Villalba said. The cannabinoid enters the bloodstream through the lungs with this method, according to Villalba.

For consumers who are looking to be discreet, edibles and beverages offer two additional ways of enjoying CBD without the cons of inhalation. Edibles can be crafted to meet a range of tastes, from candies and chocolates to other food items.

Beverages too are flexible in application, Villalba told Health and Wellness.

“Water-soluble CBD can be dissolved into beverages such as coffee, tea, smoothies, beer, wine, and many other drinks,” she said. “Through a process called nanoemulsion, water-soluble CBD creates fast acting effects by dissolving rapidly into the bloodstream.”

Lastly, topicals can offer a targeted way of treating specific areas with CBD, such as sore joints and muscles, Villalba said.

“Topicals work best for any pain that is in a centralized location. The CBD absorbs directly into the skin and activates nearby cannabinoid receptors to alleviate pain,” she said. “This method is best for inflammation and muscle pain.”

CBD’s plethora of delivery methods is a major reason for its surge in popularity. It can be tailored to fit a variety of peoples’ needs and is available in all states.

What’s not to like?

The post How Many Ways Can I Take CBD? appeared first on CBD Health and Wellness.

Via https://cbdhealthandwellness.net/2021/11/24/how-many-ways-can-i-take-cbd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-many-ways-can-i-take-cbd

source https://inkegootjes.weebly.com/blog/how-many-ways-can-i-take-cbd

source https://inkegootjes.tumblr.com/post/668774264229560320

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/668777665425195008

New York bill would give hemp a boost as packaging for cannabis products

As New York readies for recreational cannabis to hit shelves, a state lawmaker has proposed that businesses making cannabis products in the state use biodegradable hemp-based packaging instead of plastic.

State Senator Michelle Hinchey announced legislation Nov. 19 that, if passed, would direct the State’s Cannabis Control Board to develop a plan making industrial hemp the primary packaging source for all cannabis products made in New York.

Hinchey, who is also the Senate Agriculture Chair, hopes the measure would:

• tap into hemp’s potential as sustainably sourced, biodegradable packaging
• minimize plastic use
• create a new market for New York’s small farmers who, as elsewhere, are struggling to compete in an increasingly industrialized marketplace
• spur economic growth in upstate communities

The proposal would also establish an incubator program with financial incentives for farmers and cannabis-based businesses who help develop hemp-based packaging materials.

Hemp has been turned into everything from building materials to fuel, and makes a bioplastic that’s reportedly 3.5 times stronger than petroleum-based plastic. Under the right composting conditions, hemp-based plastic can decompose in as little as 3-6 months. Conventional plastic bottles are estimated to take 450 years to decompose, and create toxic molecular byproducts in the process.

“There is no other natural resource that offers the same environmental, agricultural, and economic potential as hemp,” Hinchey said in a press release. “[…] With my bill, we have an incredible opportunity to unleash the potential of biodegradable hemp-based products that slashes our use of plastics, incentivizes farmers and entrepreneurs to be part of this innovation stage, and propels an industry that has not reached even a fraction of its full potential. Environmentally-safe industrialized hemp is the future of manufacturing and I look forward to getting my bill passed in the 2022 session so that New York can lead the way in this emerging market.”

“We have an incredible opportunity to unleash the potential of biodegradable hemp-based products that slashes our use of plastics, incentivizes farmers and entrepreneurs to be part of this innovation stage, and propels an industry that has not reached even a fraction of its full potential.”

— New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey

Hinchey said the bill, Senate Bill S7508, would be one of her top priorities for the 2022 state legislative session when the Legislature convenes in January.

“What we have done is directed the state’s new cannabis control board to develop a plan so that industrialized hemp can be used as a packaging material. That way we won’t use plastics, will be using something that is biodegradable, that will support our farmers, specifically New York State farmers – small- and mid-sized family farms with a new product and create the demand,” Hinchey told the Mid Hudson News.

New York legalized adult-use cannabis in March of 2021. Delta-9 THC possession is now legal in the state, but regulators are still developing rules for retail sales. Foundations of the plan are in place. The Office of Cannabis Management will license growers, processors, distributors and dispensaries. Product makers will have to meet standards for lab testing, packaging and labeling. OCM will also found a program encouraging people from communities harmed by former drug policies and enforcement practices to be part of the new industry.

Hemp-derived cannabinoids are governed by a separate set of rules in New York.

Projections for 2024 show the state generating $245 million annually from taxes on cannabis sales, according to the state’s comptroller. In year one, though, taxes and fees are expected to generate just a fraction of that, about $20 million.

from Nothing But Hemp https://www.nothingbuthemp.net/post/new-york-bill-would-give-hemp-a-boost-as-packaging-for-cannabis-products

source https://marisjaanderson.tumblr.com/post/668756676880531456