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Happy 4th Anniversary!

Dear Reader,

Thank you for picking up the August issue of the Emerald Magazine!

This August marks four years the Emerald has been in existence. And my, oh my, where has the time gone... Seems like only yester- day that I was learning my way around the publishing world. Now fast forward four years and we’ve got Whoopi Goldberg and Maya Elisabeth on the cover.

To those of you who are reading this issue, or have read any past issue, I’d like to personally extend my sincerest gratitude.

The Emerald Magazine was created out of an unfortunate situation. After I was raided by the Humboldt County Drug Task Force in 2012 and had my mug shot posted around town, I decided the pen was mightier than the sword. Thus the magazine was born.

Today, my team and I focus on spotlighting all the positive things that make cannabis culture so special. In 2015, we made it official by re-branding the publication to exclusively focus on this emerging and ever-evolving industry.

In celebration of this anniversary, we reflect on the past and look towards the future. This month we caught up with some of the companies and activists featured during the last year, and spotlight those who are shaping the industry now, like David Downs. Through Downs efforts, trained journalists entering the field can now properly report on cannabis.

Jump a few pages into this issue and you’ll find the heart wrenching, incredibly relatable story of a sweet young girl by the name of Lilah. Her Trinity County family has been on one hell of a journey to find an aid for their daughter’s seizures. As they’ve found hope in cannabis, we find hope in sharing their story.

California, like a few other states, will have a choice this November on whether or not to legalize the plant. Jason Barker, a medical patient and the organizer of LECUA patient’s coalition of New Mexico, gets straight to the point as to why you should care and why you should vote in his article Corporate Cannabis (pg. 59). Let us not allow this sacred plant to fall into the wrong hands. If you’re reading this, then you care. You care for the industry, you care for your local economy and you care for the environment. There are so many ways cannabis can be utilized - fashionably (pg. 14), medically (pg. 42), legally (pg. 56). As we move forward, how will you utilize the plant?

Join us next month for September’s Hemp Issue. We’ll cover the history, practicality, and beneficial uses of this industrial crop. So, cheers to you, reader. Cheers to the first JOIN THE EMERALD four years of the magazine, and here’s a big cheers to the next four years! COMMUNITY

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10 COVERING CANNABIS

With Award Winning Journalist, David Downs A Taste of the Emerald Triangle 14 ECO-PRINTING CANNABIS

Humboldt Textile Artist Innovates her September 10th, 2016 Craft with Cannabis and Flora 6 PM 18 HAPPY FOURTH, EMERALD 2 - Ladybug Estates - Ferndale, CA A Look Back at the CannaPast Chef Demos Greenhouse Tours Cannabis & Wine Vendors 22 HEALING TREE 56 COMPLIANT CANNABIS

Medicinal Farm Tour The “Green Rush’s” Looming Deadline towards Music by The No Good Redwood Ramblers a Better Future for Generations to Come 40 POT TALK 59 CORPORATE CANNABIS Early Bird Special - $50 Sheshemani The Medical Patients’ Voices Must Be Represented In Cannabis Legalization General Admission Tickets - $75 42 WHOOPI AND MAYA 62 SPIT LIKE A PRO VIP - $200 (only 25 available) Synergy Line Vinum, et al Buy Tickets Online At: 48 ANOTHER TRIP 63 THE HIGH LIFE TheEmeraldMagazine.com Around the Sun The History of Hemp EventBrite - Goo.gl/52ug9y 50 LILAH’S STORY 66 I DON’T SMELL ANYTHING Vendors and Sponsors Welcome: A Family’s Journey Black Rock OG TheEmeraldMagazine.com/pot-pairing Covering Cannabis with Awarding Winning Journalist, David Downs “Our views of marijuana are changing, and its scope is only widening.” “I think it is the future of higher education to include cannabis as part of the mainstream [media], and journalism is certainly part of that.”

University of Berkeley, Journalism

Written by Melissa Hutsell

s the cannabis industry con- Downs. The workshop, he says, is intend- tinues to flourish and build ed to create media awareness for both bridges between industries, news producers and consumers. the topic is becoming more Incorporating cannabis journal- relevant across fields includ- ism into the curriculum is exciting for Aing business, technology, medicine, fi- Downs, who began guest lecturing at the nance, and of course, journalism. Our university after his column, Legalization views on cannabis are changing, and its Nation, caught the attention of professor scope is only widening. Katya Cengel. “Students totally dug my The majority of Americans -- 53 per- lecture, [they were] super engaged. I saw cent as of April 2015 -- favor legalization, that this was something that was peak- particularly when it comes to medici- ing their interest,” he describes. He now nal cannabis as shown by the national lectures as a part of the journalism work- nonpartisan fact tank, the Pew Research shop. “It just sort of struck a nerve with Center. In fact, according to the center’s the media – traditional journalism is dy- People and Press report, 73 percent of ing – cannabis publications are growing.” Americans support medical cannabis “I think it is the future of higher edu- laws within their own states. There is no cation to include cannabis as part of the doubt that the legalization debate, and mainstream [media], and journalism is cannabis culture in general, has become certainly part of that.” He adds, “There is a part of mainstream media. a place for high quality writing [when re- Academia and the media have come porting on cannabis related topics] – just to embrace this newly formed landscape like any other business,” he adds. Though -- Forbes, the Washington Times, the Econo- the days of sensationalism and ‘tabloid-y’ mist, and VICE are among the many pub- coverage aren’t entirely gone, Downs lications that regularly feature cannabis says the amount of responsible cannabis content. In 2015, the University of Denver journalism is increasing just in compari- became the first to offer a cannabis jour- son to five years ago. nalism course, bridging the intersection Downs is a pioneer in the field of between media and cannabis. cannabis journalism. The San Francis- Nobody knows this intersection better co-based writer has spearheaded the le- than David Downs, renowned journalist, galization discussion and cannabis cul- author and guest lecturer with the Uni- ture since 2009. That year, Downs began versity of California, Berkeley’s extended to cover the cannabis beat for his weekly education journalism workshop. column, Legalization Nation. The col- This summer, the 10-week journalism umn, which is published in the East Bay workshop will include an emphasis on Express, was created to cover California’s cannabis journalism, and a lecture from Proposition 19 more effectively, he de- 10 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com 11 | Emerald | August 2016 Photo by Justin Allen - The Creosote Journal

scribes. Legalization Nation was one of tions including his book, “The Medical While the field of cannabis journalism the West Coast’s first alternative weekly Marijuana Guidebook,” and soon to be is still only in its infancy, Downs says the news columns to approach and investi- released this summer, “Marijuana Har- future of the field will continue to move gate the topic seriously, says Downs. Al- vest,” co-written by Ed Rosenthal. “I like beyond legalization to focus on issues though the prop didn’t pass, the column’s that idea that I am contributing to the such as expungements, ownership, inno- readership and feedback opened doors new field,” he adds, “It is clear that we are vation, scientific advancements and gen- for Downs, and fellow cannabis journal- at the beginning of a new era of cannabis der equality. “It’s just about being true to ists. cultivation and plant science.” what’s there. These things are due.” Since launching his career as a free- During his time in the field, Downs ex- lance journalist in 2008, Downs – who plains that the conversations surround- For more information on David Downs and his holds a degree in English Literature ing cannabis have elevated. “More and work, check out: from University of California, Santa Bar- more [people] are coming around to ac- USMMJ.org and/or The Hash.org bara – has been featured in Wired Maga- knowledging the facts on the ground,” zine, The New York Times, and Rolling Stone. but, he adds, there is still a need for re- Catch David Downs at the Cannabis Author In addition to co-founding the podcast, sponsible and sensitive reporting, espe- Showcase in San Francisco on August 17, 2016 and/ The Hash, he is also Editor in Chief of the cially as the election approaches. “I want or book release party for “The Medical Marijuana SFGate.com column, Smell The Truth. to see the press do their job, hold people Guidebook” on September 16, 2016 at 6 p.m. at Jack Downs continues to spearhead several accountable – make society smarter not London Square in Oakland, California. cannabis-related projects and publica- crazier.”

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Humboldt textile artist innovates her craft with cannabis and flora

Story & Photos by Allison Edrington

The cannabis leaf is a ubiquitous symbol of the community and the industry, but its seeming uniformity is a misnomer.

A walk along the Eel River as it moves west past Fortu- “I enjoy doing eco-printing with cannabis because it’s sus- na, California gives a glimpse of the biodiversity of Hum- tainable for this region,” she said. “Though the word ‘sus- boldt County. There are many ways of capturing a moment tainable’ can be interpreted in a lot of different ways in the during a hike -- photographers frame a shot, painters inter- textile world.” pret the landscape on canvas and others like Autumn Glock Sustainability is a major factor in Autumn’s eco-printing carefully collect leaves and flowers for an art known as art, and she strives to be as eco-friendly as possible. She eco-printing. researches new methods of dyeing, printing and following Eco-printing takes natural materials such as leaves and major textile figures from around the world. Innovative flowers to dye and print on fabrics, and Autumn has been eco-printer India Flint from Australia is a major influence experimenting with this craft for decades. As she picks on Autumn’s work; Flint suggests in her writing that silk her way along the riverbank, she selects from among the shouldn’t be used for eco-printing because it’s unsustain- landscape’s healthy greens like fennel, grasses, blackberry able. leaves, and cottonwood leaves before heading home to her But that is only one way to think about being sustain- studio. Once there, she sorts through the leaves individual- able, Autumn said. While the production of silk may be ly, and chooses several to imprint a cotton scarf with their unsustainable when compared to cotton or wool, she sees beautiful yet unpredictable colors through a natural chemi- eco-printing as an environmentally-friendly way that peo- cal process. The final product? A locally sourced scarf repre- ple can revitalize tired clothes or make a thrift shop find a senting the flora the Eel River had to offer that day. unique piece. River walk excursions bring together an array of leaves Almost no textile artists are working with cannabis and and colors to fabrics, but Autumn especially enjoys hunting hemp plants, so the scarves, dresses and gloves Autumn for tantalizing leaves in cannabis gardens. The cannabis leaf makes are unique to the Emerald Triangle. But she would is a ubiquitous symbol of the community and the industry, like to show others with easy access to leaves how they can but its seeming uniformity is a misnomer. Browsing the modify their own wardrobes. Farmers and farm workers silk, cotton and wool scarves in her collection, the variety could also take advantage of this cannabis byproduct to is clearly visible across these pieces in the shapes and hues modify their own clothes right on the hill with a little prep. these different leaves impart. She plans to start offering workshops on her techniques because “I want people who are trimming and people who

grow to be able to do this,” she said. 15 | Emerald | August 2016 Farmers and farm workers could also take advantage of this cannabis byproduct to modify their own clothes right on the hill “with a little prep.

\ How Does Eco-Printing Work? The iron pipe acts as a mordant, which is what causes the leaves and flowers to

react and dye their shapes into the fab- Horticulturist and artist Susan Ernst offers a succinct description of ric. The result is never exactly the same, eco-printing: “nature printing with steam.” even with leaves from similar source ma- The basic process looks like this: terial. Autumn said she has noticed that even the type of iron pipe she uses can 1) Gather healthy leaves and flowers make a big difference. 2) Arrange the flora on silk, wool, cotton, hemp or linen. 3) Wrap the fabric around an iron pipe; tie tightly. While eco-printing at its basic level 4) Soak and steam fabric with water. isn’t difficult, the experimentation and creativity required for realizing a specific vision is significant. Autumn combines her knowledge of natural dyes, yarn-making and eco-printing to produce multiple colors (not an easy feat with natural dyes) in sophisticated tones that incorporate cannabis leaves and other themed flora. Eco-printed art is often intended to reflect the region of its source materials. Australian eco-printer Flint describes her own work as “the earth as the printing plate and time as the press.”

Refining Natural Techniques

To say Autumn has a passion for tex- tiles is to weave an incomplete mural. Foraging Tips Continuously trying new techniques, she first delved into natural dyeing at nine years old and continues to plow through Only take 10 percent or less of flora every textile class and book she can manage, always eager to glean a new idea or from any area. tip to perfect her craft. She is writing an Wear gloves and leg coverings. eco-printing book that will reflect her experiences working with cannabis and No foraging in state or national other natural elements. parks. To learn more about Autumn’s eco-printed What color does cannabis dye clothing, visit GoldenHares.com or follow her fabric? Yellow. on Instagram @goldenhares. 16 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com (above) Cannabis and other leaves are arranged on fabric, and then the fabric is wrapped and tied around an iron rod. 17 | Emerald | August 2016 This is then steamed, and the eco-material’s reaction with the iron causes the leaves to imprint on the fabric. HAPPY FOURTH, EMERALD!

A Look Back at the CannaPast

By Molly Cate

n anniversary is a good time to look back at highlights of the previous A In October 2015 we treated our readers to both Kiva Confections Photo by Christine Ciarcia year. The delight of writing for the Em- and Heavenly Sweet Medibles.

erald Magazine comes from applauding Kiva Confections is a Bay Area company with the mission of “re- the creative and courageous people who defining cannabis confections.” Premium chocolate, professional November, it was Royal Budline with their line of very effective chocolatiers, and superb cannabis all come together in a wide medicinal sprays and salves, topicals not edibles. The original Pep- continually take cannabis culture to new range of natural flavors. permint Blend salve and spray includes peppermint, ginger, and lemongrass essential oils, while the original Chai Blend products heights. That October article noted, “CBD medibles are in develop- use nutmeg, clove, cinnamon bark & leaf, lemongrass, ginger, fen- ment.” Well, the time has come. Kiva Confections just announced nel, and turmeric essential oils. their new CBD line. These products are all about balance. Kiva To celebrate the Emerald Magazine’s uses a whole-plant extract and so includes all the compounds in New to their line are the Pure Blends with no added essential the natural plant, and without the use of CBD from hemp grown oils, perfect for sensitive skin. Royal Budline won 2nd place at the fourth anniversary, let’s look back at outside the USA. Kiva uses a balanced CBD/THC strain, grown Emerald Cup last year for their Chai Salve. They have been do- some of the cannabis events and com- in Mendocino County using best agricultural practices that maxi- nating their salves and sprays to various events for raffles and gift mize balanced health for Mother Earth and the plants. The strain bags including Weed for Warriors, Northern Nights and the Can- panies we’ve presented to our growing is blended with pure chocolate and other natural ingredients to nabis Chamber of Commerce. Last year at the Emerald Cup they produce either their 60/60 mg Espresso or 120/120 mg Ginger bars. won 5th place for their Loopy Fruit flowers, created by their good readership in the past year. friend Sunshine Johnson of Sunboldt Farms and the Sungrowers With these products, Kiva yet again demonstrates their commit- Guild. They have added a new location in LA where you can find ment to bettering lives. Even the press release announcing the new their products, Royal Budline Collective/8805 (8805 is the address CBD line does that. It includes extensive information on the ben- and registered dispensary name). And, they are producing Royal efits of cannabidiol (CBD) for those not in the know and proudly Budline Loopy Fruit and also Cinex oil cartridges for Peak Oil vape says, “A trusted source for cannabis in medical dispensaries, Kiva pens. Say hi to them again this year at their booth at the Emerald is proud to bring integrity and innovation to the world of edibles. Cup in December and their new booth at the new Buds by the Bay Their partner farms grow the cannabis naturally, alongside fruit monthly event. orchards, herbs and flowers, promoting robust plants and a syn- ergistic plant immunity to pests, so there’s no need for chemical The first purely cannabis culture issue of the Emerald Maga- pesticides… The Kiva chocolate bar is a perfect balance of THC zine was in May 2015 and it contained two exciting items, neither and CBD, allowing for a sensation of relaxed calm rather than the edible nor topical, that would blossom in greater ways during the psychoactive high associated with pure THC.” Congratulations to following 12 months. One started with an ad in that May issue an- Kiva Confections for producing these very welcome medicinal nouncing a local investment opportunity. Dell’ Arte Internation- goodies! See their assortment at Kivaconfections.com. al’s Mary Jane: The Musical was being made into a movie and financial backing was being sought. The musical ran that June too, Heavenly Sweet Medibles continues to lead the way in the up in Blue Lake, California. It was riotous good fun, filled with breadth of medicinal products they carry. They offer more than the history of the ups and downs of cannabis culture in Humboldt 120 different delicious gourmet creations imbued with high-qual- County. Hard to imagine how it could be put together into a co- ity lab-tested medicine, even ice cream, potsickles, breakfast ce- herent story but someone was there at the performance filming. reals and frozen pizzas! You can also buy cannabutter from them Turns out he was the director, John Howarth. Backers came forth and make your own delights. In everything they do, they live and, wonder of wonders, Mary Jane: A Musical Potumentary went up to their mission statement, “The patient always comes first.” into production. Check them out at Heavenlysweetmedibles.com. (above) Heavenly Sweet Medibles 18 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com Photo by Bob Doran 19 | Emerald | August 2016 ed a brief yet nearly overwhelming summary of current studies of cannabis compounds and the human endocannabinoid system, drawn from Lee’s current labor of love, Project CBD (projectcbd.org).

Project CBD is designed to in- form the public, and physicians especially, about the growing body of research supporting cannabis use and exploring the endocannabinoid system. Lee’s wealth of sophisticated biochemical informa- Along the way, a casting call for extras who could sing went out tion was exhilarating, as were ref- for a scene being shot in the Humboldt County Board of Super- erences to cannabis-related articles visors’ chambers. We pretended to be uninvolved citizens there to published in such serious scientific observe county government in action. And we got action! Three journals as the Proceedings of The characters from the musical delivered an impassioned song-argu- National Academy of Sciences and ment to the Supes asking them to “Regulate us… bring us out The New England Journal of Medicine. of the shadows.” Their plight soon got us up out of our seats and passionately joining in. That song shows up near the end of the movie and, for the first and probably only time, this writer saw herself in a film and her name in the credits. It was a wow. But the greatest wow was that the film got finished and launched. The world premier was at the Eureka Theatre this past June 10. It was a special treat to watch a movie with a full house of people who recognized the locations or were also in the film, everyone high on the thrill of helping to send this Humboldt baby off to film festivals around the world. The producers announced that they are talking to Netflix and other media outlets about carrying it in the near future. Stay tuned!

Also in that germinal May 2015 issue was a glowing book review of a masterpiece of cannabis journalism, Smoke Signals by Martin The Emerald Magazine will continue to publish such cutting A. Lee. The book is truly the most comprehensive resource on U.S. edge information as we journey on toward whatever comes in No- cannabis history in print. That gem of a book led to Martin Lee be- vember and beyond. Thanks for being part of our growth, dear coming a principle speaker at Dandelion Herbal’s second annual reader. We roll into that future together. Medicinal Cannabis Conference, held in Arcata, California in April 2016. Lee spoke of the cultural shifts in music and racial attitudes ushered in by cannabis in 20th century America. He also present-

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“Utilizing onsite resources is a Medicinals great way to reduce the overhead cost of operations while still providing the necessary soil nutrition and fertility required to cultivate Farm Tour crops, produce a killer yield, and Story and photos by Mike Black of Humboldt Rain pay the bills.” and Jesse Dodd of Biovortex

picked up Biovortex one fine June morning and we headed out bright We observed that Healing Tree Medic- hard work, respecting themselves, their County Web GIS that when we zoomed in and early from the coast with an egg inals practices what we call the simple land, and those that live downstream. It and out the dates of the photos changed, and toast on board and a thermos methods of doing it right, thus avoiding was obvious to us that Healing Tree Me- giving us a time lapse of before and after of coffee to fuel our trip into the costly and complicated solutions to prob- dicinals takes pride in the land, the farm, conscious cannabis cultivation. Stunning, mountain,I over the river, and through the lems through prior preparation, planning, and taking care of their employees. We to say the least! hills. We dropped over the Berry Summit and development. felt privileged to witness a shining exam- The Cannabis Garden was im- to find river fun and mountain sun and ple of how cannabis can be farmed in a pressive on many different levels, from we kept winding out the sinuous curves 1. Keep It Clean – whether it be the cul- way that allows for biodiversity, protects the irrigation system, to the cover crop- of CA Route 299. We arrived on the farm vert, the greenhouse, the landscape, the water quality, and produces a yield. ping and IPM implementation, to the with the sun up in the sky, where we found shop, or the kitchen, it just makes things The farm was a parcel with a canopy and plants themselves! The irri- master cultivators from Healing Tree Me- flow better, and anyone who observes the history of neglect. As part of the reclama- gation system was installed with water dicinals, already hard at work. above will feel better about the status. tion of the parcel, with tons of scrap met- conservation in mind -- solar water timers The summer sun is intense out in these aroma of conifers and the cannabis mixed on us, as cannabis was and is the driving First impressions are important, especial- al and over a thousand tires were hauled are plumbed into every greenhouse bed, parts of the State of Jefferson, and the day on a bright and sunny mountain day com- force supporting site restoration and farm ly with the oncoming regulation and per- out with all the associated debris and which are all irrigated with drip. The farm had already begun to warm up. In the bined with the lilac and lavender the farm operations. Cannabis was the reason that mitting process. trash that comes with years of bad choic- installed the system during wintertime, background, as we looked across the can- had planted infused the air with the ‘Di- the property was a realistic investment, 2. Keep It Green - The miracles of photo- es. Through elbow grease, and plenty of and combined with their cover cropping yon, we could see Sugar Pines with their vinity of Trinity.’ where hard work could pay off and allow synthesis, the rhizosphere, and soil micro- dump runs, the waste materials were re- of the beds, noted a reduction of approxi- branches weighed down with cones cov- Healing Tree Medicinals produces for the funding of a much needed resto- biology allow nature to anchor and stabi- moved and the land development began. mately 67 percent in the amount of water ered in sticky sap. In the foreground, we medical cannabis for members on a farm ration with huge potential. lize slopes with biology. From the beginning, Healing Tree Medic- required to maintain suitable soil mois- see a beautiful sea of green genetic diver- that consists of a parcel of approximately On contour swales and bioswales were inals has respected the property, and they ture for plant growth. This is astonishing sity, with canopies of Cypress OG Kush, SFV 20 acres with gentle sloping topography. installed by the team at Soilscape Solu- In a time of change in the Industry, we have been able to restore the ranch as to see a reduction of 2/3 in the overall wa- OG Kush, Grouch OG Kush, GG4, Dream The farm’s central point is a bowl like fea- tions, for erosion and sediment control, love to see people that are doing it right the result of their hard work, dedication, ter budget, and a great lesson to ourselves Queen and Purple Widow with branches ture, with the site infrastructure distribut- while simultaneously being an effective get recognized and rewarded for their and motivation. We noticed on the Trinity and the Industry. soon to be weighed down with buds cov- ed around the flat areas in proximity. We method of rainwater harvest. By objective- ered in sticky resin. These are both good were fortunate enough to have the master ly observing site conditions and visualiz- things that make us happy, but their fra- cultivators give us a walkabout tour of the ing the path of water moving across the grance combined is truly exceptional. The property, which started and ended at the landscape, one can begin to develop sys- greenhouses. The symbolism was not lost tems to harness the energy and volume of the water moving across the landscape to benefit the land, soil, water, and wildlife. The flipside of the above is by not respecting the laws of the land (similar to the law of the jungle) poorly designed roads, infrastructure, and site development can result in catastrophic effects on site, systems, and huge failures across the board, whether it be crop loss, road failure, and regulatory enforcement.

Just what is a swale anyways? A bioswale is a channel for stormwater to travel, where it can move away from vulnerable infrastructure or development, and infiltrate into the landscape. On contour swales on a slope can be constructed by excavating the channel and mounding the soil on the downslope side. It is important to construct swales that are appropriate for the slope, the geology, and the site. Please consult a professional if you are in doubt of the location, design, or installation of any serious earth work. 22 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com see objective data specific to cannabis that ed by Soilscape Solutions. The understory clude; promoting water quality, providing organic plant matter. Thus, through intel- confirms this theory. Utilizing technology was well pruned, and we could feel a fine habitat for native insects and birds, protect- ligent forest management, Healing Tree for agronomic irrigation saves time and breeze blowing through the greenhouse ing soil fertility and conserving resources. Medicinals is able to promote healthy fire money, and it just makes sense. and canopy. The various cultivars of OG Due to the past century of fire suppres- ecology, stand growth and promote bio- Healing Tree Medicinals grows Kush were all tickled green, and the lush sion, conifer encroachment on hardwood diversity all while building soil! Utilizing in raised beds, where they use engineered foliage began to show floral formations. canopy is often the pattern of succession in onsite resources is a great way to reduce soil that’s alive and teaming with mi- Under the plants we noticed instead of Northern California. Healing Tree Medic- the overhead cost of operations while still crobes. When we were there, there was a bare soil, a lush and healthy cover crop! inals identified this pattern on their land, providing the necessary soil nutrition and 200 gallon brew of compost tea bubbling Every greenhouse bed on the and implemented a forest management fertility required to cultivate crops, pro- right next to the raised beds. Bubble bub- farm is planted with Soilscape Solution’s plan to promote biodiversity and hard- duce a killer yield, and pay the bills. ble toil and no trouble indeed. We really cover crop mix. The head cultivator ex- wood recruitment. With the able direction of Biovortex, we dug the farm’s approach to economical plained their strategy of cover crop plant- All trees removed were processed into assisted with the creation of a canna-cen- yet ecological cultivation practices, and we ing oats, clover, and chrysanthemums, useful resources that are integral parts of tric compost, where the spoils from last could tell that all decisions and materials which benefits soil microbiology, provides a healthy homestead. A portable saw mill year’s crops (stems, stalks, miscellaneous were carefully thought out. habitat for beneficial insects, offers inte- transformed many logs into dimensional debris) and the leaves pruned from this At first look, we thought some- grated pest management, and reduces the lumber. The ranch utilizes wood heat, and year’s light dep, were combined with the thing must be wrong with the cannabis need for irrigation by covering soil from logs not fit for milling were set aside and static compost of wood chips mentioned plants… they were so green they had to be direct sunlight. The cover crop is pruned to bucked into firewood. The remainder of above. Envision a compost lasagna, with sick! Bad jokes aside, the feel, smell, and allow for adequate airflow, but didn’t seem the material, including most of the slash, layers of wood chips, cannabis, and more results of the soil fertility protocol were ap- to require much attention to maintain and was run through a chipper. Healing Tree wood chips wrapped in a lovely layer of parent in the health of the plants and the prune the cannabis canopy. Our visit coin- Medicinals constructed a static compost wood chips, and left to bake over the win- (above) Actinomyces thriving on wood chips soil. Every bed had a canopy full of strong cided with an abundance of cannabis leaf pile, with the walls of the bin built out of ter. Next spring, after a blessing of winter healthy plants. The connection between material that had been pruned out of the other logs that were also byproducts of for- rain, this compost will be an awesome Healing Tree Medicinals gave us a glo- healthy soil and healthy plants is not lost lower canopy, and we utilized this to create est management implementation. source of fertility for the farm, created rious reaffirmation of the fact that when on us, and it was a stoked out moment to a canna-centric compost. More about that In a couple short months, the mix of with 100% onsite materials. Just to think we pay attention to how we use water, we see it beautifully illustrated on this farm. below… (above) Canna-centric Compost conifer and hardwood chips became colo- that all the above could have been thrown can reduce waste. 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27 | Emerald | August 2016 (left) Paul 'Pappy' Middleton, (right) Michael Rainier. CANNBUCHA The Ultimate Elixir

Written by Melissa Hutsell What started in a garage as a grassroots next two years to brand and launch The molecules.” The body more easily receives Cannbucha products are a testament to business is now on it’s way to becoming a Cannbucha Company. When David stepped nano-nutrients, describes Michael. “The wellness and innovation. But, the company household name. out of the picture in late 2014 to pursue his body reportedly is effected by liquid canna- doesn’t stop there – the team continues to Multi-million dollar partnerships and art career, Michael continued to grow the bis products (especially nano-liquid) at up transform the industry through The Kind celebrity endorsement have earned The business by embarking on an extensive re- to 2.7-3.5 times faster than baked goods or Spirits Foundation. Cannbucha Company a spot on the top- search and development (R&D) program. other edibles.” The foundation raises funds to support shelf. Though the brand has been met with “The result (which remains partially Cannbucha is more than a healthy alter- research, clinical trials, and CBD and THC success since claiming a top ten finish in confidential) is a truly symbiotic, probiot- native -- it is a treatment. The organic com- combination treatments for children bat- the 2014 High Times Cup in Santa Rosa for ic drink with all the benefits of THC and bination of probiotics and cannabinoids tling life threatening illnesses or chronic their cannabis-infused medicinal kombu- CBD,” he describes, “Colonies of bacteria offer relief for a myriad of health issues in- conditions, like Alexis Bortell. The 10 year cha, it started as a one-man operation. and yeast (scobies) are floating around including problems with digestion, and high old remains seizure free since moving to The basis for cannbucha began with fused with cannabis. Cannabis kills a cer- cholesterol, among others. “It saved my Colorado from Texas to start CBD/THC David Lawell in 2008. David, an artist who tain spectrum of bacteria, the antiseptic life,” says Rainier, “there was a time when treatments. “People call it a miracle, we hails from Texas, developed his Origi- properties of cannabinoids do slow the cul- my lifestyle and bad habits, acid reflux and call it Mother Nature doing what she does nal Ganja Kombucha (OGK) after living ture process. But our team of nutraceutical stomach issues were too much to handle. [best],” says Pappy Middleton, co-founder in Hawaii where he found an interest in bio-chemists found a way to add the ‘canna This was the only thing that helped, and of The Kind Spirits Foundation. health and wellness. According to him, liquid’ into an already brewed, late stage it really did wonders for me.” Now, others “I feel strongly about what plants can brewing and drinking kombucha became solution.” including rappers, Keef G, and Krayzie do for everybody in their natural form. a daily routine that worked wonders for his The company connected with MedWest Bone have come forward to tell their sto- When Michael shared this drink with me, I health. It wasn’t until he relocated to Ven- and Honey Vape Co. for top-notch liq- ries about how cannbucha has worked for knew immediately that cannbucha was the ice Beach, California that he began to grow uid concentrates, and the nation’s largest them. healthiest, easiest way to medicate with the his brand. kombucha brands to source FDA approved “Whenever we can get our hands on it, cannabis plant. I tried kombucha before in “At that time he was brewing out of his kombucha as a base. we keep it on deck,” says Keef G. The bev- its many forms, but this felt truly medic- garage off Rose Ave. [in Venice Beach] un- During the development process, Mi- erage, he describes, offers a full-body, mel- inal.” Pappy, who struggles with chronic der the Craft Law,” says Michael Rainier, chael created two new products -- Cannbu- low high that kicks in quickly without side pain due to an active athletic past, adds, According to the World Health Did You Know? Executive Director and co-founder of The cha Zynergy, 1:1 THC/CBD version (50mg effects or hangovers. “The medication took effect within 10-15 Organization (WHO), probiotics are Both kombucha and cannabis are deeply rooted Cannbucha Company. David delivered THC to 50mg CBD) and the CBD Nano “I like to pour mine over ice,” Keef says, minutes.” It didn’t take him long to realize defined as live microorganisms that offer sources of alternative medicine, as seen in many OGK by bicycle to local shops, and made line -- to compliment Cannbucha’s line of adding that he enjoys cannbucha’s fusion the pain relieving, probiotic benefits could benefits to hosts when distributed in ade- cultures throughout history. Kombucha, accord- just enough to get by. “The shops liked favored teas. of flavors, which include coconut, grape, help others, especially children and chemo quate amounts and when kept alive. Kom- ing to the Mayo Clinic, is a fermented drink made and accepted his product, which was the The CBD Nano line is THC-free, and ginger, peach and apple pie. Just as impres- patients, among many others. bucha, along with yogurt and sourdough with tea, sugar, yeast and bacteria. The healthful, first of its kind,” adds Michael. Within one contains nanomaterials (tiny particles mea- sive as the taste are its healing powers. The “All of us want the same things – the bread, are known to contain these healthy flavorful beverage -- called the ‘elixir of life’ by the year, OGK was sold in more than 10 shops sured in billionths of a meter). According products have helped him with a variety purest of medicines that we can get. The microorganisms. Cannabinoids are active ancient Chinese -- has been used for centuries to treat health issues and boost immunity. Cannabis, in west LA. to the company’s website, “CBD Nano Ultra of health issues, and that’s why he wants purer the medicine, the more legitimate chemical compounds found in cannabis, of course, has its own history as a source of alterna- It was then that David joined forces with is a water-based concentrate that can easily to help bring awareness to the brand. “Not the industry,” adds Pappy. “We can end for- such as CBD and THC. These compounds tive medicine. Though history shows cannabis and Michael Rainier, Jackie Rainier, and Angie be added to any water-soluble product such just a fun drink for people to use,” he adds, ever the taboos about this plant that Moth- are becoming increasingly recognized for kombucha have both been used separately for their Lawrence. “In April of 2012, Jackie [...] met as water and beverages. Through advanced though the high is very enjoyable, “it’s a er Nature has so kindly gifted us with.” their pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory benefits, The Cannbucha Company became one of David at a local art event and OGK some- physics and chemistry, ion-sized nutrients better [more natural] way for people to properties, among other health benefits. the first to successfully combine the two in 2014. how came up in the conversation.” They (the size that can move through cell mem- medicate. And, it’s really good!” Because of For more information about The Kind Spirits connected, and worked together for the branes) are cleverly encased with water this, adds Keef G, cannbucha is helping to Foundation or to order your own Cannbucha products, break barriers. visit DrinkCannbucha.com or call (866) 290-7358 Feature Advertisement Feature Advertisement Off The Grid Gift Guide Summer is in full swing, with hundreds of hours of hard work already logged by many in the industry. Our August gift guide was created for our hard working, mountain living farmers and trimmers. Check out the best in trimming tools and set ups that aim to make the job as efficient as possible. Take a look and you will find numerous products aimed for kush- style outdoor living. From pop-up yurts, to the best ways to listen to your favorite music, this guide is sure to keep you comfortable on those long summer days until the fall’s full- on harvest arrives. 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And we some of the other sativas she had going flowering, meaning 11 hours of light and to bloom earlier and to not grow so long. $80 Eastern Africa. Sure, it’s a world smoked this Kenyan bush weed which is in her backyard. “They went off early. But 13 hours of dark. Yes, the untrimmed Sheshemani she WALK-INS WELCOME away from the Emerald Maga- just so full of twigs... You buy it on the the Sheshemani was still showing no signs Well, an 11-13 photoperiod doesn’t start shared with me is light and feathery, but zine’s Northern California home twigs with seeds and leaf. By the time you of flowering.” happening naturally in NorCal until the not insubstantial. There are nice, pale WED & SAT 11-5pm base in cannabis-central, but it clean it for an hour, you get a joint. It is The days were getting shorter and the beginning of October. So Stone was right greenish-brown, buds inside that outer, S plants just kept getting taller, so tall that on with that bloom regimen. That Shesh- leafy layer. Lots of trichomes too, and the should come as no surprise to anyone that good smoke, but it’s a lot of cleaning.” people cultivate and consume cannabis At some point, she started to see Shesh- she had to “commando raise” her fences emani needed to get flowering! hairs are a dark brown-crimson color. The to conceal the ginormous sativas. Remem- Her method was effective. “First I was smell is so unlike everything I’m used to there too. emani come around. “So all of a sudden lowelowe price this nice cannabis was showing up in ber, this was her urban backyard garden tying it down to keep the branches from when it comes to weed. It’s a little spicy, Ne This month’s edition of Pot Talk fea- in Oakland! going too high,” she says. When the buds but mostly sweet and flowery...slightly EvaluationEvaluation in tures Sheshemani cannabis, an African Kenya, and it was coming from Ethiopia. Patient It was being sold at a much higher price It got to the point where everything else started to get big, like the size of her arm, skunky but more gardenia, honey, lemon HumC HumC landrace sativa strain provided by Mary was flowering, and she wanted the Shesh- she jerry-rigged a couple of “teepees” to and Angostura bitters. I get lost in its am- Only Stone, a California-based farmer that has than the local weed. There’s still seeds in it, which is how we have the strain here. emani to start flowering too. So she started put over the plants and tie the buds up. brosia. spent a great deal of her life residing in feeding the two plants with a very strong She harvested the Sheshemani flowers The flavor has depth too, it’s fresh and Kenya, which borders Ethiopia to the But it’s a much cleaner, denser bud... For $20 you can get probably a quarter of an dose of “bloom” every couple of weeks or on Nov. 7th of 2015 -- that was ten months agreeable, far from harsh. The effect is Special $90 south. so. in the ground. “And it still could have a reverse high -- it makes me clear and ounce, which is a lot of money there. But Her kids were born and raised there, Now here’s what’s crazy about the Shesh- bloomed for probably another month be- awake, as opposed to groggy and un- and she owns a house on the historic is- definitely worth the investment.” discount With her seeds she sexed them, and took emani: It’s a landrace strain, a pure sativa fore the buds were really ready.” All told, grounded. The head change is creative land of Lamu. And while Stone calls Cal- indigenous to equatorial Africa. Well, in the lanky sativas grew to about 12’ with and stimulating. I followed my heart to ifornia home base these days, she still clones off the nicest mother. She got five for Seniors, SSI, Veterans Sheshemani plants going in pots -- a cou- equatorial regions, the times for sunrise about 4” diameter stalks. The buds were inspiration and artistry on the Sheshemani. makes yearly trips to Kenya. and sunset don’t differ much throughout light, airy and aromatic, not dense at all. Thanks to Mary Stone for sharing this The name “Sheshemani” comes from ple runts and three bigger plants. When $ Students and Medi-Cal it came time for her to do some traveling, the year. “Basically it’s 12-12 all year long.” “I didn’t grow it to sell it. I grew it to ex- unique cannabis. You can catch her at the Ethiopian location, similar to the way What a fascinating thing, right? How do periment and to see what would happen.” the Mindful Farms Cooperative booth at champagne comes from the Champagne she passed the three bigger plants onto 707-407-0527 some friends and threw the two smaller indigenous equatorial plants know when The experiment was a great success, I be- the upcoming Casual Crop Exchange in region of France. And, like champagne, to start flowering? My cursory readings lieve. And I was stoked to hear that she has Southern Humboldt on Sept. 18th, 2016. 508 I street, Eureka it’s chronic. ones in the ground in her backyard garden in Oakland, California. That was in lead me to understand that equatorial some more Sheshemani seed plants going (across from HC court House) February of 2015. landrace sativas have more imperceptible here in NorCal this season. She plans to 40 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com 41 | Emerald | August 2016 Written By Emily Hobelmann

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A small group of male writer col- Elisabeth is well-known in the Cal- leagues chuckled wholeheartedly when ifornia medical cannabis industry for I told them I’d be interviewing Maya founding Om Edibles, which has won Elisabeth, the co-founder of Whoopi & all kinds of High Times Cannabis Cup Maya Synergy, a line of medical canna- awards. She’s from the Bay Area, born bis products designed to ease menstrual and raised, and has a degree in psychol- discomfort. ogy from San Francisco State University.

I found myself, once again, explaining She’s always been a huge appreciator how the medicinal attributes of canna- of cannabis. “It’s simply my way of life,” bis are beyond effective when it comes she told me in a recent interview. After to relieving the cramps, nauseousness she graduated from college, she worked and extreme moodiness that accompa- in a San Francisco dispensary. Through nies menstruation for many women. her work there, she was exposed to a number of different strains. And she got When another man in the room one of her edibles on the shelf there too. chimed in to say that his spouse uses cannabis to relieve her menstrual dis- Circumstances shift, as they do, and comfort, the laughing came to an end. when Elisabeth found herself no longer Apparently, my male colleagues don’t working at the dispensary, she was in a take either medicinal cannabis or men- position to establish Om Edibles. That strual discomfort seriously. But fortu- was 2008. Here’s the rad thing about Om nately, one of the most talented edible Edibles -- the company sources its canna- makers in the industry does. And she bis from an all-female collective -- that recently teamed up with actor Whoopi means all female gardeners. “We didn’t Goldburg to create the Whoopi & Maya set it up that way. We just are really good Synergy line -- a bath soak, edibles, tinc- friends that are really passionate about tures and a topical specifically designed cannabis miracles.” to bring women relief during menstruation. 43 | Emerald | August 2016 So all along, throughout this process of loving and working with cannabis and “Savor” is raw organic cacao coupled starting her own business, Elisabeth was with cannabis, and it’s designed to help becoming an expert on everything from ease inflammation and pain and to help growing seeds into plants, to processing with sleep and irritability. It’s available flowers and making extracts, to run- in both THC and CBD versions. ning dispensary operations and actually creating products that go on the shelf. “Rub” is a topical salve blended with healing herbs such as white willow bark What a badass, right? and St. John’s Wort, and it’s designed to be a luxurious way to relieve cramps Now here we are in 2016, and she’s just and body aches. launched this company with Whoopi, who is hip enough to know how much “Relax” is the Synergy tincture, de- cannabis really helps with menstrua- signed to deliver quick and effective re- tion. Whoopi sought her out. Apparently lief. It calms the nerves and supports the she was inspired by the fact that Queen uterus with herbs like Cramp bark and Victoria used cannabis tincture to ease motherwort. It’s also available in both her menstrual discomfort back in the THC and CBD versions. late 1800s. The Synergy line is made with eco- Elisabeth is well-versed in the healing logically produced, organic, sun-grown powers of cannabis, especially when it cannabis. “We lab test everything,” she comes to periods. “I have always used says. “All-in-all, every product has a full cannabis for my menstrual relief. Al- cannabinoid spectrum.” And that is in- ways. I truly believe that cannabis is a tentional. It’s supposed to be a broad women’s herb, [as] well as an everybody spectrum medicine that can work for herb. But there’s something really spe- many different people. cial going on when it comes to women and cannabis... I’ve been using it as my Elisabeth teamed up with an herbalist ally for my cycle for years.” to design two of the four Synergy products, but the products are exclusively Here’s what the Whoopi & Maya Syn- her formulations and feature “herbs that ergy line consists of: have been supporting women’s health for thousands of years.” It’s one of the “Soak” is a bath soak containing Ep- things that makes the Whoopi and Maya som salts, cannabis, skin-nourishing oils line unique. and therapeutic grade essential oils. It promotes deep relaxation and offers re- All of the products contain superfoods lief from aches and cramping. It’s avail- and nutrient-dense ingredients. “You able in three fragrances. can pronounce every ingredient. There Image by Timothy White

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Tim McBride A.K.A. The Saltwater Cow- boy is the pot hauler turned author who’s behind the epic book “The Saltwater Cow- boy: The Rise and Fall of a Marijuana Em- pire.” More than that, McBride is a man that undoubtedly helped provide access to cannabis to thousands of people in the 1980s. When we last spoke with Tim he was just getting back to life and connecting with old friends, even the man who had chased him for years. Tim wanted to tell his story himself so that some swag bag wouldn’t mutilate it years down the road. You can read this tantalizing tale in its en- tirety in Tim’s book. Rumor has it that the Saltwater Cowboy is working with major networks on a movie, so keep your eyes peeled!

Katree Saunders

Katree Saunders is a mother and supporter of cannabis who paid a dear price due to the repercussions of prohibition. She went from front stage supporter who shook hands with Obama to an inmate in the state of Nevada over less than $150 worth of cannabis. Where is Katree today and what has she been doing? Katree has been working hard to get on with her life. Another Trip She is suffering the effects of marijuana prohibition and the dirty DEA agent that posed as a medical cannabis patient des- perately in need of help. Katree recently Around The Sun landed a great job at a dispensary in Las Vegas only to lose it due to her convic- tion. Both the dispensary and Katree are trying to come up with Written by James Priest a solution to get her back on the job. I’ve stayed in touch with Katree, who is a living testament to much needed cannabis reform laws that disproportionately affected minorities.

ugust is amongst us, marking What a better way to reflect than to re- the anniversary of the Emer- visit some of these sensational individuals ald Magazine. This month is a I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with this Tammy Wood fitting time for this special occasion. The year. As cannabis consumers, we all have Aword August according to Merriam-Web- unique stories and lives that when given Tammy Wood, the owner of Wood Pipe ster has a short definition -- having a formal the chance, help to encourage, inspire and Smoke Shoppe and Speak Easy in Wiscon- and impressive quality, and a long defini- motivate others. sin, is another inspirational individual. tion: marked by majestic dignity or grandeur. She is a shining star, a voice of advoca- Just like the Emerald Magazine helps to cy, and supporter of positive cannabis re- August and the Emerald Magazine pair to- share these stories and inspire thousands form laws who runs a business in a state gether like fine wine and flowers, provid- of people, the people behind each story that still supports cannabis prohibition. ing an impressive quality to the cannabis continue to do the same. Let’s see where Tammy has devoted her energy to the culture. The magazine is an amazing pub- some of the cannabis supporters I’ve had political support of Bernie Sanders and lication to write for and a great medium the pleasure of interviewing are today even ran for a seat in office in the state of to share stories from within the industry. and what they’ve been up to on this trip Wisconsin. She is actively involved in making Wisconsin and the around the sun. world around her a better place. If you are ever near Reedsburg, Over the last year of writing for the Em- Wisconsin be sure to stop in and say hi to Tammy Wood. She can erald, I’ve had incredible opportunities to help you with some new smoking accessories or by suggesting a interview some remarkable individuals. great place to eat. 48 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com 49 | Emerald | August 2016 didn’t stop completely, but drastically dimin- she even had some seizure free days and be- ished from over 300 a day to 30 on a good day. gan to lift herself up from sit-to-stand positions for the first time. “As soon as she had CBD she was actually laughing and smiling and had interest in In December 2015, the family finally had playing with her toys. It was pretty amazing the appointment to hear the results from Lilah’s Story because she would literally just be screaming the tests they ran. The Lumbar puncture or she would just be lying on her side having (taking fluid from the spine in the lower seizures, [but] now she’s excited and crawling. back through a hollow needle) showed that She wasn’t nearly as miserable. It was pretty Lilah likely had Glucose Transporter Type 1 amazing to see it happen,” said the Waters. Deficiency Syndrome (GLUT1-DS for short). The Neurologist told them that the hospital A Family’s Journey Her biggest triggers are being tired and had no information on this syndrome and hungry. Lilah’s sleeping schedule was incon- offered them the advice to check Google Written by Erick Montano sistent and everyday seemed to be a battle. once they got home. The family spent most of their days at home trying to make life as comfortable for her as “It was almost like [Lilah] wasn’t a priori- possible. ty once they found out she was on cannabis For five minutes Lilah Waters sat limp, eyes twitching feel anything,” said the Waters. These attacks would last and we weren’t going to give her a bunch of and convulsing, on her mother’s lap just six months after anywhere from five minutes to three hours. When they finally saw a neurologist, they pharmaceuticals,” said Sam. being born on January 8, 2014. Her parents, Rian and Sam explained Lilah’s new treatment. The doctor Waters, tried to snap her out of whatever was happening In June 2015, Lilah’s 18 month checkup was due, which ordered another EEG for the end of Septem- The neurologist did, however, make an to their daughter. They knew something wasn’t right. Be- meant she would receive her vaccines. Shortly after they ber and requested for the Waters to withhold appointment for Lilah to start the Ketogen- fore this, Lilah was a perfectly healthy little girl. Before this, visited the doctors, she started experiencing hundreds of her medication the morning of the tests in or- ic Diet in February 2016, which to this day is the Waters would have never guessed that this would soon Myoclonic Seizures (short, shock-like jerks of a muscle or der to properly record seizure activity. the only known treatment for dealing with come to be their new normal. group of muscles). From there on, Sam and Rian saw Lilah GLUT1-DS aside from therapy sessions. slowly deteriorating. They felt hopeless, and asked them- Two hours into the exam, Lilah had more Two weeks after, Sam and Rian experienced Lilah’s first selves ‘what’s the next step?’ than 100 seizures so the doctor ordered a full Once home, Sam and Rian were shocked seizure, it happened again. They were referred to a neurolo- work-up (which consisted of an MRI, MRS, to learn that there are only a couple of hun- gist at UC Davis, but were unable to get an appointment for Lilah began to have up to 300 seizures per day and be- a Lumbar puncture and blood work). Short- dred confirmed cases of GLUT1-DS since it’s seven months. During this time, Lilah had six more seizures. came unable to play, crawl or even smile like she used too. ly after the tests were completed, the doctor discovered in 1991. Because of its rarity, there “To me, it was almost like a dead fish -- she couldn’t play, told Rian and Sam that something interesting is not much information on the disease. With each painful seizure, Lilah regressed further and she just cried or slept or had seizures,” said Rian. came back from the results and their neurol- further from her developing milestones. Before the sei- ogist would more than likely start Lilah on “GLUT1 makes it so the brain has a hard zures, she was able to roll over but lost the ability for about Rian and Sam tried to reach out for help but weren’t able a Ketogenic Diet (low-carb, high-fat diet) but time using sugar for energy therefore the five months. She received an Electroencephalogram (EEG) to get an appointment to see her neurologist until that Au- said nothing else. brain is always starving and that ends up Test, which is used to detect abnormalities through electri- gust. After 10 excruciating days, the Waters took matters causing seizures and other issues,” said cal activity in the brain, and still they were left with little to into their own hands: they got Lilah a referral for her own Thanks to Harborside Health Center in Rian, “so her body can’t process the glucose no answers. medical cannabis card so they could try something that the Oakland, California, the Waters were able to at all which is what all of our bodies run off doctors would have never suggested. acquire the CBD-based oil, “Jayden’s Juice.” of,” added Sam. The only known treatment For a period after, her usual seizures stopped but were In September, Lilah’s seizure count dropped is the Ketogenic Diet because it forces the replaced with violent episodes where she would twist and Within minutes they saw the change in Lilah. She was from 30-70 per day to about 10. 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“She was happy and smiling and could eat again, it was amazing,” said Rian and Sam. It’s Back to School!! Excited to switch Lilah to Ketosis (the process in which the body does not have enough glucose for energy. Stored fats are broken down for energy instead, resulting in a build-up of acids called ketones within the body), they went into February’s appointment disappointed to be informed that they did not have the proper dietician. Again, they were told they would have to wait a few months to start the diet.

“It was completely unprofessional,” said the Waters. Upset, the family began to look for a new hospital. Luckily they found an outpatient clinic with an appointment as early as February 12. The diet proved helpful.

With the help of the Ketogenic Diet, Jayden’s Juice CBD and THCA oil, Lilah’s seizures have diminished, sometimes going days or weeks without any.

Today she sits in front of me, soaking up the Trinidad, California sun and enjoying the cool summer breeze at Moonstone Beach. She’s quiet and makes little to no eye contact. Rian and Sam sit around Lilah with their dog Luna as we chat about this intriguing little girl in front of us. She clutches the dark, sandy grains of the beach and strains it from one hand into the other.

“Without cannabis we wouldn’t be able to be at [the beach] right now,” said Rian. “We literally couldn’t leave the house, we would just sit in the house all day long and now she can go out to the beach or go to the park or play disc golf or we can bring her on the play set. We definitely feel that it saved her life,” added Sam.

Seeing her today, you would never imagine the long journey they’ve endured. She is sweet and fragile but curious about everything. Her eyes seem to paint a picture of curiosity that is Eureka • McKinleyville playing and unfolding in her head. Lilah is limited to what she can do because of the delays in Eureka • McKinleyville her developmental capacity but that doesn’t stop her from being a happy child.

What Rian and Sam have taken from this lifelong battle is that nobody is going to care about your child as much as you will, so don’t be afraid to be their number one advocate. “If you think something is wrong or that they need something like CBD you should definitely go out and do it regardless of what other people’s opinions are because had we not put her on the CBD cannabis oil who knows how she would be now or if she would even be here,” said Sam.

Ideally the family would one day like to grow their own cannabis in order to know exactly what’s going into her medication and keep it WE’VE BEEN DOING OUR HOMEWORK! close to organic as possible (just like her diet). Their new normal looks bright! Families like Lilah’s who also suffers from seizures (see Ryan’s story in our May 2016 issue) are changing EVERYTHING YOU LOVE ABOUT the way we see medicinal cannabis. With so many cases coming to light thanks to the courageous acts of the family, we can slowly start EVERYTHING YOU LOVE ABOUT breaking down the stigmatized walls of what cannabis can and will be used for in the future. EUREKA NATURAL FOODS WILL NOW BE AVAILABLE IN NOW BE AVAILABLE IN TM n ...Fine Art Fashio for the Naturall MCKINLEYVILLE JUST IN TIME Yoga pparel y Authen MCKINLEYVILLE JUST IN TIME Tree A tic Yogi FOR SCHOOL!

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There are truly ing amount of inquiries and partic- stand what it means to be compliant. cific criteria, however, can rest easy as great farmers in the region that just ipants that want to take part in this they have until the end of the year to need to be given the information to emerging industry and protect their AGD’s consulting firm offers a wide pre-register and submit their applica- be successful, while adhering to holis- family legacy, or even better, protect array of assistance from discussing en- tion. tic applications, organic practices and and create a safe family legacy for fu- vironmental permitting requirements, establishing a fair market and work- ture generations. whole farm planning, commercial In the history of our region we have place environment. cannabis compliance & permitting seen many industries such as gold, Many professionals all over the assistance, business compliance, busi- “Everything is energy, emotion is energy fishing, timber, beef, dairy, and can- We may never again witness such state have taken up the challenge of ness & financial planning, sustainable in motion... and that can be nabis come and go. The one industry an opportunity for Northern Califor- assisting farmers and aspiring can- input application methods, national manifested physically. If we start there that holds the most promise for local nia’s region to sustain itself unless we na-businesses to become compliant organic program practices, to quality and listen to what the body is asking of sustainability is the agricultural pro- embrace an industry that has proven by assisting with permitting, licensing control methods, agricultural con- us, then it is very easy to answer” duction of goods. Cannabis is now strong for generations and nearly five and even business development. It is sumer safety, and workplace compli- ~Dr. Pepper Hernandez important to remember that this op- ance. For over three years, AGD has portunity isn’t just about the hustle, worked in various fields of agriculture ,, nor is it a way to entrap people. This and there is no better time than now is about freedom from the restraints to apply the skills, experience and We may never again witness such an opportunity that come with cannabis prohibition; knowledge to help usher a sustainable for Northern California’s region to sustain itself crime, environmental destruction, future for cannabis as agriculture. and ultimately, disruption of entire unless we embrace an industry that has proven communities. So does a future of harmony, pros- perity, safety and regulation sound strong for generations and nearly five decades. AgDynamix (AGD), is amongst one scary yet? Or does it sound like an Established in 2011 of the many local tri-county business- opportunity to stand up for what you Southern Humboldt’s Original honorably classified as a specialty ag- decades. This is our opportunity as es and organizations that have been really believe in? Opportunity, free- Cannabis Dispensary ricultural commodity within the State farmers and businesses to step up and assisting projects in their compliance dom, sustainability... do any of these of California as of 2015 under three rise to the challenge; jump through Learn More at efforts. Through local and state policy things sound appealing to you? Then separate bills AB243, AB266 & SB643, hoops and show the community what outreach and attendance, disseminat- this program might be for you. It is drpepperhernandez.com otherwise known as the Medical Mari- we have been preparing for a cleaner, 78 Bear Canyon Road, Garberville, ing information, private consultations, our responsibility as a community to CA 95542 (Behind Renner’s Gas Station) Call to Schedule an Appointment juana Regulation & Safety Act (MMR- greener, sustainable future of canna- and now efforts to host a set of four be the change we want to see and “we HUMBOLDT (707) 840-6056 SA). These bills collectively set the bis as an agricultural commodity. As workshops on Saturdays on August need you.” 707-923-2175 Tues-Sat 10-4 pm wonderlandnursery.com beginning of an industry framework they say, power in numbers, and the 6th, 13th & 20th at various community For more information, look to our website Jacoby’s Storehouse 2nd Floor Suite 6, within the state of California to allow number of participants toward this locations around Humboldt County, agdynamix.com or by calling (707)798-6199. wonderlandnursery Wonderland Nursery 791 8th Street Arcata, California for an emerging medical industry movement shows that the interest is 56 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com 57 | Emerald | August 2016 Written by Jason Barker

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THE MEDICAL PATIENTS’ VOICES MUST BE REPRESENTED IN CANNABIS LEGALIZATION

A review of recent headlines pertaining of this year, Bayer AG --the giant German to cannabis legalization in a number of chemical and pharmaceutical company, states, and even within some of the biggest made a bid to buy Monsanto. According national cannabis advocacy groups, re- the Wall Street Journal these merger talks veals an emphasis on huge financial gain. have picked back up, with Bayer increas- There is a conspicuous absence: the voice ing its purchase offer as of July, 19th 2016. of medical patients within the cannabis Both companies are said to be working community are missing or underrepre- on a synthetic cannabis-based extract. In sented. 2003, Bayer AG then signed an agree- Recent coverage highlights the discus- ment with GW Pharmaceuticals for joint sion surrounding legalization, regulation research on a cannabis-based extract. In and the combined interests of everyone 2007, Bayer AG agreed to an exchange of from big pharma and big AG, to recre- technology with . . . Monsanto . . . . Thus ational users, growers and the govern- Monsanto has discreet access to the work ment. Without prioritizing the interests of of the cannabis plant and its genetic mod- WE OFFER: medical cannabis patients, we all run the ification. In 2009, GW Pharmaceuticals great risk of establishing a future frame- announced that it had succeeded in genet- work that is setup to take away patient cul- ically altering a cannabis plant and patent- Soil Cover Crops tivation rights, fails to protect the medical ed a new breed of cannabis according to patient, and will require further modifica- the Cannabinoid Research Institute divi- tion. sion of GW Pharmaceuticals. The pharmaceutical industry has much Billionaires George Soros and the late Water Tanks Plant Nursery to gain and much to lose from legalization Peter Lewis have bankrolled much of the of the cannabis plant in its various natural cannabis legalization movement since forms. What that industry does not want is 2012, providing DPA and MPP the bulk of to be competing with a natural plant that their funding. Hay & Feed Irrigation Supplies anyone can grow in their backyard. Look what happened in Washington The absence of proper patient represen- state on July 1st, 2016 when patients lost tation is further silenced by groups who safe access to medical cannabis -- that new Amendments Pet Supplies have strayed from their original mission approach to their program was funded such as the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) by Soros and his influence on DPA as re- and the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP). vealed by the Seattle Times on September George Soros’ Open Society Foundation 22, 2012. Soros is one of the biggest and is listed as a major financial supporter of most important shareholders of Monsanto DPA, as found in the society’s 2013 annual Agrochemical Company and Halliburton, WE DELIVER Trinity-River-Garden-Center report. The vast majority of medical canna- while Lewis got his source of great wealth # bis patients want nothing to do with the fi- from Progressive Insurance. nancial influence of such interests. In May

(530) 629-2399 39509 Hwy 299 Willow Creek, CA 59 | Emerald | August 2016 The debate about cannabis legalization medical cannabis patients cannot grow if Fundamental to this discussion are the We are builders. is complex and encompasses many differ- they live within 25 miles of a dispensary. interests of the more than 25,000 New ent aspects including dispensary/producer In New Mexico there are more head- Mexicans who effectively use medical can- We are Kubota. models, the rights of medical cannabis lines currently of the medical cannabis nabis to treat themselves. In the U.S., as of patients, and freedom of choice, to large- producers profits than of the law breaking a March 2016 study on ProCog.org, there scale big pharma and big AG commer- administrative delays by the state of New were more than 1,246,170 million legal cialization. These fears of large corporate Mexico’s Department of Health Medical medical cannabis patients. That’s an aver- ownership of this emerging industry are Cannabis Office, beginning in late Feb- age of 8.6 patients per 1,000 state residents upon the cannabis community. Arizona, ruary 2016. This violation of New Mexico in each state; Arizona 13.1 per 1000, Califor- California, and Nevada are some of the law in the Lynn & Erin Compassionate nia 19.4 per 1000, Colorado 19.8 per 1000, states heading to the voting booth this fall Use Act, 2007 (LECUA), requires the state New Mexico 12.5 per 1000*, Oregon 19.2 per to vote on legalization and regulation of Department of Health to process and issue 1000, Nevada 5.0 per 1000 and Washington cannabis. Now is the time to put forth ef- a medical cannabis patient ID card in 30 19.2 per 1000 state residents. forts to make sure the legacy growers in days, while patients are waiting 60 days To understand medical cannabis, it California’s legendary Emerald Triangle or more and this continues to disrupt safe helps to understand the path to choosing remain a core part of the market. It is time access to medicine. Anita Briscoe (MS, it. Medical cannabis can be a last line of to ensure medical cannabis patient grow APRN-BC), of Heal My Mind, said in April treatment for those who have unsuccess- rights are protected from bad laws like 2016 and May 2016 that 84 of her patients fully tried pharmaceuticals. When phar- the 25 mile no grow law in Arizona, where alone had experienced delays exceeding maceuticals are successful, the side effects classified by Department Of Health in Patients are critical to the success of 50 days. of treatments -- for 21 health conditions New Mexico eligible for medical cannabis future legalization and regulation of can- -- can be especially unbearable, causing nabis in America, and specifically medical patients to either seek other options, or in- cannabis. The needs of 1,246,170 million corporate cannabis into their regimen to medical cannabis patients who rely on KX040-4 Compact Excavator ease symptoms. medical cannabis as their primary medi- • 40.4 HP* Kubota Diesel Engine For example, a person living with multi- cine are fundamental to shaping a positive • Optional Hydraulic 6-in-1 Blade ple sclerosis (MS) may change treatments framework for legalization. This should be • ECO-Plus Mode for Extra Fuel Economy three or more times because the side ef- the real true focus, not big pharma and big fects are excruciating. On the other hand, AG throwing money at advocacy groups patients may avoid pharmaceutical treat- to influence policy to favor profits over the ments altogether, opting for a more “natu- medical cannabis patient community. ral” option -- as is their choice. Lastly, it’s important for all people with- The medical industry works hard to in OUR medical cannabis community to ensure treatments are safe and effective, know THEY are the power. The govern- but sometimes the results are not optimal ment, legislators & policy makers are ac- and another option is examined and pre- countable to us and WE have the power scribed. Throughout this process, physi- to change the laws and government, the cians need to be able to look after patients’ people in it, and the policy being written to best interests without fear of recommend- reflect our needs. Not one state’s medical ing medical cannabis. The lack of under- cannabis law is perfect, they are working standing by doctors of cannabis as a med- pieces of democracy and this is where WE icine must become non-existent. You, the can establish patient lead policy in New patient, will always be your best advocate Mexico and throughout the U.S. We have for your health. the science, the research, the knowledge We need to define a model for cannabis and the information the policy makers KX040-4 Compact Excavator legalization that puts patient’s needs first. don’t have, and we need to get it in front • 47.6 HP* Kubota Diesel Engine Prohibition of cannabis in the U.S. has of legislators. largely denied the medical community These patients’ needs and experiences • Optional Cab with Heat and AC the chance to study the effects this plant regarding medical cannabis must be rep- • ECO-Plus Mode for Extra Fuel Economy has on the human body. So, we have quite resented and fully considered by those we a bit of catch up to do. Patients need more vote and elect into office as they make de- trained nurses and health professionals cisions on regulations for a legal cannabis with the ability to guide patients on their marketplace for both cannabis and med- journey to wellness with medical cannabis. ical cannabis. According to Americans Understanding where your medication For Safe Access, “The best advocate is an comes from and what exactly is in it is crit- informed advocate. The history of medical ical. While understandable that the cur- cannabis advocacy is a rich one, filled with rent legal landscape discourages dispen- brave individuals like you. The key to be- saries from disclosing their sources, this is ing an effective advocate is a firm under- Trinity Diesel, Inc. one thing that must change in order for standing of our history, the political land- us to progress toward medical standardiza- scape in which you are operating, the rules 5065 Boyd Road tion. If we are to treat medical cannabis as of engagement and the ability to articulate a true medicine, then we must adhere to your needs.” Arcata, CA the golden rule in medicine, “first, do no harm” or “primum non nocere.” *Jason Barker is a Medical Cannabis Patient and the Organizer of LECUA Patient’s Coalition 707-826-8400 60 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com Of New Mexico) trinitydiesel.com Spit Like a Pro Vinum, et al 吀栀愀琀✀猀䠀甀洀戀漀氀搀琀⸀⸀⸀ The High Life The History of Hemp ⸀⸀⸀䠀漀洀攀漀昀洀漀爀攀 By Sherae Brown 攀渀琀爀攀瀀爀攀渀攀甀爀猀Ⰰ 瀀攀爀挀愀瀀椀琀愀Ⰰ 琀栀攀渀愀渀礀 appy Anniversary, Emerald This miracle weed tampon is a relative- Alright, so back to our weird history les- 瀀氀愀挀攀椀渀䌀愀氀椀昀漀爀渀椀愀⸀ Magazine! This publication ly new product that women are using to son. There was a time when people actual- has produced so many in- improve their quality of life, but cannabis ly abstained from sex until marriage. What teresting and informative has provided a solution to vaginal related a freak show! In the early 1930s Russian stories in the last four years. Cheers to ailments for literally centuries. Now, Ger- brides would slather a mixture of lambs many more. If memory serves, the Emerald many doesn’t have the best reputation, fat and nasha (cannabis) on their genita- One of the learning outcomes of the Humboldt State Wine Hdid a feature story on me in the inaugural right? We’re on speaking terms and we’re lia to ease the pain of deflowering. Would Studies program (From Vine to Table) is developing sensory issue back in my comedy days. We were OK with them buuut there was that thing it be weird to put that on your wedding evaluation skills. Evaluating a wine draws on all the senses: babies back then. Memories... To honor the that happened and no one is ever going to registry? Anyway, in a translation of the sight, smell, feel, taste. When looking at a wine, you note magazine’s birthday, I thought we could let it go. They’re a mildly terrifying people Ebers Papyrus (an ancient Egyptian med- the color. Next, you attempt to articulate the aromas. Af- take a different walk down memory lane as well... Wait, are there any Germans here? ical record) it suggests women would inter taking a sizeable sip (enough to roll and swish around and learn about the various ways cannabis No? Cool, let’s keep talking about them. In sert cannabis into the vagina before child your whole mouth) you regard the feel (rough, tannic, silky, has been used to aid and improve women’s their favor there is a tale of a German doc- birth to ease their suffering. I’ve given watery, etc.). While regarding the “mouth feel” of the wine health and sexuality all over the world. tor using cannabis to successfully cure STIs birth, twice, and epidurals are everything. you are considering flavors. Of course, all the while, you are I recently discovered a product called like gonorrhea in the early 1800s. Anyone A modern, medical miracle. But how thug- quickly scribbling your tasting notes. Foria Relief. It is, essentially, a ball of who suffered through elementary school gish would it be to say, “Nay, anesthesiolo- Then, you spit. weed you insert into the vagina to alle- sex-ed was battered with the knowledge gist! Just shove some Train Wreck in there If you work in the restaurant industry and you wait tables, viate menstrual cramps. I repeat; you in- that gonorrhea, if untreated, can cause and I’ll bare down”?! Actually you’d sound tend bar, manage catering, or work in the kitchen, acquiring sert the herb into your minge when your infertility. So, ladies, if you wanna make like a lunatic but if this were back in the elevated wine knowledge and professional wine service skills uterus decides to refresh itself and make them babies, first: try not to get the clap. Pharoah’s days, I bet you’d be grateful for will not only increase your tips (better wine, bigger tab) but you miserable. And according to the tes- Do your best. But if you’re unfortunate any relief at all. it will increase your customer base and further your career 圀椀氀搀戀攀爀爀椀攀猀 timonials it really works. Midol might enough to contract it, seek treatment and Just for fun, let’s give a little love to the in the food and beverage industry. In October (6,7,8), I will get your through a rough day, but legend then smoke a fatty. Score: one for Germany! boys and their favorite appendage. Whis- be presenting the Sensory Evaluation and Service Seminar has it just one Foria suppository will get key dick can just scram because Mary Jane for the HSU wine studies program. Over the course of one 䴀愀爀欀攀琀瀀氀愀挀攀椀猀瀀爀漀甀搀琀漀 you through your entire, terrible cycle. Weed, weed, the miracle cure! It cures is about to save the day. In parts of the evening and two days, we will taste approximately 60 wines. Visit ForiaPleasure.com if you’re interested. diseases, that’s for sure! world where Western medicine isn’t easily And, you will spit. You have to; otherwise you will quickly 漀昀昀攀爀栀甀渀搀爀攀搀猀漀昀 become intoxicated. We’ll taste wines from the California homeland, Oregon 䠀甀洀戀漀氀搀琀䴀愀搀攀 and Washington. Italian Barolo and Chianti. French Rhône, Burgundy and Bordeaux. Spanish Rioja and Albariño. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Argentine Malbec 瀀爀漀搀甀挀琀猀⸀ and Torrontés. And, so forth. We’ll also explore the funda- mentals of successful food and wine pairing. So many wines and so little time. But, we will cram it all in, plus learn other useful information about the wine industry. The whole idea of HSU’s wine studies program is to encourage you to develop the skills and to acquire the smarts and information about the complicated and sometimes mysterious world of wine. The program is also designed to inspire you to broaden your palate and your knowledge base. Perhaps a Sommelier or Master of Wine credential is on your horizon?

*Pam Long is a Master of Wine student and wine educator. She presents seminars through HSU’s College of eLearning & Extended Education and OLLI programs. E-mail: [email protected] for more information.

62 | TheEmeraldMagazine.com 63 | Emerald | August 2016 accessible, herbal remedies are heavily Why write I still all one, ever the relied upon. In Uganda traditional heal- same, ers have leaned heavily on cannabis as And keep invention in a noted weed, a cure for erectile dysfunction. The heal- That every word doth almost tell my ers combine ingredients to make a chew, name, tea, beer or what is basically fermented Showing their birth and where they cream-of-wheat. Of course it can simply did proceed?” be smoked. Puff, puff, boner. I’ve spent the last few days reading You have to at least want to believe anything the internet has to offer on the rumor about Shakespeare using can- the history of weed combined with sex. nabis to fuel his creative and romantic I’ve had lovely conversations with stoner imagination. He got (lit)erary, y’all! The friends, pot shop owners and sex thera- Sultan of Sex used this plant to make his pists. Hands down my favorite weed and timeless, important works incomparable. romance related story stems back to Mr. Also, there is hearsay of Abe Lincoln Romance himself, William Shakespeare. taking off his presidential hat, picking Oh, Romeo! Remnants of cannabis were up his hemp pipe and blowing into a har- found in his smoking pipe in his home. monica... However, there are also rumors Billy liked to blaze. Way to be, Billy. And of Abe blowing other things sooo… it clearly behooved his incredible career It’s been on earth forever, provid- as those familiar with Sonnet 76 where ing pleasure and reprieve from pain. It he stated: makes our periods suck substantially “Why is my verse so barren of new less and allegedly makes a wiener work pride, again. Way to go, weed. You’re the real So far from variation or quick MVP. change? Two of my favorite things are sitting on my Why with the time do I not glance front porch. Smoking a pipe of sweet hemp, aside Shakespeare wrote in Sonnet 76, “Why write I still all one, ever the same / And keep invention in a noted weed.” and playing my Hohner harmonica. To new-found methods and to compounds strange? - Abraham Lincoln

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