Science Has Confirmed: Hemp Is The Future

Find out about what the top 10 research papers are saying about the properties of hemp fabric. Read the highlights, and learn how you can put hemp to use.   During the last few years, the need to protect our environment has become a major concern on a global scale. Our planet is dying. Yet, we continue to exploit the few resources we have left.   The aggravating need to protect our future has led researchers to study natural, eco-friendly resources like hemp. Hemp is a low input, high-yield crop which has the potential to save our future. Each part of the plant has some commercial use. Compared to its widely cultivated alternatives, it is sustainable and can be cultivated on infertile lands.  So, what role can you play to facilitate this shift to hemp? As a consumer, I encourage you to look for hemp-based alternatives to your usual everyday products. This creates a market that the producers will want to sell to. However, producers and consumers need reliable information to produce/purchase the best possible commodity.   If you want to gain insight into what the leading researchers and institutions are saying about the properties of hemp and how you can use it, read on. To tap into a market, like hemp, you must rely on credible research.  I have outlined some useful insights from research papers that can prove beneficial to you.  Use woven hemp fiber for composite reinforcement to provide strength Did you know that plant fibers are used in composite material components? What if I tell you that the potential of these plant fibers can be enhanced by using hemp fibers? This applies to the composites that use aligned fibers. This paper has used two different batches of woven hemp fabric with similar quality and physical properties. And concludes that both woven hemp fabrics are suitable for composite reinforcement. If we use hemp fibers for composite materials, we can enhance the fiber alignment and reinforcement handling during the composite fabrication. Reinforcement constituents provide strength to the composite.  Read the paper here: URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0261306914008255 Use ammonia on Hemp Fabric to reduce washing shrinkage and increase moisture regain In this experiment, designed and sourced hemp ramie and linen fabrics were treated with liquid ammonia. The fabrics were saturated with ammonia for 2 seconds and dried on steam cans, during which residual ammonia was removed by hot water. After this, the Resin treatment was performed. http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/pliki/Fibtex_(y6pcln72o9nba9l6).pdf The treatment with liquid ammonia increases wrinkle recovery in the fabrics. Hence, if you use a fabric like hemp, it will not wrinkle easily in wet conditions and maintain its appearance. You can also use the ammonia treatment to reduce washing shrinkage.  Liquid ammonia treatment increases the cantilever bending stiffness of hemp, ramie, and linen fabrics. However, the resin treatment decreases it. You can determine the fiber rigidity by the bending modulus.  You can use ammonia to increase the moisture regain of hemp. It also makes the fabric more breathable. If you use the resin treatment for cross-link finishing, the tear strength of the hemp fabric increases.  Read the paper here: URL http://www.fibtex.lodz.pl/pliki/Fibtex_(y6pcln72o9nba9l6).pdf Use hemp fabrics for composites instead of flax cross-ply laminate Till today, the field of bio-based composite materials mainly focuses on the use of unidirectional reinforcements.  Unidirectional reinforcements use fibers that run in one direction only.  Use of woven fabrics like hemp is still complex because of the finite length of plant fibers and the high number of process parameters that can be tuned.  However, by not using hemp fabrics, we are missing out.  This paper outlines how the weave pattern and process parameters influence material properties at different scales. The use of X-ray nano-tomography shows us that hemp fabric can achieve better results than its alternatives, especially the front-runner flax cross-ply laminate. Woven hemp fabric can give us tensile properties in bio-based composite materials. We just need to use the hemp fabric made from low-twisted rovings.  Lower twist rovings also provide better draft performance due to less fiber-to-fiber friction.  Read the paper here: URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1359836819347262 Use hemp fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester composites for use related to room temperature water In this experiment, they subjected hemp fiber reinforced unsaturated polyester composites to water immersion tests. This enabled the study of the effects of water absorption on the mechanical properties of this composite. They conducted the experiment with both, room temperature and boiling water.  http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.600.5678&rep=rep1&type=pdf When hemp fiber absorbs room temperature water, moisture intake increases. This happens due to increased voids and cellulose content. We find that when hemp fiber comes into contact with boiling water, water uptake behavior is radically altered. This is because the moisture causes degradation of the fibers.  However, if the fabric is exposed to moisture there is a significant drop in tensile and flexural properties. Hence, if we want to use the composite material for situations that come into contact with boiling, instead of using hemp fiber, we should use an artificial source.  If our use for the composite is related to no or room temperature water, we can use hemp. Read the paper here: URL http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.600.5678&rep=rep1&type=pdf Use Sambucus plant for dying 100% hemp fabric Previously, natural fibers like hemp were dyed with natural dyes. However, today they have been replaced by chemical dyes. This study examines the use of natural dye obtained from Sambucus Ebulus L. plant for dyeing hemp fabric. The study uses 100% natural hemp fabric. This fabric is dyed with 15 different concentrations of 3 different mordant substances, one of which was natural. You may already know that synthetic dyes cause immense harm. However, metal salts cause much more damage to your health and the environment.  This environmental harm has piqued the interest of consumers and researchers to look into alternative natural dyes.  As per the results of the experiment, we see that the best dyeing features were obtained using Quercus Aegilops natural mordant in 15% concentration.  You can obtain a natural dye and natural fabric by this method. 100% hemp can be dyed with […]

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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…

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

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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.

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Add Hemp Seeds To Your Diet

 Leading researchers have claimed that hemp seeds are not a by-product of the hemp plant anymore. Hemp seeds have immense health benefits and nutritional value. By not including it in our diets, we’re missing out. The high nutritional value of hemp seed has drawn increasing attention in scientific research. There has progressive increase in the number of scientific publications related to the term “hemp protein” and “hemp seed” in the title, abstract, and keywords of the publications. This is because people like you and me are looking for an all-natural, plant-based and healthy source for our dietary needs. We want protein; we want fatty acids; we want omega-3, and most importantly, we want these benefits without gaining weight.  Hemp seeds can achieve what your current protein powder and flax seeds are doing, but hemp seeds can do it better.  In the context of economic and social progress, human health is becoming an increasingly important personal and social value. Hemp seeds have significant benefits for the body. They improve our immunity and can aid in the prevention of fatal diseases like cancer. But don’t take my word for it.  This is what the experts are saying. I have highlighted the insights from the top 10 research papers about hemp seeds. Keep reading, and after you’re done, add hemp seeds to your grocery list. I mean, what’s the harm? Till date, there have been no reported cases of toxicity from the consumption of hemp seeds.  Use hemp seeds to develop resistance to cancer and inflammation You may already know that hemp seed oil is extremely valuable because of its nutritional properties and health benefits, but did you know how? The nutritional value of hemp has primarily been associated with its fatty acid content. However, this article tells us that there are more benefits that we can extract from hemp seed.  Hemp seed oil has a balance of omega-6 and omega-3 PUFA in the proper 3:1 ratio. This helps your body develop greater resistance to cancer, inflammation, and blood clotting. Hemp seed oil also contains ꞵ-sitosterol, which can act as an antioxidant and prevent cancer activities. Hemp seed oil, unlike other natural oils, does not cause an over-accumulation of certain metabolic products. The fatty acid metabolic pathways have the necessary intermediates to work efficiently regardless of the quantities consumed.  To this date, there have been no cases of toxicity from the ingestion of hemp seed oil.  Title of the paper: The Composition of Hemp Seed Oil and Its Potential as an Important Source of Nutrition Read the full paper at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J133v02n04_04 Replace your usual source of protein with hemp to improve digestion Include hemp seeds in your diet for protein. You can now replace protein sources in the food and nutraceutical industry with hemp seeds. Whole hemp seeds contain 25% to 35% oil and 20% to 25% protein. After removal of the hull, the edible portion of the seeds contains, on average, 46.7% oil and 35.9% protein.  The protein you get from hemp seed protein can improve your digestion. It has a desirable essential amino acid composition. The arginine content in hemp seeds, at 12%, is also remarkably high. Arginine makes protein for our bodies. We all know how important protein is for maintaining healthy body weight.  Hemp seed is an under-exploited nonlegume, protein-rich seed. Hemp Seed protein consists mainly of globulin (edestin) and albumin. Edestin accounts for approximately 60% to 80% of the total protein content. Hemp seeds are also low-allergen.  Read the full paper here to understand how these different components work in the body and improve our health: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1541-4337.12450 Use hemp seeds to aid for its bioactive compounds Did you know that hemp was primarily grown for its fiber? The nutrient-rich hemp seeds were merely a by-product.   Only in the past two decades hemp seeds have gained popularity due to their high nutritional value and potential functionality. This article had conducted a literature review about the nutritional and functional properties of hemp seeds .  These oilseeds contain 25–35% lipids with unique and perfectly balanced FA profiles. Lipids make up the building blocks of the structure and function of living cells.  They have over 80% of PUFAs, with the EFAs n-6 LA and n-3 ALA. When consumed, these ratios align with the perfect ratio suggested for human nutrition. Hemp seeds also have different bioactive compounds. Bioactive compounds promote good health in the body. They have unique phenolics (work as antioxidants) and bioactive peptides (can help your body fight bacteria and promote wound healing). These promote antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, antihypertensive, antiproliferative, and hypocholesterolemic activities within the body.  Read the full paper at : https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/7/1935/htm Use hemp seeds to get essential fatty acids You can use the oil extracted from hemp seeds as your source of essential fatty acids. We can also use this oil as an ingredient for body creams, detergents and soaps.  Hemp seed oil is also rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic and alpha-linoleic). These acids can reduce your cholesterol and blood pressure levels and provide you with immune support.  Moreover, hemp seeds are also rich in protein. The two main hemp proteins are albumin (33%) and edestin (65%), which have very similar structures to blood proteins, so they have a slight digestibility. Hemp seeds provide you with a balance of omega-3 acids and omega-6 fatty acids. You also get the optimal ratio of LA and LNA of 3: 1 by consuming hemp oil.  Read the full paper at: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Studies-on-using-hemp-seed-as-functional-ingredient-Apostol/dbb42a236492d278f4884ad725d6029842159db8 Hemp seeds can improve quality of milk produced by ewes which can then aid human health This article assessed the effects of intake of hemp seeds on milk production of a sheep. Fatty acid (FA) profile, and oxidative stability were the factors kept in consideration. The research concluded that the use of hemp in diets of ewes (female sheep) presented advantages in milk yield and composition. URL: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sajas/article/view/172390 The hemp feeding increases the PUFA (especially n-3 and c9,t11 CLA) content of the milk. It reduced the AI, TI, and […]

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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…

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• 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

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Experts Confirm: Hemp Protein Powder Is The Healthier Alternative

Hemp protein is healthy, says science. And that’s underselling it; hemp is versatile, safe, eco-friendly, and quite honestly, the future of food, protein-powders included. Hemp is gaining attention worldwide. The plant owes this popularity to its sustainable nature. The plant is great for the environment, as it is a low-input and high-yield crop.  Hemp is the answer to our problems. Like many others, have you also been trying to be more environmentally conscious but finding it hard to locate alternatives? The answer is hemp. It’s plant-based, replenishes the soil and is pesticide-free.  The best part is, it not only does the job but does it better.  An easy way to make a sustainable switch is by opting for hemp protein. The carbon footprint of protein from meat is very high. Even your most sustainable meat choice is worse for the planet than hemp-based protein. Switching to hemp protein powder to meet your protein intake will make a huge impact on your carbon footprint. Apart from that, hemp is also a great source of protein. You get healthy fatty acids, omega-3, and all the required amino acids.  But you might be hesitant to take my word. After all, without evidence from science, these are but empty claims. I have provided you with the highlights from the top 10 research papers in the field. You can make up your own mind.   Hemp protein powder is the solution to the PFAS in our food  This research tells us that hemp protein powder is highly effective in removing PFAS from actual contaminated groundwater. Should we care about this particular use of hemp? Definitely, yes. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals. They are present everywhere. Our packaged foods, household products, and even our drinking water.  This is a major concern because these chemicals can accumulate and stay in our bodies for long periods of time. This can lead to adverse effects on our health.  Our food is a major source of these harmful chemicals. That is because contaminated soil and water is being used to grow this food. This research provides us with a solution. Compared to soy, lupin, whey, pea, and egg proteins, hemp protein powder yields the best result. Read the full paper at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0045653519307933 Prepare a batch of sunflower halva with hemp protein powder This weekend, cook sunflower halva to meet your daily protein intake. First things first. What is halva? Sunflower halva is very popular in Eastern European countries. You make it with roasted and milled oleaginous seeds called tahini which are then mixed with cooked sugar. The research showed that 0.66% of hemp protein powder when added to cooked halva gives 12.19% protein. When no hemp powder is added, protein content is 11.60%. If we use 0.88% of hemp powder, the protein content increases to 12.58%. Your finished product will not only have more protein but hemp also improves its quality. Hemp protein powder improves the fatty acid profile of the halva. Read the full paper at: https://core.ac.uk/display/267063709?utm_source=pdf&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=pdf-decoration-v1 Hemp protein powder gives you all the essential amino acids Industrial hemp is gaining popularity worldwide and there’s a good reason for this. The plant is immensely beneficial to the planet and humans.  In all the other marvelous uses of hemp, hemp protein powder especially stands out. This paper tells us why.   Hemp is an excellent source of protein as it provides all the required amino acids. The hydrolyzed peptides exhibit various health benefits, such as antioxidant activity, antihypertensive activity, hypoglycaemic activity, etc. Apart from all these nutritional benefits that await you, hemp protein also has a unique and pleasant aromatic profile.  Read the full paper at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924224421002144 With hemp protein powder you don’t have to worry about your body not digesting the protein Protein digestibility is a genuine concern. Protein digestibility-corrected amino acid score (PDCAAS) is a method of evaluating the quality of a protein based on both the amino acid requirements. Some amino acids may not be digested in your body for synthesis. The protein will be passed out of your body or absorbed by bacteria, making your consumption useless. Hence, you need to make sure that you consume protein sources with good digestibility. Good digestibility also means that the protein source has essential amino acids for the body. Hemp, on these parameters, scores well.  Hemp proteins have a PDCAAS equal to or greater than certain grains, nuts, and some pulses. Hemp protein has excellent digestibility ensuring that your body absorbs the protein.  Read the full paper at: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf102636b Hemp protein powder will prevent oxidative stress and diseases like cancer WHO suggests we consume proteins with sufficient amounts of amino acids. Hemp protein is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids and meets the WHO’s suggested requirement. But there’s more to hemp protein. Oxidative stress can happen in our bodies due to an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants. This can damage body tissues.  What we need to understand is that oxidative stress is natural and happens with aging, but we can reduce it. If oxidative stress persists for a long time, it can lead to chronic conditions like cancer. We can use hemp seed meal in the form of protein powder to produce peptide ingredients in our body. This can free radicals that may cause oxidative stress-related diseases. Read the full paper at: https://aocs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1007/s11746-010-1686-7 Hemp protein is dependent on environmental conditions, so make sure you buy the best Hemp seeds can be used to make protein powder.  The HPI (hemp seed isotope) has minimum protein solubility (PS) at pH 4.0. As pH increases, PS also increases. HPI-formed emulsions have smaller oil droplet sizes (except at pH 3.0). Hemp seed protein products are dependent on structural conformations as well as protein concentration and pH. We can use this data to manipulate the environmental condition to reach optimal pH level to make food processing even more efficient. This will allow us to extract hemp protein as a suitable food ingredient.  Read the full paper at: […]

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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.

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Want an earth-loving home? Get hempcrete from these companies

 Believe it or not, sustainable and carbon-negative housing is now possible. Hempcrete, hemp wool, and other hemp construction materials make this possible. Have you heard of healthy homes? No, it’s not a house with a lot of healthy food inside.  Healthy homes or buildings are those that are constructed with the physical and mental wellbeing of the residents in mind. It may denote an architectural style that improves mental health.  It can also denote the materials used to construct the home. Materials like hemp. Hemp is a non-toxic, eco-friendly material that proactively improves the health of the inhabitants. It traps CO2 and keeps the air healthy.  Who wouldn’t want a home like that? Check out these 11 companies that construct using hempcrete.  Hemp Foundation Yes, this is our brand. And we’re placing ourselves first. But we don’t think this placement is undeserved. Here’s why.  The Hemp Foundation is much more than just a hemp marketplace. It is also a social and environmental cause that fights for Indian farmers’ right to a livelihood.  Hemp Foundation sells hemp hurds wholesale. This is the raw material from which hempcrete is made.  The hemp is grown in a state in India called Uttarakhand. The soil and climate here are perfect for growing high-quality hemp.  The hemp is cultivated by previously unemployed farmers. Cultivating hemp gives them the opportunity to make a stable living.  We also sell raw hemp fiber. With this, you can make hemp wool. This is a terrific insulation material to protect from harsh weather and sound.  The hemp fiber is processed into fabric and wool by Mandakini women weavers. Mandakini is a network of weavers in the Kedar Valley of Uttarakhand. The mission of this group is to bring economical and social empowerment to women.  Just BioFiber  Energy-saving? Check. Sustainable? Check. Mold, rot, and fire-resistant? Triple check.  The production of traditional building materials is one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions. JBF’s vision was to create a building system that would cut down the cost and waste produced, while increasing the living quality.  It chose a building material with reduced environmental impact. This material was hemp-lime.  JBF patented a building system based on structural blocks. These blocks surpass the quality of all available alternatives. It is now available internationally. The company promises low-cost and low-maintenance homes with the BioFiber blocks. The blocks, made of hemp fiber, can capture Carbon Dioxide.  The bio-fiber blocks are available for wholesale. JBF also designs and constructs buildings. This project is called Harmless Home.  Hempitecture Inc Fad diets, green smoothies, yoga, and whatnot. We are obsessed with living a healthy lifestyle and what goes into our bodies. Trust me, I’m guilty of this too. But hardly anyone pays attention to the house we’re living in.  Traditional brick and mortar housing contain tons of toxins. Living in those houses will invariably mean inhaling those toxins.  Building materials made from the earth can increase our enjoyment of the world. Well, that’s at least what Hempitecture believes.  The company aims to build healthy and energy-efficient structures. But, it doesn’t stop there. They want the structures to positively impact both the inhabitants and the environment. This is achieved with hemp.  Hempitecture Inc uses hempcrete and hemp wool. Hemp wool is used for sound and thermal insulation of interiors. Hemp fibers are condensed into blocks and used as insulation material. Hemp fibers are good options for keeping cool and keeping warm.  Hempcrete is made by mixing hemp hurds and lime. The reaction causes Carbon Sequestration. This means atmospheric carbon is absorbed by the material, which offsets the carbon produced while building. This makes it an eco-friendly project.  Hempitecture does it all. The company provides material, equipment, and subject expertise to those passionate about building eco-friendly structures.  Hempcrete Direct Using hemp to build your dream home can be a pretty wild concept to wrap your head around. The cousin of hemp is a soft drug after all.  Hempcrete Direct is working to abolish this misinterpretation in the U.S. This firm works on providing hemp material for construction projects. They also connect contractors to homeowners who are interested in green homes.  Their website contains in-depth details about the merits of hemp over other building materials. It is a good resource to look up when you’re starting a construction project.  Hempcrete Direct is also passionate about making hemp a more popular building material in the U.S. and Canada. They are involved with organizations that provide licenses to build with hemp.  Hemp is a very new building material. Many don’t know how to apply it to construction projects, and that’s where the trouble sets in. Hempcrete Direct provides on-site training to contractors. They teach them the craft of building with hemp.  ISOHemp Low-impact housing is the future. Well, it needs to be. ISO Hemp, a company spanning 5 countries, is helping to make this a present-day reality.  Increasing health and comfort, while decreasing energy consumption is the main motto being ISOHemp.  Its factory was developed to be sustainable and eco-friendly. The complete process is automated, which makes hempcrete available at competitive prices. Because it’s automated, you would think production consumes loads of energy. That isn’t the case. The plant is run by the energy equivalent of powering merely 10 washing machines.  The blocks are made with a 4-step process.  Mixture: They mix the raw materials; hemp, water, and lime. Formatting: They mold the mixture into blocks of varying thickness using a press. 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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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