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Truly Oreganic: Three Friends Champion All Things Organic

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Truly Oreganic – Bandon, OR

Truly Oreganic is a sustainable, socially responsible farm focused on cultivating high-quality cannabis under a business model of integrity. Rainwater is collected while the plants grow in active soil in a closed-loop system. Natural soil amendments — locally-sourced chicken manure and earthworm castings — keep Truly Oreganic’s cannabis plants free of synthetic or liquid nutrients. Staying true to their desire to fully embrace Mother Nature, the sun is their main source of light, with high-pressure sodium and metal halide lighting filling in when needed. All of their attention to growing is impressive, but the secret ingredient might just be the sea spray from the Southern Oregon coast, adding that special something to the farm’s crop.

Truly Oreganic - Bandon, OR

The Product

Truly Oreganic produces several signature strains that truly deserve their own individual reviews. Their THC-rich, indica-dominant Oregon Huckleberry tests in at around 24 percent THC and 3.59 percent terpenes; their CBD Skunk Haze is a sativa-dominant hybrid at 10 percent CBD and 6 percent THC with 1.743 percent total terpenes. Last, I’ll mention their Honey Badger Haze, which aspires to have as many fans as the YouTube “Honey Badger Don’t Care” video — this sativa-dominant strain has about 20 percent THC and a whopping 4.36 percent total terpenes. I sure hope there is a Honey Badger Haze joint in my future.

Truly Oreganic - Bandon, OR

The People

Three has always been my favorite number. Upon doing a little research, I found that, in Chinese culture, the number three is considered lucky because the pronunciation of the word “three” is similar to the pronunciation for the word “alive.” Three passionate friends with entrepreneurial visions came together with a dream in 2016 to combine their interests in organic agriculture and innovative business savvy as Truly Oreganic. Basing their ideology on the 2012 book “True Living Organics: The Ultimate Guide to Growing All-Natural Marijuana Indoors”by The Rev, the three friends used this foundation to grow their successful business — and have had an amazing time doing it. The trio is always smiling. They love what they do. I guess that’s what happens when you start with luck on your side.

Truly Oreganic - Bandon, OR

“All of their attention to growing is impressive, but the secret ingredient might just be the sea spray from the Southern Oregon coast.”

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Bodhi High’s Sam Kannall: Prioritizing Charity and Authenticity

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Sam Kannall believes in community service — the owner of the cannabis production company Bodhi High spent significant time abroad in Southeast Asia to study and teach organic farming techniques to orphanages in developing economies. And while his work in places like Thailand and the Philippines paid off abroad, he knew there was more work to do at home in the Northwest. “I realized after doing a lot of work in Asia,” reflects Kannall, “that there’s a big need for people in our own local areas.”

So, he followed his passion and manifested a vision he had for his Spokane-based company, which launched in 2015. Kannall created a business entity that empowers its employees and community by providing well-paying jobs and career training. Known for growing high-quality, pesticide-free products with organic methods in mind, Bodhi High focuses on high terpene extraction for their popular vape pens, crumbles and shatter. Bodhi High, a Tier II farm that grows most of the flower used in its oil extractions, now services over 200 dispensaries statewide and employs about 45 people.

“‘You spend eight to 10 hours a day working … For somebody to spend half of their life not being their authentic selves doesn’t do anyone justice.’” – Sam Kannall, Bodhi High owner

“We try to help people be their [best] selves day to day,” he maintains. “It starts in the way our company engages with employees, giving them the opportunity to learn and grow and by holding a high set of ethics and standards for the products we produce.” A simple idea underpins these high-minded efforts: come to work as you are, naturally. “You spend eight to 10 hours a day working,” Kannall says. “For somebody to spend half of their life not being their authentic selves doesn’t do anyone justice. One thing I appreciate at Bodhi High is our team. We support each other as individuals. We realize all our differences are actually all assets.”

And while Bodhi High is growing as a company, they remember to reach out to other organizations in their neighborhood. Recently, the team partnered with animal rescue facilities in the Spokane area and a women’s recovery center to help in their efforts. As Kannall looks to the future, he hopes his brand and ideas will grow to larger markets. “We want to take Bodhi High to national and international markets,” he declares. “The future is looking bright.”

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Bodysex with Betty Dodson and Carlin Ross

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Our resident CannaSexual, Ashley Manta, interviews Betty Dodson and Carlin Ross on their work in pioneering pleasure and women’s sexual empowerment. Accurately referred to as the Godmother of Masturbation, Dodson may be the motivation you need to start the new year off right.

 

 

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Legalize(d) It!

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Cannabis hit the polls in November of 2018, and the elections resulted in many firsts worth celebrating. We saw Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez become the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, watched as a record-setting number of women and LGBT candidates ran for office and celebrated as individuals like Jared Polis, Sharice Davids, Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar and Sylvia Garcia saw victory in their jurisdictions.

We wanted to spend some time looking at what November’s cannabis victories will look like in 2019, and how the cannabis sector is contributing to both Democratic and Republican campaigns.

 

 

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The Scientific Year in Review

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Our talented team of freelancers penned pieces on a few dope scientific breakthroughs you might have missed in 2018, including progress in curing cancer, how stem cells are curing blindness and why a recent trip to Mars may change our perception of the Red Planet.

 

 

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A Very Metaphysical New Year

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The new year brings with it hopes for the future: wishes of luck, prosperity and health abound; folks have their fortunes read, begin keeping diaries or make resolutions for the year to come. This year, forget vowing to never again eat carbs or cut down on cellphone use — let’s celebrate the passage of time and new beginnings in a more ancient way. Let’s get metaphysical.

 

 

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Strawberry Cough Diamonds: These Diamonds Are Your Best Friend

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Strawberry Cough Diamonds by High Grade AZ

Mesmerized by the captivating holographic packaging of High Grade’s Strawberry Cough Diamonds, I give the lid a twist and release a burst of intoxicating terpenes. Anxiously, I spoon a glittering amber crystal into my rig as it comes to temp and fill my lungs with a juicy plume of sharply sweet vapor.

My brain begins to feel a soothing relaxation as my stress and worry fade away, replaced by calm and confidence. The potent medication spreads to my face before filling my chest and finally working its way to the muscles of my arms and legs. A full spectrum of sweet relief fills me to the brim before mellowing into a softer sensation that settles in the core of my body. An energetic euphoria uplifts me, leaving me feeling stimulated and socially enhanced.

Strawberry Cough Diamonds by High Grade AZ

Available At…

  1. Midtown Roots: 2918 N Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012
  2. Desert Rose: 24905 N 7thAve., Phoenix, AZ 85085
  3. Uncle Herbs Health Center: 200 N Tonto St., Payson, AZ 85541

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Strawberry Cough Diamonds: These Diamonds Are Your Best Friend
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Lemon Herijuana: Invigorating, Intoxicating Live Resin

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Lemon Herijuana Live Resin by Fuego Extracts X Verde Natural

Fuego Extracts’ Lemon Herijuana Live Resin is an overwhelming, terpene-rich delight with gorgeous crystals and a great consistency. Cultivated by Verde Natural, it’s an exquisite cross between Super Lemon Haze and Herijuana OG. Verde’s standard for living soil and organic growing methods already made me a fan, and paired with Fuego’s hydrocarbon extraction and a focus on more exotic genetics, I have to say that this concentrate line is one of the most competitive brands in town. This particular sativa-dominant hybrid smells like fresh lemon bitters with undeniable notes of candy and citrus and will leave you with a stimulating, euphoric, cerebral high.

Lemon Herijuana Live Resin by Fuego Extracts X Verde Natural

Available At…

All Verde Natural locations

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Joint Rivers: Where Education Comes First

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Joint Rivers – Auburn, WA

Audria Jaggers, general manager of Auburn’s Joint Rivers dispensary, has been there since the beginning. The store, which opened in June 2018 and is the largest cannabis retailer in the state in terms of square footage, has been servicing a growing customer base. This recreational dispensary’s main goal, however, is product education. “We try to remove as much ambiguity as possible,” explains Jaggers. “We take pride in our knowledgeable crew. We’re not always focused on getting the highest sales — it’s about educating people and spreading the knowledge.”

Joint Rivers - Auburn, WA

The Place

Jaggers explains that Joint Rivers was the first cannabis shop built in a facility meant to house an actual dispensary — no repurposed building here. As a result, their massive layout is conducive to cannabis presentation. Included in the shop, which is affiliated with the Muckleshoot Tribe and located on tribal property, is an 86-foot “weed island” with color-coordinated products presented in a no-frills fashion. Joint Rivers also has a drive-through window, the second shop in the country and first in Washington to do so. Indeed, they have it all. “We’re a huge, huge store,” Jaggers emphasizes.

Joint Rivers - Auburn, WA

The Product

While Joint Rivers has just about anything the cannabis-consuming customer can imagine — from vape pens to flower to concentrates and pre-rolls galore — one of their growing sales areas is their line of wellness products, a market often utilized by the elderly or those with physical ailments. Joint Rivers is not a medical outlet, but Jaggers notes that the dispensary cares about empowering people through cannabis products, both through the products’ efficacy and the jobs the industry can provide. “One of the reasons [the owners] went into this business venture,” she notes, “was to empower their own community with jobs, cannabis education and by breaking stigmas.” They wanted the community to flourish.

Joint Rivers - Auburn, WA

“We take pride in our knowledgeable crew. We’re not always focused on getting the highest sales — it’s about educating people and spreading the knowledge.”  – Audria Jaggers, Joint Rivers general manager

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Smoked Almond Toffee Bar: Relaxing Chocolate Masterpiece

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Smoked Almond Toffee Bar by Highern Chef

My eyes widen with excitement as they scan the smooth surface of Highern Chef’s 200mg THC Smoked Almond Toffee Bar. My mouth waters as I pull it out of its box and break off a few 10mg-portioned squares. Buttery flavors of cocoa blend seamlessly with subtle notes of coconut and cannabis as the decadent milk chocolate dissolves softly over my palate, mingled with sweet bits of crunchy toffee and smoky salted almonds.

Before long, my stress and anxiety are all but forgotten, washed away by a tide of creamy euphoria that captivates my frame of mind with stimulating confidence and allows me to focus on my tasks at hand. My state of pain-free bliss lasts for hours, slowly fading until it’s time for another morsel.

Smoked Almond Toffee Bar by Highern Chef
Smoked Almond Toffee Bar by Highern Chef

Available At…

  1. Midtown Roots: 2918 N Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012
  2. Müv Dispensary: 12620 N Cave Creek Rd #1, Phoenix, AZ 85022
  3. Harvest of Scottsdale: 15190 N Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260

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