Emerald Cup Announces Rage Lounge at Harvest Ball 2021

Regenerative agriculture exhibit space doubles as a learning, socializing, and networking hub for farmers of all sizes interested in earth-friendly techniques. 

The Emerald Cup Awards enthusiastically maintains its commitment to sustainable agricultural practices with the 5th Annual Regenerative Agriculture Garden Exhibit (RAGE) Lounge, hosted in partnership with Regenerative Cannabis Farming, at The Harvest Ball, December 11 to 12, 2021, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, Calif. The RAGE Lounge is an educational, interactive living exhibit space highlighting farming practices that reverse climate change and build soil diversity, yielding grape and cannabis harvests acclaimed internationally for their superior terroir and terpene profiles. With a farmer’s market-like atmosphere, the RAGE Lounge offers consumers an opportunity to meet and mingle directly with the region’s top cannabis growers, attend classes highlighting regenerative growing techniques, and learn, share and connect with farms of all types of size and crops. 

“We have a responsibility to our community, to our planet, and to the cannabis plant itself,” says ECA founder Tim Blake. “The RAGE Lounge represents the very best that we can offer in terms of honoring the earth and creating a network of growers and land stewards. It’s a unique opportunity to not only build on our efforts to support small farmers, but to spread these healthy growing techniques across the country and around the world.” 

As a result of this commitment, in 2016, The Emerald Cup established the Regenerative Cannabis Farm Award (RCFA) to honor those farms that set the bar for cultivating in a manner that promotes the highest level of ecological health and healing. The following year, the RAGE Lounge was established to bring a living focus to outdoor, sun-grown, and organic farming techniques that serve in sharp contrast to industrial and corporate cannabis operations and has quickly become a destination event within The Emerald Cup. 

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“The economic and environmental impacts of the cannabis industry are staggering by any stretch of the imagination,” explains RCF founder Jesse Dodd. “This event and exhibit offer the opportunity to promote farming practices and responsible cultivation methods that can start a ripple effect across the industry, serving as a catalyst for a tidal wave of change that will permeate all farming industries.”

Beyond demonstrations and classes on topics such as making your own plant ferments or building a hugelkultur bed, the RAGE Lounge becomes a congenial, social space where growers meet fellow growers to swap tips, techniques, and technologies. The area itself is transformed into a relaxing oasis of living plants, water features, and interactive exhibits, with plenty of room to grab a seat (or hay bale) and strike up a conversation. 

With a focus on the interconnectedness of soil, air, water, and plants, 2021 exhibits include cover cropping and carbon sequestration, hugelkultur, Korean Natural Farming techniques, fermented plant extracts, Biodynamic composting and preparations, rainwater harvesting, Integrated Pest Management solutions, flow forms, and vortex brewers, vermiculture and more. This year’s exhibit would not be possible without the generous sponsorship and support of Oara Chocolate, Solful Dispensary, DabLogic, WildSeed Oil, and Moon Valley Organics.

For additional information on The Emerald Cup 2022, Harvest Ball or to speak with founder Tim Blake, Colum Riley, or Jesse Dodd, please contact Kenneth Loo, Chapter 2, ken@chapter2agency.com.

Parties interested in exhibiting, sponsoring, or supporting the RAGE Lounge, 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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Harvest Ball 2021 Single-Day Tickets on Sale and Day by Day Lineup Announced

• LINEUP RELEASED OUTLINING ALL MUSICAL ACTS AND EMERALD SESSIONS BY DAY
• BIG WILD HEADLINES EMERALD STAGE ON SUNDAY, TREVOR HALL ON SATURDAY
• NEW MUSICAL ACTS INCLUDE SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY: KURUPT & FRIENDS WITH MEMBERS OF WU-TANG AND KEAK DA SNEAK

(Santa Rosa, California) Harvest Ball 2021 (www.theemeraldcup.com) proudly announces its day-by-day line-up of headliners spanning the worlds of cannabis, music, and thought. The 2-day celebration of the fall cannabis harvest is set to take place on Saturday, December 11, and Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the Sonoma County Fairground in Santa Rosa, California. Each day will be a new adventure, as the captivating roster will feature local and international talent from chart-topping and emerging musical performers to sharp-witted comedians; entertainment that is punctuated by culture-driving conversations with visionaries from the cannabis and psychedelics industries. In addition to the event’s diverse soundtrack which will feature headliners BIG WILD (@bigwildmusic) and Trevor Hall (@trevorhallmusic) along with Mr. Carmack, HIRIE, Sudan Archives, Dirtwire, and Dumpstaphunk – the lineup now includes new musical acts from legendary Kurupt & Friends with members from the Wu-tang Clan, and the Dogg Pound Gang. in Saturday on Redwood Stage! and Keak Da Sneak. As we begin the journey towards the 18th Annual Emerald Cup Awards, here is what not to miss at our nostalgic event.

SATURDAY – MUSICAL LINE-UP 

Headliners Trevor Hall (@trevorhallmusic) and Mr. Carmack (@mr_carmack) with Sudan Archives, Bumpin Uglies, Monophonics, Random Rab, Sidecar Tommy, Sol Development, Object Heavy, Free Creatures, DJ Guidance, Christafari, b2b, GAMMA, Ultraknock, 432, and a special appearance by Kurupt & Friends with members of Wu-Tang Clan. MC’s: Ngaio Bealum, Sellassie, and Mighty Mickey

SATURDAY – EMERALD SESSIONS

“Sexual Healing: Cannabis Under the Covers”; “The New Wave Of Psychedelics”; “Eat, Drink And Be Merry: Food, Beverages & Cannabis Hospitality”; “ECHB Joint Rolling Contest”; “Creating Real Impact: Empowering Social Equity Operators in the Cannabis Industry”; “Hip Hop & the War on Drugs”; “Regenerative Farming: People, Practice, Place”; “Fireside Chat: Lady Buds”; “Legacy Cannabis Forward 2022”; “Farming Wildlife-Friendly Cannabis in a Drought”

SUNDAY – MUSICAL LINE-UP

Headliners BIG WILD (@bigwildmusic) and HIRIE (@hiriemusic) with Dumpstaphunk, Dirt Wire, Shook Twins, A Hundred Drums, Soohan, DJ RunDat, Lady Redhead, Cannaba55, Mendo Dope, and a special appearance by Keak Da Sneak. MC’s: Ngaio Bealum, Sellassie, and Mighty Mickey

SUNDAY – EMERALD SESSIONS

“The Hottest Topics in Genetics”; “Changing Landscape: Securing the Future of Small Farms & Building the Regenerative Supply Chain”; “Behind the Scenes: The Emerald Cup Judging Experience” ; “The Mushroom M: Adaptogenic Mushrooms and Craft Products”; “What’s Next for Cannabis Taxes?”; “Biologicals: A tool for Regenerative Cannabis Production”; “What’s Next for Cannabis Taxes?”; “California Cannabis Forward 2022”

* Final schedule for all programming to come next week.

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Check out the full line up here: www.theemeraldcup.com/lineup#/music/headliners

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.

SINGLE-DAY TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Saturday Only – Tier 1 = $75.00

Sunday Only – Tier 1 = $75.00

WEEKEND 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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HARVEST BALL |  EMERALD CUPPress Office by Chapter 2

 

(email) EmeraldCup@Chapter2Agency.com

(text) 305-457-0013

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CBD and its Advancements in Cellular Health

CBD (Cannabidiol) is a major component of Cannabis Sativa that has biological cellular advancements on human healthy cells. It exercises a vast range of anti-inflammatory properties to regulate the cell cycle and the functions of immune cells. These effects include cell viability, production, movement, apoptosis (a method of cell death to remove unneeded/abnormal cells), and inflammation.

Further studies have included the effects on cell lines and primary cell culture from healthy donors with CBD exposure and without CBD exposure as variables.

CBD acts as an anti-cancer agent where it slows down tumor progression at various cellular stages. CBD extracts and other cannabinoids have shown broader anti-inflammatory actions through experiments on inflammatory CNS (Central Nervous System) degenerative diseases. Clinical use of CBD with limited psychotropic effects and without psychoactive activity is a safe and effective alternative for neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.

CBD targets Mitochondria (organelles) which are known to be the powerhouse of all living cellular organisms and turn energy from food into cellular energy. It has been scientifically proven that CBD has played a part in being a protective molecule for these organelles and assists mitochondria to maintain their function despite any form of cellular disruption. Because of its effects, CBD acts as an antioxidant and neuroprotective against toxins that may prevent mitochondrial functions.

Intracellular and mitochondrial calcium concentrations are found to be regulated by CBD. It has been suggested that CBD causes apoptosis in leukemia cells due to its mitochondrial membrane disruption.

CBD has the capability to maintain a healthy and balanced immune system. Due to its anti-inflammatory ability, it can assist in the lungs’ respiratory system and support a healthy and balanced intestinal function resulting in overall immunity. Studies have shown that CBD promotes white blood cell production, boosts, and manages the immune response in patients who suffer from autoimmune diseases.

Cannabinoids have been used over many years for people suffering from serious illnesses focussing mainly on pain relief and reducing stress. It has been suggested that CBD protects nerve cells and reduces pain because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Its functions may be able to promote new cell generation aside from its ability to reduce cell degeneration.

 

References:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332220309215

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cbd-oil-benefits#pain-relief

https://www.chiroeco.com/cbd-immune-system/

https://cfah.org/cbd-immune-system/

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Sweetleafs 25th Anniversary: The Largest Compassionate Cannabis Giveaway Ever

Compassionate Holiday Giveaway; Together We Can Save Lives

by Josef Airone

Sweetleaf’s 25th Anniversary

The Sweetleaf Collective began helping low-income veterans, terminally ill, and POC patients after the passage of Proposition 215 in 1996. They are currently celebrating 25 years of compassion with a holiday campaign to help patients and veterans access 300 pounds of free medical cannabis. They are a nonprofit that organizes compassion patients so they can access free medical marijuana, also referred to as compassionate cannabis. Funds raised go to organizing patients and not to the purchase of cannabis.

Dennis Peron, the founder of the California Medical Cannabis Movement and Industry, one of the authors of proposition 215, and also one of the original compassion activists, once said, “Thanks to Sweetleaf Collective for caring for so many patients who have no other access to this medicine.”

In 2021, Sweetleaf and their partner project, Team Compassion, have helped California patients access over $2 million worth of free medical cannabis. Over 1000 veterans and patients all across the state have benefited from this program.

300 Pound Holiday Compassion Drive

One of Sweetleaf’s main partners, Team Compassion, recently received a 300-pound flower donation from Soma Rosa and Elk Horn farms. This donation is currently at Highway 1 Distribution and is waiting to get to patients across California. The December goal is to distribute this donation out through Sweetleaf’s Compassion Network. Sweetleaf‘s largest hurdle for this campaign is funding. Until funds are raised, this donation will be waiting in Santa Cruz to be distributed.

Sweetleaf relies on funding raised through their compassion lighter and rolling paper sales. For every $3 Compassion smoking accessory sold, a veteran or patient is able to access 3.5 gr. of free medical cannabis.

To reach their goal of 300 pounds of holiday compassion, Sweetleaf needs to sell 40,000 lighters and rolling papers through participating cannabis retailers. They are looking to onboard new dispensaries and delivery services to help those most in need this holiday season. If 80 retailers purchase 500 lighters and rolling papers each, Sweetleaf will meet its goal. With the help of Highway 1 Distribution and Team Compassion, over 1000 patients will have the best holiday of their lives.

“These patients need us. It is not an easy job, being surrounded by death, but somebody has to do it. And we are those people.”
Sweetleaf Joe

Are you a dispensary or delivery service that would like to give back? Sweetleaf‘s fundraiser is an incredibly easy way to participate in compassion without having to operate your own compassion program. Sweetleaf is also looking to hire salespeople to help sell lighters and rolling papers.
Cannabis brands can also support this campaign by becoming a sponsor of the Sweetleaf collective. Contact Sweetleaf for a sponsorship packet.

The Patients And Why Sweetleaf Does What They Do

Sweetleaf’s focus has always been to create more access to cannabis for those most in need. After seeing the dramatic impact this medicine has had on patients, Sweetleaf Joe has always wanted to help more. He describes his life’s mission as “easing human suffering.”

“I have been to countless patients where, when we do a delivery, they are in tears. They communicate through their tears that they would have already passed on if not for this free medicine.”
Sweetleaf Joe

Veterans suffering from PTSD have the highest rate of suicide in our country. Medical cannabis helps them to relieve their anxiety and depression and saves lives. Many people don’t understand that for a lot of our veterans, PTSD is a terminal illness.

Cancer and HIV/AIDS patients report dramatic results when they have sufficient amounts of medical cannabis. Compassionate cannabis can sometimes reduce their daily pharmaceutical intake by an incredible 80%. This medicine saves their lives.

People of color have large amounts of undiagnosed PTSD in their communities from over-policing and systemic racism. Equity and compassion are two sides of the same coin. They both uplift and help underserved communities. Free medical cannabis helps these communities to heal, relieve anxiety, and improve their quality of life.

Together We Can Save Lives: How You Can Help

This holiday season, there are many ways to help ease human suffering through compassionate cannabis. Sell Sweetleaf’s lighters and rolling papers at your retail location. Introduce Sweetleaf to a dispensary owner or buyer. Purchase these products from your favorite pot shop. Become a sponsor of Sweetleaf and the Compassion Movement. Spread the word about this campaign. Tag a retailer you would like to see stock Sweetleaf’s products. Repost this story on your social media. Ask your budtender if their dispensary could begin selling Sweetleaf products.

If you are interested in working with the Sweetleaf Collective, please send an email to Sweetleafjoe@gmail.com

In closing, Sweetleaf would like to say TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE LIVES.

They would also like to say thanks to the partners and sponsors below; Together We Have Been Saving Lives. Sweetleaf would like to thank all of the sponsors and partners that have been helping make California Compassion happen. Team Compassion, Padre Mu, Highway 1 Distribution, Operation EVAC, Weed For Warriors, Jazz Cabbage, Sonoma Lab Works, Cannasafe Labs, SC Labs, Rise Copacking, Locals Equity Distribution.

They would also like to thank all of the partner compassion programs for helping to get free cannabis to those who need it most. Dear Cannabis, Munchie movement, A Therapeutic Alternative Dispensary, Cornerstone Wellness Dispensary, Blk Canna Joy, This is Jane, and The Higher Path.

Sweetleaf Lighter and Rolling Papers are available at these fine Dispensaries and Delivery Services: Padre Mu (Bay Area Delivery), Cornerstone Wellness (LA), A Therapeutic Alternative (Sacramento), Sparc (Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, SF), California Street Cannabis (SF), 365 Wellness (Santa Rosa), Marie’s Deliverables (SF Delivery), Alpaca (SoCal Delivery), The Higher Path (LA), Tahoe Wellness (Lake Tahoe), Torrey Wellness (San Diego), Proper Wellness (Eureka, Rio Dell), Marin Alliance For Medical Marijuana (Fairfax), Berkeley Patient Group (Berkeley), Satori Wellness (McKinleyville), Papa and Barkley’s Humboldt Social (Eureka), Sol De Mendocino (Mendocino), Dragonfly Wellness (Fort Bragg), Kiskanu (Eureka), Elefante (Bay Area Delivery), Juva (Bay Area Delivery), Green Earth Collective (LA), High Times (Coalinga), BASA (SF)
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Together we can save lives.

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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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