Posts tagged small farms
Potcast 234: The Craft and Culture of Farming in Canna Country

Meet Canna Country’s legacy cannabis farmers to understand the ramifications of the corporate cannabis trade-off of quality for quantity. We explore our favorite plant through the experience of farmers whose bond with cannabis and the land runs three generations deep. Not only do we get harvest tips for our personal grows, but we also discuss the art of cultivation and shopping for cannabis. And the tough conversations and family sacrifice involved in maintaining their way of life.

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Potcast 233: The Green Women's Guide

I get a lot of questions about cannabis and women's health. So this week, I'm serving up a casually baked chat on cannabis, menopause, and women’s health that's worth repeating. We discuss science, life experience, the power of stigmas, and changing the perception of aging with Dr. Michelle Sexton and the co-founders of Hello Again. In this discussion from November 2021, Dr. Sexton mentions an educational course she's working on to help us understand the impacts of cannabis on the female body throughout our life cycle. And I'm happy to report she's finally given birth to "The Green Woman's Guide." You'll find a link to the course and a 25% discount code in these show notes.

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Potcast 217: Casually Baked Playlists

Jo and the potcast are taking a winter break. So over the holidays and into the new year, please explore the Casually Baked archives and listen to potcasts you haven’t heard before. In this update from Jo, learn about the nine new Casually Baked playlists on the Casually Baked Spotify channel. And get details on lifestyle coaching in the new year. In the Sustainability Roll-Up by OCB rolling papers, we’re learning about the biodynamic preparation BD 500.

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Potcast 216: Little Ideas That Make a Big Difference

If you’re ready to have better days, this potcast is for you. Since winter is coming, I thought, why not turn the spotlight inward and get all warm and cozy with cannabis and our higher self. Joining me to talk about little ideas that make a big difference is Jarrett Robertson, author of Make It A Great Day: How to Feel Awesome So That You Can Help Others. There’s some newbie CBD discussion in the beginning before we dive into happy hormones, input management, honing communication, plus ways to approach meditation and emotional awareness. In the Sustainability Roll-Up by OCB rolling papers, we’re appreciating that farm cut flower.

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Potcast 215: Terpenes and the Science of Cannabis Judging

How can we make experimentation for cannabis newbies an intentional, confidence-boosting experience rather than a very expensive game of whack-a-mole? Besides listening to this potcast, pretty soon you’ll be able to learn about cannabis at the state fair… at least in California! We chat with the co-founders of SC Labs about the first-ever CA State Fair Cannabis Awards, the science of terpenes, and how to use that knowledge to improve your cannabis purchasing decisions and overall experience with cannabis. In the Sustainability Roll-Up by OCB rolling papers, we’re going to The Harvest Ball.

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Potcast 214: Cannabis, Menopause, and Women's Health

Get ready for a candid and informative discussion at the intersection of cannabis, menopause, and women’s health. If brain fog, hot flashes, sleep issues, or vaginal dryness are cramping your style and killing your sex drive, this potcast is for you. We discuss science, life experience, the power of stigmas, and changing the perception of aging with Dr. Michelle Sexton and the co-founders of Hello Again. We also learn important reasons to incorporate phytocannabinoids like THC and CBD into our wellness routine as we age. In the Sustainability Roll-Up by OCB rolling papers, I share an idea for waking up the consumption zombies in our lives through immersive learning.

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Potcast 213: Succeeding in the Cannabis Industry

We’re pulling back the curtain on social equity programs and sharing insights for succeeding in cannabis with Marie Montmarquet, co-founder of MD Numbers. We discuss how the monopolization of our industry is happening at warp speed and the importance of advocating for equity and inclusivity to protect the diversity and heritage of cannabis. And we explore some ideas for protecting small farms and setting equity cannabis businesses up for success. In the Sustainability Roll-Up by OCB rolling papers, we learn about the Cannabis Social Equity Program Advocacy Handbook created by The Working Group Coalition.

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Potcast 203: Save Craft Cannabis Farming

Calling all cannabis lovers to save craft cannabis farming! Daniel Fink is part of the new guard of responsible cannabis cultivation. Daniel operates Down OM Farms, a micro-scale regenerative polyculture farm near Grass Valley, CA. He shows us what it looks like to walk the walk as a sun + earth certified craft cannabis farmer. And for you, green thumbs - Daniel covers responsible ways you can evolve your at-home gardening practices. In the Sustainability Roll-Up sponsored by OCB rolling papers, we learn about alarming price drops for premium Emerald Triangle craft cannabis, why it’s happening, and what we can do to support our local farmers.

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