Episode Overview:
Welcome to a new episode of Sun Grown Stories, where we unravel the high history and green economy of cannabis. This time, we have a hemp-hero and a cannabis-craftsman to help us weed through the facts.
Host:
*Alexandria Irons [https://www.queenofthesungrown.com/ (https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants/) ]
Guests:
-Nelson Lindsley (Poetry of Plants) [https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants/]
-Nathan Beckham (CEO of Hemp Lucid) [https://hemplucid.com/ (https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants/) ]
Historical Highlights:
– Ancient Tokes: Cannabis was all the rage in ancient China and Israel. Even medieval Europeans were high on hemp for ropes and textiles!
– Medieval Munchies: Hashish was the medieval world’s Netflix and chill.
– Pharmacy Pot: In the 19th century, you could buy weed at your local apothecary. Talk about a high street!
– Prohibition Problems: The 1937 Marijuana Tax Act made weed illegal, pushing it to the black market and giving law enforcement a headache.
Modern Market Madness:
– Legalization Boom: From illegal to billion-dollar industry, cannabis is creating jobs and generating tax revenue faster than you can say “roll it up.”
– Price Check: Tokyo tops the charts at $32.66 per gram, while Quito keeps it cheap at $1.34. The Big Apple loves its green with NYC consuming 77.4 metric tons annually.
Guest Appearances:
1. Nelson Lindsley (Poetry of Plants):
– From cannabis to tunes, Nelson’s career is a high note.
– Talks about the wild ride from Prop 215 to Prop 64 in California.
– Shares his grow room wisdom.
2. Nathan Beckham (CEO of Hemp Lucid):
– Hemp industry’s insights and the comparison with cannabis regulations.
– Discusses economic impacts and challenges.
Conclusion:
– Key Takeaway: Focus on patients and plants, not just profits.
– Pro Tip: Grow your own! It’s rewarding and fun.
References:
–https://hightimes.com/culture/high-history-cannabis-in-the-ancient-world/#:~:text=The%20city%20was%20an%20oasis,possibly%20even%20Egypt%20and%20Judaea (https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants/)
–https://www.aaas.org/news/ancient-pots-chinese-tombs-reveal-early-use-cannabis (https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants/)
–https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1433831922000129 (https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants/)
–https://apnews.com/general-news-2ac91a60fd2c347cd6b444aa3e1d1802 (https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants/)
–https://flowhub.com/cannabis-industry-statistics (https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants/)
–https://shopgoldleaf.com/blogs/newsfeed/what-is-the-most-expensive-weed-seed-strains-in-the-us (https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants/)
–https://www.vice.com/en/article/ne4aeg/what-is-the-price-of-weed-nyc-tokyo (https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants/)
–https://finance.yahoo.com/news/20-cities-most-expensive-weed-140646220.html (https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants/)
–https://finance.yahoo.com/news/20-cities-cheapest-weed-world-195631696.html (https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants/)
–https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashish#:~:text=It%20is%20believed%20that%20massive,hashish%20were%20found%20in%20Morocco (https://www.instagram.com/poetryofplants/)
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