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The Nimbin Hemp Embassy in a non-profit association incorporated under the name Nimbin Hemp and established in 1992.

Open 7 Days 10am until 4pm The Embassyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objectives are cannabis law reform through educating the community about hemp products and cannabis, and promoting a more tolerant and compassionate attitude to people in general.

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Proud to support the #ThankYouPlantMedicine movement! Has plant medicine or psychedelics made you a better person?

On 2/20/2020 there will be a wave of gratitude on social media saying #ThankYouPlantMedicine. Join our "Coming Out" movement to raise awareness about psychoactive medicines. Nimbin HEMP | February EditionÂ | P 3

Join our "Coming Out" movement to raise awareness about psychoactive medicines. We are now executing a coordinated effort with 300+ volunteers from 33 countries to reach out to hundreds of organizations, media channels, and high-profile celebrities over the next four months. We have the formal support of organizations such as ICEERS, Chacruna.net and 1Heart Journeys, we are gathering the latest academic research, safety, and legal information which we will make available on a non-profit website, that will also feature indigenous causes, conservation efforts and ways to take action. The intent of this campaign is to raise global awareness of the beneficial healing aspects of these medicines and the importance of integrating them into mainstream society, free from stigma and all forms of discrimination. Our mission is to raise global awareness about the benefits of entheogenic plant medicines such as psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, cannabis, peyote, huachuma, and iboga, as well as psychedelic-assisted therapy with MDMA and LSD. We are preparing a viral gratitude campaign to draw the attention of the mainstream media - on February 20th , 2020, 100,000+ people will “come out” on social media worldwide with their stories of personal healing and transformation, using the hashtag #ThankYouPlantMedicine.

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irculating now is our second edition of Nimbin Hemp Australia, and thank you for such positive encouragement and feedback from our Launch Edition in January 2020. We have seen a scorching summer across Australia, with a bush fire season turning into a catastrophe and now what is likely to become a global epidemic with the Corona Virus still in play, we are constantly living through change times and climate. Australia has just received a good amount of rain, whilst other areas have been hit hard with torrential downpours. In this edition we highlight Women in Cannabis and we follow on with an in-depth look at Australian Women in Cannabis as a feature in the next edition - we aim to bring you the foremost leaders in the Hemp Australian Industry. We share concerns about Hemp and Bee's - the dwindling population, and bring you the emerging drive behind ongoing developments with psychedelics for trauma and mental health treatment. Coming up in April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, we look behind the concerns for ongoing care for suffers. Hemp food continues to find growth in the economy with increased products continually coming onto the Australian Market for consumer's. Look out for the two books we have included in this edition, they are great reads - both insightful. As we lead into Autumn , we come a littler closer to Nimbin Mardi Grass on the first weekend in May. From this issue we start to highlight upcoming news and people. with a full feature in next edition, showcasing all the happening for this year's event. Enjoy this edition, submissions most welcome.

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ELDERS HOLD THE KEY TO OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE Without your Elders you do not have the Knowledge and Respect to guide you and help you with the decisions you make for the future of yourself and the future of your family. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe + Make it Right +

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WOMEN IN CANNABIS: STUDY SEEKS TO DOCUMENT DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

bee's + hemp DWINDLING BEE POPULATION FOR YEARS AS BEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR UP TO 70% OF ALL FOOD CROPS.

psychedelic A CLEAR PATH TO REVENUE

CANNABIS CAPITAL HOW TO GET YOUR BUSINESS FUNDED IN THE CANNABIS ECONOMY

Nimbin Mardi Grass SPOTLIGHT ON DR JEFFERY HERGENRATHER

hemp industries STOCKS, NEWS BRIEFS AND INSIGHTS INTO THE SURGING HEMP ECONOMY.

hemp healing AUSTRALIA-BASED MEDICAL CANNABIS COMPANY, HAS PARTNERED WITH THE PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION

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Being a sustainable organisation means supporting our communities, our people, the environment and making sound and ethical decisions. Ethical Banking We believe that no financial institution should have any direct investments or any loans with fossil fuel or CSG mining industries, nor investments in weapons, tobacco or gambling.

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The People's Climate Assembly earlier this month outside of Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday, February 4. Organisers called for supporters to gather at the Federation Mall, to demand action on climate change and the removal of Prime Minister Scott Morrison from office. Benny Zable at the Climate Rally in Canberra on February 04th, 2020. Benny is the current President for the Nimbin Aquarius Foundation Inc. Nimbin HEMP | February EditionÂ | P 7

An NZ study in Dec 2017 - Dec 2018 measured the effects of CBD oil on the quality of life for 397 patients who were eligible to be prescribed #medicalcannabis... and the results are impressive.

Cannabidiol prescription in clinical practice: an audit on the first 400 patients in New Zealand ABSTRACT Background Cannabidiol (CBD) is the non-euphoriant component of cannabis. In 2017, the New Zealand Misuse of Drugs Regulations (1977) were amended, allowing doctors to prescribe CBD. Therapeutic benefit and tolerability of CBD remains unclear. Aim To review the changes in self-reported quality of life measurements, drug tolerability, and dose-dependent relationships in patients prescribed CBD oil for various conditions at a single institution. Design & setting an audit including all patients (n = 400) presenting to Cannabis Care, New Zealand, between 7 December 2017 and 7 December 2018 seeking CBD prescriptions. Method Indications for CBD use were recorded at baseline. Outcomes included EuroQol quality of life measures at baseline and after 3 weeks of use, patient-reported satisfaction, incidence of side effects, and patient-titrated dosage levels of CBD.

RESULTS Four hundred patients were assessed for CBD and 397 received a prescription. Follow-up was completed on 253 patients (63.3%). Patients reported a mean increase of 13.6 points (P<0.001) on the EQ-VAS scale describing overall quality of health. Patients with non-cancer pain and mental-health symptoms achieved improvements to patient-reported pain and depression and anxiety symptoms (P<0.05). There were no major adverse effects. Positive side effects included improved sleep and appetite. No associations were found between CBD dose and patient-reported benefit.

CONCLUSION There may be analgesic and anxiolytic benefits of CBD in patients with non-cancer chronic pain and mental health conditions such as anxiety. CBD is well tolerated, making it safe to trial for non-cancer chronic pain, mental health, neurological, and cancer symptoms. Community care therapy in mental health prescribing cannabidiol cannabis anti-anxiety agents mental health depression chronic pain analgesics patient reported outcome measures.

How this fits in CBD prescription in primary care was legalised in New Zealand in 2017. Previous preclinical trials have shown CBD to have anxiolytic and anti-inflammatory properties but there remains a paucity of studies investigating its therapeutic potential. In this quantitative observational study of the first 400 patients prescribed CBD in New Zealand, CBD was well tolerated amongst patients with a wide range of conditions and symptoms. Quality-of-life benefit was experienced to a greater degree in patients living with non-cancer chronic pain and anxiety-related mental-health conditions, and to a lesser degree in patients with cancer or neurological symptoms.

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“High CBD strains provide pain relief, anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety properties used to treat a plethora of aliments. They can provide the same if not better cannabis experience for a patient without the ‘high’ of THC. A lot of our patients benefit from what cannabis can do for their symptoms, and many choose a high-CBD or ONLY-CBD regimen for daytime or all day medicating. We also will steer new cannabis patients this route to start and gradually add THC as needed for additional pain relief. All in all, while most patients end up needing both CBD and THC, high CBD strains can lead to a more comfortable medicating experience while relieving a patient of their symptoms naturally and without the buzz.”

“CBD strains are possibly the most effective chemical in marijuana for fighting cancer and helping reduce seizures for particular diseases and syndromes. As time goes by and clinical trials are performed, CBD’s will prove to help many people with many types of ailments.” John Adams, Weedies

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

WOMEN IN CANNIBIS By Stephanie Price -

Women in cannabis: study seeks to document diversity and inclusion

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Cannabis Industries & Research Medical Cannabis STEM Science & Technology Women in health

An academically rigorous study about equity among women and nonbinary professionals in the cannabis industry has been launched. As the budding cannabis industry matures, many startups, scientists, researchers, cultivators and more are getting the opportunity to put down their roots and make a mark on the industry. This new study seeks to explore women in cannabis, and their experiences in this brand new industry. The quantitative, global Women in Cannabis study has been launched to explore, document, and ultimately support women’s participation in the cannabis industry Women in cannabis From scientific research, to medical education and practise, as well as facilitating the changes of medical cannabis policy, Medical Cannabis Network has featured many of the female trailblazers of the cannabis industry.

Dr Dani Gordon Dr Dani Gordon is an expert in cannabis and integrative medicine. Dr Gordon is double board-certified medical doctor, as well as a wellness expert and leading expert in clinical cannabis and cannabinoid medicine. She has treated 2500+ patients in Canada in a referral complex chronic disease practice, where she specialised in neurological disorders, chronic pain and mental health conditions.

Dr Julia Piper Here we feature just a few of the many women leading the way in the industry. Hannah Deacon A huge facilitator of cannabis policy change in the UK is Hannah Deacon. Mother of Alfie Deacon, Hannah made national headlines in the UK when she appealed directly to Prime Minister Theresa May for permission to give access to medical cannabis to her son who has epilepsy. Deacon’s campaign, which saw seven-year-old Alfie become the first person in the country to receive a permanent medical cannabis licence, helped kickstart a patient-led movement that in November 2018 resulted in the increase of access to medical cannabis for UK patients.

Charlotte Caldwell Charlotte Caldwell is mother of Billy Caldwell, who also suffers from severe epilepsy, and who is reliant on medicinal cannabis to control his seizures. In June last year, Caldwell tested the law surrounding the prescription of medicinal cannabis in a judicial review at Belfast High Court in an aim to loosen up medical cannabis law and help 35,000 general practitioners to prescribe cannabis based medicinal products.

Dr Julia Piper is an expert in functional medicine. Dr Piper heads her own private GP practice, through which she works to increase awareness of CBD and medical cannabis in order to improve education across the board. Dr Piper is passionate about her subject and, through her practice, will be sharing cannabis and CBD research from across the board, ably co-ordinated by Professor O’Sullivan, teaching patients and cannabis clinicians about the plant.

The Women in Cannabis Study (WICS) In early March, the Women in Cannabis Study (WICS), will announce the first results of its survey measuring diversity and inclusion. The study was founded in July 2019 by Jennifer Whetzel of Ladyjane Branding and thereafter joined by US research lead Dr Nicole Wolfe of Wolfe Research & Consulting and video partner Windy Borman of DVA Productions, Canada research lead Anne-Marie Fischer of CannaWrite, and UK research lead Dr Callie Seaman. The organisation’s mission is to tell the stories of women and individual women’s stories— with data. The study asks hard questions with the hope of understanding women’s work histories and professional trajectories and reveals their roadblocks to success, including their experiences with bullying, harassment, discrimination, and disrespect. Questions in the survey seek to identify women and non-binary participants as groups and individuals and amplify inclusivity for underserved or overlooked voices in an industry that is now estimated to be worth $10bn. Gender expression, race and ethnicity, sexuality, and whether women are able-bodied or have the support and means to thrive in the cannabis industry are the focus of the survey. Click here to take the survey.

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Recently made a huge breakthrough when it comes to cannabis research, after successfully isolating two entirely new compounds known as tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP) and cannabidiphorol (CBDP). Our in vitro experiments proved that THCP has a high affinity for CB1 receptors, about 30 times higher than that reported for THC in the literature. Since the psychotropic activity is generally associated with the affinity for this type of cannabinoid, we could speculate that THCP is psychoactive. Researcher from the Institute of Nanotechnology.

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HEMP AUSTRALIA Women in Cannabis Next Edition Feature.

The hot topic of cannabis legalisation has ignited an entrepreneurial spark in the cannabis industry globally. The main players in this green economy are women from diverse backgrounds who are closing the gender gap in business and shaping this relatively new field. Entrepreneurship requires a willingness to focus on your goals and dedication — the capacity and willingness to develop, organise and manage a business, venture from planning, to financing, to tackling ongoing challenges. Enterprising women with a entrepreneurial spirit in this innovative industry. Dr. Lakisha Jenkins, Master Herbalist Founder, The Jenasis Medical Group A member of the American Herbalist Guild, Dr. Lakisha Jenkins is a registered master herbalist and traditional naturopath. Dr. Jenkins has helped write legalization laws for the state of California as a founding member of the California Cannabis Industry Association. She’s committed to traditional and alternative health therapies, striving to educate patients and empower them to live healthier lives.

Amy Poinsett Cofounder, MJ Freeway Business Solutions Amy Poinsett has provided software to cannabis businesses since she cofounded MJ Freeway Business Solutions in 2010. Her software tracks inventory for growers and provides tools for growing legal cannabis businesses and governments to regulate the industry. A true believer in the future of female, she has experienced firsthand a closing of the gender gap within the cannabis industry. Backed by a firm that’s experienced a 100% growth in revenue each year and is today 56 employees strong, Amy continues to thrive in the male-dominated fields of cannabis and tech.

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CANNABIS STOCKS HAVE CREATED NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTORS TO PARTICIPATE IN A The legal cannabis NEW AND GROWING INDUSTRY. market is growing at an This evolution is also opening up new investment opportunities in the sector. Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cannabis 2.0 legislation has ushered in a new era of marijuana-infused edibles and beverages. In the US, the promising possibility of the SAFE Banking Act passing the Senate has the potential to further accelerate market growth. For investors looking to capitalize on this growth, there are several key criteria for evaluating which cannabis stocks have the potential for best return-oninvestment. Chief among these are the management team, capital structure, business model and licensing.

incredible rate, ballooning toward the US$40 billion industry Arcview Research and BDS Analytics predicted for 2024.

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Two Perth cannabis floats set to green ASX Medical marijuana treatment chain Emerald Clinics and cannabis manufacturer Little Green Pharma are both set to make their debut on the ASX. Derek Rose Australian Associated Press February 11, 20204:00pm Two Perth-based cannabis companies are set to make their debut on the ASX in the coming days, hoping to revitalise an industry that has seen better days. Perth-headquartered Emerald Clinics is listing on Wednesday after a $8 million capital raising, while shares in West Perthbased grower Little Green Pharma are set to begin trading early next week week after a $10 million initial public offering. The listings come at a difficult time in the industry, which is struggling with a glut of supply globally as legalisation has progressed more slowly than some cannabis backers optimistically predicted.

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Shares in ASX-listed companies like Auscann Group, Cann Group and Creso Pharma are all a fraction of what they were three years ago. "We did anticipate this coming some time ago - it's not surprising," Emerald Clinics chief executive and managing director Dr Michael Winlow said of industry's difficulties.

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Dr Winlow told AAP that companies have been putting too much effort into growing pot and not enough into proving the drug is a safe and effective medicine. "It's the kind of evidence the industry absolutely needs if it's going to establish itself as a credible therapeutic option," he said.

"What these companies have failed to do is penetrate mainstream medicine." Emerald has four clinics - in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and the Northern Rivers region of NSW - in which patients can be prescribed medical marijuana under the federal government's Special Access Scheme. Over 1,000 patients have been treated since Emerald's first clinic opened in December 2018, mostly for chronic non-cancer pain but also dozens of other conditions including side effects from chemotherapy, cancer pain and Alzheimer's. The goal is to treat patients while gathering anonymous, real-world data from patients that could be presented to regulators. Emerald has closed patient-data deals with customers including Spectrum Therapeutics, the medical division of the world's largest cannabis company, Canopy Growth.

Hemp is an increasingly popular building material in Australia, that continues absorbing CO2 after it's used. It's an excellent crop for carbon sequestration and it can be used to make a strong and pest-resistant building material called hempcrete that continues to absorb carbon dioxide as it cures. Two crops can be grown per season, and in some ways it's less risky than forestry — if a crop burns, for instance, it can be replaced the following season. As for textiles, wearing hemp 30 years ago was a bit like dressing in hessian but today the fabric has been refined and is akin to a light and durable cotton. It can also be used to make a biodegradable plasticlike material, and the seeds are very high in protein. And it has been used to clean up contaminated sites — its large root system has been used to mop up things like gold, lead, cadmium and nickel from the soil.

Hemp is often touted as a wonder crop that can replace just about everything from plastic to petrol and solve all our environmental woes. It grows faster than most weeds, negating the need for herbicides, and it's fairly pest-resistant. Hemp is often touted as a wonder crop that can replace just about everything from plastic to petrol and solve all our environmental woes. Hemp is a viable alternative to cotton, to wool, to concrete. That's all we're saying." It grows faster than most weeds, negating the need for herbicides, and it's fairly pest-resistant.

It was shown to be experimentally effective at decontaminating soil of radiated heavy metals in fields around Chernobyl in the 1990s. Had things gone differently, it's possible that Australia would have a hemp industry today on par with many of its other major crops. It's likely to continue to grow as research, development and investment catch up to those established industries. HEMP BUILDING MATERIALS AND PLASTICS

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The core of the hemp stalk is used to produce fibreboard, insulation, carpet, fiberglass substitute, cement blocks, concrete, stucco and mortar.

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In an effort to initiate industrial hemp production, a Native farmer named Alex White Plume on his reservation in South Dakota built a house entirely out of what he calls “Hempcrete” bricks.

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Venue The Nimbin Bush Theatre is located in the groovy old butter factory on the edge of Nimbin village. Nestled on the banks of the Mulgum Creek the complex Is a creative hub and cafe, with a grand auditorium that can hold 350 people.

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Hemp is one of the strongest plants in the world, but its misunderstood association with marijuana has rendered it illegal in America for the past century.

Alas, the times are changing, and hemp cultivation is legal now. Congress finally passed the Hemp Cultivation Law on the agricultural bill in December 2019. Now it’s only a matter of time before we see how hemp fares against cotton. The liberation of this superplant may be revolutionary for many industries, such as clothing manufacturers. Hemp produces two times as much fiber as cotton and uses much less water and pesticides. It also improves the soil while growing, grows faster, and can be harvested locally to provide manufacturers a more affordable and eco-friendly source of hemp fiber for making fabric from.

Levi's Our intention is to take this to the core of the line, to blend it into the line, to make this a part of the Levi’s portfolio. So often there’s the assumption that to purchase a sustainably-made product is going to involve a sacrifice, and that the choice is between something ethically made or something that’s cute. You don’t have to sacrifice to buy sustainably. The well-known clothing brand will be offering jeans made of 30% hemp and 70% cotton thanks to a breakthrough technology they developed that makes hemp as soft as cotton. Typically, the texture of hemp is much tougher than cotton, but Levi found a solution after years of research so it could exchange less sustainable cotton fiber for hemp in its jeans. Dillinger said:

It’s a longer, stiffer, coarser fibre. It doesn’t want to be turned into something soft. It wants to be turned into rope. As a bonus, the fibres technology specialist working with the company developed the process in a way that uses minimal chemicals and energy and much less water. Dillinger said: We’re going to go from a garment that goes from 3,781 L of freshwater, 2,655 of that in just the fibre cultivation. We take out more than 2/3 of the total water impact on the garment. That’s saving a lot.

The cultivation alone of hemp uses a tenth of the water used in a cotton plantation while producing twice as much fibre! Even by substituting, only 30% of the cotton is good for the environment. The fact that Levi’s dedicated time and effort into making hemp as soft as cotton so it could do this is lovely. It plans to substitute more clothing with hemp in the future and establish clothing that is 100% hemp that feels as soft as if they were made of cotton within five years.

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For as many companies that are turning to sustainability to appease its customers and reduce their contribution to climate change, the availability of hemp as a material choice is beneficial. Levi Strauss is one of the companies starting to promote itself as more sustainable by incorporating hemp into their materials catalog.

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BEE'S & HEMP The relationship between bees and cannabis is still making a buzz in both the scientific and entrepreneurial worlds.

The study found that the greater an area covered by hemp, the greater the number of bees were attracted to the area. In addition, hemp plants that were taller increased the likelihood of bees visiting the plots.Â

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Scientists have warned of the apocalyptic effects of a dwindling bee population for years as bees are responsible for up to 70% of all food crops. Colony collapse disorder (CCD), which affects thousands of beehives across the globe, results in compelling economic losses and is a serious threat to our ecosystem. CCD has been attributed to human activity such as the use of toxic pesticides and deforestation which have led to the rapid decline in bee populations. A study, led by researchers at Cornell University and published in Environmental Entomology, discovered that bees are Highly attracted to hemp plants. The findings also agree with a Colorado study that discovered the same thing. The study found that the greater an area covered by hemp, the greater the number of bees were attracted to the area. In addition, hemp plants that were taller increased the likelihood of bees visiting the plots. The most tall plants brought in 17 times more bees than shorter plants. And as this study went on, more bees increasingly visited the hemp plots, indicating the bees were letting their hives know where the goods were.

The creation of cannabis honey is reliant on how much the dominance of cannabis influences the bees. It turns out that besides being attractived to a diversity of bees, cannabis blossoms in the late summer when the majority of other plants are done and bees are on the hunt for pollen.

The good news for cannabis loving bees Hemp plants do not produce nectar but they do produce a wealth of pollen, making it a precious pollen source for for aging bees. The cannabis industry can provide the endangered specifies with a much needed source of pollen. “Industrial hemp offers a unique floral resource to bees in agricultural landscapes. Hemp flowers late in the summer releasing an abundance of pollen during a period of native and agricultural floral dearth. As a result, hemp pollen may offer a vital subsistence resource to bees at a point in the season when they are resource-limited, thereby helping to alleviate the pressures imposed by spatial and temporal variation in resource availability that is characteristic of simplified agricultural landscapes.” The research done was as concerned about the creation of cannabis honey as much as how the dominance of cannabis influences the bees. It turns out that besides being attractive to a diversity of bees, cannabis blossoms in the late summer when the majority of other plants are done and bees are on the hunt for pollen. By extending their season, cannabis is helping to strengthen the bee population.

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So, what about cannabis honey?

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Right. The good news for the cannabis industry is that bees are giving it a new product. The majority of products labeled as cannabis honey are actually created by the infusion of CBD or THC. Some beekeepers claim the honey from bees trained in pollinating cannabis flowers contains cannabinoids although, it’s difficult to differentiate between benefits that might come from the bees and the natural benefits of honey. So, do bees really get a buzz from cannabis? Unfortunately, no. Bees do not have cannabinoid receptors and only pass them on to their honey. They buzz the buds merely for the fun and the exercise, and honestly that’s just another great reason to love bees.

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PSYCHEDELICS It’s not yet generating revenue and is targeting a valuation of approximately $50 million - Psychedelic drugs could help treat PTSD.

People with PTSD—difficulty recovering from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event—have traditionally been treated with a combination of trauma-focused psychotherapy and a regimen of medications.

Psychedelic substances are often found in nature and have been used in various cultures over thousands of years. Formal medical research into their medicinal uses starting in the 1950s produced promising results published in major journals but was largely halted in the 1970s for political rather than medical or scientific reasons. Nimbin HEMP | February Edition | P 18

The first companies developing medical treatments from psychedelic drugs like LSD, ketamine and the active ingredient in magic mushrooms are gearing up to list on Canadian stock exchanges. Mind Medicine Inc., which is undertaking clinical trials of psychedelic-based drugs, intends to list on Toronto’s NEO Exchange by the first week of March, said JR Rahn, the company’s co-founder and co-chief executive officer. A NEO spokesman confirmed the listing, which is pending final approvals. The company plans to list via a reverse takeover under the ticker MMED. It’s not yet generating revenue and is targeting a valuation of approximately $50 million, Rahn said. MindMed counts former Canopy Growth Corp. co-CEO Bruce Linton as a director and Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary as an investor. “Our ambition is to be one of the first publicly listed neuropharmaceutical companies developing psychedelic medicines,” Rahn said in a phone interview.

“I think that the psychedelics industry could be much bigger than the cannabis industry because it’s going to attract institutional capital and already is starting to,” Rahn said. “It’s also going to be a more concentrated space because the barriers to entry are much higher.”

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Zelira Therapeutics, an Australia-based medical cannabis company, has partnered with the Parkinson’s Foundation to learn more about patients’ usage and understanding of medical cannabis and hemp-derived treatments. Zelira and the organization are developing a survey looking at current use and perceived benefits of medical cannabis among those with Parkinson’s (PD). The partnership marries the nonprofit’s scientific understanding of this disease with Zelira’s experience in pharmaceutical and condition-specific medical cannabis product development. The company participated in the foundation’s first conference focused on medical marijuana and PD last year. “The challenge for people with Parkinson’s is clear, as there is a lack of definitive studies informing clinicians and patients with Parkinson’s about the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis,” said Tom Borger, Zelira’s chief business officer, in a press release. “One of the objectives of the survey and this collaboration is to provide guidance to people with Parkinson’s about the need for clinically validated medical marijuana and hemp-derived [cannabidiol] CBD treatment alternatives,” he said. Zelira and the foundation will jointly develop the survey — which will be sent to patients — and review results in preparation for a clinical trial on the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis in PD.

Separately, Zelira will use survey results to inform development of clinically validated medical cannabis and hemp-derived cannabidiol medicines for PD patients, and to help guide patients in considering such alternative treatments. (Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a non-psychoactive marijuana extract.) “Many people with Parkinson’s disease are seeking help with their symptoms by trying various forms of medical cannabis,” said John Lehr, president and CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation. “The volume and frequency of questions Parkinson’s Foundation receive from people with Parkinson’s regarding the safety and impact of medical cannabis and CBD has led us to examine this public health issue more fully, and to seek collaborations with leaders in the field from academia, government, advocacy groups and industry to provide the most accurate information possible.” Zelira, he added, is devoted to helping patients understand the role that medical cannabis might play in managing daily symptoms. “This effort is consistent with our focus on patients and our desire to provide them with as many treatment options as possible,” said Osagie Imasogie, Zelira’s founder and chairman. Currently, evidence is lacking to support the use of medical marijuana in managing Parkinson’s symptoms. The issue is being researched, but mostly in small studies with and without control groups, so that results are conflicting, the foundation said in an article that followed the 2019 conference and cites a need for larger and more rigorously conducted research. Observational studies have shown that cannabinoids — the active molecules in marijuana — may help with non-motor PD symptoms, including pain, anxiety, weight loss and problems sleeping. Controlled clinical trials have reported mixed results for treating motor symptoms such as tremor and rigidity.

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In related news, an animal study reported that a compound affecting some of the same brain receptors as cannabis could help ease dyskinesia, the uncontrolled and involuntary movements that can follow levodopa treatment in Parkinson’s. This disease is estimated to affect about 1 million U.S. residents and 10 million people globally.

Mary M. Chapman began her professional career at United Press International, running both print and broadcast desks. She then became a Michigan correspondent for what is now Bloomberg BNA, where she mainly covered the automotive industry plus legal, tax and regulatory issues.

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A member of the Automotive Press Association and one of a relatively small number of women on the car beat, Chapman has discussed the automotive industry multiple times of National Public Radio, and in 2014 was selected as an honorary judge at the prestigious Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

She graduated with a BSc in Genetics from the University of Newcastle and received a Masters in Biomolecular Archaeology from the University of Manchester, England.

She has written for numerous national outlets including Time, People, AlJazeera America, Fortune, Daily Beast, MSN.com, Newsweek, The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press.

Ana holds a PhD in Immunology from the University of Lisbon and worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Instituto de Medicina Molecular (iMM) in Lisbon, Portugal.

After leaving the lab to pursue a career in Science Communication, she served as the Director of Science Communication at iMM. https://parkinsonsnewstoday.com/2020/01/31/zelira-parkinsons-foundationcrafting-survey-on-cannabis-use-perceived-benefits-by-patients/

The winner of the Society of Professional Journalists award for outstanding reporting, Chapman has had dozens of articles in The New York Times, including two on the coveted front page. She has completed a manuscript about centenarian car enthusiast Margaret Dunning, titled “Belle of the Concours.”

It is estimated that approximately four people per 1,000 in Australia have Parkinson’s disease, with the incidence increasing to one in 100 over the age of 60. In Australia, there are approximately 80,000 people living with Parkinson’s disease, with one in five of these people being diagnosed before the age of 50.

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FORWARD

ROSS O'BRIEN

CANNABIS CAPITAL: HOW TO GET YOUR BUSINESS FUNDED IN THE CANNABIS ECONOMY The cannabis industry is seeing an explosion of entrepreneurship and a great amount of capital is flowing into the sector globally. It is essential for cannabis business owners to understand how to be one of the few businesses that secure funding. The answer to bridging this disconnect lies in not only understanding how to build a successful business but, directly listening from investors on what is required when backing a company. And most importantly, why they invest in certain companies, entrepreneurs and not others.

Cannabis Capital is the definitive resource outlining the fundamentals for building a company that will attract investment, why investors will invest and how to successfully raise capital. Ross O'Brien brings more than a decade of investing in private companies, managing a $50 million cannabis investment fund, hosting cannabis industry events, as well as investor forums. O'Brien shares the best practices and shares proven frameworks for success.

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Book Details ISBN: 9781599186610 Publisher: Entrepreneur Press Format: Paperback Publication Date: 01/21/2020 Page Count: 220 Category: Entrepreneurship Category: Small Business - General Language: English Dimensions: 0.70"(h) x 5.90"(w) x 8.90"(d)

Long degraded by industrial agriculture, regenerating our soil is one of our most promising solutions to climate change, this actions would provide big environmental gains while keeping farmers in business.

Regenerative farming embodies the spirit of giving.

Regenerative farming restores the health of the soil. Since 99% of our food comes from the soil, let's all work together to protect it!

Hemp is healing our planet Renew Our Land #farming#sustainable #sustainability #regenerativefarming #sustainablefarming

Regenerative farming is a gift we give our planet. It enhances the ecosystem and works with the Earth, instead of against it.

For the next decade, let's keep Mother Earth in our sights and change habits.

Did you know hemp is sometimes referred to as the "mop crop" because of its ability to clean up environmental damage to soil and clear the excess carbon from the sky?

Hemp is so good at cleaning the soil (bioremediation) it was used to clean fields near Chernobyl in the 1990s.

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Melbourne gets its first cannabis dispensary

Melbourne’s first stand-alone medical cannabis clinic and dispensary opened in St Kilda – and it’s tipped to be the first of many. The Releaf Clinic will include a dispensary, doctors who specialise in prescribing medical cannabis, complementary medicine services, and a shop selling hempbased products and organic honey. Founder Gary Mackenzie hopes to open 500 clinics across the Asia Pacific in the next five years. “We’re not just about medicinal cannabis. We’re about wellness in general, health and wellbeing. People could come to us if they’ve got the flu,” he said. Mr Mackenzie is not alone in his ambitions. Several companies have opened cannabis clinics around Australia, with more in the pipeline. Releaf is just the latest venture for Mr Mackenzie – he’s also dabbled in blockchain, recycling, energy trading, bee breeding, and tsunami warning systems.

He believes Australia’s medical cannabis industry is set for a boom similar to that in the US, where the market is worth billions of dollars. “The market is starting to mature. Public perception is starting to change because of the research and data that’s available now. The business model has already evolved in the US and Canada. We think the timing is right,” Mr Mackenzie says.

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“A Trojan horse”: How this Aussie business took cannabis to the masses via a gin infusion Irish entrepreneur Cormac Sheehan heads up Green Planet, a cannabis-advocacy site in Australia. But, it was in his first marijuanabased business venture he inadvertently created a cannabis-infused gin that sold out in just three days.

While smoking cannabis recreationally remains illegal in Australia outside of the ACT, hemp food products have been legitimate business since 2017. Cormac Sheehan started The Cannabis Company back then to capitalise on the huge unmet demand, eventually finding great success with cannabis-infused gin.

Sheehan founded The Cannabis Company along with Dr David Stapleton, a biochemist who was interested in cannabis and the uses it could have as a material.

Selling out the first batch in three days, Sheehan said customers includes directors and CEOs from some of Australia’s largest companies, highlighting the strength of the market.

Speaking at Pause Fest in Melbourne last week, Sheehan said the pair launched the business in November 2017, when hemp foods became legal in Australia. Initially, they offered simple products: hemp seed oil for both humans and pets, and hemp flour and proteins. They also made an effort to connect with their customers, chatting over the phone and via email, blogging, and making themselves available to answer any questions related to the products. “We weren’t just a faceless company,” Sheehan said.

At the same time, Stapleton bought credibility to the brand, he explained. “It’s one thing when it’s an Irish marketing guy with tattoos on his hands in his 30s, telling you that you should smoke cannabis,” Sheehan said. “When it’s a biochemist in his 50s, people are more inclined to trust them.” However, it soon became clear that tech giants and, more importantly, significant marketing platforms Facebook and Google, would not take kindly to their venture. “You’re not able to use all the marketing shortcuts — ad words or advertising and so on,” he explained. If you have the word ‘cannabis’ or anything related to it in your material, “you just can’t get a foot in the door”. So the co-founders were forced to be a bit creative, coming up with new ideas to reach a wider range of consumers. Gin was having a moment in Australia, Sheehan noted. So, it made sense to start experimenting in the space. “It was a Trojan horse,” he said. “People were talking about gin, and cannabis was having this huge moment worldwide. So, we got ready to launch it in time for Christmas,” he recalled. “The idea was to bring the conversation about cannabis to the Christmas dinner table.”

He encouraged other entrepreneurs to consider the ways cannabis-related or hemp products could be used. There could be another success story just around the corner. “There’s so much we can do with this plant,” he said. “If you want to make money off it, you can do that … If you want to help people, you can do that too.”

Everyone loves cannabis They released the first batch in October, to a market much more receptive than either of the founders had anticipated. They sold their entire stock of 300 bottles within three days. “It went viral,” he said. “We couldn’t believe it … I don’t know if it was the timing, I don’t know if it was the way the story was told, but everything came together in a perfect storm moment.” Suddenly, they were scrabbling together to make a new batch and get it to customers before Christmas. People started emailing the company, asking whether their bottle would arrive in time. On those emails were signatures, he said. “It was CEOs, managing directors, executives — people from some of the biggest companies in Australia, as well as government agencies, not-for-profits and corporates. The user data for the website was also interesting, he said. People over the age of 50, for example, were converting at a rate of 15%. “We were able to put the data together with the anecdotal evidence,” he explained. “Actually, everyone in Australia does love cannabis.” The founders were obviously on to something. So they started making new products, such as Navy-strength cannabis-infused gin and gin using native botanicals, which did just as well. Just the be-gin-ning But, there was more here than The Cannabis Company could provide for. The founders were spending their time “in the churn of the business”, doing the boring, everyday things. It wasn’t the storytelling, advocacy work they wanted to be doing. But the insights Sheehan had got about who the consumers were for cannabisrelated products got him thinking a little differently. It became a personal mission for him to tell the story of cannabis as a safe material. That was when he started Green Planet, an organisation dedicated to spreading that word, advocating for the plant as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, for example.

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MELBOURNE, Australia — East 9th Brewing with their Doss Blockos brand have teamed up with MERRY JANE to bring to life a new hemp beer- MERRY JANE’S Mango Kush. It was released at 4:20pm on January 31, 2020, which is the specific day and time that personal use of cannabis is made legal in Australia’s capital city. MELBOURNE, Australia — East 9th Brewing with their Doss Blockos brand have teamed up with MERRY JANE to bring to life a new hemp beerMERRY JANE’S Mango Kush. Released at 4:20pm on January 31, 2020, which is the specific day and time that personal use of cannabis is made legal in Australia’s capital city. In 2017, East 9th Brewing gave Australia the taste of its first hemp beer with Doss Blockos ‘Hempire’ Hemp Ale when it became available after almost a century of ‘hemp prohibition’. “With the release of this new hemp ale, we wanted to be the first to celebrate further changes in cannabis legislation,” says Josh Lefers, one of three founders at East 9th Brewing. “Who better to partner with than MERRY JANE and its iconic founder. The media platform brings positive attention to cannabis culture and normalises conversation around it.”

This new limited brew is influenced by cannabis strain flavours and terpenes. Merry Jane Mango Kush has been pimped with natural mango and organic ground hemp seeds to deliver the first fresh and fruity strain of hemp ale. Take a deep breath…inhale the tropical aromas and feel the change in the air! “Over the coming year, East 9th Brewing plan to release a number of other limited-edition hemp beer ‘strains’ all influenced by cannabis profiles, with a ‘fruity’ flavour edge,” says Stephen Wools, the other founder of East 9th Brewing. “For this first release, Doss Blockos and Merry Jane we are donating all proceeds to the World Wildlife Fund to help with the billion animals that have been injured or killed in the bushfires that have ravaged Australia.” Notable beer industry giants AB-Inbev and Molson Coors have also invested heavily into the cannabis industry in recent times. MERRY JANE’S Mango Kush (Strain #1) cans are available in Australia through select bars, restaurants and retailers, with several more variants (or ‘strains’) to be released in the coming months. East 9th & MERRY JANE are currently planning for a US release in the near future.

Contact info@e9thbrewing.com if you’d like to know more. For more information, visit e9thbrewing.com/doss-blockos Instagram: @East9thBrewing #DossBlockos #MerryJaneBeer

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About East 9th Brewing East 9th Brewing is one of Australia’s most innovative beverage companies. The company is renown for consistently introducing new categories through developing premium and sessionable products, along with Doss Blockos, other East 9th Brewing brands include Lick Pier Ginger Beer and Sample Brew. For More Information: e9thbrewing.com

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NIMBIN MARDI GRASS SPEAKER 2020

Dr. Jeffrey Hergenrather ‘KIND OF A LIFESAVER’

02 + 03 MAY 2020

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Dr. Jeffrey Hergenrather, MD founder of @CannaClinicians : "Identify & Navigate the Use of Medical #Cannabis in #Dementia"

‘Kind of a Lifesaver’ Dr. Jeffrey Hergenrather, a general practice physician based in Sebastopol, Calif., and recent past president of the Society of Cannabis Practitioners, has been consulting on cannabis medicine since 1997. During that time, he says he has helped hundreds of patients with dementia improve their quality of life with cannabis.

“Typically, I’ll get a call from a family after the nursing home staff has gotten to a point where a patient’s inappropriate behaviors are too difficult to handle, and they are in agreement about administering a cannabis medicine. I’ll do the evaluation and, as needed, give this as an order to the staff to dispense,” Hergenrather says. The scientific literature lists 29 agitated behaviors – such as yelling, repeated questions and violent behaviors – all of which, unlike other conventional medicines, are very well-managed with cannabis, Hergenrather says. “It really is quite impressive to utilise cannabis and then see the patients actually push away from their other medicines. They know what the other medicines do for them and they’ll say that they don’t want to take them. But they will take the cannabis because they feel relaxed and happy and calm, and maybe even a little euphoric,” he says. “It’s been kind of a lifesaver,” Hergenrather continues. “The patients are happier, the families are happier and it greatly helps the staff because the behaviors are so much easier to manage.”

It’s incredible how misinformation can spread like a virus unjustified and unfounded, bad research leads to bad outcomes! Thank you Dr Jeffrey Hergenrather for your wonderful summary of the real research results of #cannabis across a range of myths!

www.drjeffhergenrather.com Dr. Hergenrather has been a founding member of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians (a 501c3 non-profit organization) since 2000 and president since 2008. SCC provides clinical cannabis education to physicians and allied health professionals on their website and at conferences and Quarterly Membership Meetings. Doctor Hergenrather began his medical career as a general practitioner in 1976. His practice included general medicine, OB-GYN, pediatrics, neonatal care, and emergency medicine. After over 25 years in emergency medicine he began his medical practice in cannabis consultations and general medicine consultations in 1999. Doctor Hergenrather provides cannabis recommendations to Californians with serious medical conditions and consultations worldwide by phone and on-line appointments.

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Dr. Hergenrather GUEST SPEAKER in MAY 2020

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Reasons for motorbike trippin’ to Nimbin Posted on 31st January, 2020 by Mark Hinchliffe

The major rider attraction is the roads and the spectacular scenery. Ok, the roads can be broken and potholed like you’ve rarely seen before. In fact, it is so bad the locals sometimes paint rainbow colours around the most dangerous potholes to warn traffic.

Nimbin in northern NSW was the site of the famous Aquarius Festival 47 years ago and remains a unique tourist drawcard for its alternative hippie lifestyle. It’s also a popular attraction for riders — and not because they can stock up on illegal weed! In fact, riders are warned that police frequently patrol the area and sometimes conduct NSW/Queensland joint border operations to search vehicles. On one “trip” to Nimbin our riding group was warned from as far as Uki that the “filth” were everywhere! Indeed, there was a host of police road and off-road motorcycles, cars and even helicopters as we approached Nimbin.

The town is a throwback to a time when hippie culture was popular. That’s perhaps one reason I and many of my age like it. I started riding in the early ‘70s when hippies and motorcycles were both freedom lovers, law breakers and anti-establishment. It’s kind of kitsch now with many tourist shops selling smoking paraphernalia, joss sticks, greenie-slogan t-shirts, hemp clothing, etc.

Lismore City Council is almost negligent in its official warning signs of potential hazards and its backlog of roadworks, probably because of a lack of ratepayer funds from the local citizenry. But if you take things cautiously, the roads can have wonderful sections of twisting tarmac through some spectacular forest and rock formations. There are also some great dirt roads in the area. Most riders whiz past the Nimbin signs on the Kyogle Rd, but they shouldn’t.

There are also a lot of great cafes and restaurants with a wide mix of healthy foods and refreshments for the weary rider. But these are not the main reasons riders should visit Nimbin.

Take the Nimbin Rd, Stony Chute Rd, Blue Knob Rd or Turntable Falls Rd and enjoy.

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Kombi Konvoy Nimbin Mardi Grass 2020

Its a great run out from Byron Bay to the infamous Nimbin – if you’ve not been before try and get yourself on this one. Only details I have so for are those posted on the festival’s website, which you can access by clicking below. Format is pretty much as it say really a drive from Byron Bay into Nimbin with a pitstop half way along. At a pre-set time the Kombi Konvoy rolls into the main street which is lined by festival goers! After the parade you have the chance to stay over and camp at the Rainbow power station; really is a good run. I will keep an eye out for the event posting on Facebook, but for now, get this locked in.

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Nimbin HEMP Embassy Shop

HELP END MARIJUANA PROHIBITION FOR ALL OF AUSTRALIA

A non-profit making organisation whose prime activities are promoting cannabis law reform by educating the community. The Embassy generates some of its operating costs by selling hemp related products and local art and craft. Our retail outlet and Education Resource Centre are on the main street of Nimbin. Our opening hours are 10am to 5pm Seven days a week

51 Cullen Street Nimbin, NSW Australia Phone: (02) 6689 1842

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Dr John Jiggens A writer and journalist who has published several books. His PhD was ‘Marijuana Australiana: Cannabis Use, Popular Culture and the Americanisation of Drugs Policy in Australia 1938 – 1988‘. The books that derive from this are Marijuana Australiana, The killer cop and the murder of Donald Mackay and The man who knew too much. As a journalist, he currently works in the community newsroom at BayFM in Byron Bay. He has published several books including The Incredible Exploding Man, Marijuana Australiana, The killer cop and the murder of Donald Mackay and, with Jack Herer, the Australian version of The Emperor Wears No Clothes. Along with Matt Mawson, Anne Jones and Damien Ledwich, he edited The Best of The Cane Toad Times.

Dr john Jiggens Book is Available From Nimbin Hemp Shop FULL EVENT FEATURE Next Edition March 2020 As usual MardiGrass offers full tilt ideas and education all weekend at this year’s HEMPOSIUM where we pull back the curtain to reveal creative and abundant places around the globe basking in the postprohibition green glow. As Australia is just waking up to the benefits of medical cannabis, the MardiGrass HEMPOSIUM aims to inspire, as we learn and share knowledge about our favourite plant ally and healing herb. There is an impressive line-up of speakers who will share their cannabis expertise and experiences, and reveal the gains made in both Australia, and throughout other cannabis loving communities around the planet. Link to Program

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The British Government was the first organisation to import cannabis into Australia. They carried Cannabis sativa seeds onboard the First Fleet, with the plan to establish large hemp crops in the colonies. At the time, they were using hemp for their sails, rigging, clothing, even the waterproofing for their ships.

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12pm Friday 1 May to 2pm Sunday 3 May Nimbin Town Hall & Garden, and Indica Arena Promotions - Program & Site Prep: Michael 02 6689 0326 head@ hempembassy.net

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Health-conscious consumers are growing as a share of the market and products prioritising "allnatural" ingredients or sustainability are becoming popular.

hemp food

This trend even extends into skin care and personal hygiene products as well as goods designed for pets.

Hemp Protein-based foods, Hemp Oil-based foods, Hemp Seed-based foods are rising in popularity - While food products that market themselves as peanut free, lactose free or gluten free saw huge increases in popularity and that trend is only going to continue into 2020.

CBD in the food and healthcare industry, plus an increase to plant-based eating offering alternatives for diets that are focused on produce rather than meat. there will more meatless options that will also dominate 2020 food industry sector. The EU is looking at labelling it a â&#x20AC;&#x153;novel foodâ&#x20AC;?, Hemp as a food ingredient was made legal in 2017, and since then, we've the name it gives to seen a growing range of protein powders, supplements, spreads and oils that products without a history use this nutrient-rich seed as a base or added nutritional component. of consumption. It has been With a similar nutrient composition to chia and linseed, hemp is extremely rich used to assess the safety of in the plant source of omega-3 fats, and as such it can be a nutrient-rich addition to the diet - especially for vegetarians and vegans who are keen for a new trends such as chia natural boost of the powerful fats they're missing in a diet that doesn't include oily fish. seeds, which had not been widely consumed in Europe The key is to know that you are actually getting a decent amount of hemp in any products you buy, so check labels and either use hemp seed or protein until recently. CBD would, if powder itself to reap the potential nutritional benefits. it passes, be likely designated as a new food supplement.

Quick Mix Seed Blend Hemp Seeds, Organic Chai and Flax

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Awesome Food - Great Coffee 45 Cullen Street Nimbin, New South Wales Australia

www.nimbinhempfed.com.au Founder Trent Paola Behind healthy, happy animals are the farmers who care for them. At Nimbin Hemp Fed Wa󿵋u, Trent Paola is that guy. Trent’s been working in agriculture almost his whole life. After growing up on a farm outside Tamworth in northern New South Wales, Trent worked as a jackaroo on large cattle stations in central Australia, home to much of Australia’s world-renowned beef. He learned all about animal handling, from keeping animals calm to using more humane techniques to move cattle around. After studying agriculture at University of Western Sydney, Trent went on to a successful career in fruit imports and exports. At Nimbin Hemp Fed Wagyu, Trent puts animals first. That means maintaining a schmick-looking farm day in, day out: rolling pastures, greener-than-green grass and natural spring water. It means no motorbikes to round up cattle. It means letting the animals be outside, where they’re supposed to be. And the results speak for themselves: juicy steaks, great marbling and an allnatural product you can feel confident buying.

The high ratio of fat to muscle in wagyu beef produces a juicy, rich beef that’s a pleasure to cook and a pleasure to eat. It’s a worldrenowned product.

Wholesale Enquiries With Nimbin Hemp Fed Wagyu, you can offer your customers something truly unique: beef raised in the Byron Bay region on a 100% grass diet that includes a touch of hemp. Our cows are happy, healthy and humanely raised, and we think it shows in the quality of our wagyu beef. Contact us if you’d like to talk about purchasing Nimbin Hemp Fed Wagyu.

With over 20 years experience in business management and marketing, coupled with his agricultural background, Trent brings everyone together and keeps things running! m. +61 414 182 125

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recipes Ingredients 125 g Pine nuts 50 g hulled hemp seed 100 g fresh basil leaves 3 large cloves garlic 2 tbsp hemp oil Juice of 1/2 lemon

Serves 6 Preparation Time | 5 Minutes Cooking Time | 5 Minutes

Basil Pesto

Pinch of salt and oregano to taste METHOD Add all ingredients except salt and oil to a blender. Process until you have a crunchy paste. Over mixing will result into more of a liquid than a paste. Add pinch of salt. Add oil slowly. Serve.

Spicy Mango Chuntney Ingredients 2 ripe mangos, washed, peeled and sliced 1/4 tsp fresh ginger, finely chopped (or 1/2 tsp dry powder) 3 tbsp lemon or lime juice Serves 8 1 tsp hulled hemp seed Preparation Time | 5 Minutes 1/8 tsp turmeric Cooking Time | 5 Minutes 1 tsp brown rice syrup 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1/16 tsp cayenne pepper METHOD Place all in blender until a puree. A hot chutney that aids digestion.

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NIMBIN HEMP EMBASSY The Nimbin Hemp Embassy, established in 1992, actively advocates the reintegration of the hemp plant into people’s lives. In the 1930’s Hemp was thrust aside in the rush to embrace the emerging synthetics industry, and in the desire to overtake the old hemp industry altogether, they threw out the baby with the bathwater with a deluge of negative publicity.

The HEMP Embassy runs an information centre/paraphernalia shop in Nimbin all year round to fund our protest against Cannabis laws. This is staffed by volunteers who live locally, or are on an extended visit. Every year, on the first weekend in May, we have the Nimbin MardiGrass Cannabis Law Reform Rally. To do this takes lots of volunteers who live locally or are attending the MardiGrass. We have volunteers from all over the world who come to help make MardiGrass possible. It is fantastic to see. Feel free to come and join in. If you feel you have special skills that could help the cause, or see a need that is not catered for, then please communicate and contribute. Send us your hemp related writings or art!

After the failed experiment in alcohol prohibition, the movement was left with the prohibition of other drugs as a consolation prize, and which also just happened to allow a small group of pharmaceutical companies to gain a monopoly on medical drug production and pricing. We feel that Hemp has been demonised by industrial competitors and venal politicians for their own advantage, depriving humanity of a very useful plant, which, in the drug context, is far less harmful than alcohol, heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, or even pharmaceutical antidepressants.

Come & say “High”! 51 Cullen Street Nimbin, NSW Australia Phone: (02) 6689 1842 Shop Trading Hours 10am to 5pm 7 days a week

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