Send us a text We unpack the federal push to restrict hemp products, then turn to a grounded model for the future: regenerative organic cannabis. Darren Story from Coastal Sun shares how soil health lowers costs, why OCAL matters, and how compassion and affordability can scale. • hemp policy shock and what it means for access • lessons for advocacy and industry unity • Darren’s path from blueberries to cannabis • WAM partnership and medical-first roots • OCAL certification and consumer educa...
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Send us a text We unpack the federal push to restrict hemp products, then turn to a grounded model for the future: regenerative organic cannabis. Darren Story from Coastal Sun shares how soil health lowers costs, why OCAL matters, and how compassion and affordability can scale. • hemp policy shock and what it means for access • lessons for advocacy and industry unity • Darren’s path from blueberries to cannabis • WAM partnership and medical-first roots • OCAL certification and consumer educa...
#108 - Government Shutdown, Michigan's 24% tax hike, and Ben's Ode to California | Cannabis Business News Round-up
High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast
48 minutes
1 month ago
#108 - Government Shutdown, Michigan's 24% tax hike, and Ben's Ode to California | Cannabis Business News Round-up
Send us a text We unpack how a federal shutdown freezes cannabis policy progress, why Michigan’s new 24% tax risks shrinking the legal market, and how a Vireo–Schwazze restructuring signals financial maturity. We close with a live “Ode to California” challenging protectionism and calling for true access and scale. • federal shutdown halting rescheduling, farm bill momentum and appropriations • behind the scenes lobbying dynamics during a pause • Michigan’s 24% wholesale tax and illicit marke...
High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast
Send us a text We unpack the federal push to restrict hemp products, then turn to a grounded model for the future: regenerative organic cannabis. Darren Story from Coastal Sun shares how soil health lowers costs, why OCAL matters, and how compassion and affordability can scale. • hemp policy shock and what it means for access • lessons for advocacy and industry unity • Darren’s path from blueberries to cannabis • WAM partnership and medical-first roots • OCAL certification and consumer educa...
