Michael Katz serves as the Executive Director of the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance (MCA), the premier cannabis trade association in Mendocino County representing over 130 individual local businesses, and MendocinoCannabis.shop, a direct to consumer platform developed to help provide increased access to market for MCA's members, currently operating as a delivery service in Sacramento, CA and through a retail partnership with Plantshop in Ukiah. Michael has been honored to participate as Chair of The Emerald Cup Small Farms Initiative and with Hall of Flowers to expand their Equity Grant to include small outdoor and mixed light farmers. Michael also serves as a Regional Chair on the Regional Council of Origins Council, a trade association representing nearly 900 operators from 6 heritage producing regions throughout California at both the State and Federal levels.

                              

Michael Katz-Mendocino Cannabis Alliance 10/28/2022

Lauren Avenius & Felipe of Compound Genetics + Node Labs join the Cannabis Connection Show!
Node Labs uses cutting edge plant tissue culture techniques to provide the cleanest high-value cannabis plants to cultivators, breeders, and researchers.
Outline: 
Timestamps for the show. 
(3:17)Sommelier style "Smoke & Steak" Tastings of new cannabis
(7:28) Criteria for selecting the next big cultivar in cannabis
(11:40) Cycles to determine new strain offerings
(18:40) Partner farms stress testing plants in the Petaluma Wind Gap
(21:20) Royal Family - Menthol, Grape Gas, Jet Fuel Gelato
(27:30) Felipe's Roots growing up in Texas on the Mexico border and the pilgrimage to California
(33:00) Era Parents - Gastropop lineage, high yields, pure IG rapper weed 
(38:40) Tubb Fire Impacts, Tissue Culture in Cannabis, Incorporating Node Labs
(41:00) Santa Cruz; bedrock of Cannabis Culture. 
(46:00) Preserving diversity, preserving genetics, helping legacy cannabis community
(50:00) Breeders & Brands as artists

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Lauren Avenius with Felipe of Compound Genetics & Node Labs

Al Bundi is a socially aware comedic and experimental rapper from Souther California who aims to help people through his experiences and art. He is part of a 10-piece band called Boostive that blends reggae, hip hop, R&B and world music genres. He is also a cannabis advocate and farmer who has worked in the industry for over a decade and is now building a cannabis genetics company that promotes sustainable and organic practices. He is passionate about social justice and horticulture and uses his music as a platform to share his vision and values. He is currently performing and recording with his band as well as pursuing his solo career in hip hop. He is a versatile and creative artist who is always looking for new ways to express himself and connect with his audience.

Al Bundi -  Socially Aware and Experimental Rapper 5/12/23

Skye McDougall of Hyphaelife Santa Cruz joins The Cannabis Connection to shed light on his experience with psychedelics, meditation and improving one's life by reclaiming ones mental, physical and spiritual agency.

Skye McDougall - Hyphaelife Santa Cruz 04/21/23

Grant Palmer is CEO of CannaCruz dispensary started back in 2008 with locations in Santa Cruz and Salinas. Grant is also the CEO of Crop Circles craft flowers and vape concentrates for the people. We discuss cannabis genetics, supply chain in compliant California Cannabis and fresh ideas to help address regulatory issues from the implications of a post Prop 64 era.

Grant Palmer - CannaCruz and Crop Circles 06/16/23

Gabriel Reeves is an educator, writer and Chef who presently resides in the central coast of California. Currently he trains staff and creates strain reviews and website content for Canna Cruz and their family of brands. Under his own brand Green Gourmet CA,  which he founded in 2011, Gabriel caters and does various consulting work. Over his 25+ years experience in the cannabis industry, Gabriel worked with WAMM, Elemental Wellness Center, Canna Cruz and many others. He has been featured in VICE Munchies, NPR's Radio Lab, NBC News Bay Area, San Francisco Magazine, High Times, Metro Silicon Valley and many others as an expert in the field of cannabis and Chef of infused and non infused cuisine. Having been a judge of multiple competitions including the US and Northern California High Times Cups, Emerald Cup and Santa Cruz Cup established his reputation among the small group qualified to critique cannabis at that level. His scientific knowledge of cannabis and historical perspective on medical and legal cannabis has propelled Canna Cruz into one of fastest growing companies in California.

Gabriel Reeves - Educator, Writer and Chef 06/23/23

The Cannabis Connection show covers a 50 slide master class presentation prepared for a different audience and took the time to cover all the topics below in 54 minutes covering the basics of cannabis plant science and anatomy to the end process of harvest, manicuring and cure. 

Topics covered in this show: 

Understanding Cannabis	
Plant Anatomy
Cultivar Characteristics
Chemotype
Phenotype
Entourage effects of cannabis
The Garden
Indoor
Sungrown
Mixed Light / Green house / Hoops
Germination and Seedlings
Germination techniques
Promoting healthy growth
Transplanting
Vegetative Stage 
Vegetative Growth
Nutrition and Watering best practices
Light Cycles
Topping and Training your plants
Light Deprivation
Flowering and Harvesting
Flowering Stage
Sexing your seedlings
Optimized conditions of flowering plants
Monitoring and maintaining plant health
Harvest 
Drying and Curing
Proper Dry and Cure
Best Practices for drying harvested crop
Tips for optimal cure for flavor and potency
Troubleshooting and FAQ
Integrated  Pest Management
Identification of deficiencies and how to address them
Dealing with environmental challenges and stress
Cannabis Stewardship

Cannabis Master Class with Christopher Carr 7/14/23

The Cannabis Connection welcomes three guests live:

Elliot Lewis, CEO and Co-Founder of Catalyst Cannabis Co.

Jon Kolodinski, Founder & CEO Creme De Canna

DJ Daddy Spleece of Reality Sound International.

The show sheds light on their stories and roots in the cannabis community plus explore a new community activation happening September 30 at Catalyst Watsonville 1324 W. Beach St, Watsonville CA 9a-9p featuring live community concert with Ancestree, Kava Jah, Rocker-T and DJ Spleece.

Apologies for a few technical gaps lost first part of the show and a few short segments throughout due to connectivity issues. Thank you for supporting Santa Cruz Cannabis Talk Radio!

Elliot Lewis-CEO Catalyst Cannabis Co. Jon Kolodinski-Creme De Canna, DJ Spleece 9/22/23

2023 studio recording of new original on 'Thanks and Praises' album featuring Nattali Rize.

Wise Humble and Strong feat. Nattali Rize - Thanks and Praises

Studio recording of Ancestree original 'Warrior Up' off new album 'Thanks and Praises'

Warrior Up - Thanks and Praises

'Jailbreaker' original by Ancestree off 'Thanks and Praises' album.

Jailbreaker - Thanks and Praises

The Cannabis Connection hosted by Christopher Carr provides stimulating conversation with professionals, regulators, researchers, and experts striving to demystify common misconceptions about Cannabis. Our radio broadcast educates and opens a dialogue surrounding the potential Cannabis has to heal ailments, but also our society from a social and economic standpoint. Carr's professional mission is to educate the public on Cannabis stewardship, science, policy, industry, and research. An adviser for Santa Cruz County and Executive Committee Member for Community Prevention Partners, Carr also serves as a Guest Lecturer at Cabrillo College, College of Botanical Healing Arts, and judge for both High Times Cup and The Emerald Cup. Carr represents Santa Cruz in the greater Cannabis Community and has positive rapport with the leading activists in Sacramento and Emerald Triangle. Rooted in the ethics of Compassionate Use Act while engaging the leading minds of the ever evolving California Cannabis Industry, Carr serves the community shaping a local Cannabis movement that reflects the values of Santa Cruz through leadership and compassion.

Michael Katz-Mendocino Cannabis Alliance 10/28/2022

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