Merced 2017    April 29-30, 2017

I am 37 years old and was raised in Merced all of my life. My Great Grandfather started his Family on 14th Street which is now where the freeway stands today. I have seen this community grow since I was a child from being totally against Marijuana to now understanding the benefits of using the plant medicinally. In addition to being owner of Natural Way Collective I am a professional for The Merced County Office of Education and the Union President of a Local Chapter with 350+ members. 

Hard Conversations at the grass roots level are still needed today. We need to be having these conversations with our colleagues at work with out fear. We should not fear talking about a medication that actually works. Our Allies help us gain momentum at the grass roots level (Churches, Groups, Businesses, Family, & Friends) but in order to find out who our allies are hard conversations must take place. We live in this community and we know what works best for our community. 

In 2015 our community leaders formed a group that walked door to door asking citizens to sign petitions in support of Medical Marijuana, but our work is not done. We must still be fully involved in order to guarantee that we shape Medical Marijuana Policy in our community and not let it shape us. This industry is something to be proud of unlike past policies that have fostered fear, shame and harassment. 

Join Tori Wright in a discussion about the healing effects of cannabis and the various ways to utilize it for your desired outcome. Topicals,Extracts, Medibles, Smoking, and even pill form; there’s so many ways to use cannabis it can be confusing what is right for you.

Tori will share some of her success stories in treating cancer, tumors, open wounds, brain injuries and more while giving insights on how to approach the healing process with cannabis.

Tori will also talk about concerns with Medical Program’s future and what we can do to ensure that there is a separation between Medical & Recreational Markets for the benefit of patients. You won’t want to miss this passion filled discussion for the Love of Medical Marijuana!

Randal Barrett, inventor of the PerfectPipe, will conduct a brief discussion on Cannabis delivery systems, focusing on health risks and scientific solutions. When is a filter good or bad?

Focusing on delivery for medical patients, Randal will give a breakdown of Cannabis Delivery methods including Bongs, Pipes, Vaping, edibles, etc. Be sure not to miss this groundbreaking information about the good, the bad, and the ugly on Cannabis Delivery and Health. The lecture will conclude with a question and answer session.

Mr. Dwight Larks has been involved in the Cannabis industry since 1996 when he worked on coordinating efforts to help garner public support for proposition 215. Mr Larks frequently attends hearing and meetings concerning Cannabis regulation and efforts to create policy both at the state and local level. He has experience in consulting municipalities as well as businesses operating within the Cannabis industry.

Brother Dwight Larks Real Estate Broker, Cannabis Activist & Consultant.

Sensi Chews were created to help patients address a wide range of health concerns for which cannabis is proving to be an effective alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals. Patients talk about Sensi Chew effectiveness to relax muscles and relieve pain, and how the affect is noticeably strong yet enables them to accomplish what they need to without feeling overly medicated. Sensi Chew founders leveraged their 30 years in high technology and health care to provide functional medicine for health and wellness.

The Farm'acy Coop - A Non Profit Agriculture Cooperative & CAESAR Coalition presents: THC -The Healthy Choice.

The mission of the CAESAR Coalition is to transform the Agriculture industry of the Central Valley and create an environment where medical cannabis is recognized as an agriculture commodity through communication and education.
Dr. Lakisha Jenkins

Gloria A Flores Cutshall - Sole Proprietorship of THC - The Healthy Choice Consulting.
I’m a Cannabis Cultivator/Patient, and Alumni of Oaksterdam University. It’s my desire to empower personal residential medicinal cultivators with the knowledge to cultivate your own pesticide free medicinal cannabis from seed to harvest. To educate cultivators on how to make their own pain relieving therapeutic products, while staying in compliance with all local city & county ordinances.

Susan will be discussing the current Cannabis Growing & Processing laws for each city in Merced County. She will then talk about the vision for the future of Medical Marijuana in 2017 & 2018. Susan will also touch base on the different medicines made from the Cannabis Plant and how each person can help to make Merced the place in the valley that has embraced the Cannabis Industry. She will wrap up the conversation by talking about how to overcome the widespread local opposition to the industry within the valley.

Please join Susan Bouscaren in this important discussion about the Cannabis Industry in Merced.

Join THC Fair Sponsor Rex Peterson, owner of Healing Solutions & Honey Cure, for a discussion about his experiences operating a Cannabis Business in Merced County.  He will talk about the many challenges he’s faced along the way and what he sees on the horizon for the industry in this area.   Rex will discuss the importance of area cannabis professionals banding together to help raise awareness of what the Cannabis industry is truly about including the many benefits it will have for the local communities.  Rex will touch base on why he entered into the industry and the many rewards he receives every day through his business.  He will end with a Q & A Session.

The Farm'acy Coop - A Non Profit Agriculture Cooperative & CAESAR Coalition presents: Hermosa Seeds.

The mission of the CAESAR Coalition is to transform the Agriculture industry of the Central Valley and create an environment where medical cannabis is recognized as an agriculture commodity through communication and education.
Dr. Lakisha Jenkins

HERMOSA SEEDS
Vern Adams is the founder of Hermosa Seeds and developed the award-winning high CBD strain, Cali Cure. Hermosa Seeds is a conscious business, focusing on developing the best genetics to allow Cannabis to effectively meet patients’ wide variety of needs.
— Cover a brief history of trends and advancements in strain development from then to now and the important role that CBD has played in raising awareness around Cannabis as medicine.
— Elaborate on the benefits of CBD from a patient’s perspective: physical, mental, emotional.
— Introduce the “entourage effect” from the strain development perspective, breeding to optimize chemo types for treatment of specific conditions, such as inflammation and pain.
— Partnering with the scientific community to gain a deeper understanding of the plant’s healing properties.