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FEATURES
Micro Biz News − From Precision to Purpose: The Rise of Strainworx Micro Wholesaler
Ask Leah −What Is the Biology of the Cannabis Plant, and How Does It Work?
Out & About Missouri − The Faces of the Missouri Cannabis Industry Budtender Picks − Top Picks when Stranded on a Deserted Island or any other occasion, like Valentine’ s Day.
Patient Education − Cannabis for Anxiety Senior Wellness − Reaching Our Oldest Adults through Cannabis Education Home Growers Corner − Why Grow Your Own Cannabis? Knowing What’ s in Your Weed!
Feature of Month − EmmaLeaf: Where Experience Meets Quality Cannabis Wellness −Held, Not Fixed: Cannabis, Connection, and Women at the Midlife Threshold
Spotlight on Products −HoneyGreen Products, From the Emerald Triangle to Missouri-Grown Top-Shelf Buds
Reflections− The Landman Hempire: Hempcrete to Build Houses and Help Save the Planet.
Cannabiz News − Illicit Brand Parent Company Launches Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Cannabiz News − KCC’ s CEO Dan Nelson Appoints New CEO
Wellness − High Alignment: How Cannabis Supports Heart Health, and more
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Dispensaries Guide for KC, Western & Central Missouri Dispensaries Guide for St. Louis & Eastern Missouri
► Cover: This month’ s cover commemorates Valentine’ s Day with an exquisite Critical Kush plant, grown and photographed by Dr. Green Thumb. In the spirit of celebrating Heart Health Month and Valentine’ s Day, we added the vibrant heart-themed background. Be sure to read Tara Wolf’ s article about How Cannabis Supports Heart Health and more.( See page 44.) Enjoy your February!
( Cover plant photo by DGTmo, art by Bill Cromwell) No AI used