The EVOLUTION Magazine September 2024 | Page 14

Out & About in Missouri ! The Faces of the Missouri Cannabis Industry

Photos by Clayton Stallings , The EVOLUTION Magazine
▲ Josh Baer started his cannabis career well over three years ago with Solgrone ( which produces Daybreak cannabis , Good Taste edibles , and Pinpoint extracts under its parent umbrella company , High Fidelity Brands ) well before the first construction phase was even completed . Baer earned his way to cultivation manager of Missouri ’ s only mixed-lighting doublelicensed perpetual greenhouse . Since Solgrone ’ s second licensed greenhouse add-on , output and quality have been higher than ever , with 136 new genetics on the way . See its story in next month ’ s issue ! ( Photo contributed )
▲ “ Is Amazon going to show you how to install your grow tent or give you advice when your plants aren ’ t looking so good ,” said Brad Waltrip , owner of The Cantry in Belton , MO . Waltrip offers his personal cell number to customers who can continuously send him plant pictures and ask for advice . This is why The EVOLUTION Magazine reminds our readers to support your local grow stores ! You can also find Waltrip giving growing advice on all things plants at the Peculiar , MO , farmers market .
▲ Barry Grissom , former KS Federal Prosecutor , is interviewed by FOX 4 News just feet away from the KS / MO State Lines at the Kansas Legalization Rally held August 24 . Inga Selders , executive director of the Kansas Cannabis Justice Coalition ( KCJC ), was also interviewed by FOX 4 News . The KCJC continues to bring attention to this imaginary line that separates criminals from patients , entrepreneurs , and millions in state revenue through cannabis taxation . Special thanks to CBD American Shaman for sponsoring the rally that continues the fight for Kansas Cannabis Legalization .
▲ Ari Fish , the marketing manager for C4 , at the GreenLight Underground in Independence . When Fish isn ’ t promoting all the new C4 flower strains at events across Missouri , running its social media , or designing all its marketing materials , including ads , t-shirts , brochures , and packaging amidst the ever-changing rules from DHSS , she is also raising a family and involved with the community . She somehow even finds time to write articles for The EVOLUTION Magazine . See her amazing Hemp History article on page 18 .
14 September 2024 While at dispensaries , grab a copy of The EVOLUTION Magazine for a friend .