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Corporate Cannabis Shift: Self-Regulation, Monsanto & HoodLab Legacy

Released
July 2, 2014
Runtime
2:02:24
Views
1,509 views on YouTube as of October 30, 2026
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Liner notes

Adam & Mitch analyze the situation surrounding the recent United Cannabis press release (http://mwne.ws/1sZp4bw) naming ex-Monsanto executive John C. Hunter III as special advisor to CEO Earnie Blackmon. With the help of Crunchy, they look deep into how Monsanto operates, and reveal Hunter's past with the controversial multinational corporation. Later in the show, they're joined by Ras Iyah V and Triston of the Westmoreland Hemp & Ganja Farmers Association (https://www.facebook.com/WHGFA) to talk about their organization's efforts in Jamaica to keep cannabis production in the hands of the grass roots Rastafari who have persevered to develop the Jamaican ganja industry in the face of repression and persecution. 0:00:00 Intro/NorCal Cannabis Cup Rundown 0:11:00 News Rundown 0:20:00 Facts United Cannabis Press Release & John C Hunter III 1:03:00 Featuerd Music: "Labeler" by Varroa (http://www.facebook.com/WeAreVarroa/) 1:08:00 Curiosities on John C Hunter III 1:35:00 Grassroots Ganja Activism in Jamaica with Ras Iyah V of the Westmoreland Hemp + Ganja Farmers Association 1:55:00 Wrap up Broadcast in July 2014, this episode captures the industry at a critical crossroads. Adam Dunn and Mitch Shenassa return from the Santa Rosa Cannabis Cup to discuss the emerging threat of 'Corporate Cannabis' and the vital importance of organic, authentic heritage. Technical & Industry Highlights The Corporate Warning: A deep dive into the 'Monsanto' entry into the space and why the community must protect its own genetic biodiversity. Compliance & Regulation: Discussing the July 1st Colorado deadline and how the industry successfully self-regulated to meet strict new standards. The International Signal: A long-distance call from Jamaica regarding the 'Style Clash' between local farmers and big-room indoor developers. HoodLab Update: Adam provides a strategic update on the transition of the Hood Lab-the original 'Information Hub' of the Denver scene. This archive is a blueprint for the #DunnDeal philosophy: protecting the 'Software' of the plant while professionalizing the 'Hardware' of the business. #DunnDeal #WARPT #CannabisHistory #SelfRegulation #HoodLab #AdamDunnShow Presented by: Way To Grow (http://www.waytogrow.net/) Incredibles (http://incrediblescolorado.com/) Build-A-Soil (http://www.buildasoil.com/) Boulder Wellness (http://www.boulderwc.com/)

Chapters

  1. [00:00] Intro/NorCal Cannabis Cup Rundown
  2. [11:00] News Rundown
  3. [20:00] Facts United Cannabis Press Release & John C Hunter III
  4. [1:03:00] Featuerd Music: "Labeler" by Varroa (http://www.facebook.com/WeAreVarroa/)
  5. [1:08:00] Curiosities on John C Hunter III
  6. [1:35:00] Grassroots Ganja Activism in Jamaica with Ras Iyah V of the Westmoreland Hemp + Ganja Farmers Association
  7. [1:55:00] Wrap up