How the Stars Have Aligned Ricky William’s Game Plan
This interview first appeared in the Sports Edition of Fat Nugs Magazine, released May 2024. I first met Ricky Williams during our time in the Ganjier Program, during the live training in Humboldt County. I remember the buzz that floated around him in the room: here was an 11-season NFL record-breaking running back and Heisman…
How the Stars Have Aligned Ricky Williams’ Game Plan
Photos Provided By Author I first met Ricky Williams during our time in the Ganjier Program, in the live training in Humboldt County. I remember the buzz that floated around him in the room. Here was an 11-season NFL record-breaking running back and Heisman Trophy winner, learning about the science and history of cannabis among…
Meet Doc Ray: Cannabis Legacy Grower & Medicinal Craft Practitioner
Photos Courtesy of Author Doc Ray is one hell of a warrior. He’s been raided, beaten, shot, stabbed, dragged, locked down and blown up. As a seasoned veteran and leader in the cannabis community, he’s seen the good, the bad, and the ugly unfold in this industry. Over his lifetime, he’s gone to great lengths…
Fat Nugs & Impeccable Vibes: The 19th Annual Emerald Cup Awards Recap
Photos Courtesy of Author Just over 19 years ago, nestled up on a hill in the redwood trees, the (then underground) cannabis community of Northern California came together to create a friendly competition around cannabis cultivation. Hosted at Area 101, a small campground and gathering spot in Laytonville, Mendocino, a group of friends – consisting…
Miami’s Cannadelic Convention: Where Cannabis & Psychedelics Collide
Art By Rebekah Jenks Earlier in February, the 2nd annual Cannadelic Conference took place in Miami. Last year, it became the first-ever hybrid cannabis and psychedelic conference and expo. Not only was this year my first Cannadelic, but my first time (openly) experiencing, honoring, and celebrating the value and importance of both cannabis and psychedelics in…
My First Harvest Ball
The Emerald Cup hosts the Harvest Ball in Santa Rosa, California each year. The event is to put a celebratory cap on the end of a busy harvest and cultivation season and kick off the start of spring’s annual cannabis competition. Farmers and cannabis brands from all over the Golden State join to celebrate the bountiful…