Alaska: Public Hearing Next Week to Discuss Allowing On-Site Cannabis Consumption

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Alaska: Public Hearing Next Week to Discuss Allowing On-Site Cannabis Consumption | Kate Zawidzki

The Marijuana Control Board will hear public testimony next Wednesday, December 19 from supporters and opponents of proposed rules allowing regulated, on-site cannabis consumption. While it is legal for adults 21 and over to purchase cannabis, it is illegal to consume it in most locations outside a private residence. This is a catch-22 for the […]

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Vermont Lawmakers Could Revive Marijuana Legalization Effort This Week

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Vermont Lawmakers Could Revive Marijuana Legalization Effort This Week | TJ Baker

Lawmakers in Vermont are expected to take up a revised marijuana legalization bill, Senate Bill 22, in early January, possibly as early as this week. Gov. Phil Scott (R) had vetoed the bill over concerns around drugged driving and youth use after passing both chambers of the legislature last year. Lawmakers in the Senate amended the […]

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Hemp History Week Launches Nationwide June 5-11, 2017

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Hemp History Week Launches Nationwide June 5-11, 2017 | Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) and Vote Hemp launched the 8th annual Hemp History Week, to occur June 5-11, 2017, throughout the country. As event organizers advocate for full federal legalization of industrial hemp farming this Spring, Hemp History Week raises awareness about the environmental sustainability, health benefits, regenerative agriculture potential, and […]

Hemp History Week Launches Nationwide June 5-11, 2017 | The Daily Chronic

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Illinois Marijuana Legalization Hearings Coming to Chicago Next Week

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Illinois Marijuana Legalization Hearings Coming to Chicago Next Week | Marijuana Policy Project

CHICAGO, IL — Sponsors of a proposal to regulate and tax marijuana for adult use in Illinois announced Wednesday that lawmakers will hold the first hearing on the bill next week in Chicago. The Senate and House Appropriations committees will hold a joint hearing on SB 316 and HB 2353 on Wednesday, April 19, in […]

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Hemp Inc (OTCMKTS:HEMP) Offers Its Support For Hemp History Week

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Hemp Inc (OTCMKTS:HEMP) Offers Its Support For Hemp History Week
The theme for this year's hemp history week is nothing but 'Sow the Seed.' The campaign that lasted for a week sought strong support from people and authorities for initiating farming in U.S. once again. It also focused on raising awareness about …
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A Week of Wellness to Promote Local Produce and Healthy Living in Tallahassee, FL

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Tallahassee, Florida (PRWEB) January 15, 2013

This upcoming week of Jan. 21-26 will be a special occasion at Tallahassee’s premier organic grocery and local Co-op. New Leaf Market Co-op is using the week to promote the local organic produce and natural vitamins that so many of their patrons enjoy, and will enjoy for the coming year. This Week of Wellness will have specials and demonstrations each day on New Leaf Market’s newest products, and feature weeklong contests and events.

Locally grown, organic produce comes packed with the natural vitamins and nutrition. Also, organic and green growing standards mean none of the harmful pesticides that are so common in mass farming produce. At the beginning of the year, when so many people have resolved to eat and grow healthier as per a New Year’s resolution, maybe a boost from organic produce and vitamin packed supplements will be the deciding factor between success and failure?

Starting Monday, the Week of Wellness will include daily deals and specials on various New Leaf Market favorites and new products.

Monday, January 21st – 11 am-2 pm and 4 pm-7 pm – Organic Supersoups will be on display; a local product made with nutrition packed, organic produce.

Tuesday, January 22nd – 11 am-2 pm and 4 pm-6:30 pm – Green Smoothies and OMNI Blender demonstration by renowned nutrition and wellness guru, Jill Welch, The Kitchen Goddess.

Wednesday, January 23rd – 10 am-6 pm – Local produce is a feature, with free samples of locally grown organic produce storewide.

Thursday, January 24th – 11 am-2 pm and 4:30 pm-6:30 pm – Healthy oils will be in focus; such as flax, fish, and hemp. Health supplement and natural vitamin staff members will be ready to answer any questions, give presentations, and provide samples.

Friday, January 25th – 11 am-2 pm – Expert herbalist and organic produce specialist, Phoenix Minklei, will be on hand to demonstrate the cost effective simplicity of the vitamin packed “layered salad.”

Saturday, January 26th – 10 am-6 pm – The Week of Wellness concludes with antioxidant exams from 10 am-1 pm, the first 10 being free of charge. In case you missed during the week, there will be various demonstrations for healthy oils and Green Smoothies from 1 pm-3 pm; as well as some of the steepest discounts on local produce and natural supplements offered all year.

To round out the Week of Wellness specials, everyday discounts include 5% off all organic and local produce and 20% off natural vitamin supplements. Drawings to win prizes such as a free hour long massage or an OMNI Blender, among other prizes, begins on January 14th, in store. Also, stop in to New Leaf Market to try their ever-changing selection of craft microbrews and organic wines.

For more information on New Leaf Market’s Week of Wellness, or to find out what organic produce and natural foods can do for you, please visit their website, or contact:

New Leaf Market

The Parkway District

1235 Apalachee Parkway

Phone: 850.942.2557

Email: chris(at)newleafmarket(dot)coop