We’re in Humboldt with the amazing Tina Gordon of Moon Made Farms. Join us as we dive deep into the magic of sun-grown cannabis, the art of cultivation, and the profound connection between nature and wellness. Tune in to discover the beauty of the harvest season and the power of the feminine in cannabis cultivation. [Ep134]…

Join Sara Payan at the beautiful Full Moon Farms with Nik Erickson on the latest episode of Planted with Sara Payan. Discover insights about the cannabis industry, challenges faced by small farmers, and the benefits of craft, sun-grown cannabis. [Ep133]

Join Sara Payan for a visit to Trinity County and an interview with Judi Nelson & Walter Wood of Soul Spirit Farm and Riley Morrison of Emerald Queen Farms in Trinity County. Tune in for deep dives into the essence of craft cannabis farming, the importance of community, and the future of cannabis policy. [Ep132]…

This November on *Planted with Sara Payan*, we’re celebrating the art of craft cultivation and the beauty of sun-grown cannabis! In our first episode, Sara heads to Humboldt County, where she sits down with three award-winning craft growers: Johnny Casali of Huckleberry Hill Farms, Dylan Mattole of Mattole Valley Sungrown, and Jason Gellman of Ridg…

Sara welcomes back Congresswoman Barbara Lee, co-founder & Co-chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus. They dive into the future of cannabis legalization, the upcoming election, and her decades of advocacy for equitable cannabis policies. [Ep130]

Just in time for the election! Sara welcomes back PBS Travel Guru and NORML board member Rick Steves and dives deep into cannabis policy, state ballots, and the importance of pragmatic harm reduction. [Ep129]

Join Sara and special guest Nate Landau, Co-founder & COO of Snow Till. Discover the future of sustainable cannabis growth and the fight for veterans’ rights. [Ep128]

Join Sara as we journey to Berlin and chat with Dr. Andy Mannsfeld, the managing director of EUCannaJobs. We dive into the excitement around cannabis legalization, global cannabis culture, and the booming job market. Don’t miss this insightful conversation! [Ep127]

Join Sara as she welcomes Congressman Earl Blumenauer to discuss over 50 years of cannabis advocacy, federal legalization, and the future of the industry. Tune in to hear insightful conversations on policy, history, and progress! #CannabisCommunity #CannabisAdvocacy #Podcast [Ep126]

Sara welcomes special guests Christian Campbell and Darcy Rose Byrnes from the hit show Reefer Madness: The Musical. Tune in for an engaging conversation on theater, cannabis, and the power of entertainment. Don’t miss it! [Ep125]

Join Sara Payan as she chats with Jim Roberts and Brian Adkinson from The Bohemian Chemist about their journey into cannabis, the beauty of sun-grown cultivation, and their magical Anderson Valley retreat! [Ep124]

This week Sara discusses hemp, cannabis policy and the history of the Cornbread Mafia with Robbie Bickett, Founder of Bickett and Boone. [Ep123]

Sara sits down with renowned PBS Travel Guru Rick Steves to talk cannabis policy, personal liberties and pragmatic harm reduction. [Ep122]

Sara visits with rock icon Jorma Kaukonen and his brilliant wife and manager of Hot Tuna, Vanessa Kaukonen. They discuss his musical career and their CBD brand Jorma’s Choice. [Ep121]

Sara sits down with iconic Rolling Stone rock journalist Ben Fong-Torres, where they discuss cannabis, music and media. [Ep120]

Sara visits with comedy icon Jim Belushi, where they discuss his love of cannabis and how Dan Aykroyd got him into cultivation. [Ep119]

Sara welcomes back Mara Gordon where they talk about innovative uses of cannabinoids, patient-specific protocols, and the global acceptance and research of medical cannabis. [Ep118]

Sara welcomes back Amanda Reiman PhD for a conversation on adjusting your relationship with cannabis. [Ep117]

Sara sits down with Bill and Jeff Levers, better known as the Beard Bros [Ep116]

Sara visits with former Minnesota governor, actor and WWE Hall of Fame member, Jesse Ventura and his son Tyrel, to talk policy and about the new cannabis company they’ve started. [Ep115]

Sara talks to Tim Blake on the 20th anniversary of his founding of The Emerald Cup. [Ep114]

Sara sits down with Amirose Eisenbach, co-producer of the hottest show in LA – Reefer Madness: the Musical! [Ep113]

Sara talks cannabis science with Jack Grover, founder and CEO of Grove Bags. [Ep112]

Sara sits down with the co-founders of Erva Edibles, CEO John Macias and CFO Lisa Sanders. [Ep111]

Sara visits with Dr. Benjamin Caplan, author of “The Doctor Approved Cannabis Handbook” [Ep110]

Sara talks with Leah Heise founder and CEO of Gemini Twin Consulting about cannabis, integrative medicine and the state of the industry. [Ep109]

Sara discusses consumer experience and cannabis for wellness with Eli Melrod and Harry Rose of Solful. [Ep108]

Sara talks cannabis policy and social equity with Vice Mayor and Council-member at large for Oakland, CA Rebecca Kaplan. [Ep107]

Sara discusses social justice, culture and policy with Jason Starr, Chief Impact Officer at On the Revel. [Ep106]

Sara talks about legacy genetics and cannabis science with Jeremy Klettke, Founder and CEO of Davis Farms. [Ep105]

In this special episode, Sara interviews David Downs, Ngaio Bealum and other guests of SF Weed Week’s 420 celebration. [Ep104]

Sara talks banking and finance in the cannabis industry with Peter Su, Director of Specialty Banking at Hanover Bank. [Ep103]

It’s 420 week and to celebrate, Sara visits with Steve Bloom, former High Times editor and publisher of Celebstoner. [Ep102]

Sara discusses medical cannabis in the UK with Christopher Tasker, researcher and founder of Global Cannabinoid Solutions. [Ep101]

It’s our 100th episode, and Sara has a very special guest- Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett! Join us for a conversation on policy and social justice. [Ep100]

Sara sits down with Joseph Dowling, CEO of CV Sciences. [Ep99]

Sara and Annu Khot, founder of Socíale dispensary discuss, culture & connection, safe access and social equity. [Ep98]

Sara talks branding, marketing and the new cannabis lexicon with David Paleschuck, branding expert and author of Branding Bud. [Ep97]

Sara and author Madison Margolin discuss psychedelics, Judaism and her latest book, “Exile & Ecstasy.” [Ep96]

Sara is talking consumer engagement with Andrew DeAngelo and Christopher Peak of Pipeline. [Ep95]

Sara and Dr. Peter Grinspoon, M.D. discuss critical thought, cannabis and his book “Seeing Through the Smoke” [Ep94]

Sara visits with Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, M.D., the acclaimed author of the best-selling book series, “Courage in Cannabis”. [Ep93]

Sara talks with Greg Anton, attorney and co-founding drummer of the band Zero about his career and his work on a historic 9th circuit case prior to legalization. [Ep92]

Sara sits down with musician and cannabis attorney Sam Johnston to talk about history, hemp and policy. [Ep91]

Sara talking about opportunity and industry with Bryan Passman, founder and executive head hunter of Hunter + Esquire. [Ep90]

Sara discusses the path to entrepreneurship and funding for women with Kyra Reed, Director of Partnerships for the Panther Group and founder of Women Employed in Cannabis. [Ep89]

Sara welcomes back former Chair of the RNC and MSNBC policy analyst Michael Steele for a discussion about policy and politics. [Ep88]

Sara sits down with Yarrow Lee Kubrin, second generation cannabis cultivator, policy expert and real estate professional. [Ep87]

Sara sits down with JM Balbuena, Entrepreneur, Navy Veteran and author of “The Successful Canna-preneur”. [Ep86]

Sara discusses the European cannabis landscape and new movement in R&D with Neil Smith, COO of German bio-pharmaceutical company Avextra. [Ep85]