Michael Blacksmith

General Manager | Jamestown Tribe

I’ve had a passion for cannabis since 1997, when I first discovered how it can open our eyes to inherent truths about the world and our place within it, and how it can connect us with deeper parts of our own personalities.  My cannabis knowledge spans from cultural impact and history to the landscape of modern science and commercial relevance.  With an academic background in Philosophy, the ethical and moral concerns that arise with cannabis are of greatest importance to me.  How these concerns are addressed will shape the industry for years to come, and we can do the most to address them at a local level.  Ensuring that cannabis has a positive effect on our communities should be a chief priority for anyone working with cannabis, whether in production, processing, or retail, and all individuals with a passion for the plant should know they are empowered to make the world a better place.