I’m going to read a list of words to preview today’s guest, and I want you to take note of how you feel about the subject matter. Ready?Cannabis. Marijuana. Weed. THC. CBD. Hemp. What do these words make you think? Have you ever stopped to evaluate why you feel the way you do about this controversial plant? Or asked yourself why a plant should be controversial in the first place? I’ll forewarn you, if you have kids in the car, or if you have strong anti-cannabis feelings that area firmly held, this isnt your podcast episode. That said, if you live in the state of Texas and want to know more about what’s going on with our political leadership surrounding this burgeoning industry, this is a conversation you will enjoy. Today’s guest is Aaron Owens, the founder/CEO and farmer/owner of Tejas Hemp and their flagship product, Tejas Tonic. Aaron was described to me by a mutual friend as “equal parts hippie, farmer, rancher, CPG specialist, engineer and scientist”, which instantly made me interested to know him. I know several people involved in this industry, but none that know the subject matter better or who have more experience in all things farming, ranching, or gardening plants for medicinal (and yes, recreational) purposes. Aaron is a wealth of knowledge, and whatever the future holds for the cannabis industry in our home state of Texas, you can bet Aaron will be a leader in this space for the foreseeable future. You’ll understand why when you listen to this conversation. This is Aaron Owens.