Jaraud is in the “June SUNlight” as he’s SHINED BRIGHT since joining ACS a year ago. Always open to assisting with any project, or department while successfully running his own department, he’s an absolute joy to have as part of our team!
Says Matt C-Cultivation Facilities Director: “Jaraud brought a whole new aspect of teamwork and organization to the cultivation department. His positive mood and level headed approach rubs off on the crew and the plants! We can’t be happier to have him here at ACS!!!!!!”
Jaraud says “My his role is to help provide daily guidance for the growth of our plants and staff. I really enjoy being around the plants and working with like-minded individuals who have a passion to help people and to lift the negative stigma about cannabis”.
What draws you to Medical Cannabis? When I learned of the history and potential benefits of cannabis-I tried it. It helped me relax and recover after strenuous exercise. I researched more and discovered all kinds of benefits and ways it could help people. I essentially thought this is a cool new way to help people. They’d receive major benefits by utilizing it, if only they knew about it.
What do you enjoy about your position? As the Cultivation Manager, I really enjoy growing the plants with the team. My favorite time is being able to go into a grow room, pump up some tunes, and work side by side with some of the coolest people around.
As a patient, what products do you find helpful? How has cannabis helped you? As a patient, I really enjoy using the RSO Tincture, the New Glue flower or Uplift vape, and the balm. The RSO really helps me sleep through the night and gives an overall feeling of full body relaxation. On days when my body is really aching or sore, I consume the RSO tincture and then apply the balm to the needed areas. The Uplift vape does wonders for starting the day in a great mood, without having too much of a mind affecting experience. Cannabis helps me in my daily life.
What is something surprising about cannabis that someone who hasn’t consumed before might not know? Something surprising for someone who has not consumed cannabis would be that cannabis can be energizing and mind clearing. A common misunderstanding of cannabis is that there are 3 effects-hungry, happy, and sleepy. However, many plants including cannabis, contain essential oils called terpenes. Terpenes provide the taste and aroma. These terpenes can be found in other plants as well, but the terpenes found in cannabis can also drive the experience of the user. For instance, Pinene is a terpene that most of us would relate to the smell of Pine trees. This terpene has been found to increase mind clarity, and focus. Similar to the effects of a “Forest Bath”. Be sure to be on the lookout for which terpenes are found within the strain you are trying!
What are your favorite ACS products? I enjoy consuming flower over any other way of consumption. Hence, my favorite products here at ACS are going to be different flower strains. I really enjoy seeing and experiencing the different expressions that the flower can produce.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? In my spare time, I enjoy staying active. I really enjoy snowboarding in the winter, golf (though I am not good haha), and hanging in the sunshine with family and friends.
Anything else you’d like to add? Hopes/dreams for medical cannabis? I really hope that one day soon, cannabis will become federally legal so that everyone who is interested can experience all it’s benefits.