Clemon Dabney
Contributing Columnist
CannabisClemon Dabney is a cannabis expert, scientist and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Doctor Dabs, a Minnesota-based company specializing in hemp-derived edible manufacturing, and is the chief science officer for Uniflora Holistics, which owns cannabis-related businesses Retro Bakery and Love is an Ingredient. He is also the co-owner of A&D Genetics, a company dedicated to the breeding, production and wholesale of cannabis seeds. He lives in Bloomington.
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Latest from Clemon Dabney
Opinion: From ditch weed to dispensaries, Minnesota’s cannabis roots run deep
The plant has been here all along, and not infrequently was considered useful.
June 26, 2025
Dabney: The plan to raise Minnesota’s cannabis tax to 15% will fuel the black market
Legislators should reject this proposal in the special session and not repeat the same mistakes other states have made.
June 1, 2025
Dabney: Blazing new trails in cannabis research and education
The number of cannabis-related research studies, programs and classes at universities has come a long way since I was a graduate student.
May 18, 2025
Dabney: This 420 is going to be lit
The unofficial holiday on Sunday is the Thanksgiving and Christmas of cannabis culture. This year, the community is feeling especially celebratory as Minnesota is on the verge of launching its legalized recreational market.
April 18, 2025
Dabney: Will tribes have an unfair advantage in Minnesota’s cannabis market?
From having a first-mover advantage to concerns about equitable taxation and other regulations, there are lots of questions and concerns about how these tribal compacts will play out.
March 27, 2025
Dabney: Is Minnesota’s cannabis market already in trouble?
Small businesses say the state’s proposed rules and regulations will make it harder for them to compete.
March 9, 2025
Dabney: Poor leadership undermines Minnesota’s cannabis market, equity efforts
Amid churn at the state’s Office of Cannabis Management and dropped promises, the governor’s commitment and decisionmaking come under scrutiny.
January 11, 2025
Dabney: How cannabis can help bring harmony to Thanksgiving gatherings
Mindfully incorporating cannabis into the holiday can help ease family tensions, especially after a divisive election.
November 25, 2024
Dabney: Will tribes have an unfair advantage in Minnesota’s cannabis market?
From having a first-mover advantage to concerns about equitable taxation and other regulations, there are lots of questions and concerns about how these tribal compacts will play out.
March 27, 2025
Dabney: Is Minnesota’s cannabis market already in trouble?
Small businesses say the state’s proposed rules and regulations will make it harder for them to compete.
March 9, 2025
Dabney: Poor leadership undermines Minnesota’s cannabis market, equity efforts
Amid churn at the state’s Office of Cannabis Management and dropped promises, the governor’s commitment and decisionmaking come under scrutiny.
January 11, 2025
Dabney: How cannabis can help bring harmony to Thanksgiving gatherings
Mindfully incorporating cannabis into the holiday can help ease family tensions, especially after a divisive election.
November 25, 2024