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Clemon Dabney

Contributing Columnist | Opinion

Clemon Dabney is a contributing columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune focusing on all things cannabis. He is a cannabis expert, scientist and entrepreneur.


Clemon 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.
Recent content from Clemon Dabney
"Cooking with cannabis doesn’t mean just tossing it into any dish. It requires a thoughtful approach to flavors and effects," Clemon Dabney writes.

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.

Dabney's cannabis Thanksgiving recipes

Canna-cranberry Brie bites, herb-infused gravy, canna-honey glazed carrots, canna-cranberry sauce, cannabis compound butter and infused pecan pie bars.
Canna Corners on July 18 in Crookston, Minn.

Dabney: Ballot outcomes create a new dynamic for Minnesota's cannabis market and regulatory landscape

Also, a look at ballot measures in other states.
Clemon Dabney was the first student to study the science of cannabis at the University of Minnesota. "Whether you’re a cannabis enthusiast, a curiou

Dabney: My journey with cannabis

The Minnesota Star Tribune's new contributing columnist focusing on cannabis shares his story about how he came to love the cannabis plant and how he has worked to demystify it.