Clint Palmer: Fighting for the Future of Southern Cannabis

On this episode of First Bake, we sit down with Clint Palmer—Director of Compliance at the Hemp Law Group and a true veteran of the cannabis scene in the South. With over 20 years of hands-on experience, from underground growing to university-level genetic research, Clint brings an unmatched perspective to the current legal chaos surrounding hemp in Tennessee and beyond.We get into it all—how new legislation is threatening small farmers and local retailers, why the ABC takeover is a major red flag, and what the industry needs to do next to survive. Clint also shares wild stories from his guerrilla growing days, the evolution of cannabis tech, and the surprising science behind coming down from a bad edible trip. Oh—and we talk music, parenting, munchies, and that one time he ran weed plants past a cop while kayaking.If you care about cannabis in the South, this is an essential listen.Connect with Clint and The Hemp Law Group:https://www.hemplawgroup.com/Connect with First Bakehttps://beacons.ai/firstbake