Experts say that "female cannabis plants are generally considered more valuable than male cannabis plants.” Leafwell explains that male plants are needed for the breeding process, but only females produce the “sticky and stinky” buds that make cannabis one of America’s most in-demand commodities (a 2022 report from Leafly declared cannabis America’s 6th most valuable crop). That’s why it’s no surprise that some of the world’s hottest cannabis brands are run by super women with deep roots in the legal and legacy (unlicensed) weed games. From growers, to grinders, to globetrotting CEOs, here are 20 women in cannabis to follow in 2024.
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