Rooted in Texas: Aaron Owens’ Trail to Tejas Tonic
TX Soil Sisters with Aaron Owens at his farm in Dripping Springs, TX. Aaron is the founder of Tejas Hemp and Tejas Tonic, a Texas-based company that produces hemp-infused beverages.
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In this podcast discussion, We crack open the official beverage of the TX Soil Sisters with Aaron Owens, a longtime goat and cattle rancher, innovator in the Texas hemp industry and the creator of Tejas Tonic.
Back in November, Crystal, Dionne, and I stopped off for a visit with Aaron at his farm in Dripping Springs. Aaron is the first person I met in the Texas hemp industry when I moved home from California in 2022.
Aaron Owens, founder of Tejas Tonic | Connect on Social: @drinktejastonic
On the podcast, we discuss Aaron’s West Texas roots and the challenges and opportunities in the Texas hemp market. Aaron details his journey from cowboying and ranching in West Texas to farming and building a hemp-derived beverage business. The conversation covers the importance of genetics in agriculture, the complexities of the hemp and cannabis markets, and the legislative landscape affecting hemp farmers and businesses in Texas. Aaron underscores the necessity of banning synthetic cannabinoids while promoting plant-derived THC for the sustainability of local farmers and the hemp industry in Texas.
Prior to founding Tejas Hemp in 2017, Owens’ focused on agriculture, ranching goats and cattle in West Texas for about 15 years. His pivot into the hemp industry was driven by his passion for cannabis and his desire to participate legally in the business without leaving Texas. Tejas Tonic is produced using organically farmed hemp from the Texas Hill Country, specifically from farms in Dripping Springs and Luckenbach, Texas. And Tejas Tonic is the official beverage of the Soil Sisters podcast.
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Tejas Tonic, is a sparkling seltzer that contains 25mg of CBD and 5mg of THC per can. It is available in multiple flavors, including Natural Lime, Agarita Berry, and Frio Mango. Tejas Tonic is marketed as a natural, sugar-free, zero calorie, tasty alternative to alcohol that can help with relaxation and stress relief without the hangover.
Happy farming and healthy living, y’all!
Love,
Jo (and Crystal) ❤️
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00:00 Welcome to Soil Sisters Podcast
00:34 Meet Aaron Owens, founder of Tejas Tonic and Tejas Hemp
03:01 West Texas Beginnings
05:17 Ranching and Cowboying Adventures
11:00 The Business of Livestock
19:57 Transition to Tejas Tonic
26:29 Challenges in the Hemp Industry
37:27 Innovations in CBD Beverages
40:48 Understanding Cannabis Nuances
41:14 Cannabinoids and Terpenes Explained
43:45 Consumption Methods: Smoking vs. Edibles vs. Drinks
46:25 Legal Aspects of Hemp and THC Products in Texas
53:45 Hemp as a Sustainable Agricultural Resource
55:42 Challenges and Opportunities in Hemp Farming
59:14 The Future of Hemp Legislation in Texas - Get Involved!
01:11:38 Marketing and Distribution of Hemp Products
Crys and D at Tejas Hemp HQ
TX Soil Sisters at Tejas Hemp HQ
Jo, Aaron, and Crystal at Texas Hemp Summit 2024
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