At long last, the United States Federal Government is changing its tune on cannabis! For decades, the DEA has waged a futile “war on drugs”, with cannabis as the standout target. As a Schedule 1 drug, cannabis was grouped with heroin as a drug with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. With the wave of scientific studies over the last two decades that have demonstrated the medicinal value of cannabis, this classification of cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug didn’t have legs to stand on.

Frenchy’s impact on the cannabis community helped shape an entire industry and forever changed the way that hash is recognized and appreciated. He inspired countless individuals during his life, and even after his passing, he will undoubtedly inspire many more. Although he was based in Northern California, his reach wasn’t confined by his geography. Earlier in his life, he traveled to the traditional hash-making regions of the world, learning the craft and eventually bringing it to the Emerald Triangle.