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June 18, 2018

Freedom Leaf Purchases Land and Fully Equipped, 430,000 Square Foot Greenhouse Complex in Spain for 4,100,000 EUROS ($4.75 million) – Our Intention is to Operate the Largest Indoor Hemp Nursery in the World

LAS VEGAS, NV – (NewMediaWire) – June 18, 2018 – Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTCQB: FRLF), a group of international vertically integrated hemp businesses focused on health, wellness, education and media products, has acquired a 430,000-square-foot greenhouse complex near Valencia, Spain for €4,100,000 ($4.75 million) 39°16’46.0″N 0°27’31.1″W

The facility is fully operational and is equipped for light deprivation to force plants to flower, which will allow it to produce up to four crops per year.

Over 100,000 hemp seedlings have already been planted with more being planted everyday till the end of this month. The facility is projected to yield over 100,000 plants this first summer crop, with an approximate yield of 200-400 grams per plant. Currently, in Europe, hemp bud sells for €45 to €$450 per kg based on the quality of the seed stock and strain.

Clifford J. Perry, Freedom Leaf co-founder and CEO, explained: “With this acquisition, Freedom Leaf intends to become the largest indoor hemp producer in Europe, where there is a booming market for CBD products. We expect to have the facility in full production by early 2019. It will replace our much smaller operation near Elche, as we have dissolved our previous arrangement with Green Market Europe by mutual agreement.”

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December 13, 2016 06:30 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF) The Marijuana Legalization Company Launches FLI Agency: A Full Service Marketing Agency and Talent Management Division

FLI Agency signs Los Marijuanos «The House Band of the Marijuana Legalization Movement»™

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Dec 13, 2016) – Clifford J. Perry, CEO and Co-Founder of Freedom Leaf, Inc., The Marijuana Legalization Company™» (OTC PINK: FRLF), announced today that the company has launched the FLI Agency, a full service marketing and talent agency and has signed the popular band, Los Marijuanos, which it calls the «House Band of the Marijuana Legalization Movement».™

Freedom Leaf, Inc., CEO Cliff Perry explained that the new agency, a wholly owned division of Freedom Leaf, Inc., will be headed by Charles Mui, FRLF’s VP of Marketing. Charles owned and operated a successful marketing and creative agency for over a decade and brought his book of business and expertise to drive revenue to the freedom leaf family of products and services. The FLI Agency is developing a marketing program for Los Marijuanos merchandise at www.PonyBoyStuff.com, as well as business management and booking for the popular band. For booking or merchandising inquiries about Los Marijuanos contact: PonyBoyStuff@FreedomLeaf.com

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December 06, 2016 06:30 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF), «The Marijuana Legalization Company,» Says Now Is Not The Time For Fear And Loathing In The Marijuana Legalization Movement

FRLF CEO states, «Marijuana Legalization Was the Only Clear Winner in Elections. Time for Vigilance & Courage Not Paranoia & Defeatism.»

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Dec 6, 2016) – Clifford J. Perry and Richard Cowan Co-Founders of Freedom Leaf, Inc., «The Marijuana Legalization Company™» (OTC PINK: FRLF), issued a statement today reminding everyone that Marijuana Legalization was the only clear winner in the November elections, and we beat the Drug Warriors in every state except one out of the eight that passed legislation. (In Arizona, we lost with 46.68%, where President Elect Trump won with 49.5%.)

Richard Cowan, a former Executive Director of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), said, «After these overwhelming victories for the marijuana movement, we should not be cowering in fear about what Attorney General designate Senator Jeff Sessions, has said about marijuana. No one has a mandate to oppose the will of the people that was so clearly expressed in these elections.»

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November 28, 2016 06:30 ET

Freedom Leaf Announces New Medical Advisory Board Members: Dr. Robert Melamede, Ph.D. and Dr. David Barton, MD., As It Plans For New Products In US and Internationally

New opportunities explored for Freedom Leaf, Inc. to develop therapeutic nutraceutical cannabis/hemp products in the US and Internationally

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Nov 28, 2016) – Clifford J. Perry CEO of Freedom Leaf, Inc. «The Marijuana Legalization Company™» (OTC PINK: FRLF) announced today that Dr. Robert Melamede, Ph.D. and Dr. David J. Barton, MD are joining the company’s new medical advisory board.

Dr. Robert Melamede has a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry from the City University of New York. He retired as Chairman of the Biology Department at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in 2005, where he taught and researched cannabinoids, cancer, and DNA repair. Dr. Melamede is recognized as a leading authority on the therapeutic uses of cannabis, and has authored or co-authored dozens of papers on a wide variety of scientific subjects. Dr. Melamede, along with Richard C. Cowan, FRLF Chairman, co-founded Cannabis Science, Inc., the second publicly traded company in the cannabis sector, and he served as its CEO from 2008 to 2014.

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November 10, 2016 06:30 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. Announces Success of Live Election Night Coverage Partnership With Cannabis Radio

Heavy Internet traffic initially was thought to be the probable cause of Freedom Leaf websites early morning outage on November 9, 2016

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Nov 10, 2016) – Freedom Leaf, Inc., «The Marijuana Legalization Company™» (OTC PINK: FRLF) reported, The major victories for the marijuana legalization movement were overshadowed by the Presidential race, but we should recognize that these state initiatives, especially California’s, will have a global impact. The world now has a green light to legalize marijuana.

Richard Cowan, co-founder of Freedom Leaf and 45 year proponent for Marijuana Legalization, said, «Everyone seems to agree that the American elites are badly out of touch with the American people, but no one seems to see the most obvious and explicit example of that, the overwhelming rejection of marijuana prohibition, and, despite the major victories, the elites, right and left, still don’t ‘get it’.»

In Nevada, where Freedom Leaf, Inc. is headquartered, the political establishment overwhelmingly opposed legalization, but the people won. Freedom Leaf, Inc. The Marijuana Legalization Company, is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the new opportunities.

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November 07, 2016 06:30 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. and Cannabis Radio Partner to Present Historic Live 2016 Presidential Election Coverage

Tune In Tuesday November 8, 2016 for Real-Time Marijuana Reform Results in Nine States

FreedomLeaf.com/Election will be broadcasting the coverage live

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Nov 7, 2016) – Join Freedom Leaf, «The Marijuana Legalization Company™» (OTC PINK: FRLF) and Cannabis Radio on Election Day, November 8, for historic real-time updates of marijuana reform results in nine states.

Watch the votes go down while posing live questions to a line-up of TV and radio commentators and personalities from the movement. The six-hour narowcast #MJElectionNight event offers the latest results for this watershed day in cannabis reform. The legal recreational market could more than double as a result of this election.

Our coverage is anchored live from Los Angeles by Cannabis Radio News Director and podcast host Russ Belville and will feature live reports from the heads of all 9 statewide marijuana reform initiatives on the ballot. Cannabis Radio’s correspondents will report from all nine states where major initiatives are up for a vote: Arizona,

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September 28, 2016 06:30 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF) Hosted the Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s Sensible Soiree in Nevada

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Sep 28, 2016) – On Monday, September 19, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF) hosted the Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s Sensible Soirée. It was an effort to support Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s (SSDP) movement to provide meaningful resources to Nevada’s youth. SSDP mobilizes and empowers young people to influence the political process and advocate for more sensible drug policies in order to achieve a safer and more just future. SSDP fights to untangle dangerous and counterproductive Drug War policies, particularly those that directly harm students and youth.

The Sensible Soirée was hosted by Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF) and was alive with activist spirit and dedication to the cause. The fundraising event was attended by Nevada Senator Richard S. «Tick» Segerblom (D), Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in NevadaSpokesperson Joe Brezny and Campaign Manager Scott Rutledge, Nevada District Court Judge Candidate and Attorney Bruce L. Gale, and

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September 20, 2016 06:30 ET

Freedom Leaf’s Lady Cannabis Hemp CBD Skin Care Line Nears Launch

Successful Focus Groups Indicate Strong Interest; Hemp Inspired™ and Divinely Designed Themes to Boost Brand; Affiliated Marketing Plan and Software Put Into Place

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Sep 20, 2016) – Enriched with fresh market research indicating strong demand, Freedom Leaf Inc. (OTC PINK:FRLF) said its Lady Cannabis™ beauty, skin care brand offering 100% USA-grown hemp/cannabidiol, (CBD), is nearing a release in the first quarter of 2017.

The Lady Cannabis brand embodies the essence of Mother Nature with exclusive formulations of anti-wrinkle creams and serums and focus groups for the product line that has revealed high scores from both males and females attracted to its youth-promoting properties and other health attributes.

In the latest product milestones, Lady Cannabis has developed and trademarked the phrases «Hemp Inspired™» and «Divinely Designed» to boost the brand.

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August 24, 2016 06:30 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. Developing Lady Cannabis Hemp CBD Skin Care Line

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Aug 24, 2016) – Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF)

  • Lady Cannabis™ Divinely Designed Hemp Inspired™ is a unique High CBD extract
  • Product 100% grown in the USA
  • Skin care line derived from Mother Nature

Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF) said it’s developing Lady Cannabis™ as one of the first beauty product lines offering 100% grown-in-the USA Hemp High Cannabidiol, CBD.

Lady Cannabis™ Divinely Designed Hemp Inspired™ will sell a unique, premium High CBD extract to promote health, beauty and well-being.

«The name, Lady Cannabis was conceived for plant-based products from Mother Nature,» said Freedom Leaf, Inc. CEO, Cliff Perry. «Freedom Leaf CBD-infused products will be manufactured under strict certified production laboratory facilities labeled with batch, lot number and expiration controls.»

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July 27, 2016 06:30 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. Moves Forward With Trends Investments on Acquisition Strategy

Trends Investments, Inc. Has Been Retained by Freedom Leaf, Inc. to Target Acquisition Candidates Within the Cannabis Hemp Sector

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Jul 27, 2016) – Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF) announced today that Jon Doukas and Clinton Greyling of Trends Investments, Inc. have identified a number of acquisition targets in the CannaBiz media space. Trends Investments, Inc. has been retained by Freedom Leaf, Inc. to specifically target a select number of media acquisition candidates within the cannabis and Industrial hemp sector. Jon Doukas has stated, «Freedom leaf is the premier media property in the cannabis and industrial hemp

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July 21, 2016 06:30 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. Books $500,000USD, International License Expansion Moves Forward

FreedomLeaf.com Has Drawn Interest From Overseas Licensees Seeking Access to Its Brand Quickly Reaching Important Revenue-Driving

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Jul 21, 2016) – Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF), the successful publishing and licensing company behind the legal cannabis industry, has quickly reached important revenue-driving milestones in Spain and The Netherlands in its international branding effort.

Freedom Leaf, Inc. has drawn interest from overseas licensees seeking access to its brand, its editorial content, ability to put on events, along with premium products and services under its banner. «We’re a magnet to attract mergers and acquisitions, incubation of new companies and spinoffs,» said Cliff Perry, CEO of Freedom Leaf, Inc. «Our news, media, entertainment platforms and other properties raise awareness for investors and seed more potential deal flow.»

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July 12, 2016 06:30 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. Strikes Gold With the Addition of Allen St. Pierre, 25-Year Leader of NORML

Allen St. Pierre, Long Time NORML Executive Director, Has Joined Freedom Leaf as Vice President of Communications and Advocacy

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Jul 12, 2016) – Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF) announced today that Allen St. Pierre, long time NORML Executive Director, has joined Freedom Leaf as Vice President of Communications and Advocacy following his resignation from The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws after 25 years with the world’s leading and oldest marijuana reform organization. Mr. St. Pierre will be formally joining Freedom Leaf on July 18th.

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July 06, 2016 06:30 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. Develops Incubator/Accelerator Program for Startups in the Cannabis Sector

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Jul 6, 2016) – Freedom Leaf, Inc., (OTC PINK: FRLF) a multimedia company in the rapidly growing medical/recreational Marijuana & Industrial Hemp industry announces the opening of an Incubator/Accelerator division to assist companies in the legal Cannabis/Hemp Industry. Freedom Leaf, Inc. may participate and/or acquire companies that participate in the new program.

«We’re a magnet to attract mergers and acquisitions, incubation of new companies and spinoffs,» said Cliff Perry, CEO of Freedom Leaf, Inc. «Our news, media, entertainment platforms and other properties raise awareness for investors and seed more potential dealflow.»

Current participants include:

Plants to Paper, LLC., a new company that has filed the patent on the first ever rolling papers & blunt wraps to be produced from Cannabis Sativa, Marijuana.

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June 22, 2016 07:30 ET

Freedom Leaf Launches Division to Pursue Mergers & Acquisitions in the Green Rush

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Jun 22, 2016) – Freedom Leaf, Inc., (OTC PINK: FRLF), a budding publishing & multimedia company in the rapidly growing medical/recreational Marijuana & Industrial Hemp industry, is adding an acquisition component to its fully reporting and audited public company.

Freedom Leaf is setting up a Merger and Acquisition department to help new companies enter the legal Cannabis and Industrial Hemp sector. It will not only work at incubating new companies but it will also seek companies to acquire to add to the growth and reach of Freedom Leaf. Currently, Freedom Leaf is in discussions with other media companies in the industry, both print and digital, about merging. Discussions are also underway with a company that provides auxiliary products to the industry. Freedom Leaf expects to conclude negotiations on an acquisition in the next few weeks.

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June 08, 2016 07:30 ET

Freedom Leaf’s New European Licensees Drive Revenue

Freedom Leaf, Inc. Signs MOU for $250,000USD for a Second International License Agreement, This Time for Spain

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Jun 8, 2016) – Freedom Leaf, Inc., (OTC PINK: FRLF), the successful publishing and licensing company behind the legal cannabis industry, has quickly reached important revenue-driving milestones in Spain and The Netherlands in its international branding effort.

  • Netherlands partner sends payment ahead of schedule
  • This will bring the total payments to $50,000 received toward $250,000 contract
  • New licensee in Spain signs MOU requiring a $25,000 deposit on a $250,000 licensing fee

«I’m pleased with our success in rapidly bringing in two new European licensees,» said Cliff Perry, Publisher and CEO of Freedom Leaf, Inc. «We’ve added overseas clients at a much faster rate than anticipated. The company is only two years old and we have earned the credibility to attract overseas licensees. A great feat in such a short time period.»….

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June 01, 2016 07:30 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. and Plants to Paper, LLC Partner to Introduce the Large Potential of Their Provisional Patent on Rolling Papers Made From Marijuana

First Ever Rolling Papers Made From Marijuana

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Jun 1, 2016) – Plants to Paper, LLC (PTP) will create the first rolling papers and Blunt wraps made from Marijuana to be sold domestically and worldwide. Plants to Paper, LLC has received notification of their provisional patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. John Ostrander, (Managing Partner of PTP) and Clifford Perry, (CEO of Freedom Leaf, Inc.) (OTC PINK:FRLF) signed a contract that includes an investment in PTP and for FRLF to Incubate Plants to Paper, LLC. Another example of how the Freedom Leaf Magazine, its website (www.FreedomLeaf.com) and other media platforms create…

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May 23, 2016 08:49 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc: «Cannabis and Hemp Legalization Is NORML!» Join the Conference and Congressional Lobby Day on the Hill, in DC, Mon 5/23 – TUES 5/24 2016

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – May 23, 2016) – Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF) is the Brand Manager for NORML.org, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. This agreement permits Freedom Leaf to create, manage and promote commercial activities for the multimillion-dollar NORML Brand and the 45-year old organization. NORML is the oldest, largest and most well known non-profit lobbying organization for marijuana legal reform….

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December 08, 2015 10:00 ET

Freedom Leaf Licensing Its Brand for National Growth on the Grass Roots Level

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Dec 8, 2015) – Freedom Leaf, Inc., (OTC PINK: FRLF) the publisher of the successful print and online magazine and a force behind the legal cannabis industry, is launching a local licensing and publishing effort to boost its presence on the grass roots level.

The company’s new program offers revenue-generating opportunities for State Ambassador Licensees to sell city licenses to prospects, coordinate with City Directors and work on growth prospects by leveraging the Freedom Leaf brand….

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November 24, 2015 12:50 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. Named as Brand Ambassador of NORML

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws and Freedom Leaf, Inc., Inked a Brand Ambassador Agreement to Seed Future Growth

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Nov 24, 2015) – In a historic alignment of the U.S.’s oldest, largest and most famous non-profit pro-cannabis advocacy group with one of its top supporters from the private sector, NORML, The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Lawsand Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF), inked a brand management agreement to seed future growth.

  • Company named manager of business partnerships
  • Expanding the NORML Business Network included in effort
  • Greater merchandising revenue expected

The NORML Board of Directors formally named Freedom Leaf, Inc. as its manager of business partnerships, new events and merchandising in a move expected to boost the group’s brand awareness and revenue….

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November 16, 2015 08:30 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. (FRLF) Announces Engagement of QualityStocks Investor Relations Services

Freedom Leaf Inc., The Marijuana Legalization Company™

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Nov 16, 2015) – Freedom Leaf, Inc., (OTC: FRLF), parent of Freedom Leaf Magazine, FreedomLeaf.com and a budding cannabis industry incubator, announces that it has engaged the investor relations services of QualityStocks. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, QualityStocks has assisted more than 300 public companies with their efforts to broaden influence, attract growth capital and improve shareholder value.

«As we pursue effective avenues to license the Freedom Leaf brand and affiliate publications both at home and overseas, shareholder communication is of upmost importance,» stated Freedom Leaf, CEO Cliff Perry. «We’re also celebrating our first full year as a cannabis-centered multi-media news and entertainment source; forming a partnership with QualityStocks at this important mark in corporate history is an excellent way to ensure the investment community is well-aware of our ongoing achievements and of important happenings in cannabis-related news, legislation and education.»…

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November 10, 2015 14:23 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. Turns On Licensing Light, Eyes Growth

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Nov 10, 2015) – Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF), parent of Freedom Leaf Magazine, FreedomLeaf.comand a budding cannabis industry incubator, looks toward its second groundbreaking year with the launch of a new international licensing arm to leverage its dynamic brand.

Marking its 12-month anniversary as a multi-media news and entertainment outlet raising awareness for the cannabis industry, Freedom Leaf, Inc. has drawn interest from potential overseas licensees seeking access to its brand, its editorial content, ability to put on events, along with premium products and services under its banner….

affiliate publications both at home and overseas, shareholder communication is of upmost importance,» stated Freedom Leaf, CEO Cliff Perry. «We’re also celebrating our first full year as a cannabis-centered multi-media news and entertainment source; forming a partnership with QualityStocks at this important mark in corporate history is an excellent way to ensure the investment community is well-aware of our ongoing achievements and of important happenings in cannabis-related news, legislation and education.»…

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November 06, 2015 13:18 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. Joins Call for Marijuana Industry to Fund Activism

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Nov 6, 2015) – Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF) «The Marijuana Legalization Company», publisher ofFreedom Leaf Magazine, FreedomLeaf.com/e-zine is adding to the growing chorus and offering a tangible vehicle for the cannabis industry to strengthen marijuana law reform non-profit groups.

Freedom Leaf, Inc., and its founders, Richard C. Cowan and Clifford J. Perry, donate cash, products and advertising to NORML.org, Students for Sensible Drug Policy (ssdp.org) and other groups.

Cliff Perry, CEO of Freedom Leaf, Inc., comments, «Just like ourselves, we are calling on every cannabis business and those in cottage industries of security, bio tech, cultivation, dispensing facilities, media and products to donate to NORML and SSDP or the nonprofit of their choosing.»…

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November 03, 2015 13:51 ET

Freedom Leaf, Inc. and NORML.org Are Helping Las Vegas Become a Major Center for Marijuana Activism

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Nov 3, 2015) –  Freedom Leaf, Inc.(OTC Pink: FRLF) and NORML.org teamed up to present a cannabis information forum at the Las Vegas HempFest on Oct. 3 at the city’s Convention Center. Event organizers drew their inspiration from the 23-year-old Seattle HempFest. The panels featured a who’s who of local activists and cannabusiness people as well as national figures such as NORML founder Keith Stroup and Freedom Leaf co-founder Richard Cowan.

Freedom Leaf CEO, Cliff Perry, stated, «The event and collaboration with National NORML, Las Vegas HempFest and other Vegas-based companies such as HEMP, Inc., Hemp Blue Denim Hippo-Tees, Nevada Naturals, and Getting Legal are proving that unity in the Marijuana and Industrial Hemp emerging industries will be the successful formula to push for Legalization in the US moving into 2016.» This event was one of a number of Marijuana Business Expos, Seminars and Festivals that will take place in Las Vegas and around the country educating and raising awareness about the health & wealth benefits of supporting this movement…

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September 15, 2015 11:41 ET

The 2nd Annual Las Vegas HEMPFEST

Special Appearance by: Tommy Chong and Main Stage Host: Medicinal Mike

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwired – Sep 15, 2015) – Legendary comedian, actor, musician and cannabis crusader Tommy Chong will have a special appearance at the second annual Las Vegas HEMPFEST and Educational Expo on October 3, 2015. The event takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center with entertainment, vendors and education seminars produced by Freedom Leaf, Inc. (OTC PINK: FRLF). Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to attend.

The first event in 2014 saw more than 10,000 people come through the gates. Las Vegas HEMPFEST http://www.lasvegashempfest.com is an officially licensed partner with America’s largest marijuana festival, the Seattle HEMPFEST, which has supported the Cannabis/Hemp legalization movement for 25 years….

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