It’s way more fun to be a cannabis consumer who understands what happens behind the scenes to produce that delicious sun-grown flower we purchase in the dispensary. That’s why I’m sharing a few more voices of harvest this week from second and third-generation cannabis farmers in the Emerald Triangle. And in the Sustainability Roll-Up sponsored by OCB rolling papers, we’re exploring environmentally sustainable ranching. Find book and documentary recommendations in these show notes.
Read MoreExplore life off the grid with the Johnson family of Alpenglow Farms in Southern Humboldt. Get inspired by their family and farming values. And learn a thing or two about regenerative farming practices to elevate your cannabis shopping experience. Because when we know better we make better choices, right?! Click for a video tour of regenerative farming in action.
Read MoreI learned my first lessons in cannabis cultivation from today’s guests back when they were “casual” growers. We talk about teamwork and mastering the daily grind of cannabis farming. We daydream about the future of their farm, Steep Hill Mendo, and the growing pains of participating in the legal cannabis market.
Read MoreBruce Perlowin was once a famous marijuana smuggler but became an entrepreneur as he shifted his focus towards hemp over a decade ago. He saw the many biodiverse uses of hemp, the potential that it had, and recognized that hemp would become the future of the cannabis industry. Bruce and I discuss hemp farming, a desert hempathon, the rise of the cannabinoid known as Cannabigerol (CBG), and the importance of getting non-violent cannabis prisoners out of jail and back on their feet.
Read MoreI walked every inch of the Lift&Co Expo in Vancouver, exploring what’s new in the Canadian cannabis market and asking what other industry professionals are curious about in 2020. Hear a few of those insightful conversations on Potcast 119. Find expo pics, videos, and links in these show notes. Stay curious!
Read MoreOn Potcast 109, you’ll have a good time learning the basics of dry farming, the ins-and-outs of farm life, and the best parts of working with the land. Organic Medicinals specializes in dry-farmed, full-term, sun-grown cannabis, produced on a fully integrated CCOF California Certified Organic farm in the Eel River Valley of Humboldt County. Meet Jane, Sean, and Ryan here.
Read MoreAre you fascinated by the back to the land movement? On Potcast 108, you’ll meet John Wilhelm of King’s View Farms in the Palo Verde appellation of the Emerald Triangle, where cannabis is the backbone of the community. John shares a fascinating story of making his way to Humboldt in the 1980s. He tells us of the life he made, and the community he helped build that sustains him thirty years later. I hope this conversation gives you a better understanding of the differences between intentionally grown cannabis and the mass-produced stuff.
Read MoreUnderstand the ins and outs of cannabis regulation and what it means to you as a consumer. Hear from farmers and industry pros for an insider's perspective on seed-to-sale track and trace + good (and bad) manufacturing practices in action in the California cannabis space. Gain a better appreciation of the hard work and funds that go into providing clean, safe cannabis in today's legal market. Learn more about METRC and CSG Consulting here.
Read MoreFarmers face an expansive list of chores and challenges during the final weeks of harvest. So I set out to capture stories of harvesting the flower that will eventually become the medicine that you and I buy. Over the next several weeks I’m sharing voices of harvest with you to give a better understanding of what it means to be a cannabis farmer. Understanding brings appreciation, and ultimately I hope your reverence for craft cannabis will grow as big and beautiful as the colas I saw in Humboldt this week.
Read MoreFind a new appreciation for the pre-roll with Steven and Charles Menken of Brotherly Love Organics. I love a good story, and this one is a tale of two brothers and their relationship with each other, cannabis, and cultivation in Trinity County. Enjoy learning more about the realities of growing in the Emerald Triangle and navigating the legal cannabis framework in California. Meet Brotherly Love Organics here.
Read MoreCelebrate community and connection with Briceland Forest Farm. Get gardening and shopping tips for produce and cannabis flower + get inspired to shop your local farmers market. And learn how topsoil can save the world! We are all connected. So every decision we make matters. Dig into this idea and regenerative farming on potcast 90
Read MoreJohn Casali is a second generation cannabis farmer. Trell Messenger is a third generation cannabis farmer. These men represent the heart and soul of the Humboldt cannabis culture and their road to legalization was life-changing. Listen to their remarkable stories and get inspired to know where your cannabis comes from and why it matters. And take action for marijuana law reform.
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