Back in the 1970s, a young John Casali, his mom and his stepdad, moved onto an expansive piece of land in Humboldt County, California. That land became Huckleberry Hill Farms, a multi-generation farm now in the hands of Casali and his wife. Like many in the area, Casali and his family moved there in search of a more relaxed and rural lifestyle. “I’ve been here ever since,” … [Read more...] about Huckleberry Hill Farms: A Story of the Emerald Triangle
The Dime: 8/21/20
Written by Sonia Case Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. Canna-Montana As of last Thursday, August 13th Montana is the sixth state in the U.S. that will be voting on … [Read more...] about The Dime: 8/21/20
Sun+Earth Series: Nurturing Seed
“We certify cannabis that is grown under the sun, in the soil of mother earth, without chemicals by fairly paid farmers.” - Sun+Earth This summer, Emerald is on a mission to learn more about Sun+Earth Certified cannabis. Join us each week as we interview certified growers and manufacturers across the United States. Farmers Mike Adams, Kami Lennox, Brian Adams and Jennifer … [Read more...] about Sun+Earth Series: Nurturing Seed
The Dime: 8/14/20
Written by Sonia Case Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. Be My Bud Arizonans will now have the chance to vote for or against legalizing cannabis in the state this … [Read more...] about The Dime: 8/14/20
Sun+Earth Series: Herbanology Farm
Rachel Turiel and Gerasimos Christoforatos founded the Herbanology farm around 2017. Herbanology is located in Willits, California in the heart of Mendocino County — a hotbed for sustainably grown cannabis operations. This week, Emerald sat down with Turiel, Chief Executive Officer, to discuss the struggles and joys of being a small cannabis farmer. Turiel has owned the land … [Read more...] about Sun+Earth Series: Herbanology Farm