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Where is the CBD Industry Going?

July 5, 2019 by Richard Lowe Leave a Comment

Almost 80 years after industrial hemp became one of the most illegal substances in the United States to grow, handle and consume, prohibition sort of ended after the 2018 Farm Bill was signed into law. Ever since then the CBD industry has boomed and expectations are that the U.S. could eventually represent over 30% of the total global hemp industry. According to New Frontier … [Read more...] about Where is the CBD Industry Going?

Visions of Cannabis: A Life Coach on a Mission

April 8, 2019 by Allison Edrington Leave a Comment

Sarah Trapkus moved to Arcata in 1998 knowing She was going to put down roots. From the time she was a teenager, She’d envisioned living on land, having a family and working with Cannabis. “Cannabis has always been in my life. My parents we growers in the 60’s and 70’s in Big Sur. I was born into Her.” Her greatest vision, however, was the work She would … [Read more...] about Visions of Cannabis: A Life Coach on a Mission

Hall of Flowers

September 5, 2018 by Emerald Media Group Leave a Comment

The inaugural Hall of Flowers launches this month and we're looking forward to welcoming you. Let's get to know each other better. Who are we? We've been working on this trade show concept for over four years, perfecting the logistics, regulations, and invite list so that you, as a buyer, retailer, or distributor, can show up and do what you do best. Our … [Read more...] about Hall of Flowers

Wine + Weed: A Budding Future

September 11, 2017 by Lane Diederich Leave a Comment

Northern California’s natural resources are legendary. The frothy whitecaps of the Pacific, towering coastal redwoods, cellar-worthy wines and the most heady, emerald nugs in the world. To the perception of tourists, wine and weed might hail from the same breadbasket. But for Cali natives and those working … [Read more...] about Wine + Weed: A Budding Future