"Hemp is the only plant that can feed, clothe, house, provide clean energy and health to every man, woman, and child on the planet...so what are we waiting for humanity?" Cindy Hopper is the definition of a Hempster. With more than two decades in the hemp sector, she brings experience, knowledge, and know-how to the circle. To understand what has led Cindy to where she is … [Read more...] about A Hempster Named Cindy Hopper
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I Don’t Smell Anything
Black Rock OG is the name you need to know when you need a discreet stylish stash case. The Black Rock OG safety case is a classy way to store your herb discreetly. Just because you have the loud doesn't mean you want it to scream from your pocket to everyone around you. The Black Rock OG smell proof safety case can be customized for those who like to smoke bowls, roll joints, … [Read more...] about I Don’t Smell Anything
Compliant Cannabis: The “Green Rush’s” Looming Deadline Towards a Better Future for Generations to Come
The Green Rush is full boar, land values have skyrocketed, out of area investors have come in and vagrant growers have ultimately dipped out and cashed in their chips. It’s the local farmers and landholders versus new investment interests. With a looming deadline of August, 23, 2016 to pre-register your EXISTING farm with the Humboldt County Planning Department, it is game on. … [Read more...] about Compliant Cannabis: The “Green Rush’s” Looming Deadline Towards a Better Future for Generations to Come
Humboldt’s Craft Beverage Highlights
Humboldt County gets a lot of tourists coming to Northern California this time of year. Many come to get away from the heat, while many come to get away from general urban madness. As I like to tell folks who have never visited the area: “There’s not a lot of people or traffic, and we have loads of free parking.” We also produce loads of hand-crafted wines, hard ciders … [Read more...] about Humboldt’s Craft Beverage Highlights
Around the Campfire
Writers for the Emerald Magazine are occasionally sent out on missions to complete assignments based off firsthand experience from one of our editors. Occasionally, we (in this case, I) may do a cold call to a potential interviewee, in this case, it was to Campfire Cannabis based out of Portland, Oregon -- my home turf. I’ve always enjoyed seeing how our neighbors to the north … [Read more...] about Around the Campfire
