Written by Natalia Lopez Sheltered amongst the Redwood forest lies Humboldt, Trinity and Mendocino counties. Together, the three create the infamous Emerald Triangle, an area lovingly known as America’s Cannabis Heartland. Legacy farmers who dared to grow before California’s legalization in 2016 are considered industry pioneers. Their defiance of the law whilst … [Read more...] about Legacy Ladies: Six Women in Cannabis Who Operated Before Legalization
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“We are Still Here;” Indigenous Woman Reclaims Native Land to Grow Cannabis
Lindsey Renner posing with her cannabis crops at Native Humboldt Farms. Photo taken by her daughter, Isabella Renner. Native Humboldt Farms, a cannabis cultivation company based in Humboldt County, California understands the importance of empowering Native Americans as an Indigenous-owned business. Founder and CEO Lindsey Renner is an Indigenous woman aiming to pay homage to … [Read more...] about “We are Still Here;” Indigenous Woman Reclaims Native Land to Grow Cannabis
Online Auction Aims to Help Emerald Triangle Communities Recover From Wildfires
One 10x15 print of Monument Fire Milky Way by David Feral will be available during the fire recovery auction. Credit: Humboldt Grace Fire Recovery Project. One community in Northern California is on a mission to help those impacted by the California wildfires. Last year, wildfires scorched more than 4.2 million acres across California, reports NBC News. In … [Read more...] about Online Auction Aims to Help Emerald Triangle Communities Recover From Wildfires
Meet Your Farmer: Monique Ramirez, Sunbright Gardens
Emerald’s Meet Your Farmer series aims to introduce audiences to the legacy operators in Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity Counties, an area known as the Emerald Triangle. Legacy growers are those who’ve been growing cannabis since before its legalization in states throughout the nation. The series spotlights those cultivators who’ve helped grow America’s weed for … [Read more...] about Meet Your Farmer: Monique Ramirez, Sunbright Gardens
“A Bucket List Experience:” Glamping with Cannabis
Canvas Bell Tent under the stars at Sol Spirit Retreats. Photo credit: David Wilson Merriam Webster defines glamping as “outdoor camping with amenities and comforts not usually used when camping.” The added benefits of glamping may include access to beds, electricity, and actual restrooms. Quality Unearthed, a booking site for glamping in the U.K., says glamping … [Read more...] about “A Bucket List Experience:” Glamping with Cannabis
