After being arrested for illegally grading a series of roads and pads for cannabis cultivation in Trinity County, California, four developers have agreed to pay a $325,000 settlement. Having originated in the Emerald Triangle alongside Trinity County, news of this case hits home especially hard for us here at the Emerald Magazine. With illegal land development for cannabis … [Read more...] about Illegal Land Development for Cannabis Cultivation Leads to $325,000 Settlement in Trinity County, California
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Farms of Trinity Forests
by Patrick Maravelias While some areas like Humboldt County are reigning kings of cannabis cultivation, other areas like Trinity County are giving growers a run for their money. Olivia and Scott, the owners of Farms of Trinity Forests, started their company a little more than two years ago, and have since grown to possess one of California’s very … [Read more...] about Farms of Trinity Forests
Emerald Grown and Proud
“We are farmers, and proud of it.” How the Emerald Grown Co-operative and a visionary documentary film project are championing the dignity of cannabis farmers in Mendocino County. Emerald Grown Co-operative How can we protect small-scale, sustainably oriented, organic, craft cannabis farmers now that Proposition 64 has passed? For that matter, how can Emerald Triangle … [Read more...] about Emerald Grown and Proud
From Soil to Sale Growing An Independent Farm
“Trying to fight the stigma, Seeger plans to use the Canyon Creek Collective to show her kids that it’s a legitimate business.” In the lush hills between the Trinity River and Canyon Creek, a small farm is growing. Canyon Creek Collective is a 50 acre organic farm in Trinity County, created by Allie Seeger and Chris Adkins in 2015. “Our main goal is to provide quality … [Read more...] about From Soil to Sale Growing An Independent Farm
Cannabis with Class: The Emerald Magazine’s 2nd Annual Pot Pairing
With heaping bowls of cannabis on every table, you could smell the enthusiasm of the guests in the air almost as strongly as the Loleta cheese and Sunrise Mountain Farms’ Lemon Kush at The Emerald Magazine’s Second Annual Pot Pairing. The pairing went off without a hitch on Saturday, September 10, 2016. With an array of wine, beer, food and of course copious amounts of … [Read more...] about Cannabis with Class: The Emerald Magazine’s 2nd Annual Pot Pairing