Oct 13
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1 Degree Consulting Connecting Cannabis Stories in the National News

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1 Degree Consulting empowered by Humboldt Green is currently on the road visiting cannabis farms all over Northern California for the Candor Project creating Humboldt County’s first cannabis herbarium.

Ken Hamik, part of Humboldt Green’s cannabis brain trust was traveling with the team and received a phone call from Gretchen Gailey at New Frontier Data. We’ve been working closely with New Frontier Data on the Humboldt Grower Survery. Gretchen had mentioned to Ken that their source at USA Today was looking to write a story about Sonoma cannabis farmers affected by the fires. Ken offered to put them in touch with Jessica Lilga of Alta Supply, a statewide wholesale cannabis distribution company since she is a boots on the ground source for cannabis farming in Mendocino and Sonoma.

Thanks to Ken’s networking, USA Today has published a national story with Jessica’s quotes about how the California fire’s are affecting the cannabis industry. Read USA Today’s article California’s Marijuana Farms May Go Up In Smoke.

1 Degree Consulting and Humboldt Green keeping the cannabis community connected!

Oct 10
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10th Annual Sustainable Living Exposition

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Plan It Green Humboldt and AgDynamix are hosting the Sustainable Living & Preparedness Expo- 10th Anniversary Saturday, October 14th  from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm at the Arcata Community Center. This all-ages event is FREE and celebrates sustainable living and all things green.

There will be demonstrations and exhibits from local Green businesses showcasing their products and services. Learn about alternative energy, soil testing, aquaponics, environmentally friendly vehicles and much more. Local Non-Profits Permaculture Guild, Northcoast Environmental Center and the Green Party of Humboldt will also be at the Expo sharing information. Locally Delicious will offer organic and locally produced healthy lunch and snacks at the event.

Participate in one the the Sustainable Living Workshops including Residential Independent Power & Energy Storage, Winterizing Your Soil, Brick Oven Construction and DIY Rain Catchment Systems.

New for this year, Plan It Green has partnered with AgDynamix and is expanding information offered at the Expo to include Emergency Preparedness and Green Agriculture – How to Green Your Grow.

With raging fires popping up all over California, it is  important to make sure that your family is prepared for any kind of emergency. The Sustainable Living Expo is offering Emergency Preparedness Workshops in partnership with the Humboldt C.E.R.T Coalition.  The workshops will focus on community and personal emergency preparedness. Workshops include Tsunami Hazards on the Northcoast, Mobile  Apps For Accurate Information Anywhere and How to Make a Survival Kit. This year’s theme is Building Community Resiliency by Preparedness. Take advantage of these free workshops and make sure your family is prepared for any kind of natural or man-made disaster.

Help show your support for the development of a sustainable community and take advantage of the workshops and all of the great information provided by local businesses who provide green goods and services to our Humboldt community at the 10th Annual Sustainable Living Expo.

 

Oct 03
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Licensing Authorities Announce Withdrawal of Proposed Medical Cannabis Regulations

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On September 29th the Bureau of Cannabis Control issued a press release regarding the withdrawal of the proposed medical cannabis regulations.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2017
CONTACT: Alex Traverso, Bureau of Cannabis Control (916) 574-7546

LICENSING AUTHORITIES ANNOUNCE WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSED MEDICAL CANNABIS REGULATIONS

Agencies Also Post Summary of Public Comments to Cannabis Web Portal

SACRAMENTO – California’s three cannabis licensing authorities announced today the official withdrawal of the medical cannabis regulations that were proposed in late spring by the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Bureau of Cannabis Control, Department of Public Health’s Manufactured Cannabis Safety Branch and Department of Food and Agriculture’s CalCannabis Cultivation Licensing. The official withdrawal will occur October 6. The proposed regulations were geared toward the implementation of the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. These licensing authorities held hearings and accepted public comments regarding the proposed regulations during a 45-day public comment period.

However, in late June, the Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law, the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act, which creates one regulatory system for both medicinal and adult-use cannabis. Because of that action, the licensing authorities will withdraw the proposed medical regulations and will instead move forward with one regulatory package for both medicinal and adult-use cannabis.

The three cannabis licensing authorities will develop emergency regulations based on the new law and will incorporate the robust and valuable public comment received on the proposed medical cannabis regulations. The summary of public comments, as well as the responses to those comments, received by each agency—either in writing or in person at one of the public comment forums hosted by the three agencies—can be viewed by clicking the links below:

Bureau of Cannabis Control – Collected Public Comment

CA Department of Food and Ag – Collected Public Comment

CA Department of Public Health – Collected Public Comment

The licensing authorities will use the emergency rule-making process for the new regulations. The emergency regulations are expected to be published in November. The implementation date for the issuance of commercial cannabis licenses remains the same: January 1, 2018.

For additional information about the three licensing authorities, or to learn about updates as they become available, please visit the state’s Cannabis Web Portal.

Oct 03
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2018 California Cannabis Tax Information

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2017 Cannifest 215 Vendor Area. Eureka, California. Humboldt County

The Bureau of Cannabis Control released the following information about California Cannabis Taxes scheduled to begin January 1, 2018.

“If you sell cannabis or cannabis products, you must register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for a seller’s permit. Cannabis cultivators, processors, manufacturers, retailers, microbusinesses, and distributors making sales are required to obtain and maintain a seller’s permit as a prerequisite for applying for a license with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the California Department of Consumer Affairs, or the California Department of Public Health.

Distributors of cannabis and cannabis products must also register with the CDTFA for a cannabis tax permit to report and pay the two new cannabis taxes to the CDTFA. The cannabis tax permit is in addition to your seller’s permit.

Beginning January 1, 2018, two new cannabis taxes are in effect:
• A 15 percent excise tax is imposed upon purchasers of cannabis and cannabis products. Retailers are required to collect the excise tax from the purchaser and pay it to the cannabis distributor.
• A tax on the cultivation of cannabis that enters the commercial market is imposed upon cultivators. Cultivators are required to pay the cultivation tax to either a distributor or a manufacturer depending upon the nature of the transaction.

The cultivation tax rates are:

  •  $9.25 per dry-weight ounce of cannabis flowers
  •  $2.75 per dry-weight ounce of cannabis leaves

All cannabis businesses making sales are required to:
• Register online with the CDTFA for a seller’s permit.
• File sales and use tax returns electronically and pay any sales and use tax to the CDTFA. Even if none of your sales are subject to sales tax, you are still required to file a return and report your activities on your return to the CDTFA.

In addition, if you are a cannabis distributor, the following requirements apply to you:
• Prior to January 1, 2018, register online with the CDTFA for a cannabis tax permit. (Registration will be available in November 2017.)
• Beginning January 1, 2018, collect the excise tax from retailers you supply.
• Beginning January 1, 2018, collect the cultivation tax from cultivators or manufacturers that send or transfer cannabis and cannabis products to you.
• File both your cannabis tax and sales and use tax returns electronically and pay any tax amounts due to the CDTFA.”

If you need help filling out paperwork, contact One Degree Consulting empowered by Humboldt Green for all of your cannabis consulting needs. You can reach our consultants at 707.443.3140 or by email at contact@gohumboldtgreen.com to set up a Phase Zero cannabis consultation.

Sep 12
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Humboldt County Growers Anonymous Survey

By Education

Humboldt Green and New Frontier Data are working together to better understand how California’s evolving cannabis law will impact Emerald Triangle Growers. They have come up with an anonymous survey for Humboldt Growers to contribute valuable data.

These findings will shed new light on the most influential cannabis producing region in the world, and help industry newcomers better understand the investment and business opportunities available in this prosperous region.

We invite you to take part in this ground-breaking effort by taking a brief survey to share your voice and insight. Click here to take the Humboldt Cannabis Growers survey.

This study is by you and for you, so you will be the first to receive the entire report and its findings for free once completed.

Please note that all of your responses are completely anonymous, and the study will only report aggregate responses to protect the privacy and confidentiality of our survey takers.

Humboldt Green and New Frontier Data thank you for joining us on this effort!

Aug 31
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Yes We Cann Parade Award Ribbons & Hullabaloo Shirts

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The Humboldt Cannabis Community showed up by the hundreds to support the Yes We Cann Parade & Hullabaloo in Arcata on August 12th. We would like to recognize the enthusiastic spirit of our parade participants and hand out the very first Yes We Cann Parade & Hullabaloo Community Awards to floats and groups that walked in the parade. As a thank you to everyone who made it out to the Yes We Cann Parade & Hullabaloo, we would like to gift you with a commemorative Hullabaloo t-shirt.

2017 Yes We Cann Parade & Hullabaloo commemorative shirt.

Come and collect your Yes We Cann Parade & Hullabaloo Community Award and commemorative t-shirt at the Eureka Northcoast Horticulture Grand Opening Event from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, September 9th. Stop by the Humboldt Green booth and check in with our friendly staff for your parade participant gift. Bring your family and friends to the NHS Grand Opening for FREE barbecue, live music by Kindred Spirits, a vendor showcase and up to 30 % off sale on gardening products (Eureka store only). The Eureka NHS is located at 852 W Wabash Ave across from Costco.

Congratulations to the Yes We Cann Parade & Hullabaloo Community Award Winners!

Parade Group Award Name
Bella Vista Hoopers Best Dance Team
Cannabis Hype Squad Dopest Dudes
Cannifest Float Flashiest Float Award
Community Pride & Peace Most Whimsical Botanical Float
Dynasty One Most Inspiring Band
Emerald Scientific Spirit Award
Environmental Excellence Group Most Dedicated
Farms & Farmers Humboldt Green Award
Fire Mountain Farms & Errl Hill Best Balloon Decorations
Four Legged Friends of Cannabis Top Dog Award
Honeydew Compassionate Use Project Best Use of Windsocks & Flags
Horvath Plumbing Best Local Business Participant
Humboldt CBD Best Parade Chant & Hottest Vehicle
Humboldt Glass Blowers Most Humboldt Award
Humboldt Greens Community Outreach Award
Humboldt Normal Positive Participator
Humboldt Sun Growers Guild High Five Award
Kiskanu Best Decorative Golf Cart
Mad Farmer Team Awesome Award
Move to Amend Ripple Effect Award
Object Heavy Funkiest Band Award
Old Town Horse & Carriage Best Parade Leader
Patients & Advocates Most Enthusiasm
Redwood Women’s Foundation Best Floral Float Award
Royal Gold Soil Best Family Float
Silverhammer Best Rock N’ Roll Band
SkullFACE Best Parade Signs
Space Gem Candy Most Cosmic
Terp Pimpest Ride
The Green Machine Parade Pyro Award
True Humboldt Best Fundraiser Awarness Award
Weed For Warriors Project Best Hand Made Signs

We will have one Yes We Cann Parade & Hullabaloo Community Award available to each group who participated. Your team leader or a member of your group is welcome to pick up the award. All individual participants can pick up their shirts or have your team leader grab them for you. If your group participated in the parade and we do not have you on the awards list, please let our staff know when you visit the Humboldt Green booth at the NHS Grand Opening on Saturday the 9th and we will provide you with an award.

Congratulations again to all of our Community Award winners and thank you to everyone who participated in the Yes We Cann Parade & Hullabaloo event! We’ll see you at the parade next year.

Aug 14
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The Yes We Cann Parade starts off!

Yes We Cann Parade & Hullabaloo was a great success

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Humboldt Green’s Yes We Cann Parade & Hullabaloo was a great success! Founder Stephen Gieder estimated that there would be 420 parade participants celebrating the cannabis community. Our confirmed numbers ended up being higher than 420! It was a fantastic turnout for our community. Folks came down off the hill and paraded out into to streets of Arcata to join other families celebrating our culture.

Media Coverage of the Events

Times-Standard: Cannabis parade hits Arcata’s streets Aug 12th, 2017

Lostcoast Outpost: (PHOTOS) Arcata Celebrates Cannabis Culture With First Ever ‘Yes We Cann Parade & Hullabaloo’ Aug 12th, 2017

Kym Kemp The Redheaded Blackbelt: The Many Faces of Marijuana at Yesterday’s Yes We Cann Parade and Hullabaloo Aug 13th, 2017

Emerald Tribune: Follow the Yes We Cann Parade Aug 13th, 2017

Aug 10
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Yes We Cann Parade Details

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The Yes We Cann Parade and Hullabaloo is almost here! We are marching through Arcata on Saturday, August 12th. The parade will start at 2:00 PM in the HSU Parking Lot at the corner of 14th and Union streets and end at the Arcata Ball Park at 3:00 pm.

Yes We Cann Parade route through the streets of Arcata.

Check-in and parade line up will be held between 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM. Please arrive during the designated check-in time so that we can get you lined up and ready to go. We encourage you to signup for the parade online prior to August 12th, but in-person registrations are welcome the day of the parade.

During check-in, everyone in your group will need to sign a waiver in order to walk in the parade. After you sign the waiver you will receive a wristband that will be used as your free entry into the Hullabaloo event at the Ball park. Once check-in is complete we will direct you to the parade Staging Coordinator who will line you up in the appropriate area. You MUST have your wristband to walk into the parade. Legally, we cannot have folks who have not registered jumping into parade from the sidelines.

There will be hydration stations along the parade route, however we encourage you to bring a water bottle and stay hydrated. Make sure to protect your skin and wear sunscreen or bring a hat. Keep in mind that you will be walking a good distance so wear comfortable shoes and clothing.

Please make sure to clean up after yourself and leave no trash behind at the starting point of the parade in the HSU parking lot. It is our goal to leave the space better than when we found it.

When the parade ends at the Arcata Ball Park for the Hullabaloo, you must disperse and clear the streets so that we don’t hold up regular traffic. If you plan to attend the Hullabaloo, please plan ahead and figure out a game plan for where to park your float.

Please email us at contact@gohumboldtgreen.com if you have any questions about the parade. Remember the theme is GREEN so have fun dressing up or wearing a costume.

We would love to see your parade photos! Please use the hashtag #YesWeCann if you post to social media so that we can find and share your pics.

Jul 14
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Cannabis Kings

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The Cannabis Queens have been lining up to be in the Yes We Cann Parade on August 12th in Arcata. They have stepped forward to honor the sacred and feminine. To create balance, we’re looking for a few good Kings to help expand the royal cannabis court.

Are you a Cannabis King interested in escorting the Queens and Cannifest float through the streets of Arcata? Register early and sign up to be a King in the Yes We Cann Parade. Make sure to mark the cannabis queens and kings check box on the registration form so that we know to add you to the royal cannabis court.

Humboldt Green encourages all kinds of creativity in parade participation. If you want to gather a group of Kings to walk with you in the parade that’s great. You can bike, skate, ride a motorcycle or drive a hot rod in the parade. Whatever floats your boat…all types of vehicles are welcome. You could even make your own Kings float and get all of your buddies to ride on it with you.

What are you the King of in the Cannabis world? We want to know your Cannabis King name. Use the hashtags #YesWeCann and #CannabisKing to let us know on our Facebook and Instagram.

Jul 12
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Cannabis Queen

Cannabis Queens

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Humboldt Green is in search of several queens from all walks of life who support cannabis culture to escort the Cannifest float through the streets of Arcata in the Yes We Cann Parade on August 12th. The first ten queens to register will earn a spot on top of the Cannifest float. Any additional Queens are welcome to ride in fancy cars or walk alongside the Cannifest float.

All local pageant queens and princesses, Rutabaga queens, Humboldt County Fair queens, rodeo queens, festival queens, queens & princesses of social media, queen bee farmers, boss ladies and drag queens are all welcome to participate. The royal cannabis court is open to any queen or princess who holds an official local title and any self-proclaimed cannabis queen as well.

Interested cannabis kings are also encouraged to register for the parade and are invited to march alongside the queen’s float to the Hullabaloo.

Register early and sign up to participate as a queen or king in the Yes We Cann Parade. On the sign up form make sure to mark the cannabis queens & kings check box so that we know to add you to the royal cannabis court.

We will have a Cannifest float building day that all of the queens and kings are invited to participate in. Float building day will be announced soon.

We hope to have some type of cannabis queen and king pageant or ball next year at Cannifest to select the royal cannabis court for the 2018 Yes We Cann Parade. Stay tuned as we get closer to the next Cannifest.