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🌿 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐬 🌿

Join us on this week's episode of High Spirits: The Cannabis Business Podcast, where we delve deep into the verdant fields of Humboldt County with Scott Vasterling, the visionary founder of Humboldt Family Farms. Discover the rich legacy of cannabis cultivation and the promising future of sungrown cannabis in one of the industry's most storied regions.

🌞 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲: In an industry that's rapidly evolving, there's a growing appreciation for the artisanal quality and sustainable practices of sungrown cannabis. Scott Vasterling brings his extensive background in health, wellness, and agricultural leadership to discuss how Humboldt Family Farms is pioneering innovations that could reshape the cannabis market. From the early days of the back-to-the-land movement and Prop 215 to the complexities of Prop 64, we explore how sungrown cannabis is being redefined from "outdoor weed" to a premium, craft category.

💡 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:

Craft Cultivation Insights: The importance of unique strains and genetics in crafting a superior consumer experience. 🧬

Agricultural Branding: Could a unified brand representing small farms be the answer to the commoditization challenge? 🏷️

Policy Impact: How would interstate commerce change the game for West Coast cannabis farmers? 📜

Sustainability in Cannabis: The advantages of traditional farming techniques in today's market. 🚜

🌱 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: With a foot in both the corporate world of Johnson & Johnson and the grassroots of Humboldt's farming community, Scott's dual expertise offers rare insights into the intersections of health, wellness, and cannabis cultivation. As Chair of the CA DCC Cannabis Advisory Committee and a staunch advocate for family farms, Scott's leadership is helping to steer the industry towards a more sustainable and equitable future.

📅 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻? This episode is a must for anyone interested in the future of cannabis, the potential of sungrown products, and the stories of those who are leading the way in one of America's most iconic regions for marijuana cultivation. Whether you're an industry veteran, a cannabis connoisseur, or simply curious about the evolution of cannabis markets, join us for a conversation that promises to enlighten and inspire.

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