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In the first episode of Straight from the Source, Higher Origins sits down to talk through the state of California cannabis, the pressure on small farms, and why the industry needs a better path forward. We cover the problems created by cannabis tax policy, the disconnect between legalization and real support for operators, and why small farms, local brands, and independent retailers still matter. This pilot episode is the starting point for a broader conversation about cannabis culture, market access, regional identity, and how consumers can better understand where their products come from.
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A report on the state of California's commercial cannabis licensing from 2-10 to 2026. Included are trends in state and county licensing since legalization, as well as profiles of top license holders.
A report on the trends in Manufacturing licensing in California's cannabis industry, across volatile and non-volatile licensing, packaging, infusion, and shared use facilities. Trends are analyzed at the county and statewide levels.
Discussing the recent changes to the California Department of Cannabis Control regulations, including how they affect operators and what their goals are
Insights on the cultivation sector of the California Cannabis Industry, from 2018 to 2026. Covers trends in indoor, outdoor, and mixed light by county, as well as license counts, large licenses, and major businesses.
The Mendocino County government has created a bureaucratic nightmare for cannabis operators through high fees, unfair taxes, and complicated permitting. These obstacles should be removed in order to boost the local economy.
An interview with Emerald Sasquatch, a cannabis dispensary in Mendocino County California that specializes in local products. We discuss the history and culture of cannabis in the region, from logging and the economic transition, to today's market and genetics.
The Mendo Cup is a cannabis contest for sungrown outdoor organic flower grown in California's Mendocino County. The contest honors the traditional growing and breeding of cannabis and returns its proceeds to the growing community.
Dutchie is a massive cannabis POS provider with a reputation for failure on 4/20. We tell their story and share our thoughts on their market position.
This report covers trying to buy small farm outdoor from 10 random california retail dispensaries, we discuss the products, sales experience, deep dive into the products, and provide our perspective on the state of cannabis retail for this category
California Cannabis products aren't required to show who grew them, so we show strategies, examples, and tools to help consumers track down the farm who grew their weed