Farm Report #1: Humboldt

A nice day spent driving around Humboldt County, seeing the sights, including numerous grow shops, along with local cafes and shops that were funded via the underground economy over a dozen years ago. There is still an active sawmill or two. And my guide told me that lately there have been more timber trucks on the highway but that raw logs are being exported to be sawed elsewhere, striping the area of valuable resources without the value added by producing items from and for the area.

The discussions I’ve had with growers have been about how only certain strains will be able to be sold, and the lack of biodiversity in pot strains that will occur, much like commercial chicken and potato farming.

5 Responses to "Farm Report #1: Humboldt"
Teddy Partridge | Friday August 20, 2010 06:49 pm 1

Do people explain why they think only certain strains will be permitted, or why they think the pot consumer will want less biodiversity? Do they plan to vote Y or N on Prop 19?


Lisa Derrick | Friday August 20, 2010 11:12 pm 2
In response to Teddy Partridge @ 1

In the discussions I’ve had, growers who do indoor and outdoor both, have found that certain strains, especially purple ones, are all the rage now. (There is not really a market in CA for outdoor anymore.) The theory is: If pot is grown commercially, then only popular strains will be grown. There is a belief that the commercial THC levels will be codified, much like beer has a set alcohol level.

The vibe I am getting here is mostly N because of the concern in the drop in prices and the disruption to the economy. It’s not just growers but workers, people are employed all year round as caretakers, trimmers and other ganja gigs.


Phoenix Woman | Saturday August 21, 2010 11:58 am 3
In response to Lisa Derrick @ 2

That’s kinda sad — legalization would open the way for them to sell their wares openly and easily. Think value-added products like brownies and such.


DonWilliams | Saturday August 21, 2010 02:23 pm 4
In response to Lisa Derrick @ 2

Barbara Boxer says No! According to her campaign manager:

“Senator Boxer does not support this initiative because she shares the concerns of police chiefs, sheriffs and other law enforcement officials that this measure could lead to an increase in crime, vehicle accidents and higher costs for local law enforcement agencies.”


Lisa Derrick | Monday August 23, 2010 10:31 am 5
In response to DonWilliams @ 4

Oddly there are many law enforcement officials who support Prop 19. check out JustSayNow.com


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