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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

How to self-brand as a small cannabis farmer in California to get better pricing for your products, and how the Higher Origins platform can help you achieve this.

Economic theory and practice to help California Cannabis retailers stabilize their business, supply chain, and help small farms

An economic model for how distribution can be altered to support small farms in the California Cannabis Industry

An ideal economic model for small cannabis farms involves collaborative information sharing and high quality genetics, similar to before legalization

We interview Ed Mason of Mason Family Farms, a small cannabis farm in Mendocino County California. We share Ed's stories from both sides of the law, and his thoughts on the state of the cannabis industry

In this article we interview Eric Edgerton of Tilth Farms, a cannabis farm in the high desert of Mono County California. We talk about the unique challenges of the environment, his story, signature strain Sweetwater, and the struggles of farming

In this article, the second in a series, we focus on the value that small California cannabis farms and their unique products can bring to retailers. We discuss: everything from sustainability, to unique offerings, to social responsibility.

In the first article in this 2 part series we discuss reasons why brands should consider buying from small cannabis farms, including their greater stain variety, cultural connection, and customer appeal, we also explain how Higher Origins enables this

In this interview we talk to Kevin Bush of Bush Family Farms, a small cannabis farm in Mendocino County California. We cover his thoughts on getting involved in the social equity process through his nonprofit SEEDS and his story as a grower