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Events, Reviews, Mendo Cup, and Mendocino County Tax Changes
Higher Origins Podcast • S1E8 May 28, 2026
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Higher Origins Podcast • S1E7 Apr 15, 2026
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What is Higher Origins?
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Cultivation levels, vape law, Retail ID
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2025 Achievements and 2026 Goals
Higher Origins Podcast • S1E4 Jan 14, 2026
2025 Achievements and 2026 Goals
Emerald Sasquatch, Schedule 3, and Self Branding
Higher Origins Podcast • S1E3 Dec 22, 2025
Emerald Sasquatch, Schedule 3, and Self Branding

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2025 California Cannabis Manufacturing Insights Report
Apr 20, 2026 2025 California Cannabis Manufacturing Insights Report

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.

The 2026 Mendo Cup- Continuing The Legacy
Apr 10, 2026 The 2026 Mendo Cup- Continuing The Legacy

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.

Mendocino County is Failing its Cannabis Industry
Apr 06, 2026 Mendocino County is Failing its Cannabis Industry

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.

2025 California Commercial Cannabis Insight Report
Mar 04, 2026 2025 California Commercial Cannabis Insight Report

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.

2025 California Cannabis Cultivation Insights Report
Feb 17, 2026 2025 California Cannabis Cultivation Insights Report

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.

SECURITY ALERT! METRC Retail ID May Leak Operator Addresses
Jan 31, 2026 SECURITY ALERT! METRC Retail ID May Leak Operator Addresses

California Cannabis operator addresses may be leaked publicly by METRC Retail ID, increasing their risk of being targeted by criminals

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2025 California Cannabis Manufacturing Insights Report

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.

2025 California Commercial Cannabis Insight Report

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.

2025 California Cannabis Cultivation Insights Report

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.

Exploring 2026 Changes to California Cannabis Regulations

Discussing the recent changes to the California Department of Cannabis Control regulations, including how they affect operators and what their goals are

Mendocino County is Failing its Cannabis Industry

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.

Emerald Sasquatch: A Dispensary Rooted in Culture

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.

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