CBD PRODUCT GUIDE

THE HEMP ISSUE Hemp? That’s like, the cousin to Cannabis, right? Why do people buy that stuff? It doesn’t even get you high! As hemp increases in both popularity and legality year by year, we are hearing these types of comments more frequently. The infamous Jack Herer was quoted as saying, “I don’t know if hemp will save * * Hemp

the world, but it’s the only thing that can.” This incredible plant can be used to produce food, medicine, textiles, build- ing materials, clothing, paper, biofuel,

26 environmental remediation and literally thousands of other things.

There are more than 25,000 documented uses for hemp.

Likely the most diversely utilized plant on the planet, hemp has been a part of human history for millennia. Hemp cloth dating back to 8,000 B.C. has even been uncovered in ancient Mesopotamia, which is modern-day Iraq and Iran.

Hemp matures in 90 days, removes toxins and heavy metals from its environment – both from the soil it’s planted in and the air around it – converts more carbon diox- ide to oxygen per square acre than trees do, is naturally pest and mold resistant, and requires less water per acre than both cotton and trees to produce.

Today, hemp is federally legal via the Farm Bill of 2018. However, like Cannabis, each state, city and county have varying laws regulating the production, processing, and manufacture of hemp and hemp products.

In this special Hemp Issue, we’re taking a look at where the hemp plant came from and where it is today, highlighting hemp products developed for a wide variety of uses, touring a craft-focused hemp farm, and sharing stories about how people have improved their lives with this literally Earth-changing herb.

-NATE WILLIAMS @NATEW415

Pain Relief

R E V I E W S B Y W Y A T T E A R L Y @ERRLYWYATT

CBD FOR LIFE TOPICAL SPRAY For quick and easy on-the-go pain relief, I always go to my CBD for Life topical spray.Sometimes when I’m on the road for long hours, my legs and back begin to tighten up. I chose this spray because it’s so easy to use and there’s zero messiness during application. I simply spray the area of my body that is experiencing pain, wait a few short seconds for it to dry, and I can move on with my day. I found that one to two sprays provided me with lasting pain relief. Another thing I really enjoyed about this product was the minty and sweet smell - which is important if you’re going to be spray- ing it on your body.

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BIOSPECTRUM CBD PAIN RELIEF ROLL-ON Roll-on products can be a highly useful tool in managing your level of comfort. After a week of catch- ing crabs on the shore my back was killing me, providing me with the perfect opportunity to test this product out. Within two minutes, the FDA approved lidocaine, menthol and camphor created a cooling sensation that soothed my pain. That’s when the broad spectrum CBD distillate had a chance to work its way into my body, providing me with lasting pain relief. Even on unusually painful days and nights, one morning application and one evening application definitely quelled any discomfort.

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CBDproduct guide

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HelpingAnxiety

EXTREME TERPZ CBD SOFTGELS Over the past couple of years, I have become very familiar with the full product line from Extreme Terpz. These softgels have made their way to the top of my list, providing me with an immense amount of anxiety relief. I truly enjoy these versus many companies’ CBD capsules, primarily due to the fact that they are small and very easy to swallow. Creating a routine where I took two softgels every morning put me in a healthy and relaxed state of mind to begin my day. This consistency also helped to build up the level of CBD in my system, arguably making the softgels and any other CBD product I ingest more effective.

10MG CBD | EXTREMETERPZCBD.COM

MAX AND STEVEN’S FULL SPECTRUM CBD DROPS One of the first things that comes to mind when I think about CBD are tinctures. With the wide array of tinctures available, it’s important to know exactly what is in yours. Max and Steven’s is a trusted Baltimore brand that can put your mind at ease. They have certificates of analysis on every batch produced, which are publicly accessible on their website. To start I took half a dropper of the tincture and placed it under my tongue, allowing it to absorb fully. After 30-45 minutes, I began to experience noticeable anxiety relief. Coupled with a joint of medical Cannabis, this is definitely getting added to my morning routine.

500MG | MAXANDSTEVENS.COM

Finding Focus

REVIEW BY B A R R O N W O L F E @BARRON.WOLFE

MAUI CBD COLLECTIVE AWAKENED MIND TINCTURE The Hawaiian Indiginous Permaculture program is bringing ancient farming practices back to life in modern-day Maui. 27 Say aloha to Maui CBD Collective, one of the local Cannabis and superfood cultivators who align with these centuries old no-till grow methods and keep the traditions alive. To help find our focus, we tried Maui’s Awakened Mind 1000mg herbal supplement. The rad part about this pure tasting full spectrum MCTbased Cannabis tincture isn’t even the sungrown Maui Cannabis - it’s the Gotu Kola - an indengenious super-herb with more healing and cognitive enhancement properties than are currently known, harvested at a local monastery nearby and likely blessed by monks. Also worth mentioning, Maui CBD separately blesses all of their products before they ship them out. Google Gotu Kola and this brand - you will definitely want to try it. 1000MG CBD | MAUICBD.COM @MAUICBD REVIEW BY M A X E A R L Y @LIFTED_STARDUST >> PEAK EXTRACTS SOUR SPACE CANDY TINCTURE

With the help of East Fork Cultivars’ uplifting Sour Space Candy, Peak Extracts has used its proprietary Terp-Lock process to bring the industry a full spectrum CBD tincture that provides a substantial boost of energy. With a powerful blend of minor cannabinoids, flavonoids and rich in terpenes, consumers are rest assured that they are getting a well-rounded dosage of cannabinoids, including CBC. Are you tired of waking up feeling groggy? Add a dropper or two of this tincture into your morning tea or lemon water to start your day on a high note - without the high!2 OZ., 638MG, $60.00

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CBDproduct guide Furry Friends

REVIEW BY NATE WILLIAMS @NATEW415

VET CBD FULL SPECTRUM HEMP TINCTURE Vet CBD is California’s premier infused pet products brand. The company was founded by Dr. Tim Shu, a certified Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, who developed the brand and products behind it with the belief that all pet owners should have access to the therapeutic use of CBD. Drawing from his knowledge of veterinary medicine, he formulated the products to be safe and effective for use in animals.

The tincture features an olive oil base infused with American grown hemp oil and is packaged with a plastic syringe for precise dosing. The packaging itself has the directions and approximate doses appropriate for your pet’s weight clearly displayed on the rear of the box. Each batch is thoroughly tested for cleanliness and a QR code linking you to the product’s test results is available.

My 11 ½ -year-old Australian Cattle Dog x French Bulldog mix loves the taste and after a week of adding the oil to her dinner nightly, I decided to test her fondness for the product as best I could, given the fact she’s unable to orate her enjoyment of the tincture. So I pulled the appropriate dose given her weight into the syringe and called her over, and as soon as she smelled it, she began licking at the bottom of the syringe to get to the oil – lapping every drop up as I delivered her ‘treat’ – which is surely as positive of a review as a dog can give.

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REVIEW BY M A X E A R L Y @LIFTED_STARDUST

ENTANGLED BIOME PET WELLNESS TINCTURE Have you recently noticed your pet experiencing a loss of energy or a decrease in movement abilities? Look no further, as Entangle Biome’s CBD Pet Wellness Tincture is sure to help give your furry friend an overall boost in their quality of life. After giving my dog, Astro, this tincture for the past year, I can confidently say I have seen a drastic improvement in his overall mood, health and happiness. Every morning when he gets fed, I give him a dropper full of tincture on top of his food and he scarfs it right down. With only two ingredients – organic sunflower oil and full spectrum hemp oil – it is no surprise that he loves taking his tincture just as much as I love taking mine in the morning!

ENTANGLEDBIOME.COM | @ENTANGLEBIOME

SACRED HERB MEDICINALS BLUE LINE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY LOTION Well known for their OLCC licensed Cannabis products, Sacred Herb Medicinals uses a unique blend of 15 different herbs, essential oils, waxes and decarboxylated Cannabis to offer a wide variety of products with multiple application options. I highly enjoyed the effects of their Blue Line (CBD only) Anti-Inflammatory Lotion, which is ideal for applying to large areas after a long workout. After applying approximately two pumps of lotion to areas of concern, the pain and pressure rapidly subsided, leaving my muscles and joints fully relaxed. I no longer felt as sore and avoided having to take Ibuprofen or anything comparable. Sacred Herb Medicinals definitely works fast and absorbs completely into the skin, leaving your body very moisturized with no greasy residue left behind.

4 OZ., $34.00 | @SACREDHERBMEDICINALS.COM @SACREDHERBMEDICINALS

ECO SCIENCES ECODROPS RELIEF TINCTURE Combining a unique blend of terpenes and cannabinoids, including humulene, limonene, linalool, myrcene, terpineol, CBD, CBDV and CBC, Eco Sciences’ naturally flavored Relief tincture is a perfect addition to your protein shake after the gym. This 3,000mg tincture contains vitamin E, fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, making this an ideal option for those looking for a CBD product that offers a wide variety of health benefits. ECODROPS utilizes a full spectrum CBD, which is very beneficial for inflammation and muscle recovery. After a week of use, I felt a drastic improvement in my overall workout routine – having more energy and feeling less sore than ever before! ECOSCIENCES.COM | @ECOSCIENCESCO

Rest & Recovery

REVIEW BY WES ABNEY @BEARDEDLORAX

LEBLANC CNE HEMP TOPICAL & HEMP-INFUSED TINCTURE Hemp for medicine should be grown with care and love, much like this thoughtfully produced hemp tincture. Organic and Oregon-grown, this product provides full spectrum cannabinoids, terpenes and the essence of full plant medicine in a sweet, slightly earthy tincture perfect for general or specific CBD goals. Unlike many tinctures made with hemp isolates from unknown sources, this farm-to-bottle relationship honors the plant, is pesticide-free and safe to consume for all ages with confidence. Hemp-based cannabinoids can also do wonders for the skin and muscles beneath, making roll-on topical oils beneficial for a variety of uses – from eczema to sore muscles and everything in between. Made with “ingredients we’d only serve our own mother,” this roll-on combines classic topical ointment ingredients using grapeseed oil, hemp and the hemp roots, lavender, linalool and myrcene. With an easy to use format and a light, non-greasy application, this topical is perfect for however you choose to use CBD on your body’s largest organ – the skin! LEBLANCCNE.COM

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FORIA WELLNESS INTIMACY NATURAL LUBRICANT WITH CBD Since 2013, Foria has been at the forefront of the hemp for health and sexual enhancement movement, with their plant-based products leading the way to relief and pleasure. Their MCT coconut oil-based lubricant is infused with lab tested, broad spectrum CBD from sungrown and regeneratively grown hemp plants - with no added chemicals or fragrances. The natural, vegan and gluten free lube is safe to ingest (oral-friendly), long lasting and in sustainable packaging. Use their Awaken Arousal Oil with CBD prior to applying the lube for the full effect and sensation.

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SARA JAY’S SELF CARE COLLECTION LONG NIGHT PERSONAL LUBE Who better to put out a line of sexy CBD-infused products than veteran adult film legend Sara Jay? The AVN Hall of Famer has been a Cannabis user for decades to treat migraines, muscle pain and insomnia, and once she discovered the benefits of cannabidiol without THC, she was all in. “If you know me, then you know I like to make people feel good,” says Sara Jay - and users of her lube will certainly enjoy relaxation and supreme satisfaction. It’s infused with 200mg of active CBD from full spectrum hemp extract products, extracted by supercritical CO2. Pair the lube with Sara’s massage oil for a long night of happy endings. SARAJAYCBD.COM

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THE BROTHER’S APOTHECARY GOLDEN DREAM TEA

Drift away into a place of peace and serenity with this warming, comforting and grounding Golden Dream Tea. This floral and refreshing blend of organic chamomile, spearmint, orange peel, lemongrass and pure hemp is sure to help take a load off after a long day. With each sip, you can positively feel the love and passion put into their small-batch teas. Utilizing sustainable business practices and a renewable energy powered facility, customers can feel proud of supporting this owner-operated business - all the while greatly benefiting their mind, body and soul. Pro tip: refill your cup with hot water when you finish your first cup to reap the benefits of all the full spectrum CBD.

20 PACK, 50-60MG PER TEA BAG, $90.00 THEBROTHERSAPOTHECARY.COM | @THEBROTHERSAPOTHECARY

Sleepy Time

FOCUS HEMP CO. FULL SPECTRUM CBD TINCTURE Having issues getting into a deep REM sleep? Look no further, as Focus Hemp Co.’s Full Spectrum CBD tincture is sure to do the trick! Loaded with lavender essential oil as well as herbal infusions, a 40mg serving of this liquid relaxation in a bottle will help you float away on a calm cloud to an uninterrupted night’s rest. After a solid week of using this product, I can genuinely say I look forward to taking it nightly, knowing my quality of sleep has drastically improved. Utilizing handpicked hemp grown in Southern Oregon, Focus Hemp Co. ensures their products are as clean as possible, as the flower used for their tinctures, topicals and gels are free of any heavy metals or pesticides, and organically sourced. Do your ECS (endocannabinoid system) a solid and pick up a bottle for yourself today!

1 OZ, 1,200MG, $49.99 FOCUSHEMPCO.COM @FOCUSHEMPCO

CBD FOR DOGS

“As a pet sitter, I often recommend owners give CBD a try.”

DOES YOUR BEST FRIEND NEED CBD?

I met Lisa Moncrief at a Sacramento house party in 2015. We’d only been chatting for a bit before she excitedly pulled out her phone to show me her dog Kodi Bear – and I instantly understood Lisa’s huge heart for our furry friends. Lisa grew up in Louisiana and Oklahoma with her family dog Peaches, and by the time she hit California as a young adult in 1989, she had developed a love for dogs that would grow into a lifelong passion for their care – even when she’s not their ‘person.’

Lisa first became a dog mom in her mid-20s, adopting a tiny puppy that would be called Roadie, because her then-boyfriend’s bandmates found it tucked inside in a cardboard box at a rest stop after a gig. They shared nearly 13 years together before Roadie passed, and three-and-a-half years later in 2007, Lisa met and “instantly fell in love with” a fuzzy-faced one-year-old rescue from the Sacramento SPCA. She’s never had his DNA analyzed, but Lisa’s best guess is that he’s a “Chow Australian Shepherd mix who looks like a little Red Panda Bear.” Lisa named him Kodi Bear. While five years ago Kodi Bear was still active in mid-life – an avid hiker and swimmer who went everywhere with Lisa – now 14 in people years, Kodi Bear’s physical decline is obvious.

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How have you observed Kodi Bear changing through the years? He was about a year old when I got him, super active, loved hiking – any adventure he was always down for. Then slowly he started aging. Last year, we went on a big road trip and he was able to get in and out of the car with me helping only a little bit, but this year it hit really hard. In March he was able to still do some running, and then in April he didn’t even want to go down to his favorite spot on the river. He’s just really slowed down to a snail’s pace – it’s super hard for him.

Was it these recent observations that led you to start Kodi Bear on CBD? Yes. I just started it, since his mobility seemed to change for the worse all at once.

Did you yourself ever try CBD before giving it to Kodi Bear? Yes, an 18:1 CBD tincture I took for anxiety. I tried a full dropper and it mellowed me out quickly, but it also made me feel like I needed to take a nap. Now I take a quarter of the dropper and I feel pretty even-keeled. And I’ve started giving it to Kodi Bear for his inflammation and pain – for his mobility issues. >> Lisa with her beloved Kodi Bear

How did you discover the proper CBD :THC ratio and dose for Kodi Bear? He stayed with my friend while I was away pet-sitting this past Fourth of July, and my friend gave him the 18:1 ratio. She said it really helped Kodi Bear with anxiety during the fireworks, so I bought the 18:1. But after giving myself a full dropper of 18:1 and knowing how affected I was, I thought about 10 drops for Kodi Bear (who weighs roughly 60 pounds) would be sufficient for him. But I’ve played around with it and I’ve upped him to 15 drops per day.

What specifically shows you that CBD is helping with Kodi Bear’s mobility? The main things I keep an eye on are how well he is able to get up and down stairs, and his pace.

Are there any particular brands of CBD tincture that you recommend? I’ve used Care By Design 18:1 and VetCBD 18:1, and I like both.

What advice do you have for dog owners who are curious about trying out CBD for their dogs? It’s definitely worth a try! As a pet sitter, I often recommend owners give CBD a try. People seem to feel apprehensive about it, but for me it’s a natural medicine, so I don’t think people should be averse to giving it to their dogs.

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Davis Hemp Farms

estled in the quiet and cozy hills of La Pine in Deschutes County, we find the elusive grow known as Davis Hemp Farms. After purchasing the 390-acre property in 2015 to grow recreational Cannabis, they sadly were informed that the county opted them out of their zone of cultivation. During that time, owner Jeremey Klettke worked on several legislative acts in Bend, including the Carve-Out Bill and House Bill 4060. While reprioritizing their focus and going back to their roots, their team’s attention had been shifted towards something else: producing a hemp seed line designed for smokable hemp flower with medicinal value and rich in terpenes.

One of the many facets that set this garden apart from the rest is its unique genetic pool, including American feral hemp varietals.

For those of you who are unaware (I was myself until this visit), feral Cannabis or wild Cannabis - often referred to in the United States as ditch weed - is naturally growing Cannabis, most commonly descended from industrial hemp plants. Previously, the main usages for these were for fiber, with little to minuscule amounts of THC.

In 2013-14, owners Jeremey Klettke, Tim Klettke and Scott Rainwater acquired 423 seeds from seven states, then went around to a handful of older hemp fields, asking their colleague’s grandfathers which genetics were best. From 2015-18, their small team started a hemp breeding program by putting their colonial varietals out in a field with the end goal being to offer cultivars with a total THC content of less than 0.3% at complete development.

Since then, Davis Hemp Farms has gone on to work together with numerous top ranking universities nationwide to create a boatload of high quality, predictable and stable lines of genetics for hemp seed.

After carefully selecting two phenotypes from their American ferals, #5 and #22, they then took several resin-producing cultivar anomalies and bred them together, including Oracle, better known as AC/DC. That said, most people visualize AD/DC as a terp-less and junky plant - which is not something said about their allmighty Oracle.

Following three years of intensive R&D, they released their first line of stabilized feminized seeds, using a cultivar with high resin production as the dominant cross.

It is important to note that Davis Hemp Farms takes a significantly longer time than other breeders to dial everything in, ensuring the solidity of their genetics.

Their refined process is well worth it, as their homogenous seed line is federally compliant, tests at a ratio of 30:1 CBD:THC, 10-10.5% total cannabinoids, 100% feminized and a germination rate of 98-99%.

Their genetics are naturally resistant to pests, mildew and mold.

Davis Hemp Farms has gone on to work together with numerous top ranking universities nationwide to create a boatload of high quality, predictable and stable lines of genetics for hemp seed.

Davis Hemp Farms

The magic that makes Davis Hemp Farms so unique unfolds in their 6,000 square foot indoor facility for seed production, with a space that is home to over 100 carefully selected and prized mother varietals. Being that all of their current genetics are seed-born at the facility, their team can confidently say they do not require the use of any types of integrated pest management or sprays. Fast forward to today, Davis Hemp Farms now offers a wide variety of stabilized genetics, labeled as their Mariposa line (butterfly in Spanish). Here you will find six different offerings that got their names from beautiful species of butterflies: Painted Lady, Apollo, Skipper, Sylphina, Eighty-Eight and Purple Emperor. Following my visit, I couldn’t help but marvel at the amount of love and passion these individuals have for cultivation, the planet and humanity. This love has continued to help them set the bar for cultivators who see CBD dominant, terpene-rich plants as a medicine, not industrial. With oversight for providing future generations with new genetics, they make it abundantly clear that they are in this for the long haul and hope to see more farms using their seed line to help their brands become even more successful. Together, we can all create a brighter and more sustainable world from the use of hemp-based fuels, fibers and medicines.

DAVISHEMPFARMS.COM | @DAVISHEMPFARMS

Owners Jeremey Klettke, Tim Klettke and Scott Rainwater

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ANANDA FARMS

In the Sanskrit language and Indian Hindu philosophy, the word Ananda refers to the bliss one feels when released from the shackles of the body. It is a higher awareness achieved through meditation, yoga and inner peace that can be hard for anyone to accomplish – but especially harder for Combat Veterans and first responders suffering from post traumatic stress, as well as physical and mental injuries. With this in mind, Sarah and Jennifer Stenuf founded Veteran’s Ananda Homestead and Retreat, a 22-acre hemp farm where volunteers can work, heal, and receive treatment and training.

Sarah Stenuf served in the US Army for four years. As an Apache Helicopter Crew Chief from 2010-11 in Afghanistan, she knows firsthand the pressures of recovering from trauma. Sarah’s service, like most Combat Veterans, did not come without a price. Her first years “back home” were filled with isolation, drugs, alcohol and even thoughts of suicide. Without help, Sarah found herself at her wit’s end and did not know which way to turn.

With traditional treatments for Vets emphasizing pharmaceutical medications, she soon found herself taking over a dozen different types of pills, including antidepressants, anti-psychotics, sleeping aids and more. Sick and tired of barely living in a cloud of funk, she decided to integrate a plant-based and holistic approach to her treatment and is now seizure-free and off all 13 prescriptions. She credits Cannabis and CBD (cannabidiol) with saving her life.

After her medical discharge for epilepsy and PTSD, she vowed to do something to help other Veterans.

“Working in the hemp fields makes them feel whole again and gives them a purpose that they crave. And because we understand them, we’re not just trying to help get them back on their feet. We want to empower them to be leaders of the industry!” SARAH STENUF

<< Veterans, first responders and their families are welcome to stay free of charge in micro-homes on the property.

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Before long, she and her wife Jennifer, an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and therapist, purchased a 22-acre farm in Upstate New York and proceeded to create their vision for a plant-based program of short duration and high impact retreats.

With Sarah’s understanding of the issues faced by people seeking treatment – as well as her training as a mechanic and Jennifer’s experience with alternative healing therapies – they combined to create Veteran’s Ananda and Ananda Farms, becoming a part of the solution to the problems they’ve encountered.

Jennifer calls it aggro-therapy – or the act of growing plants and taking charge of creating your own medicine. She sees the direct results of this type of work in the healing that occurs among their guests.

Veterans, first responders and their families are welcome to stay free of charge in micro-homes on the property, built by school kids through the Tipp Tiny House program out of Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, Ohio. Homebuilding students design and produce the houses that are then donated and transported to the Veteran’s Ananda farm.

The guests can choose to volunteer to work on the farm or just decompress and relax on their own time. Other activities include four-wheeling around the grounds, evening bonfires and working on cars in the garage. There are ducks and chickens to care for and eggs to collect – with plans for even more animals as they expand.

For many who arrive here, this is the first place they feel any sort of serenity or calmness, hence Ananda.

Sarah explains, “Many of them show up here addicted to opiates, depression meds and alcohol. We see people suffering from PTSD, MST (military sexual trauma) and much more. Working in the hemp fields makes them feel whole again and gives them a purpose that they crave. And because we understand them, we’re not just trying to help get them back on their feet. We want to empower them to be leaders of the industry!”

I mention to Sarah that many of the large grows I’ve visited hire Veterans due to their work ethic and she says, “Vets solve problems. People say, ‘Since we hired Vets, we have less problems.’ But that’s not true – they still have problems, but the Vets solve them. They show up early and work hard because that’s how they’ve been trained.”

The nonprofit Veteran’s Ananda is powered by Ananda Farms, their CBD brand of high-quality products made by Veterans from hemp plants grown on the farm. This is only their second year growing hemp plants.

The first year, they only grew cover crops – clover, ryes and soybeans – in order to improve upon already healthy soil.

The previous owner was a Mennonite farmer, so everything was already organic and all-natural, but Sarah, Jennifer and their volunteers also added foop (fish poop), mushroom compost and a bunch of additives donated by Coast of Maine. In their second year of hemp farming, they are growing 12,000 plants on their main property and 8,000 more nearby at their Red Creek satellite location. They put their Berry Blossom hemp seedlings out two weeks after Memorial Day and hand-watered them for a full summer of vegetative growth.

At the end of the day, it’s the overregulation and hoops they have to jump through that slows things down the most. Sarah sighs as she explains, “Growing hemp is two-thirds paperwork and one-third actual farming. And as hard as taking care of thousands of plants is, it’s the ever-changing rules and requirements that frustrate us the most. In this state, you either give up, go broke or become a millionaire. I’m a disabled Veteran lesbian woman and I can’t get a loan!”

UPON HARVESTING at the end of September and early October, the hemp plants are processed on site and the CBD-rich MCT (medium-chain triglyceride) oil is turned into warming and cooling rubs, a 1500mg tincture and a super-powered 4000mg tincture, as well as infused massage oil. The products are now available throughout the country and four more micro-houses are on the way to help Veteran’s Ananda continue growing.