Video of Seven Acre Fully Permitted Cannabis Grow, Says Emerald Family Farms

Take a look at the largest cannabis grow we’ve seen in Humboldt County. (However, there’s at least one more this large in Honeydew.) Emerald Family Farms posted this video on Instagram and says it shows a “new fully permitted seven acre farm on the banks of the Trinity River.”

“A month ago this was all bare fields,” enthuses Humboldt Standard which first posted the video on Instagram. “[T]he @humboldt_standard and @emeraldfamilyfarms team have been grinding non stop on this project and it’s really coming together.”

Repost from @humboldt_standard using @RepostRegramApp – Ariel view of our new fully permitted 7 acre farm on the banks of the Trinity River. A month ago this was all bare fields, the @humboldt_standard and @emeraldfamilyfarms team have been grinding non stop on this project and it’s really coming together. We want to give a special Thank You to our team, because without them this wouldn’t be possible. Huge love to our squad!!! This field was built with love, friendship and loyalty!! #thunderwarriors #humboldt_standard #emeraldfamilyfarms #organicoutdoor #organiclightdep #salmonsafefarming #bloodorangekush #berrywhite #blockhead #blooddiamondog #sfvog #whitetahoecookies #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #teamnodaysoff #humboldtpermittedfarm #hightimesmagazine #dopemagazine

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Notbuyinit
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Notbuyinit
6 years ago

How do you put that much money and work into a project and not know how to space your plants?

Joey
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Joey
6 years ago
Reply to  Notbuyinit

Shows what you know [edit]. Ever think they are spaced strain specific?

Notbuyinit
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Notbuyinit
6 years ago
Reply to  Joey

Shows what you know. It’s freaking June and there’s no hoops over them meaning they’re full term. I don’t care what strain they are they’re too close together. But thanks for sharing your knowledge level. Don’t worry it keeps getting harder after your first year kiddo

Mendomountain
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Mendomountain
6 years ago
Reply to  Notbuyinit

Lol… I agree

Lake County Not So Bad
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Lake County Not So Bad
6 years ago
Reply to  Notbuyinit

Millennials with corporate backing. Read all the hashtags. This reeks. I wonder if they have roving armed security?

Fakts
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Fakts
6 years ago

Local Humboldt County family men actually, with no outside investors.

Notbuyinit
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Notbuyinit
6 years ago
Reply to  Fakts

Murphy is not a family man or a local. Green rusher got here ten years ago to cash in. Fakts

Miguel
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Miguel
6 years ago
Reply to  Notbuyinit

Spot on

Actual Old School
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Actual Old School
6 years ago
Reply to  Fakts

Are you stupid or naive? Brian is from New Jersey. Murphy is from North Carolina. They are both douchebags. They are also blowing up a huge scene on Titlow. These guys are parasite maggot greedrushers to the max, throwing all mom n pops (actual local family growers) under the proverbial “furthur” bus. I hope the feds investigate and RICO them to death. Under a small amount of pressure they will testify against anybody.

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago

I doubt they get RICO’ed. But they could have gone to big to fast considering where they started and all that is known about them. While I feel it’s unlikely anything will happen.. its definitely a possibility.

I know u and dragon w matches
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I know u and dragon w matches
6 years ago

Bryan is a coward. He uses people and discards them like trash. He is and always has been “self centered to the extreme.”

Emily
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Emily
6 years ago

I disagree. I’ve known Brian since ’97, he’s a good guy. I have plenty of issues with EFF but Brian is a solid guy and he’s not involved w that scene at the old mill, I don’t think. Not vouching for the whole crew, but Brian is FAMILY.

Emily
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Emily
6 years ago

Hey, everyone’s from somewhere. Where are you from? Come up w valid issues and then I will give a shit about what you are saying. I’m not a fan of EFF but for substantial reasons, see below.

Notbuyinit
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Notbuyinit
6 years ago
Reply to  Emily

Just responding to whoever said they’re local family men. Pat Murphy is neither

Pissed off
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Pissed off
6 years ago
Reply to  Fakts

They make me angry with their social media mega grow leaving all us modest growers in the dust. I intend to pollinate their crop and shit in their creek

just me
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just me
6 years ago
Reply to  Pissed off

pissed off. what a adult way to deal with your issues. consider getting some help

Dea
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Dea
6 years ago
Reply to  Notbuyinit

Track and traced ? No the state has not implemented this system let alone permitted any grows.Seeing this should inspire several hundred more grows to expand legal or not.if there’s no plant bands issued by state with gps you are not legal yet .

just me
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just me
6 years ago
Reply to  Notbuyinit

looks good to me. lots of work and money. good luck. those that can do. those that cant comp;lain about those that can and do. what i bunch of know it all cry babys. grow up

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  just me

There’s more to it that what you just said, the grow looks fine but there are other variables that are bothering folks. I could elaborate but it’s already mostly been said in the comments here.

just me
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just me
6 years ago

many have a problem with pot for a bunch of reasons. times have changed. think we all better get use to it. or move on.

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  just me

Went over your head I guess, that wasn’t the point. No problems with pot here.

I know u and dragon w matches
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I know u and dragon w matches
6 years ago
Reply to  Notbuyinit

He’s a tool….he turned his back on “the little people. As did many he works with. They came up on the backs of cowboys who risked their lives. Shame in him and dragon w matches..

Honest to the point of recklessness...
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Honest to the point of recklessness...
6 years ago
Reply to  Notbuyinit

How do you thing those 2 douchbags…came up with these funds??? On the backs if those they forgot. That means they’re not family… They are greedy and selfish. I believe in karma and the attention they are drawing I wouldn’t want to be a part if any if it. Pat thought pot cops wad bad… And dragon w matches is so worried about his dogs …whose gonna watch them.when they make examples if you all…. Hope the irs doesn’t look.too deeply into where the funding came from.

Cortney Sayre
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Cortney Sayre
6 years ago

Dragon with Matches has absolutely NOTHING to do with this operation. He is very much a family man. I know because I’m his wife and the mother of his child. Our daughter is 3rd generation female to be born and raised in Humboldt County. My husband has been here for 20 years. He works hard everyday and is very loyal to his friends, family, and co workers. Everything we have was earned from his hard work and sweat. He has lived on our small piece of property for 10 years, and purchased it 5 years ago. We are not rich, or living lavishly. We are the “little people”. Most of what we make gets invested back into our property. We donate our time and money to many non profits in the community.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago
Reply to  Cortney Sayre

Damage control! Just like a politician. Gotta love it.

Emily
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Emily
6 years ago
Reply to  Cortney Sayre

That is all true Courtney. -neighbor for 20 years

Honest to the point of recklessness...
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Honest to the point of recklessness...
6 years ago
Reply to  Cortney Sayre

Your piece of property…lol

Blowing it up
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Blowing it up
6 years ago

everyone can do whatever they want i think. But what is an actual small “mom and pop” farmer or homesteader, and by that I mean this: 25 or less plants, also producing 75% if their own food and sustenance, and definitely some of their own off grid energy if not all of it, working a job, having a business based off of schooling and goods produced on farm (not pot) and have a family. That’s mom and pop. So if that’s not you, shut the fuxk up please with your sustainabel mom and pop small timers. You’re not
You are insulting to those who have and will keep it low key, as always, and the real family don’t gotta worry bout the paying the man. The more you give the more it takes I guess.
But seriously, all you folks that call yourselves small farmers with hundreds of plants and doing deps and not growing more than a couple tomatoes, shut the fuxk up. I’m soaking for all those that don’t use the internet and live in these hills and produced their own food and ganja and are seeking asylum from Babylon. which ganja is supposed to help you see beyond and now all these folks have just blown it outta the water. Those fields would be cooler if they were permaculture hemo fields, but the oil firleds just make me wanna slap your face with a ger. That’s
right. A GER. Do you know what a GER is all you wanna? Tell me EFF and dragon with matches people. I say go get it, but what is a GER?

Fuzzy
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Fuzzy
6 years ago
Reply to  Notbuyinit

Not only space but unless that’s redwood they’ll be warped by September

humkid
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humkid
6 years ago
Reply to  Notbuyinit

I thought the state was only issuing 20,000 square feet grows so how and why is Humboldt permitting giant grows

Mike
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Mike
6 years ago

What I @@@@ joke

Truthy
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6 years ago

Absofuckinlutely sickening.

C'mon
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C'mon
6 years ago
Reply to  Truthy

Why? If it was grapes would you be saying that??? How big do you think grape fields are? We have a lot in our county nowadays. Our state has approx 700,000 acres of grapes planted. Wrap your head around that. And where are they grown? Not in so cal!
Do you really think acres of clearcut forests sprayed with disesel fuel laced pesticides is better?
Take a few steps back for perspective.

The average size farm in CA is amywhere between 315 and 380 acres, depending what report you read.
7 is nothing. Get a clue. Its legal now. Alcohol is way worse for people with literally under 10% medicinal value while cannabis has literally hundreds if not thousands of medicinal and other uses. Look at the research out of Israel.

Grapes use way more water and pesticides. Our eel river is low because of all the water the wine makers steal at potter valley. Yet you think this is worse? Wow.
Look up some permaculture farms, its pretty amazing how well you can treat the land and still make a profit. Not that any other ag product is regulated as much as cannabis.

Beyond all that, look at the US history of cannabis. Our country was founded on it, first flag of hemp fabric, all kinds of rope too, oil for heating and eating, etc etc. Remember the grow hemp for the war posters? It was needed for our military. Our founding fathers grew it. Yes a lot of it was from male plants, but of course they grew and smoked female plants too.
And on a local note, do you think we would have all these volunteer fire depts without growers donating?
Yes there are jackass growers, but i know a hell of a lot of great growers who give back tremendously to the community. We have how many local radio stations? Non-profits? Artists? Small businesses? Parents who actually get to be home for their kids?
I get that its frustrating, but really look at other smaller towns who are struggling so much worse, even where there are growers. Some folks i kno moved to southern oregon and there was a big fire near them. They asked, what radio station do i listen to for updates? Answer was whaddya mean, we dont have anything like that. It was a big wake up call for them. We take alot for granted here.

Tre D tongue twister
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Tre D tongue twister
6 years ago
Reply to  C'mon

Wow I cared about what you had to say until you said the volunteer fire departments are funded by pot growers fuck you volunteer firefighters are there because their hearts and souls are there to help people their heart and souls they do firefighters jobs in their spare time [edit] I don’t never meet you i’m a peaceful loving person but I don’t speak upon our volunteer firefighters like that they’ve been around since before you were born [edit] and if you’ve got some to say my name is Treves Roberts Willow Creek California [edit] don’t fuck with my town

Miguel
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Miguel
6 years ago

Thanks Tre, I’m with ya.

Rudie
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Rudie
6 years ago

Your town? What a bunch of back woods, hill billy bullshit. In case you hadn’t noticed WC has benn “fucked with” a lot over the past decade and you don’t seem to be doing shit about it. I bet you “dont take kindly” to new comers either….

Rudie
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Rudie
6 years ago

You aren’t even from Humboldt let alone WC, so how is it your town?

Emily
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Emily
6 years ago

Sorry buddy. Growers definitely contribute to willow creek fire dept. Sorry to break the new to ya. Doesn’t take away from the hard work y’all do, but get off your high horse.

8th-Gen-Fam
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8th-Gen-Fam
6 years ago
Reply to  C'mon

Yeah, I guess sacrificing social standards is totally worth having a Public-Radio-Station in return. Good Point. Ive been blinded by the statistics ranking us highest per-capita in CA for things like rape, murder, poverty, depreciated real-estate value, unemployment, child endangerment, homelessness, cancer, std’s, child pregnancy, list goes on.. I couldn’t imagine moving somewhere nice and turning on the radio only to find out there was no Thank Jah it’s Friday.
You really have put things in perspective for me. Bless up Fam.

Cory Hicks
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Cory Hicks
6 years ago
Reply to  C'mon

If you do not have the courage to use your real name, I have little respect for your comment. First and foremost, I discard your entire statement from your perspective that it is legal. I am sure the DEA would disagree with you. Second, this location is within a few hundred feet of the municipal water intake for the entire area. Besides the water pollution, the air pollution is immense around large grows such as this.
Lastly, and much more important, the Willow Creek Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1957. It has and does exist without any illegal income. Operating funds are received from the landowners within the district collected by the County of Humboldt Assessor’s Office. While it may be true some smaller departments may use or rely upon funds from local growers, that has more to do with the economy within those communities now. Some small departments in Humboldt county do rely on local donations to cover operating expenses. If you can’t fuel your equipment, you can’t provide fire services. In short, YES we have had and continue to have local VOLUNTEER fire departments WITHOUT this industry.

Doris Dornoff
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Doris Dornoff
6 years ago
Reply to  Cory Hicks

Good point Cory Hicks! You and your family have been in Willow Creek for a long time. Thanks for speaking up!

Mid evil
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Mid evil
6 years ago
Reply to  Cory Hicks

Lol. Lost me with air pollution

Truthy
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6 years ago
Reply to  C'mon

You’re obviously just another carpetbagger marijuana industrialist. [edit] go fuck up someone else’s watershed. This isn’t the Midwest [edit].

Rudie
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Rudie
6 years ago
Reply to  Truthy

Unless you are Native [edit]! You are just another ignorant “local” claiming our ancestral homes are “yours”

8th-Gen-Fam
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8th-Gen-Fam
6 years ago

Wonder what the strategy is here? I get the idea to go bare bones and just try to fill the taxable space with One Run of Outdoor Product rather than spending the capital upfront on G-Houses that will produce multiple runs in the same foot-print. However, a project this large already required outside capital (no way a dope grower could pull this off) why not spend more time planning and build it out correctly from the beginning. Potentially producing 200-400% more profit in the same amount of cultivation time. Maybe it was a start up capital issue.. possibly timing (just wanting to plant) or poor management steering the investment boat?? Who knows. Best of luck though.

Local
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Local
6 years ago
Reply to  8th-Gen-Fam

You’re wrong that could have easily been done by a group of grower each guy prolly gets an acre or about that. I’m just sitting here like ok keep driving the price of outdoor down sooooooooo many people are just focusing on dep and outdoor. Sorry but if I was a buyer I wouldn’t want to spend my money on some airy bammer dep or some full term with 10 gram stems in each bud lolololol……that’s bammer too. I’d want that indoor allll day!

Country Grown
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Country Grown
6 years ago
Reply to  Local

You clearly haven’t seen any great looking deps than my friend.

My personal opinion, I’d rather smoke high grade dep than some high grade indoor.

Yay
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Yay
6 years ago
Reply to  Country Grown

Sunbud rules!!

Ben Round
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Ben Round
6 years ago

Wow! Jeff Sessions will turn beet RED when he sees those photos!!
Now, let’s see how many of the comments will (overtly or not) be from envy……

Ummm
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Ummm
6 years ago

Yup, that’s a big middle finger to the federal government and a index finger inviting all rip offs to clean house

Zingbot
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Zingbot
6 years ago

Where do they get the water to irrigate the place?

Miguel
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Miguel
6 years ago
Reply to  Zingbot

A deal with Willow Creek Community Service District. All on a toxic mill site then junk yard. Sour diesel most likely.

Local
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Local
6 years ago

Emerald greedy family farms!

Recall Estelle
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Recall Estelle
6 years ago
Reply to  Local

This is America. We have a capitalist economic system. There is no such thing as greed in a capitalistic system.

Shaktix
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Shaktix
6 years ago
Reply to  Recall Estelle

There is certainly such a thing as greed, even within capitalism. Capitalism/ hierarchical competitive market constructs were founded, based and maintained by greed; without capitalism most greed would go extinct. But just because capitalism makes most every person do things they don’t agree with, such as exploit, extract, be greedy, and only care about themselves over the survival of the entire species and others; doesn’t mean there are no consequences or you can excuse it. Just like if a failing inhumane system says to “jump off a bridge” to save it, doesn’t mean your should… Regulatory industries always end up regulating themselves, that has been he case since the first Railroad Regulatory agency run by the industry it was meant to oversee, then Big Tobacco, Big Pharma, Big Ag/Food etc. How’s that regulation working out for the masses? How many small farmers do you know thriving in these industries??? Cannabis is next and thats why prop 64 is the death of the Emerald Triangle. Why people thought working with the government within a capitalistic system to make “medicine” was a solution, is beyond me. Get ready for the end of everything we love about this amazing area. I think our best bet at this point is giving the land back to their rightful owners and let them tell us where we can live and what we can grow where. In my opinion most modern Westerners have lost their privilege to land access. As they say with freedom comes great responsibility, of which most forgot.

GetyourgameUP
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GetyourgameUP
6 years ago
Reply to  Local

You talk out your ass with jealousy you havent grown shit thats worth shit stay in your lane n take a lesson from the big boys

GetyourgameUP
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GetyourgameUP
6 years ago
Reply to  Local

Another jealous cry baby

Tim
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Tim
6 years ago

So all the small timers get ridiculed to death. And this freaking mega grow can grow right on the river bank! Yeah looks pretty corrupt to me . Looks like people are just filling their pockets in high places

Thomas
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Thomas
6 years ago

So in a measure S public meeting the county counsel said (after being asked) that they would focus on permitting existing grows and not focus just on the large scale grows for more tax revenue. Looking at what permits have been approved so far I feel the county is focused on permitting the large scale grows and putting mom and pops through the ringer. It’s past time for the board of supervisors to light a match under the planning and building departments ass to get a move on things. Why don’t they issue permits to all existing grows before a single new square foot is approved. Issue the permits and build in stipulations that the permit holder would have to work towards compliance each year i.e. One year water storage next year roads and following year bring all buildings into building code. Let people work towards compliance but with a permit in hand so DFG and SO doesn’t chop their shit …… Also where is all this storage to water SEVEN ACRES ???!!!

Thinky thinky
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Thinky thinky
6 years ago
Reply to  Thomas

Wheres the water coming from for the 50 acre grape farms? For hay for cows and for cows themselves that then increase methane and pollute clean water with poo.
You can use lots of methods to reduce water usage. Its pretty cool if you look it up.
Mom and pops got screwed in the whole thing, you cant grow on land under 5 acres.

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  Thinky thinky

This is not hay and cows though. It pertains to merijuana farms so He’s more likely speaking out about the bias of the situation. Everything he said sounds great and you did not acknowledge any of it.

duur
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duur
6 years ago

what a waste of wood

Miguel
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Miguel
6 years ago
Reply to  duur

Next is South Fork of the Trinity mill site which they have secured.

Emily
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Emily
6 years ago
Reply to  Miguel

That and the old mill site (where the current grow is) are both Indian village sites. What about archaeology studies? Kind of ironic that natives can’t grow one plant in Hoopa for fear of being kicked off the rolls or excommunicated, while these (non-local) guys can blow up millions of dollars worth of weed in sight of the whole town on old village sites.
So there’s more to it than jealousy, it’s really easy to say everyone is jealous. But if the majority of a small town doesn’t like what you are doing, it’s probably not going to work out.
Also we miss St. John, the towns welder and others who used to provide valuable service at that spot, all kicked out now due to ‘new buyers’.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago
Reply to  Emily

Poor Saint John first Ella kicked him out now this!

Mariahgirl
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6 years ago

That was really rude!,

1111
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1111
6 years ago

Laytonville is getting ripped as well, huge mega grows right by the 101 driving the price of a LB. to nothing and folks can not pay their grocery bills or buy their kids a pair of shoe’s any more. The bums do not spend any money in town or donate to any non-profits or employ anyone local. Scum suckers,plain and simple. Plus all the weed assoc.’s everyone thought were so good. Only fought for them selves in the cannabis legalization, absolutely no thought or care about Mom & Pop. Our friends and neighbors cut our throats for the good of them selves. Dennis Peron was pretty close when he said,,,”You fucking people are going to trade everything you have fought for ,,,,for an ounce of weed and six plants”. With the zoning in Mendo, you can’t even grow six plants. 60,000 yes, just grease the right palm, but six no way

Guest
Guest
Guest
6 years ago

Someone please forward this to sessions!

Shak
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Shak
6 years ago
Reply to  Guest

He does have Constitutional authority for enforcing the foreign commerce laws. If they’re not shipping to or from foreign countries, then grows this big will have the necessary funds to fight him in courts. Unlike the regular Joe Schmoe who doesn’t have the funds to fight in court for his secured by the constitution right to grow and share a domestic plant domestically.
It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Leanne
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Leanne
6 years ago

I’m not happy at all with this large of a grow located near the Trinity River!

8th-Gen-Fam
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8th-Gen-Fam
6 years ago
Reply to  Leanne

Read the hashtags. It’s Salmon Safe [edit].

Confused
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Confused
6 years ago
Reply to  Leanne

Hi everyone, I was just wondering how close this grow is to the river ? And myself and numerous others have the same acreage on actual Ag zoned properties , and were only told we could grow 10,000 sq ft max legally. What is going on here ?

ShootDang
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ShootDang
6 years ago

Just the beginning. There goes the neighborhood….

Dragonfly
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6 years ago
Reply to  ShootDang

It is already gone. Those of us who speak out are being told to get the fuck out of the county. Gangster growers are creating chaos within our community by denigrating our work & our characters. Hearing more and more about lifelong residents selling and leaving the region. This place is going to Hell & we struggle to pay our bills buy food while our BOS are being paid over $100000 a year. That’s not counting the $1000s they have received in payoffs!!

Thanks and fuck you stingy greedy assholes for bringing attention from the Federal government. God knows what crazy intervention they have conjured up!

Scooter
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Scooter
6 years ago

The new laws regarding recreational cannabis restrict farm size to one acre until after 2023. How is seven acres legal now?

Fakts
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Fakts
6 years ago
Reply to  Scooter

Special use permit unanimously approved by the board of supervisors.

Ernestine
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Ernestine
6 years ago
Reply to  Fakts

Yes…and why!? The very thing most of us want is the mega-grows to be pounced on, so why o why is BOS saying Coolio to 7acres in Willow Creek where the geezer patrol started a whole careening drive of small parcel regulation that makes it hard for folks to have more than one or two plants if they don’t own more than five acres of land….but the same folks are all good with 7toxic acres under cultivation??! I’m confused. And the last thing that’s good for our economy is growing concentrated in the hands of a few and not profitable for anyone else….why do you think Humboldt county went unscathed in the 2008 depression? Because our economy had horizontal health….not all the money was in ten people’s hands. BOS WTF???

SCAM-Alert
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SCAM-Alert
6 years ago

There is another 7 acre farm in Shively run by EEl River Organic. They too are backed by big out of the area money and are pulling a huge scam. The property they grow on was 7 acres tilled for corn and they used a satelite of tilled soil to grandfather in 7 acres of cannabis. THIS WAS NEVER GROWN IN THIS AMOUNT HERE. This is a total scam these guys should have there size reduced. All the mega grows are a total scam. I thought the limit was suposed to be 1 acre but these corporations have already figured out how to structure things to be able to grow 7 acres on one property. What a SCAM.

8th-Gen-Fam
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8th-Gen-Fam
6 years ago
Reply to  SCAM-Alert

Read the ordinance. It stated that if you had over 300 acres you could grow one acre of weed per 100 acres up to 1200 acres. Zone/soil/slope/water specific. Potentially 12 acres allowed. Problem is the majority didn’t give a shit and missed the opportunity to add massive value to their worthless land and now people are complaining that they can’t pay the bills.. like that’s anyone’s fault but their own, lol.

jojo
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jojo
6 years ago
Reply to  8th-Gen-Fam

The farm in question in shively in only 17 acre Its at the end of shively flat rd, you can see the dirt tilled up in the satelite photos. Now its all WEED. right next to the river.

The trees
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The trees
6 years ago

Don’t hate simpkins’s got there back and a Noose for later. And I heard federal indictments usually take a few years to come around.

Juddybuddy
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Juddybuddy
6 years ago

Insane. More insane than Amazon buying whole foods. Foxfarm to Monsanto. It’s hard to trust American anymore. What have we come to? In God we trust. I pray.

Fakts
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Fakts
6 years ago
Reply to  Juddybuddy

If it was a sevan acre vinyard making booze no one would care, what a bunch of hypocrites.

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  Fakts

This is not a parallel example it’s suppose to be regulated by size and more. Go see if you can get a 7 acre permit for a grow. Your point is a non-point.

Mr. Mackey
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Mr. Mackey
6 years ago
Reply to  Fakts

True, but it’s just seven acres of mids based on who’s involved. What a waste. I liked it better as an empty field.

8th-Gen-Fam
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8th-Gen-Fam
6 years ago
Reply to  Juddybuddy

Liberal Globalist Agenda isn’t your cup of tea any longer?

Juddybuddy
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Juddybuddy
6 years ago

If your cool, you don’t have to tell anyone. INSTALAME

Paul Moss
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Paul Moss
6 years ago

Wait, who put the time and effort into making this happen? The Monday Morning Growers? The Puff Baddies? The Redheaded Commentators? No, the folks that made this video, and the people at the county that made sure they complied. Congrats to everyone in the Emerald Family. All you folks that can’t get a grip, do yourself a favor and stop to smell the terrapins.

Heretohelp
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Heretohelp
6 years ago
Reply to  Paul Moss

I’m sure all the golf course home owners are stoked they now live in a pot field. More money more problems

WC 666
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WC 666
6 years ago
Reply to  Heretohelp

The pot growers also own the golf course.

WC 666
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WC 666
6 years ago
Reply to  Heretohelp

Sun Valley Bulb Farms has 3 times this acreage in Willow Creek right on the river and spray all kinds of toxic crap on their plants and use 10 times as much water and no one says a word.

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  WC 666

Starting to feel like we have EFF shills flooding into the comment section.

Emily
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6 years ago

Well he has a point. How come lance devries doesn’t get any flack for sun valley? He’s not even trying to be community player, lots of pesticides and stuff right on the river.. no one says anything. Also sun valley has applied for mj permits so, does that matter?

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  Emily

Because merijuana farms are under a different scrutiny and this farms a tad bigger than what most have. So when someone gets the double standard all access pass its going to be an attention grabber. My neighbor dumps thousands of gallons a day on his little graze pasture., doesn’t even matter if anyone says anything and he doesn’t care. So I just think this comparison is out of context.
And I find it hard to beilive, that it wouldn’t be apparent to you what the bulk of the conversation pertains to. Also don’t know if sun valleys mj permit is relavent. If you think it is I’m interested to hear why.

Emily
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6 years ago

Well, I think that the real argument of substance is: what is becoming of the mj culture? It is the livelihood of most of the people who are concerned in this conversation. Who is EFF? They are growing millions of dollars of weed in the open right in the middle of our town. I’ve never seen any of the EFF guys at the creekside school fundraisers, never seen them at Bigfoot days at the vets hall, or the redbud theater shows. Who is Lance Devries? He owns Sun Valley Floral Farms, a notoriously non-organic farm taking up lots of prime ag land in our community, probably the next biggest money maker / tax payer after EFF. Sun Valley has been around here a long time and no one complains, so what’s the difference? I’m not sure, I’m still sorting it out in my head… I don’t think the EFF are bad people but I’m not sure I like where the community is going. Definitely not a fan of selling EFF land on Brannon mnt to Bulgarians. That DID happen and the community is not happy. Selling to the highest bidder regardless of community is a shitty thing to do and everyone is aware. Also the land on old three creeks road is getting raped and prepared to be sold for millions.. if you are putting your world in the open be ready for the consequences. miss old Willow Creek 😕

Jorge Cervantes
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6 years ago
Reply to  Emily

Its Brannan for CHRIST sakes. named after a historic figure from California’s gold history. Now I’m starting to think twice about your credibility!

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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  Emily

There we go. Thanks for the reply Emily. Nice to know more of your perspective.

Confused
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Confused
6 years ago
Reply to  Paul Moss

But others people trying to become compliant are told they can’t do this, so what? What ? Who is paying off who ?

Crestfallen
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Crestfallen
6 years ago

Pot growers and dope dealers are celebrating.

We will reap the disaster legalizing drugs now will do to society. You think the zombies staggering around Eureka and Garberville are bad now? Wait till ten, twenty years from now.

ED Denson
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ED Denson
6 years ago

The video looks like a model of the farm, rather than the farm itself. Something you could show potential investors. I’m not saying it is, I’m just saying.

Perspective
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Perspective
6 years ago
Reply to  ED Denson

It’s real.

MOGTX
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6 years ago

question who the hell are they going to sell all that weed to a dispenser .RIGHT

Tim
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Tim
6 years ago

Yeah and like none of that’s going to get into the river. What a fucking joke. Definitely some people getting paid off here .

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

Where is their water storage for the forbearance period? Emerald family Flammers( high mountain holistic) you can’t be blowing up 100 lighter diesel scenes 🤑on the hill one week and next week your 🐟SALMON SAFE growers🤡🤡🤡Now that the BULGARIANS 🇧🇬took over your spot. Very community minded sale. 🤑That just doesn’t work for the rest of us really paying attention! Your renner⛽️bill clearly speaks for itself. Thank you for polluting our air 24/7 so you could fulfill your personal greed. The bigger they are the harder they fall. We all know that! Their seven acres of raised beds😂 pales in comparison with what is happening in other parts of the state at this time. Their a day late and a dollar short. 👍🏾

Rudie
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Rudie
6 years ago

^^^^^^^jealous

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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
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Nice redirect rudie. I know.. everything’s based on jealousy the narsassitic ego tells us so.

Seamus
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Seamus
6 years ago

Thank you JC!

Willow creek local since birth
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Willow creek local since birth
6 years ago

Quit hiding behind your keybord [edit]!!

Willow creek local since birth
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Willow creek local since birth
6 years ago

This whole website is biased and geared towards hate and ignorance. I dont have anything to do with any of these groups, but its just sad and disgusting the things people say when there hiding behind keyboards. Its cowardly. Kym Kemp is starting to be merely a platform for cowards and loud mouths to run there mouths with no consequences. There is already one lost coast outpost. Me and my family will pray for everyone on here to get a life and get a clue. Kym Kemp get it together this isnt reporting its just stupidity.

Willow creek local since birth
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Willow creek local since birth
6 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

the comments. People are disgusting. Also the article is almost suggesting that emerald family isnt fully permitted and running a legitimate business according to the permissions of the county. Its like if you wanna report on something you might as well know some facts. I wish the best for all parties involved from the people against the farm to the people who are all for it. But as for the platform and hate that you seem to generate knowingly or unknowingly im against it personally.

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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago

I enjoy freedom of speech and even more freedom of my own thoughts. Kym’s moderation style is comimon in current time, focuses are on things like racism, derogatory LGBTQ commentary , misogyny, physical objectification, etc. things that dis include or hurt some individuals. Personally I think it slows the progress of conversation while people get hung up on the offenses. Wich is logical.
Things like throwing shade and calling out are perfectly acceptable.
You could just correct the bs with truth. Put some time in the comments if you want a different result. I notice people do just say things sometimes but It’s not that hard to defuse trolling. And Isn’t everyone behind a keyboard on here, what are you going to do assault someone who says something if you knew their identity. Seems like a pointless call out.

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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Whoops some of that didn’t read right, was addressing Willow Creek Local. And was supporting your moderating. Although more of your presence is surely welcome on your site.

Also understand the deleting of my comment, felt it might had been a little over the top. Was just making a point though not so much trying to condone violence on myself lol

Willow creek local since birth
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Willow creek local since birth
6 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Im not really sure your intentions because i dont know you but you seem to be building a gossipy popularity column based off half the facts and then never really keeping the uneducated educated based on fact checking. If that is your goal then you are succeeding. I always hoped you were more then that.

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago

It’s difficult for a moderator to express their views and remain unbiased. I often think about what Kyms opinion might be on things but I understand why she remains neutral. I beilive her headline was trying to achieve that. It’s interesting your take on it was so negative.

So what are your intentions?
Have you been on emerald family farms instagram? They are deleting comments. Seems like a lot of the same opinions as here. Are you on instagram calling it hate site? Probably not, maybe your here with an agenda. Your words are emotionally charged as though you have something invested. I could be wrong. If you want to be taken seriously you should explain yourself, instead of trying to generically discredit a whole group of people. Of course that would further reveal you wich maybe you don’t want to happen.

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River Rat
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River Rat
6 years ago

We as adult people, make our beds, and we must sleep in them. The big growers have their Demons also.

I have trust in GOD. But all others pay cash.. Don’t trust anyone. Except close family or very dear Friends.

LOCALS DONE GOOD! LET'S CELEBRATE THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT!
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LOCALS DONE GOOD! LET'S CELEBRATE THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT!
6 years ago

Haters Gonna Hate! I give Emerald Family Farms BIG! Props for getting permitted & showing everyone what is possible. Instead of hating get with program and make the big bucks. If u don’t like weed move. Seriously. Why live in wine country if you hate grapes? Why live in tobacco country if u hate cigarettes? Why live in Humboldt if you hate cannabis? Seriously! Just move. The voters have spoken. This is just one of literally thousands of new farms that WILL get permitted. Instead of hating rejoice that we have bright young entrepreneurs that want to go legit and provide for their families. They played by the rules, got permitted & now they are rewarded. REJOICE! We have locals that have done good! Proud of all of you. Keep up The great work & the spirit of capitalism alive. Our county is depending on you. Please don’t let us down.

Seamus
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Seamus
6 years ago

I thought California wasn’t allowing anything until 2018!

Confused
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Confused
6 years ago

Well, it appears that not everyone is being treated equally. We were told we could only have 10,000 sq ft on a larger property that is actually Ag Zoned, explain that ?

StoneyCase
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StoneyCase
6 years ago

Dear County of Humboldt:

How was this “Existing footprint”

How is this considered “Prime Ag soil”

Asking for a friend.

La Gloria Ranch
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La Gloria Ranch
6 years ago
Reply to  StoneyCase

As a new grow, existing footprint was a non issue. All flat bottom land, valley floor, along rivers etc. is Prime Ag by definition, the resting place of silt and sandy loam. Most of this flat ground has been mapped by The US Department of Agriculture and is known on soil maps as having soils that fall into the catagory of Prime Ag soil types. In high prairie rangeland meadows that are not known to have Prime Ag soils according to the USDA maps, one must prove the existence of soil that has the characteristics of Prime Ag through testing, and having a score above 80 on the STORIE Index rating system. I wonder though if this parcel was zoned AG which is also a requirement for a new grow, or if it had some Indusrial zoning that was a hurdle. Also to qualify for 7 acres, the parcel is supposed to be 700+ acres (if not a bit larger). There are many more of this size and larger in the application process now. Best of luck to everyone.

Jim cotton
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Jim cotton
6 years ago

This grow is on the old Rockland Plywood and Veneer Mill site. How is this soil not contaminated? How did they get around CEQA with regards to “brownfields” How did they get a permit when the BOS knew it was within 700 feet of a native American cultural site?

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago
Reply to  Jim cotton

Grease the wheels and they spin better Jimbo!

Emily
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6 years ago
Reply to  Jim cotton

Sounds like heavy industrial gets a pass, plus there’s some kind of deal with services district for water treatment plant I heard. Oh well. Interesting to see how things are changing. Keep giving them hell Jim

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  Emily

Do you happen to have a link to this information, wouldn’t mind reading it over.

Emily
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Emily
6 years ago

No the EFF guys (Pat) told me they were going to let community services put water treatment plant on that property, if they supported the grow. Not sure if anything will come of the treatment plant, but that would be nice.

8th-Gen-Fam
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6 years ago
Reply to  StoneyCase

Heavy Industrial land was a Green-light for any and all activity. Very little limitations, except for the obvious lack of imagination from the local gene pool.

MendocinoMamma
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MendocinoMamma
6 years ago

Hey everyone…The dab market has taken over with the new MM client. Everyone is suckling on a vape pen.
They use the entire plant to process it. Either extract or by heat press or co2 machine etc. The days of smoking buds have fallen out of favor. So the smaller plants make sense since they grind and use it all. Not the giant “sequoia” plants the old school growers cut their teeth on. The evolution of the industry both good and bad in say the last 5 years has been off the charts. Ever evolving, never resolving, more changes to come.

Oh so true
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Oh so true
6 years ago
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Good clean pot is gonna be worth a lot of money to those oil makers. Its extremely hard right now to find lots of herb that tests clean enough to be condensed to oil. Those vape pens are questionable healthwise at best and the litter of cartridges on the sides of the road are like the whip it piles.

We have some kick ass organic clean growers here and we ought to be proud of them. If its gonna be legal lets make it as clean for the earth and smokers as possible, and set the trend. A lot of farmers here may end up being teachers to the masses that want to grow.

Look, once its legal for a few years the hype will die down. The cartels are already growing poppy fields in anticipation. I know some folks who grew up in the netherlands who said as much, they smoked herb once they could but since it was legal they got bored of it and started doing other things. Its unfortinate that its really the thrill of doing something youre not sposed to. Pills are already more popular than pot with teens and college kids. The teens around here take bong hits of tobacco after eating some xanax whuch they say makes them “fish out”, meaning pass out and twitch.
At least it doesnt sound like the big pill parties happen too much here, where the kids bring pharm pills, dump them all in a big bowl, mix them all up and take a handful each.

Jim cotton
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Jim cotton
6 years ago
Reply to  Oh so true

how is pot grown in a brownfield clean?

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago
Reply to  Jim cotton

If the Emerald Family says it is then it’s the gospel because they never lie or mislead!

8th-Gen-Fam
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8th-Gen-Fam
6 years ago

#salmonsafefarming
Lol
That’s pure gold.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago
Reply to  8th-Gen-Fam

#greedyclowns #airpolluters #failedlabtests #dollarsfirst #raisedbedsevaporatemore #gettingfattereveryday #flatbillhatmafia
#[edit] #cult-iv8rsoflies is more fitting

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

#teamworkmakestheschemework

Will Smith
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Will Smith
6 years ago

News flash cannabis is still a scheduled 1 narcotic and as long as big pharma is around it will stay that way. You think the cannabis industry is big money? It’s peanuts in comparison. The cannabis industry threatens big pharma. Prescription pill use has already declined in states that have gone legal. My hope is Emerald Family Farms get RICO thrown at them. These big mega grows will be the first target when the government stomps out recreational cannabis. These people do not grow because of passion or to create good medicine or for the love of the plant. These people cultivate for one reason MONEY. Not just enough to get by and to live a good quality of life but to make millions and exploit nature and take more then they need. You call them young entrepreneurs? I call them greedy and disrespectful to the cannabis community. They will flood the market drive prices down push people out the industry that ACTUALLY CARE about the plant and the environment.

Fakts
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Fakts
6 years ago
Reply to  Will Smith

Do you get this fired up over wine vinyards?

Will Smith
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Will Smith
6 years ago
Reply to  Fakts

Yes. All big AG in general.

Onelove707
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6 years ago
Reply to  Will Smith

AG farmers are the toughest people i know unless you are in the city. I would love to see you man Up and do the labor it takes to sustain a farm this big will Smith it’s humboldt get a grip and help cannabis grow. stop being a part of the problem or move away it’s that simple

8th-Gen-Fam
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8th-Gen-Fam
6 years ago
Reply to  Onelove707

Lol. “Onelove”
Sorta like #salmonsafe

You guys kill me.

Rudie
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Rudie
6 years ago
Reply to  8th-Gen-Fam

Almost as funny as 8th gen family lmao We have been here for a thousand years, how many generations do you think that is?

Der!
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Der!
6 years ago
Reply to  Rudie

It’s possible if they pop a baby in the family every 15-20yrs. That means their papie or grandmama was more than likely a 49er, in the 1800s, during the gold rush, who then migrated north. What’s really funny, your math suggested they procreate only every 100 yrs. The woman’s eggs would be dried up by then & the man, be shooting blanks by then. Its not over 100 yrs per generation.

So yes they probably are an 8th generation for this county. People have these get togethers, called classes at places, called schools. They teach helpful tools like math & English comprehension. You might benefit from them.

WC 666
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WC 666
6 years ago
Reply to  Will Smith

There are 3 wineries in Willow Creek about this side. Let’s get RICO after them too.

8th-Gen-Fam
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8th-Gen-Fam
6 years ago
Reply to  Will Smith

That’s an interesting argument.. The flip side to that coin would be the reduction in many crimes by driving the price of the product down to nothing. People/Children would no longer be killing and robbing each other for a product that has been historically inflated by the black market. Ironically the blood of those children are actually on the “communities” hands that fight for over pricing the market. Remove the value resolve the social issues. Plus, if you really cared about “good medicine” then you’d also support “affordable” medicine. $100 says you voted for Bernie.

Audrey Dahl Gallagher
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Audrey Dahl Gallagher
6 years ago
Reply to  Will Smith

Oh my … You sound so upset … That you never thought of it first. I for one can’t believe the moaning and complaining. Any one that could have done this would have…. I for one think it’s fine.. Just because it’s big…doesnt mean it’s best.. The best of luck to all… I just hope everyones very careful…. Watch your backs… Somethings up… I smell a Rat, and don’t think it’s who you think it is. I for one… Can’t stand reading the .. He did this… You did that…can’t we all act like grown ups..

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago

Agree with ya except, are rats even effective against this? Not that I condone it but I get the feeling talk isn’t going to do much.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

Fl155
Lab Test Failed : PESTICIDE
White Yeti
By Shandy Otto Emerald Family Farms /Dragon With Matches

Honest to the point of recklessness...
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Honest to the point of recklessness...
6 years ago

Bryan lost who he is…or maybe I misjudged who he was. He used to talk so much trash on pat and that whole crew. Bryan moved 20 people out here promising them the world.. Once he had the opportunity he traded in his wife of 20 years for a 20 year old …. He traded his morals for a dollar bill. Ill pray for him and his family. This much exposure can go either way.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

Yeah the entire county knows he’s full of bologna! He’s the original breeder of bullshit.

Sugar Magnolia
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Sugar Magnolia
6 years ago

Hey Honest to the point of recklessness… I need to correct one thing you said about douchebag with matches: Actually his first wife of almost 10 years left his ass because she’d rather be poor and happy than have money and be miserable!!! Definitely didn’t get traded in for a newer model!!! She was long gone before number 2 rolled in!!!!!!! Just saying 😉

ms
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ms
6 years ago
Reply to  Sugar Magnolia

Smart woman.

Honest to the point of recklessness...
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Honest to the point of recklessness...
6 years ago
Reply to  Sugar Magnolia

Touche always thought the first wife had it all over the drag queen he married. Shakin my head.

Emily
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Emily
6 years ago

Proves you guys don’t know Brian at all! You should all go get your nails done together and then you can really get it all out. Ive known B and he is not rich, he owns 20 acres, lives in a modest trailer and loves his dogs and his wife and kid. He does not blow it up like everyone around him. Just saying, bc I’ve known the guy a long time and he’s good people. A very loyal friend. I’m not a EFF ‘fan’ but just calling it like it is.

8th-Gen-Fam
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8th-Gen-Fam
6 years ago

Can’t wait to see the anti capitalism crowd get all Corporate Warfare out there when they realize their profits are being jeprodized by over production. Freaking passive aggressive liberals dropping pollen bombs with Drones over competing farms! All these A-holes who are all kumbaya talking about “family” and “community” until they realize they are in competition for the same market share against their buddies – aka “fam” lol! Pollen Wars 2018!!

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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  8th-Gen-Fam

So easy to do , but If they pull this off they can afford gutter connects with positive pressure and pollen filter photo-catalytic oxidation units.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

Fl166
Lab Test Failed : PESTICIDE
Durban Poison
By Shandy Otto Emerald Family Farms/Dragon With Matches

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

Cbdf23
Lab Test Failed : PESTICIDE
Harle Tsu #3
By Ryan Emerald Family Farms

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

Fl63
Lab Test Failed : PESTICIDE
Durban Poison
By: Ryan/ Cortney Sayre , Emerald Family Farms

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

Fl 252
Lab Test Failed: PESTICIDE
Yeti Og
By : Cortney Sayre/ Dragon With Matches / Emerald Family Farms

8th-Gen-Fam
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8th-Gen-Fam
6 years ago

That’s interesting but where are you referencing this information from? It’s like you’re practicing for Corporate Warfare by training with the Pee-Wees. Step up to the Big Leauges with Pollen Drones 2018!! Swing For the Fences [edit]!

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago
Reply to  8th-Gen-Fam

Emerald cup site of course !

8th-Gen-Fam
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8th-Gen-Fam
6 years ago
Reply to  8th-Gen-Fam

Admin : I called him a Big Puss in an endearing way. Why was that edited? This was just two Men horsing around. Male bonding, locker room talk. Two Guys shooting the old BS.
Do you have an issue with Men? I thought this was a site of tolerance. Sad.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

Fl151
Lab Test Failed : PESTICIDE
Blueberry og
By: Cortney Sayre / Dragon with Matches / Emerald Family Farms

Honeydew Bridge C.H.U.M.P.
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Honeydew Bridge C.H.U.M.P.
6 years ago

What pesticide are these dope growers trying to pass off as organic?
Depending on the label they can face criminal charges for that.

Most of these organic growers are liars and have problem poisoning people for money.

Pesticide laws are strict, bringing fines and civil lawsuits.

People should sue liar organic growers for damages and lien their scene.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

Yawning! Shall I continue ?

Notbuyinit
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Notbuyinit
6 years ago

Yes please

Cortney Sayre
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Cortney Sayre
6 years ago

I would first like to point out that we are one of the many small family farms that are part of the Emerald Family Farms Coop, and have absolutely nothing to do with this video or this operation. None of the farms that failed in that link have anything to do with Humboldt Standard, which is the farm running the above operation.

I’m really glad you brought up these old tests from Emerald Cup 2015. It was a big learning year for us, and we have completely changed our operation since. After Emerald Cup 2015 my husband decided to step up his knowledge of truly natural organic farming, and imediately implemented change. He now focuses on knf (Korean nature farming), ipm (integrative pest management), and has almost completely eliminated the use of bottled nutrients on our farm. He has attended classes to educate himself, and now works closely with Dragonfly Earth Medicine and Soilscape Solutions to solve all problems organically. We use fermented teas that are brewed on site, and absolutely no chemical pesticides even step foot on our property. We have passed every single pesticide, fungicide and microbial testing since we’ve implemented our changes. Our new methods are working great and my husband documents the entire process on his Instagram page. He also posts all test results.

As far as Shandy Otto is concerned, she is a friend who was doing us a favor by dropping off our tests. Her name should not even be mentioned here. It is very unfortunate that something from 2015, which is totally irrelevant to this article or this point in time is still being brought up. Jealousy can drive people to do some pretty desperate things.

Jorge Cervantes, I’m wondering how your wife feels about the fact that you’re a blatant racist and homophobe? You refer to my husband as “#faggindragon”, and I’ve also seen “#emeraldfamilyflamers”. You clearly have a problem with gay people, and think that derogatory terms are an acceptable and effective way to insult others. My husband and I have many gay family and friends. If this weren’t so ignorant and childish it would actually be insulting. You keep referring to another family farm and how they sold their property to the Bulgarians, as if it is a bad thing. Are you saying that all Bulgarians are bad people and should not be able to buy property in our country? What about Mexicans, Mung, Russians, Japanese, etc? Should we be wary of everyone who was not born in this country? I’m pretty sure whoever bought the property is now an American citizen, and has rights just like you. To insinuate that they will abuse the land, or that they are bad people because they’re Bulgarian is making an assumption that you are in no place to make. Do you personally know these people? If they’re as bad as you make them sound, then maybe you should stop talking shit about them on social media.

Hard work pays off, ignoring the hate pays off, and taking all that negative energy sent our way and turning it into positive has paid off. It’s nice to know that we will stay positive and focused on ourselves, and we will keep succeeding.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago
Reply to  Cortney Sayre

Damage control. Just like a politician! Gotta love it. Ever visit a Bulgarian’s grow show Cort? I personally have many times. Not so clean to say the least. However the property you refer to. Just by seeing the new gensets they brought in after the sale. Leads the entire community to think this can’t be that clean of an operation. Running At 24/7 365 days a year how much carbon emissions💨 are released into the atmosphere? Your so full of bologna it’s not even funny. Keep being super positive riding around on unicorns 🦄 and sliding down rainbows 🌈 when your not busy farming “naturally”with Koreans 😂

Honest to the point of recklessness...
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Honest to the point of recklessness...
6 years ago
Reply to  Cortney Sayre

Courtney where were you when he and his first were working on the humble property you call mom.and pop. Have you looked at Bryans scarlet fire/ farm videos
….he is stroking his ego. He came up on the backs of family he now is too good for…and now he is like a parasite leeching off pat and the people Bryan himself used to bad mouth. But you my dear were probably in middle school when that happened . whoopie YOU and YOUR child are able to claim humboldt as your roots… Bryan is from new jersey. Don’t get it twisted. He probably wouldn’t even be here if he hadn’t came out W his first that chose to leave him. He quickly turned his back on a child he raised for 10 years….speaks load for what kind of family man he is. As I said I hope the irs doesn’t look into him and his black market ass. You can defend selling property to people who hire Russian mail order brides to trim for them?! Shame on you and your rose colored glasses. I think its laughable for Courtney to say Bryan is part of a co op look at the photos from the cup…who is the hippocrite standing with.

Sleepy Alligator
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Sleepy Alligator
6 years ago

It’s pretty good damn irritating to read all of your shit talking comments and your bashing each other and your lame gossip and name dropping and wishing ill will on each other while you use Grateful Dead lyrics as your aliases. [edit]

Emily
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Emily
6 years ago

Totally

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

When all your business is on the street. And you are a politician of sorts. As we know many are. You are open to discussion and dissent. Why shall we protect these clowns 🤡 with anonymity? Go back to sleep sleepy alligator.

Sleepy Alligator
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Sleepy Alligator
6 years ago

How about you come up with an original name instead of spraying your nonsense under the name of a respected person who obviously doesn’t share your view on everything you’ve commented on. Be original instead of being a poser!

Althea
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Althea
6 years ago

Dead lyrics are SO hot right now

Sleepy Alligator
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Sleepy Alligator
6 years ago

So Kym why did I get edited this time? It’s okay for that person to use GD lyrics as his/her name on here to bad mouth people continuously, but the lyrics from the same song I use get edited by you? You’ve edited me a few times lately and even though none of what you edited violated any of the rules that you state on here I have not questioned you about them. I actually am trying to avoid commenting all together because of that but it’s hard to refrain when these idiots are using something I have great respect for to bad mouth each other on here. It would be a lot better if you just tell me you don’t like my comments and you want me to stop than to keep editing statements that in no way break your rules.

Sleepy Alligator
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Sleepy Alligator
6 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

You edited “Self centered to the extreme” which is not an insult to anyone. The real insult is these shit talkers using ” Honest to the point of recklessness” as their name so by your rules every comment under that name should be edited. I have a feeling if the real Jorge read the comments being posted under his name he would probably be insulted so those should be edited too. And to think that I’ve always considered you to be unbiased on this site! Well “C’est la vie because it goes to show you never can tell”

Willow creek local since birth
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Willow creek local since birth
6 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

You are biased and a big problem with it is you dont care. You let Jorge just say whatever about whoever and then you edit a rebuttal pretty much down to meaningless. More gossip rag column bs. Your best isnt that great. Get better

Althea
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Althea
6 years ago

So funny. She’s done that to me, using song lyrics. I quoted a burner song where he talks about triple sealing and shipping to east coast.

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  Cortney Sayre

What’s a “Mung”?

“It’s nice to know that we will stay positive and focused on ourselves, and we will keep succeeding.” Thanks for sending the good vibes..
and be careful with tunnel vision things can progress at astonishing rates, the drawback is all the stuff you miss outside of your scope of view.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

It’s a type of bean!

Emily
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Emily
6 years ago
Reply to  Cortney Sayre

Courtney and B- don’t feed the trolls! The people that matter know you’re good people. dont sweat it.

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  Emily

Emily, Personally , I don’t recall trolling she dropped race and said mung. Kinda killed her point but whatever’s… They could be good people, that post didn’t come off like it. I wouldn’t have posted if I was her. On top of that I don’t even know what your championing here.

Brian
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Brian
6 years ago
Reply to  Cortney Sayre

I would vote to keep all russians/ Bulgarians out.

To deny the possibility that their funding comes from illegal weapon sales, human trafficking and more is very ignorant.

CNN recently touched upon the russian mafia sending 3 billion to syria.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/2017/06/16/politics/russian-mob-syria-chemical-weapons/index.html

Disclaimer; my russian-grow neighbors are the most destructive and least caring of the environment in my community.

8 people to the job of 2, constantly expanding, diesel generator 24/7, lights on at night still, cigarette butts all over the forest…..

Hey feddies. HAYFORK SUMMIT. COME get em. I’ll give a tour

Althea
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Althea
6 years ago
Reply to  Cortney Sayre

You can put whatever name on the “farm” behind this operation, but in the end, we still know who gets all the money.
As for failed pesticide tests, who the hell with any sliver of soul, would be using toxic pesticides anyway? DWM talks about all the years he’s been growing. He never learned about the health hazards using that crap? Fuck, it took until 2015 and getting put on blast? Pretty lame. So sick of hearing about his grateful dead days. Pretty sure he only caught the last 2 years of Jerry being alive. Surprised he’s not a Phish phan.

Kinda lame dude
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Kinda lame dude
6 years ago

Itd be nice if you’d continue by telling us your source and a link to where we can see it ourselves.
To be fair, this is the beginning of being able to test how long certain fertilizers persist, its a big learning curve. Its still way better than whats in a lot of the food we eat, where are those tests? I mean non-organic milk has pretty high % allowable blood and pus levels, look up the standards, so imagine whats in the food.

So what pesticide was detected in what quantity by which lab on what date? Link please.
Otherwise it seems like you have a personal issue with the folks at that farm and are trying to badmouth them.

Perspective
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Perspective
6 years ago

These FAILED tests are from Emerald Cup entries. Yes, people entered cannabis to be judged and failed the first hoop! LOL Failing for pesticides should mean you sit in the corner for 2 years.

Matthew Meyer
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Matthew Meyer
6 years ago

So weird you wouldn’t highlight the text and order Google to search for it, like I did: https://www.thcfarmer.com/community/threads/emerald-cup-entries-failed-for-pesticides.77754/

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago
Reply to  Matthew Meyer

I admire the work you and your wife do. I always enjoy sitting next to her on the San Fran commuter flights. She’s so personable. 😉

Honest to the point of recklessness...
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Honest to the point of recklessness...
6 years ago

Wonder why his wife woukd be flying back and forth…huh Bryan?? No black market huh

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

[EDIT: Please don’t name specific body parts on a woman or a man as attractive or ugly unless you are referencing their jobs as swimsuit models.]

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

That was an endearing compliment to Mrs.Bass. Whom I admire and respect.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Many woman are flattered! We both know that.

Onelove707
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6 years ago

Cannabis is medicine!! glad to see people trying to give it to the world haters get over it emerald family farms are in compliance with the county and state….legalize cannabis!!!

Really tho
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Really tho
6 years ago
Reply to  Onelove707

Except they fail their pesticide tests and are operating on the river right next to the community water source. Don’t really want any farm doing that do we?

MendocinoMamma
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MendocinoMamma
6 years ago

Meanwhile $100k in dabs was sold at an event locally 2 weeks ago. The dabs being made with these products before the lab results were in. No ” medicine” should ever be used in any form without full panel testing. Results like the aforementioned are proof of the need. The amount of lacidazical contamination is mindblowing. If providers/producers are truly about patient advocacy and health it would be purity before profit…I know unreslistic…hey it is worth a mention.

8th-Gen-Fam
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8th-Gen-Fam
6 years ago
Reply to  MendocinoMamma

Those standards should be completely irrelevant in a Recreational market. It’s like Wine that’s labeled sulfite free.. just means you’re not drinking systemic eagle-20. The point is, there should be options if you feel so inclined. Both for Business and Consumers. Nothing wrong with adults choosing to use a product that will kill them, it’s good for the health of the GDP anyhow. I dream of a day when 7 acre weed farms can be freely sprayed with 1000’s of gallons of pesticides. That’s America Baby.

Onelove707
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6 years ago
Reply to  8th-Gen-Fam

Cannabis can save the world and with a strong community we can beat big pharma and the shady doctors pushing their drugs! The real drug dealers you have to worry about sit behind the counter of your local walgreens, walmart, target, or rite aid. Not working in the field trying to make an honest living the hard way

8th-Gen-Fam
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8th-Gen-Fam
6 years ago
Reply to  Onelove707

Interesting thing about the Corporate Ememy examples you used, they’re the same Liberal Elite that Favor/lobby to decriminalized in the name of Racial Equality. Stop being so selfish. What’s more important, your finacial well being or the end of Minority’s being locked up from Weed? Stop resisting. Trust fall into the arms of the Liberal Elite, they will keep you safe. They will decriminalize and tax the actions that have caused you so much trauma. You can be that vunarable child that the black market never allowed you to be. They’re here to keep You safe now.
Think of the Minority’s.
Newsome ’18

Honeydew Bridge C.H.U.M.P.
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Honeydew Bridge C.H.U.M.P.
6 years ago
Reply to  8th-Gen-Fam

Sulfates are in the bottling, not cultivation, I believe.

Sulpher is labeled for organic use.

BannerMaxx is likely used by these terror groups to create the illusion of organic dope, allowing the scam these rip off culture terrorists to operate.

Honesty and weed growing do not go hand in hand…

Growers are not honest people, they even teach their children to lie.

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago

Your slipping out of character more these days, chumps iq points aren’t usually this high.

littlefish
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littlefish
6 years ago
Reply to  8th-Gen-Fam

Natural selection.

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago

The size is pretty impressive, can’t really be jealous though. I don’t think I could of blown whoever gave him the permit good enough to get one for myself.

Confused
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Confused
6 years ago

lol ! agree, who do we pay off ???

Rumor has it
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Rumor has it
6 years ago
Reply to  Confused

in mendo it was $250K for 5 greenhouses quite a while back. I’d imagine with inflation and all the rigarmaroll it would be a lot more now. Plus a big ole BJ or 3.

Denouement
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Denouement
6 years ago

La la la, what WE do is right, whee whee whee what YOU do is wrong! OMG we make money by NOT working, you are stupid! I smoke dope, you smoke dope, everyone smoke dope! WHAT a terrific idea! HEY, let’s buy a new pickup, put on some really big wheels and tires, take off the mufflers, drink a lot of beer and be happy we are SO smart. WOW, Garberville is GREAT!

Humboldt, where any web-footed idiot 3rd grade dropout anti-vaxer can wax poetic about “deps” and give a learned lecture about genetic drift in cannabis while hitchiking to Santa Rosa with 10 lbs in a backpack

Have a wonderful and lovely day in crazyland! I will be going to WORK and ONLY making $130,000/year. Damn, I must be stupid…

Rudie
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Rudie
6 years ago
Reply to  Denouement

Yea because this farm was built with no hard work…. Get a grip.

Rudie
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Rudie
6 years ago
Reply to  Denouement

You wrote that whole comment just so you could low key brag about making $130k/year, which is considerably more than most two parent households in Humboldt make, good for you….

Denouement
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Denouement
6 years ago
Reply to  Denouement

Thanks my wife works too, only makes 90,000 tho…

Rudie
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Rudie
6 years ago
Reply to  Denouement

And you dont want anyone else to make a decent living, typical.

Taurus Ballzhoff
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Taurus Ballzhoff
6 years ago

In the words of Hunter Thompson, “God’s mercy on you swine!”

Got a permit. Must be OK.

Still gonna go broke when bud sells for $100/lb.

Sure hope Humboldt doesn’t burn to the ground this summer… Certainly not enough water in the river to fight the fire…

Ripping 123
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6 years ago

COGS BABY

Country Grown
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Country Grown
6 years ago

Love it when people forget how big of an economy we really have here in Cali.

If you guys can just remember back to when you guys were in high school where the key words in economics 101 was SUPPLY AND DEMAND.

There is wayyyyy more demand then there is supply. Even with all the cooperate greenhouses in the CV.

Sure the price per pound might slightly fall. But no where near people say it will.

The way they are making the laws these days, its no wonder not everyone is going legit. For example, in Mendocino, if your greenhouse is not a hoophouse to their determination, you have to make your greenie ADA compliant. LOL.

So you can see where the demand is going to sky rocket while the supply relatively stays the same. Including the huge greenhouses and warehouses getting thrown up now.

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  Country Grown

I think so too, emotions are linked to energy. Depressed people have a harder time moving forward. I think everyone could use some positive thoughts right now. Let this guy flood his home state or whatever he does. Work on quality and workflow. It’s getting harder, but there’s a whole new set of possibilities emerging. Figure out where you stand, don’t let others tell you your worth.

Country Grown
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Country Grown
6 years ago

Exactly. The more time you worry about the price of a pound dropping, the less you are spending your time thinking productive thoughts on how to make sure you stay afloat as a new business.

Althea
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Althea
6 years ago
Reply to  Country Grown

Uhhh, you should do some research. You are wrong! The only way growers are surviving now is out of state buyers. Cali grows more weed than can be consumed. YEs, supply and demand. Thats why pounds are about to be $500 in the next couple of years

CartOnTopOfHorse
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CartOnTopOfHorse
6 years ago
Reply to  Althea

That data was already factored in. Have plenty of market research here and not everyone has to go out state. I guess cali doesn’t smoke yours so you have that perspective.

WhatAJerk
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WhatAJerk
6 years ago

The state isnt allowing more than half an,acre, but the county doesnt care but to cash in without representing these guys, a bit unconstitutional all the taxation without representation plans,..
The feds are probably keeping an eye on these guys, not like they sell this to clubs only.
Surely we’ll read about this grow in the future when they get the boot of the law up their butts,…ouch

Sleepy Alligator
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Sleepy Alligator
6 years ago

So is this video meant to show us what your plants shouldn’t look like in mid June? As small and spindly looking as most of them are I’m estimating that these people will be lucky if they profit enough to pay for all the lumber they used to build all those ridiculous raised beds. This place is a joke.

Emily
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Emily
6 years ago

No way- these are going to be monsters in September. If anything way too close together I would say. Going to be powdery mildew city. All I know is I’d hate to be the one on security detail at that place around harvest time. Lots of sketchy people seen gawking on the side of the road at millions in weed just sitting there… in an economically depressed town…

Denouement
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Denouement
6 years ago
Reply to  Emily

Whoops, getting outrage fatigue!

Sleepy Alligator
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Sleepy Alligator
6 years ago
Reply to  Emily

No doubt! [edit] thieves are probably drooling watching this video.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago

This is blatant racism. I’m astonished Mrs. Kemp allows a sleepy alligator to refer to thieves as “hoopa thieves”. Not very nice sleepy alligator. Isn’t that referring to an entire group of people In a derogatory way? I know your tired.

Sleepy Alligator
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Sleepy Alligator
6 years ago

I’m not tired, not racist, and even though I may be referring to an entire group of people, in this case thieves who reside in Hoopa, there is nothing derogatory about it. If you knew anything about the area you would get the relevance of my comment in relation to this story. Maybe the [edit] thieves will remember how you tried so nobly to defend their good name and only take half of your shit when they come creeping in the night. Haha! Yeah right!

Sleepy Alligator
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Sleepy Alligator
6 years ago

Wow! Now it’s obvious you have something against me Kym. You edit the “Hoopa” from Hoopa thieves,? You should just edit my entire comment because by editing “Hoopa” you alter the meaning g of what I’m saying and just because this is your site doesn’t mean it’s okay for you to make my opinion mean something that it doesn’t. That’s bullshit!

Sleepy Alligator
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Sleepy Alligator
6 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

My using the term “Hoopa thieves” only applies to this thread because the subject of this story is a farm located near Willow Creek which is close to Hoopa. What foes something that was edited earlier this year have to do with this. Do riyou even bother reading the other comments that lead up to my response to them before you decide to edit? It sure seems like you don’t. If you had done that it should be very transparent that “Hoopa thieves” means thieves that reside in Hoopa. In no way whatsoever does it mean I’m saying everyone in Hoopa is a thief. This video and these comments are about a farm that is located near Willow Creek right? Okay. Hoopa borders Willow Creek right? Okay. I live in the area so I know for a fact that there is an excessive amount of thievery that goes on in the area. You do too right? Most of you commenters know this also right? Okay. So why is it so insulting when I say Hoopa thieves? Knowing how much pride Indians have for their home land I think you removing thr word hoopa is the insult to them. If you condone thievery and are protecting thieves from insult then shame on you.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Thank you Mrs. Kemp! Many hupas I know personally are super offended by similar comments.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

I don’t get annoyed with you for editing me. This is your baby(website), your one of our best assets to this community. Thank you for your continued service.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago
Reply to  Emily

Economically depressed? I thought Willow Creek was considered the Beverly Hills of the north. I see Range Rovers and Benzs almost every time passing through to Redding. The prices of goods and services reflect that of a more affluent community.

Emily
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Emily
6 years ago

You’re in a bubble. You don’t know real Willow creekers obviously.

Jorge Cervantes
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Jorge Cervantes
6 years ago
Reply to  Emily

Yeah I definitely don’t hang at the vfw hall like yourself! As far as knowing the local folks of course I do. 😂 Most of the intelligent locals are all doing dandy last time I checked. Are you referring to the bridge or motel folks or the ssi crew ? Our local economy hasn’t been this prosperous in decades. Get real!

Emily
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Emily
6 years ago

No doubt you know people here! I’m sure we know eachother (Emily is not my name!) I still think it’s an economically depressed area overall. Lots of blue collar folks.. a whole reservation that isn’t allowed to grow even one plant…

Sleepy Alligator
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Sleepy Alligator
6 years ago
Reply to  Emily

Emily You were right the first time, he does reside in a bubble. He just doesn’t know it yet

Juddybuddy
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Juddybuddy
6 years ago
Reply to  Emily

“Emily is not my name” there goes credibility. Why even post. Juddybuddy is my name.

G-MAS
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G-MAS
6 years ago

Wow it’s going to be a long summer.NO WATER. I hope all the folks who don’t grow get enough water this year!! Back in the 70’s we grew. It was called DEEP PURPLE KUSH DPK!!! Grown with nothing but water and good soil. Was the best I ever smoked. Please take care,and good luck all!! PLEASE BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER

Ripping 123
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6 years ago
Reply to  G-MAS

Way to be

disgusted
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disgusted
6 years ago

The dude involved in the Laytonville scenes is a real jerk. Not local, takes horrible care of livestock on his phony ranches where he neglected the animals for photo shoots and facebook posts. Not a steward of the land, a lousy neighbor, tears up the private roads, cares about nothing or no one except for $$$$$. Has numerous grows, numerous LLCs and not for profits to hid income. Sells on the black market and brags he paid of Eyster. Wastes natural resourses uses more than his share. Ask people who have worked for him….. not a respectful person. Many people in the “ville” got played.

Call them out
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Call them out
6 years ago
Reply to  disgusted

The “Cannabis Community” in Laytonville is a joke. They do not participate in the Laytonville Community at large. The big ‘ville growers don’t volunteer, sit on boards, or even show up to a community meeting unless they want something. Not only did they play their fellow growers, they played the entire community. But hey, #onelove guys.

disgusted
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disgusted
6 years ago
Reply to  Call them out

The point man was selected for his appearance , gift of gab and ability to lie easily. He came here to smooze the locals at any cost. Mission accomplished. Gets permits for mega grows on parcels where property taxes haven’t been paid in two years. Those in charge in mendo land appear foolish. One love all right……. himself……. Just keep drinking the kool aid Laytonville…….