ONE. BE HAPPY NOT HIGH.  As a friend once shared, I am already dazed, anxious and hungry. I need the opposite to get through my days. TWO.  INSTANT GRATIFICATION.   Smoking is one of the fastest delivery methods for moments of acute need; smokes can rapidly deliver CBD to relieve pain, anxiety, inflammation and more. THREE.  BIOAVAILABILITY.  Bioavailability is the proportion of a substance that enters your circulation and has an active effect; in other words, your body's ability to access the wellness opportunities in the plant. Inhala ..read more

Like many industries, cannabis has a long and fraught racial history. Racism was the original reason behind cannabis prohibition in the United States, and cannabis prohibition continues to be used as an excuse to lock up a disproportionate number of Black and Brown people. To this day, people in the United States use and sell marijuana at roughly the same rate regardless of their race, yet a Black person is almost four times (and in some states that rate is even higher), more likely than a white person to be arrested for marijuana possession nationwide. .. We ..read more

"Here's a Letter to the Editor that Rick wrote. Please write to your lawmakers, sign both of the petitions at the bottom of this email and share on social media!" #hazardpayforessentialworkers ... While my family and I remain at home, relatively safe from the coronavirus pandemic, I marvel at the sacrifices being made by all those people who are putting themselves in harm's way simply by going to work every day, doing essential jobs in constant interaction with the general public, frequently for low wages.  I would like to see the next stimulus package include extra government payments fo ..read more

Published April 7, 2020 | By Laura Drotleff "Farmers who say they’re not getting needed assistance from federal coronavirus relief are looking to Congress to change an oversight keeping them from accessing help from the Small Business Administration. Eighty-six members of Congress wrote to SBA administrator Jovita Carranza on Thursday asking for “immediate attention and swift action” to ensure that farms receive1 the economic relief they need through the CARES Act,2 a law passed in March to ease unprecedented pressure placed on the economy during the coronavirus outbreak. The law sh ..read more

Published March 18, 2020 | By Laura Drotleff "Hemp farmers and industry members cheered in late February when federal agriculture officials lifted enforcement action requiring that hemp be tested in U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-registered labs and the disposal portion of the interim final rule. Now they might have reason to cheer again, according to industry insiders. That’s because Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told Congress last week that the interim final rules regulating federal hemp production may be considered a draft, which means their enforcement could be delayed. .... Pe ..read more

Editor’s Note Now that we’ve explored the history of hemp and the challenges in hemp farming, it’s important to discuss what’s behind the Meristem Farms label. Our label represents hard work in agriculture, the ingredients we put in our products, the history of cannabis and the work our family has put into bringing these products to your home.     Key Takeaways In this blog we’ll discuss what our label means and how that translates into all your favorite products. We’ll also discuss: The ingredients and materials that go into Meristem Farms products The practices we have commi ..read more

“Health care is not only everyone’s right, but everyone’s responsibility,” states Lerner in his introduction to Where There is No Doctor: A Village Healthcare Handbook. “Ordinary people provided with clear, simple information can prevent and treat most common health problems in their own homes — earlier, cheaper, and often better than can doctors.” We did the work for you, try Meristem Farm's Hemp-Infused Coconut Oil. But, here is your pathway to a DIY hemp-infused coconut oil.  Read on...  Start with our 3.5g Organic Hemp Flower and you can create your own delicious CBD-r ..read more

  Editor's Note In the first part of our series: Why We Started at the Soil, we discussed a brief history of hemp, common misconceptions, and the effect that historical racism has had in the industry. For this reason, Meristem Farms’ products always reflect the interconnectedness of healthy landscapes, resilient economies and prosperous communities fueled by the ancient legacy of an extraordinary plant.    Key Takeaways Hemp is akin to traditional farming practices while still presenting a substantial host of challenges as farmers learn to pair genetics with environ ..read more

February 24, 2020. USDA’s Interim Rule on hemp production contains critical errors that are severely damaging the US hemp industry, particularly small- and medium-sized businesses. Had the Department followed the law in considering public comment and analyzing impacts on small businesses prior to promulgating the rule, these errors could have been avoided. With farms now preparing for the 2020 season, and with months-long efforts by industry stakeholders and senior government officials to collaborate with USDA having yet to produce results, we see no alternative but to seek judicial relief to ..read more

Editor’s Note As Meristem Farms grows and enters new lives, we care about staying rooted, remembering why we started it all and why we wake up every day feeling hopeful and excited to create new products. Our love for the industry goes beyond just cannabis — it’s about the impact, the history, and the changes that mindful products can bring into our society. Want to learn more about the history of hemp, and other key points that will help you understand the cannabis industry? Sign up for our newsletter!     Key Takeaways Hemp offers many benefits, which is why it’s become more po ..read more