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April 15th, 2026 2026 Rulemaking Update In response to public requests, CDFA is extending the public comment period and scheduling a public hearing for the proposed revisions for the cannabis appellations program . The written comment period for the proposed modifications that began on Friday, March 13, 2026, and was originally scheduled to end on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, is extended to Thursday, April 30, 2026. CDFA will also host a virtual public hearing on April 30, 2026,

April 7, 2026 Learn about the CDFA Cannabis Appellations Program and how it is a noteworthy step towards California officially acknowledging that cannabis farming is agriculture. CDFA has initiated an open public comment period for important appellation regulations , which will remain open until Tuesday, April 30 . April 10th, 2026 | 2-4PM Register here Free & open to the public

April 1, 2026 | Written by Greenstate The cannabis industry increasingly mirrors the wine world. The Emerald Triangle, long revered for its cannabis production, is often dubbed the “Bordeaux of weed” and was recently designated California’s first cannabis appellation of origin. Now, one group is pushing that comparison further with the introduction of annual California Cannabis Harvest Reports . The report functions as a regular data-driven “vintage” report for cannabis. Cult

March 3rd, 2026 Budist is excited to announce the call for submissions for the 2025 Harvest Report ! Now in its second year, this statewide report documents the growing season for California’s sungrown farms across seven counties, creating a durable historical record of regional climate, cultivation practices, and terroir. The publication opens with a statewide overview, followed by county sections that place individual farms within their regional context through profiles tha

January 13th, 2026 The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) released proposed regulations today for the cannabis appellations of origin program. The release of these regulations marks the official start of a 45-day public comment period provided under California law. All interested parties are encouraged to submit comments about the proposed regulations.  An appellation of origin is a protected designation that identifies the geographical origin of a product a