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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

The Legacy Genetics Project is inviting community members from CA’s legacy-producing communities to apply for the Community Advisory Board (CAB). Applications are open through December 31st, 2025. Apply for the CAB here . The C.A.B. will comprise 13 members of the legacy producing community, including representation from rural, urban, and BIPOC communities, with exceptional knowledge, experience, and expertise relevant to legacy genetics. The CAB will meet virtually for 12 mo