Updates
Join Our Team: Executive Director
Executive Director Humboldt County Growers Alliance (HCGA) is a member-based trade association representing Humboldt County’s cannabis industry and is hiring an Executive Director. This is a full-time, permanent position, remote-eligible
HCGA Annual Meeting and 4th Anniversary
Friday, March 19, 2021 from 3pm – 5pm via Zoom. HCGA is your trade association. Presentation of 2020 program and 2021 priorities. We encourage you to log-in listen, share your
HCGA Board of Directors Nomination Open
Are you interested in serving on the HCGA Board of Directors? If so, you’re encouraged to fill out a nomination form.The nomination period closes on Friday, April 2, 2021.
Legacy Cannabis Cultivation – Letter for Sens. Booker, Schumer, and Wyden
In February, U.S. Senators released a statement announcing their intention to pursue federal cannabis legalization through the U.S. Senate in 2021. HCGA, in coalition with other legacy producing regions, sent the Senators a letter requesting to be included as stakeholders as the details of this legislation is developed
HCGA Submits Letter to Planning & Building Department Re: On-farm Trimming
On behalf of licensed Humboldt cannabis businesses, HCGA requested a conversation to address barriers to on-farm trimming on permitted cannabis farms. On-farm trimming has emerged as a top priority for small and independent farms who are seeking to establish a craft cannabis brand.
Humboldt County Supervisors Create Permanent Moratorium on Hemp
On 2/9/21, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to place a permanent moratorium on the cultivation of industrial hemp in Humboldt County.
What is the future of Humboldt County’s Tourism Marketing?
On Tuesday, February 9, the Board of Supervisors heard a report from the County Economic Development Department, followed by a presentation from the Humboldt County Visitors Bureau (HCVB), on their plan to market Humboldt County’s tourism resources for the next three years.
HCGA Launches New Website
The new site features a streamlined, modern design, member profiles, and easy access to policy news and supply chain connections to help the industry thrive and position itself in the market.
Federal Legalization MORE Act Comments
On Monday 1/11/21, HCGA’s policy committee approved an initial set of comments on the MORE Act by unanimous vote. These comments will be shared with policymakers and form a basis for an initial HCGA federal policy platform.
2021 HCGA Policy Strategic Plan
Based on the results of the HCGA policy survey, discussions with membership, historic HCGA policy priorities, and a sense for the policy issues most likely to emerge in 2021, staff has proposed, and HCGA’s policy commitee has approved, the following policy priorities.
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