Growing Like a Weed
Sun+Earth is a nonprofit third-party certification—which is to say an independent assessment that measures businesses against specific standards—that advocates for regenerative organic cannabis cultivation techniques.
Since Sun+Earth was founded in April 2019, we have been generating news and commentary about regenerative organic agriculture in an effort to build a movement of cannabis grown under the sun, in the soil of Mother Earth without chemicals, by fairly paid farmers and farmworkers. Explore our extensive Sun+Earth media coverage below.
Where the Grass is Greener: Sespe Creek Collective is committed to sourcing regeneratively grown cannabis
"They have very rigorous standards," confirms Sutula, who joined the Sun+Earth board a few years ago. "Grown under the sun, fairly paid workers, farmers that give back to their communities....
Industry Perspective: 54 Green Acres Farm
54 Green Acres is an organic farm in Southern Oregon that is certified by Sun+Earth and Certified Kind. Both certifications represent the gold standard in organic cannabis certifications.
Trying to Grow Pot Right is a Real Fight
One of the ways they can do that is by partnering with groups such as Sun+Earth Certified, which explains on its home page: "We certify cannabis that is grown under...
Dr. Bronner's psychedelic mushroom trip
For example, when they see the Sun+Earth certification, they know that their medicine has been produced to the highest standard.
A Look Inside Sun+Earth's East Coast Expansion
The nonprofit, third-party certification for regenerative organic cannabis has certified its first East Coast farm: Vermont-based Rebel Grown.
Consumers Left High and Dry: Public Health Issues Persist with Cannabis Products and Production Practices
Sun+Earth Certified, a West Coast third-party regenerative organic certifier of cannabis products, approved the first certification for an East Coast farm in Brattleboro, Vermont – Rebel Grown. The expansion of...
Measure A: a ruinous blow to Humboldt's small, family farmers
I'm writing today in opposition to the Humboldt Cannabis Reform Initiative, now known as Measure A, which is heading to the ballot box on March 5, 2024.
First Cannabis Farm on the East Coast Becomes Sun+Earth Certified
Rebel Grown, a half-acre cannabis farm in Craftsbury, Vermont recently became the first on the East Coast to receive certification from the nonprofit Sun+Earth Certified for its sustainable cannabis growing...
Craftsbury's Rebel Grown sets standard in regenerative cannabis farming
Rebel Grown, a Craftsbury-based cannabis farm, has become the first on the East Coast to receive Sun+Earth Certified status, a leading certification for regenerative organic cannabis.
Sun+Earth Certified, West Coast organic cannabis operation, spreads roots to Craftsbury's Rebel Grown
Sun+Earth Certified, a nonprofit third-party certification for regenerative organic cannabis, has just certified its first farm on the East Coast in Vermont, according to a Tuesday release.
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Sol Spirit Farm is a Sun+Earth Certified farm focused on regenerative practices.
Drew Martin On Cannabis, Plant Medicine, and Community
By infusing Emerald-Triangle sourced, Sun+Earth Certified organic pre-rolls with a careful selection of unexpected botanicals like fragrant rose petals, sweet chamomile, ginger, and lavender, Drew creates an exceptionally smooth and...
The Drive for Sustainability in Cannabis Cultivation Practices
Launched in 2019, Sun+Earth Certified is a nonprofit, third-party certification for organic cannabis, supported by a community of growers and educators advocating for regenerative cannabis farming practices to benefit local...
Women of Influence: Tina Gordon
Gordon serves on the boards of the International Cannabis Farmers Association and Sun+Earth Certified, which has developed standards and a certification process for socially and ecologically responsible cannabis.
'Scary': Critics say Humboldt initiative could wipe out cannabis farms
Photo caption: Cannabis farmer Drew Barber practices regenerative farming and is Sun+Earth Certified, has 10,000 square feet, and full-season outdoor varieties of cannabis in Humboldt County.
Oregon Cannabis Operators on 'Brink of Financial Collapse' as Trade Group Sues Regulators Over Testing
A [Southern Oregon Family Farms] cooperative member, Rolling Cascades Farm is certified by Sun+Earth, an organization dedicated to ensuring outdoor cannabis cultivation uses organic and regenerative methods.
How To Shrink Marijuana's Carbon Footprint
We asked Heather Dunbar, the Director of Marketing and Communications for the non-profit Sun+Earth Certified, some questions about the current state of marijuana's carbon footprint, and what needs to change...