At East Fork, we haven’t generally used the terms Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid to refer to cannabis products because data consistently shows that these botanical terms no longer reliably relate to a plant’s genetics or effects.

However, we’re evolving our practices on this issue: you’ll see us using this labeling on some of our products going forward. We want to help people find what they’re seeking, and we recognize that many people continue to find the Indica-Sativa-Hybrid labels helpful.

First, THC got all the attention. Then, CBD became hot. Now everyone’s getting into CBG.

But you may know that there are more than 100+ different cannabinoids that can be found in the cannabis plant!

Researchers are still discovering and describing new cannabinoids, and working to understand the effects that each can have.

Ever wonder why the terms indica and sativa are used to describe different varieties of cannabis? The terms have changed meaning over time and alternatively, classifying cultivars with chemotypes can be more helpful and informative when looking for what products you want to use. Chemotypes can provide more information on CBD, THC and CBG ratios. It more accurately describes what you can expect out of a certain cultivar and not just a general idea. The original meanings were based on the physical characteristics of the plant rather than the feeling it will provide, which is what the meanings have evolved into.

Edibles sold in dispensaries can now have up to 100mg of THC per package instead of 50mg. On July 1, 2022 hemp-derived edibles limit increases to 2mg of THC in a single serving and up to 20mg THC per container of hemp product, hemp tinctures can contain up to 100mg total THC, but cannot exceed 0.3% total THC by weight. The above limit applies to all forms of THC, including Delta-8 THC.

There are compelling and urgent reasons for informed consumers to choose sungrown cannabis. These include:

• experiencing the full natural expression of the plant

• a 99% lighter carbon footprint (or even carbon-negative impact) toward climate change

• the enrichment of soil and ecosystems through regenerative farming

We wouldn’t have modern day cannabis legalization if it weren’t for the sustained work of LGBTQIA+ activists. We want to honor and thank the trailblazers before us, who fought tooth and nail for medical cannabis rights. These folks sacrificed so much for their community and for us all.

As Oregon continues to see growth in the recreational cannabis market, the Oregon Cannabis Equity Act provides an opportunity for Oregon to pass the most comprehensive, holistic approach to cannabis equity in the United States.

This Act focuses on widespread reinvestment in the communities that have been hurt most by racial profiling and the War on Drugs – Black, Indigenous and Latina/o/x communities.

June 17th, 2021, is the 50th anniversary of President Nixon formally launching America's "War on Drugs", a tragic, unyielding effort that continues to devastate foreign and domestic communities (especially communities of color) into today.

Racism, xenophobia, and one man’s all-consuming hatred of jazz kicked off the criminalization of cannabis; America’s illegal, “essential” plant.

The effects of cannabis are very personalized and varied from one person to another, including an individual’s minimum effective dose.

This is why cannabis-savvy physicians recommend that consumers should use a process of self-titration: optimizing your own individualized regimen.

Becky Garrison writes a guest blog on the challenges in ethical cannabis journalism. Becky Garrison's recent writing credits include work for Spirituality & Health, American Atheist Magazine, The Humanist, Beverage Master, Grapevine, Fresh Toast, Religion Dispatches, Killing the Buddha, and the now defunct Wittenburg Door.

The "peppery / musky / funky" smell of caryophyllene isn't far away from “smoky” in the olfactory universe

As we’ve begun to receive the test results for this year's harvest, a trend is apparent: a prevalence of the terpene beta-caryophyllene.

Every single cultivar that we've tested to date shows caryophyllene in its top three terpenes.

The purity and safety of East Fork’s flower is of utmost importance to us. After surviving the widespread wildfires in our region and bringing in our 2020 harvest, we undertook additional testing on our flower to determine whether the smoke and ash had created any potential health hazards.

CBD Certified has expanded into Cannabis Class, both in name and in scope. The classic CBD Certified webinar will still be offered, and it will be joined by focused cannabis science educational content covering a wide spectrum of information within the categories “Plant”, “People”, “Culture,” “Products,” and “Knowledge”.

As Oregon voters consider our ballots this fall, the East Fork team urges you to vote “Yes” on ballot measures 109 and 110. These two progressive reforms, in tandem, will fund comprehensive addiction treatment services and decriminalize personal possession of small amounts of drugs (Measure 110), while also creating a framework for legal psilocybin-assisted therapy to aid in healing from depression, trauma, addiction, and other mental health issues (Measure 109).

East Fork was proud to have two of our team members, CEO Mason Walker and Director of Education Anna Symonds, speak at the 2020 Cannabis Conference. Taking place over three weeks in September, the conference offered knowledge sharing and best practices primarily for canna-businesses. Each day of speakers featured a distinct theme for its talks, including Launch, Expansions, Business; Cultivation and Hemp; and Dispensary and Deal Making Summit.

Keera Lindenburg, Educational Director of Lightscale Labs, dives into the connection between THC and anxiety. Turns out, the regions of your brain that THC acts on to make you calm and euphoric are the same areas that can flip the switch and send you into freak-out mode. The emotional state your brain chooses is very much dependent on just how much THC is in your system.

Can cannabis and CBD have unintended interactions with pharmaceuticals or other medications?

The answer is yes. There is the chance of a drug interaction any time you consume more than one active substance, including CBD, cannabis, over-the-counter medicines, and even certain foods and beverages, including alcohol and caffeine.

When it comes to educating yourself about using cannabis therapeutically, you can learn a lot of great information through programs such as CBD Certified. However, these kinds of programs do not constitute medical advice, there may be times when you want medical advice that is specific to your personal health situation.