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.

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.

In May 2022, Hemp Bar hosted East Fork’s “Parched Llama” event that featured tastings of our Organic Single-Cultivar Hemp CBD Oil integrated with hemp-infused mocktails and paired bites.  

Farm-to-table pioneer Chef Sebastian Carosi carefully crafted the libations and appetizers to showcase the unique flavor palette of each single-cultivar oil. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive, which was a pleasant affirmation of our team’s hard work. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It's natural that many folks are curious, or have quality concerns, regarding our hemp and cannabis being so close to wildfires this year.

In terms of the actual crop and flower, consumers and patients don’t need to be too concerned. We have a number of efforts underway to mitigate any potential impacts on the flower and ensure quality. Here's the general outline.

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.

At East Fork, we are committed to offering our customers the highest quality cannabis flower. As breeders, we aim to create resinous, terpenoid- and cannabinoid-rich cultivars. We want to continuously breed plants for traits like pest resistance, novel chemical profiles (or chemotypes), and plant morphology in order to explore the potential of the cannabis plant and maximize its ability to provide relief for a wide variety of people. Simultaneously, we want to create a productive crop that is as easy to cultivate and process as possible.

Todd Vogt has been a competitive rower since 1992, and was diagnosed with Early-Onset Parkinson’s Disease in 2018. Todd was designated a competitive Paralympic rower in 2019 and explored many faucets of traditional medicine before finding CBD and the benefits it provided him.

We're so excited to announce the launch of CBD Certified, East Fork Cultivars' free educational CBD program for dispensary staff. We've been digging into the scientific research, honing our content, and talking to knowledgeable folks from various part of the industry to get their feedback. We'd love to present to your dispensary and start the CBD conversation!