Galenas is a playful cannabis company built around a serious organic cultivation philosophy, creating a sense of wonder for customers who believe good weed deserves better lore. Its cannabis is grown in living soil and handled with patience, including slow curing and hand trimming to preserve each strain’s aroma and character. Galenas’ cultivation practices were reviewed by Certified Kind in 2019 for their use of earth-friendly methods.
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AcknowledgeAcknowledge grows hemp on its own Maryland farm and turns those single-strain, farm-grown extracts into small-batch CBD and THC wellness gummies. Woman-founded and women-led, the company follows regenerative organic farming practices and keeps its process traceable from seed to shelf. Its Pleasant Valley farm is USDA Organic certified, Silver-Level Regenerative Organic certified, and Bee Friendly certified.BRUNSWICK, MD
Farmer GroupFarmer Group grew from a USDA-certified organic vegetable farm into a full-service cannabis company handling the path from seed to sale, including cultivation, extraction, manufacturing and distribution. Its solar-powered operation supports more than 100 products across seven brands, while the company works directly with dispensaries and partner brands. The business also develops its own lines, including Florist Farms and Head & Heal.
Humble Hill FarmFor more than 25 years, Humble Hill Farm has been a small-scale Finger Lakes grower known at the Ithaca Farmers Market for produce with uncommon varieties and remarkable flavor. The farm works less than a few acres using chemical-free methods, building soil with compost and cover crops while selling its harvest directly to customers. In 2022, Humble Hill added sun-grown cannabis, extending its soil-focused approach to a new crop sold through licensed New York dispensaries.SPENCER, NY
Curio WellnessCurio Wellness is a family-owned cannabis company that cultivates, manufactures, refines, and packages cannabis products at its facilities. It describes its work as science-guided, with plant scientists and a Scientific Advisory Board helping develop medicinal and adult-use formulations. The company also operates Far & Dotter dispensaries and distributes products through licensed dispensaries in several states.COCKEYSVILLE, MD