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Important Update: After many years serving this community, we will be sunsetting Northwoods Botanicals this summer due to changing hemp regulations. Products will remain available while supplies last through July 31, 2026. Read more about our decision here.

Cultivating Something Special, a Co-op Feature of Northwoods Botanicals

Ashland Co-op CBD feature

“No, no. Don’t blink twice, you’re seeing correctly! That picture right there is of a big beautiful cannabis flower. Grown locally, and yes, legally! Last year this flower (and about a ¼ acre of sister plants) were grown and harvested less than 15 miles from Ashland. The crop was grown by local farmer Gil Schwartz (and family) under his new enterprise, Northwoods Botanicals.”

The Chequamegon Co-Op‘s Grapevine Newsletter kicks off with this attention-grabbing introduction, setting the stage for a deeper dive into the roots and daily operations of our hemp farm.

Uniquely Sustainable Growing Practices

The article continues with a quote from us about our process of natural cultivation for our full spectrum CBG and CBD, “Our hemp is grown in robust living soil topped with wood chip mulch, supplemented with plenty of organic matter, aerated compost tea, effective microbes, symbiotic mycorrhizae, and assistance from beneficial insects. We shun synthetic and harmful pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, and chlorinated water.”

A Look Behind-the-Scenes

Afterward, the narrative delves into the behind-the-scenes operations of running such an enterprise: “After their field was ready for planting, the farm went through Wisconsin’s rigorous process of gaining licensure to grow and process a Cannabis crop… Before the crop can be harvested, a mandatory site inspection and randomized test is conducted by a certified representative.”

Serving Customers with Local Hemp

Concluding the article, the author expresses admiration for the dedication displayed in operating our farm and brand: “For us, as consumers how amazing is that dedication? We are presented with a product that has high bioavailability, sustainability and was produced by local hands. Knowing what it takes to grow crops in this area is admirable, and thank goodness for all the hearty farmers out there.”

Don’t miss any of the details for the back story of how the hemp for your favorite full spectrum tinctures, gummies, and topicals is produced. Read the full article for yourself here.