Our Farm
In the winter of 2018, we set out to find the right CBD hemp strain for our farm in western Wisconsin. Our priorities were clear: proven performance in the Upper Midwest, high CBD content, low THC content, a shorter growing cycle for our climate, and a strong minor cannabinoid profile.
Why We Chose Hawaiin Haze
During our first meeting with our seed supplier, we asked for a non-GMO strain well-suited to organic growing methods in the Upper Midwest. They recommended Hawaiian Haze.
Hawaiian Haze stood out immediately due to its high CBD and low THC content. Higher CBD content helps us produce a more potent extract, which yields a better finished tincture and simplifies THC remediation when producing broad-spectrum distillate.
Its shorter harvest cycle was another major advantage. In a colder climate like Wisconsin, that matters.
Why Consistency Matters
We grow one primary CBD strain: Hawaiian Haze.
That helps us maintain better consistency from batch to batch. Companies that buy extracts from outside labs or use a variety of hemp strains in their formulations often end up with more variation in color, taste, cannabinoid profile, and overall product consistency.
By sticking with the same strain year after year, we can offer a more consistent product.
What We Have Planted
In 2019, we planted 12,000 feminized Hawaiian Haze seeds on our farm. The seeds were started in a greenhouse and transplanted to the field about six weeks later.
In 2020, we planted more than 8,000 feminized seeds and split the crop between high-yield CBD plants (Hawaiian Haze) and high-yield CBG plants (Stem Cell).
We continued using the same CBD and CBG strains in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, adjusting crop size as needed each year while maintaining the same basic approach.
Our CBG Crop
Our process for choosing a CBG strain was very similar to the process we used for CBD. We asked our seed supplier for a non-GMO strain that would perform well under organic growing methods in the Upper Midwest. They recommended Stem Cell.
Stem Cell was a strong fit for our farm because of its field-ready structure, suitability for biomass production, and dry trichomes that allow for efficient harvesting.
As we do our Hawaiian Haze CBD biomass, we process our Stem Cell CBG biomass in our lab. From that biomass, we produce full-spectrum CBG distillate, which we sell in bulk to manufacturers and use in the Sunny Skies CBD product line.
From Soil to Oil
We grow, harvest, process, and formulate using hemp from our own farm.
That seed-to-sale control gives us a major advantage in consistency, quality control, and traceability.
Click here and look below to view videos of planting, harvesting, and processing to see how we operate as a true soil-to-oil CBD company.
FAQs
Are you certified organic?
We use organic growing methods, organic MCT oil in our tinctures, and as many organic ingredients as possible. However, we have decided against applying to be organic certified. We have been eligible to apply since we completed our fourth growing season in November 2022 (which was our third year growing on the same plot of land), but we don’t like that the USDA takes a percent of every sale. Growing hemp using organic methods is very easy – most growers use organic methods. But we don’t think it is worthwhile.
Are you a licensed USDA Hemp Producer?
Yes! Additionally, we are a licensed Hemp Processor in Wisconsin, and our lab is a FDA-licensed Food Processing Plant.
What strains of hemp do you grow?
We grow two strains of hemp, Hawaiian Haze and CBG Stem Cell.
Hawaiian Haze is a popular strain of hemp. Here are some of the qualities of Hawaiian Haze hemp:
- Flavor and Aroma: Hawaiian Haze has a sweet, tropical flavor and aroma that is reminiscent of pineapples, mangoes, and other tropical fruits. The terpenes in Hawaiian Haze are responsible for their distinct flavor and aroma.
- Cannabinoid Profile: Hawaiian Haze is a high-CBD strain, with CBD levels typically ranging from 15% to 20%. It also contains small amounts of other cannabinoids, such as THC, CBG, and CBC.
- Appearance: Hawaiian Haze buds are typically light green with a dense, frosty layer of trichomes. They are often covered in orange or brown hairs, and may have a slight purple hue.
- Growing Characteristics: Hawaiian Haze is a relatively easy strain to grow, and can be cultivated indoors or outdoors. It has a flowering time of around 8 to 10 weeks, and can produce high yields if grown under optimal conditions.
CBG (Cannabigerol) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. It is the precursor to other cannabinoids such as THC and CBD. The CBG stem cell hemp plant is a specific strain of hemp that is cultivated to contain higher levels of CBG.
Overall, the CBG stem cell hemp plant and CBG itself offer potential therapeutic benefits for a wide range of conditions. However, more research is needed to fully understand the extent of CBG’s therapeutic potential and to develop effective treatments based on this cannabinoid.
What weed control methods do you use?
We use organic growing methods. We hand-weed around the plants. Wisconsin has an ideal climate for growing hemp. It’s not difficult
What water management methods do you use?
We don’t need to water much, but if it hasn’t rained recently, we fill a big drum with water at the lab, attach a hose, and water manually.
