By now, we’ve all heard the phrase “think globally, act locally”. Of course, there are lots of ways to interpret that, but it undoubtedly applies to buying and consuming locally-grown produce, food products, and, yes, locally-grown cannabis. So, what are the main benefits of buying cannabis from local grows like Urbn Farms and what difference does it actually make? Well, we’re here to totally nerd out on it for you.
- Less pesticides and herbicides – while small, local farms also use methods for warding off the many pests that love cannabis as much as we do, they are more likely to use natural, non-toxic alternatives to the traditional pesticides and herbicides used on large-scale commercial farms. The best farms are those like Urbn Leaf’s own Urbn Farms, that use only “organic nutrients and soil”.
With smaller crops, pest outbreaks are more easily contained and eliminated with natural substances like Neem, and keeping invasive plant growth (the bad weeds, not the good weed) at bay can mostly be accomplished through manual labor. Since smaller operations like Urbn Farms grow many different cannabis strains at once, they are less vulnerable to complete crop decimation due to the mono-cropping practices that are so common on massive grows. These more sustainable practices mean you’re smoking pure, clean marijuana.
- Safer, Better Bud – Smaller local weed farms are able to pay greater attention to silly little details like properly flushing their cannabis plants before harvesting them, so you don’t end up smoking any of the weird non-edible substances used during the growing period. Even the natural pesticide alternatives I mentioned above have a taste, and not one you want in your delicious preroll. So, properly flushing the soil before harvesting not only protects you, but makes your weed taste exactly as intended!
This greater attention to detail also extends to the drying process, which is hugely important to the quality of your weed. Cannabis dried too slowly is susceptible to mold and mildew, two other substances you do not want to smoke. And cannabis dried too quickly will also smoke too quickly and often unevenly, leaving you with a super irritating lopsided joint and nobody deserves that. With Urbn Leaf, you cast rest assured your joint will smoke just right.
- Smaller Carbon Footprint / Happier Environment Gods – One of the main benefits of buying local is that it requires less transportation of product, thus cutting down on carbon emissions. The same goes for cannabis. Shorter transportation distances also means less need for packaging within packaging within packaging (usually all plastic), to maintain the product’s freshness throughout its long journey. When you buy Urbn Leaf’s in-house flower, you’re always getting weed “grown in sunny California”, so it never has to travel too far!
As mentioned above, the organic nutrients and soils used at Urbn Farms, combined with natural pesticide alternatives, have a profound effect on the environment and communities around the grow. Everything used on crops soaks into the soil and eventually back into the local water system, directly affecting the people and ecosystems nearby. So, the less scary chemicals, the better. - Supports Local Economies, Farmers, and Cannabis Workers – Urbn Farms Otay Mesa, like all smaller legal marijuana grows, has to undergo rigorous quality control testing of their cannabis, ensuring you’re getting the best California cannabis possible. They also have to undergo regular extensive worker safety and health and sanitation inspections to maintain their licenses and permitting. This means the working conditions on smaller local farms tend to be safer, more worker friendly, and, let’s be honest, FUN.
When you buy cannabis grown at Urbn Farms, you’re also putting money back into your local economy, which helps you, your neighbors, and other local business owners. Your dollars go to the local weed shop → local weed farm → local weed farmers/workers → their favorite burrito shop → the burrito shop workers → and on and on like a beautiful spiral. The cycle of weed is the cycle of life, see?
Since we’re on the topic of local economies and sustainability… You know what else can really support your local community and environment? Weed delivery! Especially in the city, when you get your cannabis delivered, it requires less driving because just one person brings weed to multiple customers in one trip. Plus, you don’t have to sit in traffic, look for parking, pay for parking, and that whole headache. In fact, you can peruse Urbn Farm’s smokin’ weed deals, pick all your favorite cannabis flower, vapes, prerolls, edibles, concentrates, and more, and have it in hand within minutes, all while sitting on your couch!
So, buy locally-grown weed and support your local weed dispensary because it makes the world a better place but also because it means you’re getting the tastiest, most affordable, highest quality cannabis possible. Think globally, smoke locally!