In 2016, Jane Garcia and her daughter and son-in-law, Eliza and Joao Pires, were convinced by a family friend to add Cannabis to their small, organic farm and landscaping company in Nevada County. Today Sanctuary Farms’ cannabis production encompasses a nursery with two outdoor cultivation sites at the original location and a mixed-light cultivation site in Mendocino County. It’s still a family affair, with Eliza’s brother and niece, Ramon and Makayla, rounding out the core team.

Eliza, Joao, and Makayla took some time out to talk to Best of SF about Sanctuary Farms and their place in the cannabis community.

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Yes, yes, flower is still the number one cannabis product category in the US. But alternative consumption methods are coming on strong in 2024. Convenience is a factor in the rising interest, along with innovations in delivery. Vapes are now available with live resin or rosin. Some pre-rolls come infused with traditional hash or other solventless extracts for increased potency. Today’s edibles offer more consistent results compared to their earlier counterparts. Plus, now they come in so many different, tasty options. Not to mention the beverages. While still new, cannabis-infused drinks are quickly becoming popular beyond Dry January. But we didn’t forget the King of 420: the flower. Genetics are always evolving and farms are making great strides in cultivation. You can’t go wrong with the OG.

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