Getting freebies has always been part of the fun at the California State Fair, but this year, visitors are receiving a unique and budding new sample — cannabis seeds.
At the California Cannabis Experience exhibit, adults 21 and over can now walk away with a packet of marijuana seeds to take home and try their hand at cultivation. Though the seeds are technically sold for a penny to comply with state law, the intent is to spark interest in home growing and normalize cannabis in a safe, responsible way.
"We've already given away thousands of seeds," said Embarc co-founder Dustin Moore. "Under California law, we have to sell them for a penny to be compliant."
The goal is bigger than just freebies. Organizers want to encourage more people to see cannabis not just as a product, but as a plant worth growing. "It's important, as we normalize cannabis in a responsible way, to encourage folks to grow at home," Moore added.
Scott Vasterling, founder of Humboldt Family Farms, echoed the sentiment. "We would love nothing more than to have as many people as possible popping these seeds in their backyard and getting some experience with this beautiful plant."
According to experts, growing cannabis isn't as complex as some might think. "It's a weed, literally. That's why they call it weed," Moore said. "Growing cannabis is about as simple as keeping a weed alive in your backyard. Sun, water, fertilizer, and a little bit of love — that's all it takes."
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