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Published on August 20, 2022 by Etienne Pierson

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Cannabis Coop: Hello world!

Published on August 20, 2022 by Etienne Pierson

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  • Mission: Establishing a transparent, member-owned supply chain for industrial hemp.
  • Model: Leveraging Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) principles and cooperative governance to empower producers and processors.
  • Focus Areas: Regenerative agriculture, carbon sequestration, open-source agronomy, and equitable profit-sharing.
  • Open Collective Integration: Utilizing transparent fiscal hosting to build trust with contributors and stakeholders.
About Us
We are a decentralized network of farmers, engineers, and advocates dedicated to the advancement of industrial hemp through cooperative ownership. By merging ancient agricultural wisdom with modern frontier technology, we are building a resilient ecosystem that prioritizes the planet and its people over centralized profit.

Our Mission

To create an open-source, regenerative hemp industry that provides the building blocks for a sustainable future—from bio-plastics and textiles to carbon-negative construction materials. We believe that the transition to a green economy must be led by the people who till the soil and the communities that process the harvest.

Why a Cooperative?

Traditional industrial models often leave the primary producer at a disadvantage. By operating as a cooperative, we ensure:
  • Democratic Governance: One member, one vote. Our direction is determined by our community, not outside shareholders.
  • Shared Prosperity: Profits are reinvested into the collective and distributed among members based on their participation.
  • Transparent Finance: Through Open Collective, every dollar we receive and spend is visible to the public, ensuring absolute accountability and trust.

Our Focus Areas

  • Regenerative Agriculture: Utilizing hemp for phytoremediation and soil health while maximizing carbon sequestration.
  • Open-Source Agronomy: Sharing seed genetics, cultivation data, and harvesting techniques to lower the barrier to entry for new farmers.
  • Distributed Processing: Developing small-scale, automated decortication and processing hubs to keep value within local economies.
  • Tech Integration: Exploring P2P networking and blockchain solutions for supply chain tracking and transparent "Seed-to-Sale" verification.
Get Involved
Whether you are a grower with a degree in agriculture, a developer interested in DAOs, or an advocate for native land rights, there is a place for you here. We are currently seeking contributors to help fund initial seed trials and the development of our open-source processing toolkit.
"You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." — Buckminster Fuller