Over the course of the last year, our mental, emotional, and physical wellness has been put to the test. In light of these unprecedented times, Noozhawk decided to create a guide of local holistic practitioners for our readers to learn more about, as we recover from this global pandemic, and move towards greater wellness.
In this interview, Noozhawk sat down with Hannah Brand, Co-Founder of Autumn Brands, to learn more about the benefits of Cannabis and Cannabis-infused products.
Autumn Brands
Question: What is the name of your business or practice?
Answer: Autumn Brands
Q: Can you describe what services or products your business or practice offers?
A: Autumn Brands is a licensed California cannabis cultivator dedicated to the synergy of health and wellness. The Autumn Brands’ family farm started in Holland more than a century ago, and today, sixth-generation farmers apply the same expertise garnered in growing the world’s finest tulips to producing pure and potent strains of cannabis in sunny, coastal Santa Barbara County. Autumn Brands is proud to be 50 percent woman-owned, united by the vision of two families, free of pesticides and other harmful chemicals.
Q: How does your business or practice connect with health and wellness?
A: Autumn Brands carries the clean, sun-grown cannabis that science suggests may provide a natural remedy. A holistic focus and six generations of sustainable farming expertise inform Autumn Brands’ 100% pesticide-free, artisanal approach. With customer safety at the forefront of everything we do, we are a family-run, locally-owned business which offers a wide selection of strains cultivated to help support stress and pain relief, better rest, mood boosting, relaxation, and more – all backed by a distinctive PURE guarantee.
Many find relief in the natural benefits of cannabis. In fact, some medical physicians are taking notice of this “plant-based Earth medicine,” recommending it to certain patients as an alternative to prescription medication.
Cannabis is made up of more than 120 components, which are known as cannabinoids. The two most widely known cannabinoids are CBD and THC. CBD is non-psychoactive and will not get you “high,” whereas THC will. CBD without THC is highly touted for its calming effects as well as helping to provide relief for a range of health issues, including anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain, among others. Cannabis products may contain just CBD, THC, or a combination of both.
Many are now enjoying cannabis in a social, relaxed setting without alcohol’s adverse effects: dehydration, calories, and hangovers. The added plus is that the body reaps the positive effects, like reduced inflammation and better sleep.
Autumn Brands has many options for the beginning cannabis user looking for all-natural cannabis relaxation. Products include a complete selection of premium flower and pre-rolls and the Nourishing Muscle and Joint Salve, which pairs anti-inflammatory cannabinoids with transdermal magnesium and soothing arnica. Autumn Brands Warrior Elixir and Thrive Elixir are both from pesticide-free cannabis flower grown on the family farm are an easy and discreet way to help tame tension and naturally enhance overall wellness.
Q: What makes your business or practice unique?
A: We are known for transforming decades of family farming expertise into a modern, artisanal approach to sustainable cannabis cultivation, working to set a new standard for consumer-first, environmentally responsible techniques. Autumn Brands offers a simple way for customers to identify products they can trust for a clean, potent cannabis experience filled with all the positive energy of a natural, truly PURE approach.
Autumn Brands’ “no spray” policy means just that… and customers can look for the PURE stamp of approval as the gold standard in integrative growing techniques ensuring clean, pesticide-free cannabis products they can count on for quality and safety. Said to resemble a person holding up the sun – a nod to the brand’s sungrown cultivation – a third eye that speaks to healing elemental plant power, or a ladybug representing their pesticide-free approach that allows beneficial bugs to thrive, the PURE guarantee marks a product that is:
● Pesticide-free, grown and nurtured by hand according to integrative, no-spray techniques that allow beneficial creatures like ladybugs to coexist peacefully
● User-first, always keeping the safety and experience of customers top-of-mind during every step of the process
● Responsibly-grown, using hydroponic methods and natural well water on a closed-loop system
● Eco-friendly, incorporating into the grow process earth elements like sustainably sourced coco noir fertilizer that keep the brand’s carbon footprint small
Q: How do you keep connected with the community and your patrons?
A: Autumn Brands is available in all local dispensaries. You can check out our website to see where to buy or talk with a budtender at the store. Follow us on Instagram to see when and where we will have our ambassadors so you can learn more and receive special promos!
Instagram and Facebook are also updated on events and community activities we will be at! Including local beach clean-ups, donations to BCRC, sponsoring local events and more.
Q: What kind of training, education, or certifications do you hold?
A: Our leadership team holds a wide range of education and training and our company too, here’s a few of them below;
Hanna Brand and brother Johnny Brand:
CAL-OSCA General Industry Training
Degree from the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Autumn Shelton:
Pacific Coast Business Times Top 50 Women in Business 2019
Pacific Coast Business Times 40 under 40 up-and-coming Leaders 2019
Autumn Brands:
Better Business Bureau
2019 Santa Barbara Relay For Life
Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce from Goleta to Carpinteria
Q: How does your business or practice help your patrons?
A: For those seeking less stress and more balance in life, there is Autumn Brands, the cannabis company dedicated to the synergy of health and wellness. We lead busy lives and need to counteract daily stress by eating mindfully, exercising wisely and reflecting on our choices. Autumn Brands offers the highest quality cannabis strains grown pesticide-free in sunny, coastal Santa Barbara County. We are family farmers, with generations of experience, who nurture each plant to reach the peak of its potential. So, whether you are a yogi, athlete, creative type or need to relax at the end of a long day, Autumn Brands Cannabis can aid you in reaching a higher state of peace and tranquility, while bringing balance to life.
Q: Are your services covered by insurance?
A: n/a
Q: If you do not accept insurance, do you offer any payment plans or any financing options?
A: n/a
Q: How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected your business or practice?
A: During the COVID-19 pandemic, our business was deemed essential by the State of California who announced that medical cannabis businesses (and the businesses that supply them) are essential businesses and so therefore we were able to stay open during the national lock down.
The health and safety of our employees was our number one priority. We implemented strict sanitization protocols, hired a full-time janitor, separated break times and had to take our carpool vans off the roads. We also supported our employees and local business through the “Keep the Lights on” program. This program included lunch purchased from local restaurants 2-3x a week, every Friday we had food boxes prepared by The Farm Cart Organics and we gave support to the 93013 Fund. We were able to give back to our community and provide stability for our employees during a time of uncertainty.
Click here to learn more information about Autumn Brands!