02/26/2026
The headlines say Humboldt finally killed the Measure S cultivation tax. They called it a clean slate. But letās look at the actual math.
The county is still hunting down $11.45 million in back taxes. Right now, exactly 518 active legacy permits are sitting on the chopping block. Thatās over half the countyās active farms facing suspension or revocation for debts that piled up while the wholesale market crashed.
Itās hard to celebrate a āwinā when the bill for the last few years is still sitting on the kitchen table.
Itās a heavy reality for the community right now. Weāre staying focused on preserving the heritage of the plant and letting the resin speak for itself.
The tax man might be changing his tune, but the grit it takes to grow in Humboldt hasnāt changed a bit.
