02/26/2026
The headlines say Humboldt finally killed the Measure S cultivation tax. They called it a clean slate. But letâs 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. Thatâs over half the countyâs active farms facing suspension or revocation for debts that piled up while the wholesale market crashed.
Itâs hard to celebrate a âwinâ when the bill for the last few years is still sitting on the kitchen table.
Itâs a heavy reality for the community right now. Weâre 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 hasnât changed a bit.