With the new federal ban does that mean 2026 will be the last year to buy seeds?
I assume it will also affect the multipass.
Thoughts and comments!
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I did some additional reading and the information is conflicting so far on whether or not seed sales will be affected. I suppose it will depend on how/if seeds get re-classified.
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In Canada, you are supposed to grow with seeds produced by a licensed producer and sold by a licensed vendor. Seeds are a big no no but nothing has changedā¦.yet
A group medical grow up here got a visit from inspectors/police. They asked to see everything and he showed his bean stash.
Why arenāt you growing government?
/can you guarantee these seeds are hlvd free?
To which they were met with blank faces. He was given a warning for the beans.
Hoping nothing changes for quite some time.
ā¦.personally its very vaguely written and no one understands completely yet but my assumptions is we will be fine and this is just for hemp derived products but the market is constantly evolving/being controlled. It is what it is, we will always grow!
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I donāt think it will affect seed sales, at least I hope not. If it does Iām sure the seed vendors will be the first to know.
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With a number of seed companies closing, some very large, Iām more concerned now than ever. I donāt know if posting here will help me though. Iām hoping for a real reply and nothing snarky as this is a legitimate concern of mine and Iām sure if others.
who has closed?
I was asking about ethos. I know of many that are closing and or have closed. Iām sure many members here can name several. The biggest for me currently is CSI, not that naming who is closing makes a difference in if the hard date has any new effect.
Kinda dislike asking things here due to things like this.
Thanks for the reply.
I donāt what you mean ādue to things like thisā. You didnāt ask a question in you previous post. You just stated your growing concerns about a number of seed companies, some very large, closing.
Iām curious about which ones youāre referring to as I havenāt heard of anyone closing (already) due to the possibility of major changes coming that could affect everyday growersā ability to buy seeds.
I think everyone is legitimately concerned. Hopefully everyone can stay reasonably patient regarding the current unknowns.
Iām not holding out on anyone; I donāt know more than what we (ETHOS) has stated most recently. ETHOS has no plans to close the business nor is there any deadline to make purchases.
Not sure what else youāre looking for in a replyā¦
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Just using Google isnāt going to give you what you need. The discord for csi humboldt has posted that nspecta is closing shop. The instagram is also stating the same.
Not sure if youāre trying to discredit what Iāve said, but
There you go, closing. Like I said originally, now Iām pretty worried.
Donāt worry though, your words have made me feel so much better about ethos, so thanks!
Iām positive csi is closing its doors online.
āTrying to discreditā you seems extreme. I decided to look into a little since the vibe in the industry is VERY āwait nā seeā right now. The Instagram post says theyāre āclosing onlineā¦ IF the Hemp Ban goes into effectā¦ā. Seems like a really good way to drum up a ton of sales since heās trying to push for his brick and mortar operation. Thatās just speculation though as Iām sure there are a ton of variables, both professional and personal, that are at play for each seed company dealing with this. Especially the more streamlined, privately run ones.
All good either way, but I canāt tell if youāre being sarcastic since you seem to have your hackles up with me. My answer about Ethos is genuine and of course weāre also ready to pivot if we have issues selling online. Closing the business isnāt even on the table right now; Iāve spent 10 years of my life building this; Colin over 13. Weāll adapt as necessary 
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This is what Iām talking about.
He is closing, he is opening a store in California. But I mean, thatās a big travel for some seeds.
Iām not sure why there is attitude or it seems there is every time a question is asked here. Itās not just me, @RileyEthos , who sees this and think this. Iāve got PMs of people telling me this.
The forum here is dead, mainly in part due to you. I so wish the discord had a more āofficialā presence and support. This place is a terrible to post concerns or issues.
Marginalizing the concern and then going on to say that csi closing is to ādrum up salesā is pretty despicable.
I get it, itās not your job to monitor these pesky forums or provide any response I guess.
Youāre the only POC that can provide any info, so to that, youāre the SME for this and someone expressing concern over a LONG standing seed company shuttering and still wondering what is going on.
Felonies arenāt free, and everyone knows this, Riley. With each seed being a felony, of course Iām concerned about the future of the investment I made with ethos. Of course I want answers and to be reassured or something but to be treated like it is silly or trivial is crazy as fuck.
This forum is for the birds.
Sorry youāre so upset. Hope you feel better soon. Worry is a thief of joy.
ETA: Iām not saying CSI is doing anything unseemly or nefarious - Iāve never even heard of him before today - Iām saying he SEEMS to be pivoting his business model and his choices and marketing could just be the alignment of the industry chaos and the direction heās choosing to go in. Geez - you are feisty lol.
Youāve been in this game since 2015ish and NEVER heard of CSI Humboldt? I find that hard to believe, like anything you say.
You said he was doing this to drum up sales.
This will be my last post in this shit ass forum. Iāll stick to the discord.
Iām not upset, Iām concerned, as stated several times. The āfeistinessā youāre seeing is because whenever there are legitimate questions here, youāre response is lacking ALWAYS.
Ethos should look at putting a social media marketer on the forums rather than you. Youāve already said this forum isnāt even a priority for you, much less actually answering.
Iām not feisty, Iām direct. Thatās probably from my military time, but I donāt have any hidden meanings in what Iām asking or saying.
I was looking for something that would help and calm my worries since Iām seeing SEVERAL reputable and long standing seed banks shutter their doors. I think itās totally a legitimate feeling and request for information to say youāre concerned.
Your attitude is killing this forum, @RileyEthos
I replied to your (statement) post that tagged me by asking which businesses are shutting down, because Iām not aware of any that already have (as I said). Iāve clarified what I was saying about CSI and their posts, choices, etc. I sincerely mean no shade towards them. I stated it was speculation and nothing more. Why would I lie about having heard of CSI?.. What an odd accusation.
Once you asked, I told you the current status of ETHOS, with no malice or disdain.
Call it what you want - I can say Iām just being direct but to you that seems to be taken asā¦ rude, bitchy, ambivalent maybe; I donāt claim to know. You say youāre direct but to me it comes off like youāve got some personal beef with me over how I interact via messaging on this forumā¦
Why did you tag me in the first place if you felt so strongly that Iād be snarky and unhelpful. Iāve been genuine and transparent hereā¦
Youāre (rightfully) concerned and looking for answers that sooth your worries. Iām fine with not being a person who can assuage your personal fears. I wish you all the best today and in the future. I truly mean that.
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