Along the lush coastal climate of Santa Barbara County, one cannabis farm is doing things differently — and setting a bold new standard in the process. The cannabis they grow is clean and sustainable. With zero pesticides and a commitment to closed-loop agriculture, it’s good for the environment, the plant, and those who consume it.
Autumn Brands raises the bar in an industry that often uses buzzwords such as “organic” or “natural” without ensuring true transparency.
You Can’t Wash Cannabis
Most fruits, vegetables and other foods are washed thoroughly before they hit your plate. Weed? It’s another story. The trichomes on top of the flower would be damaged if washed, and this could alter the taste or effects. The cannabis flower is not washed after harvesting, and so any sprays that were sprayed onto the plant remain on it. This means that any chemicals, pesticides or fungicides used in cultivation could end up being inhaled by the consumer. Even though some sprays are “organic approved”, they can leave trace elements in the air that you breathe.
Autumn Brands does not use any pesticides. “Zero pesticides” means zero compromises.
Nature Leads
Autumn Brands uses a diverse ecosystem of beneficial insect to treat plants instead of chemically protecting them. In the greenhouse, a mix of ladybugs native to California and other beneficial bugs patrols.
Autumn Shelton is the co-founder of and Chief Financial Officer at iPesticides. “We’ve created an ecosystem that supports itself over generations, allowing beneficial insects to thrive,” she says. Not only will this support the long-term growth of your plants, it means that you won’t be disrupting their environment with weekly sprays which change airflow or humidity. A consistent environment makes for happier, healthier plants.”
This consistent environment benefits not only bugs, but also flowers.
Sustainable Development in Every Step
Autumn Brands commitment to sustainability does not stop at our policy of no spray. Every aspect of the farm has been designed to reduce environmental impact.
Greenhouses Sun-GrownBy harnessing sunlight, the farm drastically reduces energy usage. The coastal environment provides the ideal conditions to cultivate all year long without the carbon footprint associated with indoor growing.
Water Recycling SystemEach drop of water counts in Southern California. Autumn Brands is committed to water conservation and recycles the water that runs off their irrigation systems. They reduce water waste by a significant amount and help conserve water in their locality. Water is sourced from the well located on their land. Rainwater, which they collect and store in catchment systems and basins, also helps them conserve water.
Minimal Waste, Maximum RespectTo maintain natural balance, the farm composts its plant waste and reduces its plastic usage. Goal? Grow the best cannabis possible with as little impact on the environment as possible.
Spraying Sprays Can Cost You a lot of Money
Even organic pesticides come with a price. Each application increases humidity and disrupts air flow in greenhouses, causing stress on plants. This stress can lead to poor quality flowers, delayed harvests, increased mold susceptibility and decreased yields.
Johnny Brand, co-founder of the company and its head of cultivation, explains that a stable climate produces more uniform flowers. Farms spray not only pesticides but also water to increase greenhouse humidity. It drops again just as fast once the system has reacted, creating a rollercoaster which takes several hours to stabilise.
Crews will also have to wait for hours, or even days, before they can reenter the field, delaying important decisions like picking at peak maturity. Spraying for symptoms such as powdery mildew does not address the true problem: stress on plants.
“But when you address the real stress, the plant rewards you with a better flower — plain and simple,” Brand adds.
Purity That You Can Taste—and Trust
The final product reflects all of the care and precision that went into it. Autumn Brands cannabis has a smooth flavor and is free of the harsh chemicals that can linger on sprayed flower. The cannabis is hand-trimmed and slow-cured, and then lab-tested for potency.
Whether you enjoy cannabis for relaxation, wellness, or simply good vibes, you deserve to know what you’re inhaling—and what went into growing it. Autumn Brands is here to make that simple: no pesticides and no greenwashing. Only clean cannabis grown correctly.
Gold Standard Cannabis in Southern California
Autumn Brands, a pioneer in the field of clean cannabis, is not just another farm. In the future, sustainability and transparency go hand-in-hand with top shelf quality.
When choosing your eighth, you should ask: “Can I track where it came from?” How was it grown? What’s more, would I smoke something that had been sprayed down with chemicals I couldn’t pronounce?
Autumn Brands is the simple answer. You’re getting the cleanest flower available, grown by people who care about the plant—and the planet—as much as you do.