Hudson Cannabis

Hudson Cannabis began as Hudson Hemp in 2017 when Ben Dobson, managing Old Mud Creek Farm in the Hudson Valley, secured one of New York's first hemp cultivation permits. Sisters Melany and Freya Dobson joined as co-founders, creating the Treaty product line of botanical tinctures. Located on philanthropist Abby Rockefeller's 500-acre regenerative organic farm, the operation initially focused on hemp cultivation and carbon research.The 2018 Farm Bill hemp market collapse threatened the company's survival, but New York's cannabis legalization in March 2021 provided a lifeline. By May 2021, they secured their cannabis cultivation license and transformed into Hudson Cannabis. The transition marked more than a name change—it represented their evolution from struggling hemp farmers to pioneering cannabis cultivators.Their inaugural harvest featured over ten unique varietals, all grown using the same regenerative principles that made their hemp operation special. This women-led, employee-owned company has weathered industry upheavals by staying true to their environmental values while adapting to new opportunities in New York's emerging cannabis market.

Hudson Cannabis operates from Old Mud Creek Farm in Hudson, New York, part of the largest organic farmland tract in the Hudson Valley. Their 500-acre regenerative facility uses heritage seeds in living organic soil, following lunar and solar cycles for optimal growing conditions. The farm sequesters over 2,000 tons of CO2 equivalent annually, making it the first climate-positive cannabis operation globally.Their product lineup includes premium flower, pre-rolls, moonrocks, and their signature Farmer's Blend—a hybrid mixture of multiple strains creating unique entourage effects. Popular strains include Lemon Cherry Gelato, Green Crack, Blue Dream, King Kong, and Lemon Vuitton, available in various formats from dimes to ounces.Hudson Cannabis products are available throughout New York at dispensaries including Housing Works, Gotham, QUBE NYC, Strain Stars, and Torches NYC. They maintain strict quality standards through organic cultivation methods, solar power usage, and regenerative farming practices that produce complex cannabinoid and terpene profiles. Their commitment to sustainability extends beyond growing—they're employee-owned and prioritize positive environmental and community impact.

Hudson Cannabis exists to restore the relationship between Earth and its people through medicinal cannabis benefits. As a women-led, employee-owned company, they bridge agriculture and culture, believing cannabis can reconnect people to the land and each other.Their core values center on regenerative agriculture that heals both soil and communities. Every growing decision prioritizes planetary health alongside product quality, using organic living soil, solar power, and heritage genetics to create cannabis that's good for bodies, communities, and ecosystems.The company recognizes cannabis's complex history in America and views legalization as an opportunity for reparations and positive change. They're committed to proving that regenerative farming creates superior products while actively combating climate change. Success means demonstrating that sustainable cultivation practices benefit everyone—consumers enjoy cleaner products, communities thrive economically, and the planet heals through carbon sequestration and biodiversity restoration.