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CLIENT FEATURE: NORTHBUD $NBUD.ca Signs $20 MILLION Binding LOI For Acquisition of Multi-State Licensed Operator Eureka Vapor $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $TRST.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:26 PM on Thursday, April 4th, 2019

WHY NORTHBUD FARMS?

  • Canadian regulatory door for CIP (Cannabinoid Infused Products) is opening this year
    as shown in other legal jurisdictions (Colorado, Washington, Nevada, California)
  • Infused products sector has become the highest margin segment of the industry
  • Positioned to be a raw input producer for this space
  • Currently working with multiple food, beverage and science companies to provide safe standardized cannabinoid infused raw inputs for large scale GMP manufacturing of products

NORTHBUD Signs Binding Letter of Intent to Enter U.S. Market with Strategic Acquisition of Multi-State Licensed Operator Eureka Vapor

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North Bud Farms Inc. $NBUD.ca – Edible Arrangements: The Global Cannabis Edibles Market $WEED.ca $CGC $ACB $APH $CRON.ca $HEXO.ca $TRST.ca $OGI.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:53 AM on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019

SPONSOR: North Bud Farms Inc. (NBUD:CSE) Sustainable low cost, high quality cannabinoid production and procurement focusing on both bio-pharmaceutical development and Cannabinoid Infused Products. Click Here For More Information

NBUD: CSE

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Edible Arrangements: The Global Cannabis Edibles Market

  • The global cannabis edibles market is one of the most promising segments of the overall industry, presenting a world of opportunity for cannabis edibles companies to set themselves apart with unique and appealing products.
  • For cannabis connoisseurs, cannabis edibles have always been an alluring proposition.

For cannabis connoisseurs, cannabis edibles have always been an alluring proposition. Take something you already enjoy, and add it to something delicious. What’s not to like? The classic “special brownie” and the famous “space cakes” that have been enjoyed at Amsterdam coffee shops for decades are only just the tip of the edibles iceberg. Today, cannabis is being added to candy, artisanal baked goods, coffee, jerky, pizza, upscale cuisine and so much more, meaning the possibilities are endless for the global cannabis edibles market.

It’s no surprise that the Canadian legal cannabis industry is hungrily eyeing cannabis edibles as they promise to account for a huge portion of the overall cannabis market as soon as Health Canada allows it. In the meantime, however, this highly promising market segment faces some significant regulatory challenges. That won’t stop companies from taking an interest in edibles, as they already make up a huge portion of the market in legal jurisdictions where they are allowed, such as California and Nevada.

Edibles to take cannabis market by storm

The consumer appeal of edibles is obvious. The sheer amount of variability creates countless possibilities for cannabis companies looking to make their products stand out. Edibles can be tailored to any type of cannabis consumer, from high-end dark chocolates served at posh dinner parties to gummy candies enjoyed before a rock concert. It’s easy to make edible cannabis products eye catching and appealing. For newcomers trying cannabis for the first time after legalization, edibles may provide a less intimidating entry point than smoking or vaping. And medical users often appreciate the stronger and longer-lasting effect of orally ingested cannabis.

An October 2018 report by ArcView Market Research and BDS Analytics projects the North American cannabis edibles market to hit more than $4.1 billion by 2022. According to the report, food and drink products accounted for approximately 11.4 percent of total cannabis spending in Canada and the United States in 2017. As the cannabis market matures and develops, and as edible products return to dispensary shelves in Canada, classic dried cannabis flower is expected to steadily lose market share to edibles and extracts.

Regulatory challenges and solutions

Right now in Canada, though, the more immediate future of the cannabis edibles market is less certain. Edibles were not included in the first wave of cannabis legalization that took place in October 2018, with Health Canada opting to conduct further study and consultation before rolling out regulatory rules by October 2019. This put a wrench in the gears for the hundreds of cannabis companies that had made edibles a key part of their initial business strategy. In early 2019, Health Canada began a two-month public consultation period as part of the process of determining the edibles regulatory scheme. By all accounts, the restrictions are likely to be heavy. Chief among the rules will be restrictions on potency and mandates on accurate potency labeling.

The concerns over potency and accurate labeling aren’t entirely unwarranted. Cannabis edibles have always been tricky in the way they hit the user. Cannabis ingested through the digestive system can take an hour or more to for the user to notice the effect, and inexperienced users have commonly been known to make the rookie mistake of taking more under the belief that they haven’t taken a high enough dosage. Due to the intense nature of edible products, the appeal of edibles to inexperienced cannabis users in particular can be a recipe for disaster. Excessive dosage of cannabis is not highly dangerous in that it will not cause poisoning or other health emergencies, but cannabis-related panic attacks can still present a risk.

This is why cannabis companies that plan on making edibles a significant part of their business model have dedicated considerable resources to developing precision dosing technology. The challenge stems from the fact that the rate in which cannabis breaks down as it enters the bloodstream varies significantly based on a number of factors, including the specific physiology of the consumer.

Recent years have seen the development of tools for manipulating cannabis at the molecular level for greater bioavailability, allowing edibles manufacturers to provide a more predictable product for easier regulatory compliance and greater consumer trust.

Regulators have been placing a range of other regulatory hurdles in the way of the edibles market. Health Canada is expected to enforce tight restrictions on edibles packaging, limiting the use of colorful graphics and other eye-catching elements largely with the intent of limiting the products’ appeal to children. Packaging will also need to be child resistant. Regulators in various jurisdictions have often restricted potency, with Health Canada expected to limit products to 10 milligrams of THC per dose. Similarly, California has focused its regulations around keeping cannabis edibles out of the hands of children with a universal cannabis product symbol, a government warning, child-proof packaging and clear labeling for potency and recommended dosage.

Takeaway

Not every cannabis consumer is particularly interested in smoking or vaping, but everyone is interested in tasty treats. Meeting regulatory hurdles for dosing and keeping products out of the hands of children has been a challenge, but these challenges hardly reduce the potential of what promises to be, and in many jurisdictions already is, one of the primary market segments of the cannabis industry.

Source: https://investingnews.com/innspired/global-cannabis-edibles-market/

Marijuana Company of America $MCOA Acquires Interest in Licensed California Manufacturing & Distribution Company $AERO $CBDS $CGRW $APH.ca $GBLX $ACG $ACB $WEED.ca $HIP.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:06 AM on Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
  • Announced that MCOA has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with Natural Plant Extract of California (NPE) and its subsidiary, Northern Lights Distribution, LLC (NLD),
  • To acquire a 20% ownership interest in NPE, and to establish a Joint Venture (JV) to operate a California cannabis delivery service named Viva Buds.

ESCONDIDO, Calif., March 20, 2019  — via NetworkWire — MARIJUANA COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. (“MCOA” or the “Company”) (OTC: MCOA), an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation, is pleased to announce that MCOA has entered into a letter of intent (LOI) with Natural Plant Extract of California (NPE) and its subsidiary, Northern Lights Distribution, LLC (NLD), to acquire a 20% ownership interest in NPE, and to establish a Joint Venture (JV) to operate a California cannabis delivery service named Viva Buds.

Under the terms of the LOI, MCOA has committed to contribute $2,000,000 in total cash to the project, as well as common shares of the Company with a value of $1,000,000. In exchange, MCOA will own a 20% equity position in NPE. In addition, both NPE and MCOA will form a JV to operate Viva Buds and will share in the profits on a 50/50 basis.

NPE has obtained both state and city licenses for volatile manufacturing, distribution and retail delivery of cannabis products. NPE has a long-term lease with favorable terms for its location at 11116 Wright Road, Lynwood, CA. NPE will manage all operations pertaining to distribution, manufacturing, and delivery of cannabis products, and MCOA will provide capital, consulting and marketing services. NPE is currently generating revenue through its distribution business segment under NLD, which it launched in 2018 and is undergoing construction of its manufacturing lab since it recently obtained all of the necessary state and local permits.

As part of the JV with NPE’s distribution company NLD, MCOA formed a wholly owned subsidiary called Viva Buds Inc. to serve as the marketing arm for NLD’s new retail delivery service in California. The Company will initially focus on delivering cannabis products to Southern California and then rollout to other cities statewide. NLD will contribute up to $300,000 in inventory of cannabis products to assist in the start-up of this venture and will oversee all delivery and fulfillment of orders. MCOA will provide a vast array of marketing services and technology to promote and build its Viva Buds brand.       

The parties are in the process of conducting due diligence and completing a material definitive agreement.

Donald Steinberg, CEO of MCOA stated, “This partnership will enable MCOA to establish itself as a major player in the Cannabis arena.  All licenses are in place to allow for vertical integration from farm to consumer.  We are excited to expand our business model to now include marketing our new THC brand Viva Buds through our fully licensed partner NPE. The NPE team has a great deal of industry knowledge and has an industry disruptive business model. This is a huge strategic move for MCOA!”

Alan Tsai, NPE’s CEO stated, “We are excited to become partners with MCOA as it will help us to finalize the development of our manufacturing plant faster than planned. We are aggressively focused on maximizing our market share by securing distribution, manufacturing and co-packing contracts with reputable brands throughout California. We believe that this is a crucial year for expansion in the cannabis industry in California and it’s our goal to position our company as a key player in the industry in multiple verticals.”

About Natural Plant Extracts of California
NPE is a fully licensed cannabis manufacturing, distribution and non-store front retail delivery. The Company has secured its licenses with the state of California and city of Lynwood, CA. For more information about the Company, please visit its website at https://nldistribution.com

The owners and founders of NPE are marijuana industry veterans with decades of experience in establishing retail, manufacturing and distribution of cannabis in California, including obtaining the first retail dispensary licenses in Los Angeles, CA.

About Marijuana Company of America, Inc.
MCOA is a corporation which participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name “hempSMART™â€, that targets general health and well-being; (2) an affiliate marketing program to promote and sell its legal hemp-based consumer products containing CBD; (3) leasing of real property to separate business entities engaged in the growth and sale of cannabis in those states and jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized and properly regulated for medicinal and recreations use; and, (4) the expansion of its business into ancillary areas of the legalized cannabis and hemp industry, as the legalized markets and opportunities in this segment mature and develop.

About Our hempSMART Products Containing CBD
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not recognized CBD as a safe and effective drug for any indication. Our products containing CBD derived from industrial hemp are not marketed or sold based upon claims that their use is safe and effective treatment for any medical condition as drugs or dietary supplements subject to the FDA’s jurisdiction.

Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” which are not purely historical and may include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs and results of new business opportunities and words such as “anticipate”, “seek”, intend”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, or similar phrases may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with new projects, the future U.S. and global economies, the impact of competition, and the Company’s reliance on existing regulations regarding the use and development of cannabis-based products. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-12G, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please visit www.sec.gov.

For more information, please visit the Company’s websites at:

MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica.com
hempSMART.com
NetworkNewsWire/MCOA

Corporate Communications:
NetworkWire (NW)
New York, New York
www.NetworkNewsWire.com
212.418.1217 Office
[email protected]

CLIENT FEATURE: Bougainville Ventures (BOG: CSE) a Turnkey Greenhouse Growing Infrastructure Provider #weed $CROP.ca $VP.ca NF.ca $MCOA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:19 AM on Monday, March 18th, 2019

BOG: CSE

  • Landlord for licensed marijuana growers in the United States
  • Brilliant business plan that removes all risk and appeals to traditional real estate investors
  • Bougainville does not “touch the plant” by only providing agricultural infrastructure to tenants
  • Converts irrigated farmland to greenhouse-equipped farmland
  • Signed Second Tenant for 21,000 SQF Lease
  • Ready for occupancy
  • Room for expansion
  • JV Agreement with Marijuana Company of America (MCOA:OTC)
  • MCOA invested $1M in cash

Early estimates show a greenhouse can produce twice the amount of product and at least
less than 50% of the cost compared to warehouse production.

Oroville, Washington

  • Construction complete of greenhouse optimized for low-carbon and sustainable operations
  • Facility projected to produce in excess of 12,000 lbs. of high quality cannabis per annum upon completion of all greenhouses
  • I-502 compliant property ready for tenant-grower occupancy
  • Entered into an agreement with Green Venture Capital Corp., to purchase the balance of a 4 acre property
  • 50% + senior water right holder on the main stem of the Eden Valley Aquifer and two supplemental groundwater wells
  • Entered into a lease agreement with a Tier 3 I-502 production and processing license holder
  • Leadership has local farming knowledge and relationships 
  • Room for further expansion

Turnkey Growing Facilities

Development Phases

Hub On AGORACOM

FULL DISCLOSURE: Bougainville Ventures is an advertising client of AGORA Internet Relations Corp.

North Bud Farms Inc. $NBUD.ca – As marijuana firms flourish, Canadian exchange will hold lottery for the stock ticker POT $ACB $WEED.ca $HIP.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:55 AM on Wednesday, January 30th, 2019

SPONSOR: North Bud Farms Inc. (NBUD:CSE) Sustainable low cost, high quality cannabinoid production and procurement focusing on both bio-pharmaceutical development and Cannabinoid Infused Products. Click Here For More Information

NBUD: CSE

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As marijuana firms flourish, Canadian exchange will hold lottery for the stock ticker POT

Pot

POT, previously the ticker for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan before it merged with Agrium to form Nutrien, becomes available for use Feb. 1, 2019. (Richard Vogel/AP) Kristine OwramBloomberg NewsPrivacy Policy

The stock symbol POT is up for grabs on Canadian exchanges, and demand is so high that a lottery is being held for the first time ever to determine who gets it.

POT, previously the ticker for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan before it merged with Agrium to form Nutrien, becomes available for use Friday. Not surprisingly, the cannabis-themed symbol has attracted “significant interest,” according to a staff notice published by the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Applications from companies are due by 5 p.m. Tuesday in Toronto, and a random lottery will be held Wednesday to determine the winner. TMX Group spokeswoman Catherine Kee declined to comment on how many applications it’s gotten, or how many of the interested companies are related to the fast-growing cannabis sector.

Canada now world's largest legal marijuana marketplace

POT isn’t the only marijuana-themed ticker symbol out there. Canopy Growth Corp., the world’s biggest cannabis company by market value, trades under the symbol WEED in Canada and the ETFMG Alternative Harvest exchange-traded fund uses the symbol MJ, short for Mary Jane. Other creative symbols used by cannabis firms include TGIF, which belongs to 1933 Industries Inc., and FSD Pharma’s HUGE.

The POT lottery is open to companies listed on any Canadian exchange, including the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange, Canadian Securities Exchange and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Exchange-traded funds and issuers without an active operating business aren’t eligible to participate.

With assistance from Bloomberg’s Brad Olesen.

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Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-marijuana-stock-ticker-pot-20190129-story.html

North Bud Farms Inc. $NBUD.ca – Canadian cannabis industry execs warn weed shortage could last three years $ACB $WEED.ca $HIP.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:35 AM on Thursday, January 17th, 2019

SPONSOR: North Bud Farms Inc. (NBUD:CSE) Sustainable low cost, high quality cannabinoid production and procurement focusing on both bio-pharmaceutical development and Cannabinoid Infused Products. Click Here For More Information

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  • Canadian cannabis industry executives are warning that product shortages in the country could take as long as three years to alleviate. Some insiders believe that cannabis production estimates are too optimistic, according to a report from Bloomberg.

By A.J. Herrington

Canadian cannabis industry executives are warning that product shortages in the country could take as long as three years to alleviate. Some insiders believe that cannabis production estimates are too optimistic, according to a report from Bloomberg.

Since the sale and use of recreational marijuana were legalized in October, product shortages have led some cannabis retailers to reduce hours or limit purchases. In Alberta, regulators originally estimated that up to 250 cannabis stores could be operating in the province by the end of this year. But product shortages caused the province to place a moratorium on issuing licenses in November. As a result, Alberta has only 65 cannabis retailers, with 20 of those located in the city of Calgary.

Chuck Rifici, chief executive officer of Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. in Toronto, said that the challenges of expanding cannabis production have made it difficult to meet the demands of the newly legal recreational cannabis market.

“There’s a lot of execution risk, people are expanding by 10, 20 times,” Rifici said. “Personally, I think we’re at least three years out from hitting real equilibrium.”

“Ultimately any manufacturing facility growing 20 times is likely to face delays,” he added.

Greg Engel, CEO of Organigram Holdings believes that it will take “a couple years” for supply to catch up with demand. And Everett Knight, the executive vice president for strategy and investments at Valens Groworks, said it could be two to three years. He said that some cultivators do not accurately predict production losses due to issues such as mold.

“It’s harder to grow cannabis than most people think,” Knight said.

However, Raj Grover, the CEO of cannabis retailer High Tide, said that supply problems are improving“on a monthly and weekly basis.”

“Our stores in Alberta are fully stocked. They’re generating great revenue,” Grover said. “I think Ontario’s decision to just open 25 stores is too much of an overstatement, they’re overthinking this a little bit.”

Government predicts ‘sufficient supply’

Tammy Jarbeau, a spokeswoman for Health Canada said in a statement in November that some product shortages could be expected.

“As with any new industry where there is considerable consumer demand, we expect there may be periods where inventories of some products run low or, in some cases, run out,” said Jarbeau. “Health Canada remains confident that there is sufficient supply of cannabis overall to meet market demand now and into the future.”

But she added that shortages were not expected to be prolonged or widespread.

“As the overall supply chain gains experience in the Canadian marketplace, it is expected that such localized and product-specific shortages will become far fewer in number,” Jarbeau said.

Source: https://www.straight.com/cannabis/1188366/canadian-cannabis-industry-execs-warn-weed-shortage-could-last-three-years#

Bougainville Ventures Inc. $BOG.ca Announces Listing on Frankfurt Stock Exchange $CROP.ca $VP.ca NF.ca $MCOA

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 4:16 PM on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019
  • Announced that the Company’s common shares are now listed and trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “8BV.”

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 15, 2019 — Bougainville Ventures Inc. (“Bougainville” or the “Company”) (CSE: BOG) is pleased to announce that the Company’s common shares are now listed and trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (“FRA”) under the ticker symbol “8BV.” The Company’s common shares continue to be listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange (“CSE”) under the ticker symbol “BOG”. The Company is actively pursuing an OTC listing in the United States.

CEO, Andy Jagpal Comments:
“Our listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is an important step forward in the Company’s future growth internationally allowing European investors to capitalize on our ongoing expansion and opportunity in the Canadian and US cannabis markets.”

About Bougainville Ventures Inc.  Bougainville provides cannabis infrastructure and seed-to-sale services to I-502 tenant-growers leasing greenhouse facilities space and providing fully built-out, turnkey solutions and ancillary services including processing, cannabis expertise and marketing and sales resources.

For more information please visit: http://bougainvilleinc.com/

On behalf of the Board of Directors 
BOUGAINVILLE VENTURES INC.

Andy Jagpal, CEO and Director

For further information, please contact Andy Jagpal at [email protected] or 1-844-734-8420.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by BOG in light of its experience and perception of current and expected future developments, as well as other factors that BOG believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause BOG’s results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward looking statements, including: discrepancies between actual and estimated results from exploration and development and operating risks, dependence on early exploration stage concessions; uninsurable risks; competition; regulatory restrictions, including environmental regulatory restrictions and liability; currency fluctuations; defective title to mineral claims or property and dependence on key employees. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company’s management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this news release.

Marijuana Company of America $MCOA Announces Filing of Registration Statement on Form S-1 to Receive up to $10M to Fund Expansion $AERO $CBDS $CGRW $APH.ca $GBLX

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 10:16 AM on Thursday, December 27th, 2018
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  • Filed a Form S-1 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • The Company’s registration statement included a prospectus pertaining to the resale of up to 500,000,000 shares of its Common Shares, issuable to K&J Funds, LLC, a selling stockholder, pursuant to a “put right”
  • Agreement permits the Company to “put” up to ten million dollars ($10,000,000) in shares of its common stock to K&J over a period of up to thirty-six months or until $10,000,000 of such shares have been “put.”

ESCONDIDO, Calif., Dec. 27, 2018 – MARIJUANA COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. (“MCOA” or the “Company”) (OTC: MCOA), an innovative hemp and cannabis corporation, is very pleased to announce that it has filed a Form S-1 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This is an important step in helping the Company to raise the necessary capital to fund its projects and expand its operations in 2019.

The Company’s registration statement included a prospectus pertaining to the resale of up to 500,000,000 shares of its Common Shares, issuable to K&J Funds, LLC (“K&J”), a selling stockholder, pursuant to a “put right” under an investment agreement (the “Investment Agreement”), dated December 20, 2018, that the Company entered into with K&J. The Investment Agreement permits the Company to “put” up to ten million dollars ($10,000,000) in shares of its common stock to K&J over a period of up to thirty-six months or until $10,000,000 of such shares have been “put.”

The total amount of shares of common stock that can be sold in the prospectus would constitute approximately 20.08% of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock, assuming that the selling security holder will sell all of the shares offered for sale.

Don Steinberg, CEO stated: “We are extremely excited to have K&J as our financial partner for MCOA. They understand the history of the Company, our clear vision for the future and the enormous market within our reach, as reflected by this substantial commitment. This funding will give us the capital needed to expand our hempSMART brand into Europe and Asia in 2019 and prepare for our continued expansion into the hemp industry as a grower and processor in California and other areas.”

“We are happy that we are moving away from relying on convertible debt financing with variably priced conversion terms that are less favorable to our shareholders to equity financing. This will show the strength of our market capitalization and help to build a stronger balance sheet as we continue to execute our aggressive growth plans for 2019. I believe our shareholders will begin to fully appreciate our long-term strategy as we continue to realize an increase in revenue from our significant investments over the last couple of years”, said the Company’s CFO, Jesus Quintero.

This is the culmination of several steps including the filing of Form 10, filing all SEC quarterly and annual filings timely, completing several financial statement audits by a PCAOB registered firm, appointing independent directors and uplisting to the OTCQB. The Company is executing its business plan and will continue to do so with its operational initiatives in 2019 with the necessary capital in place.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. The registration statement is contingent upon it being made effective after review by the SEC. This press release is not an offer for the sale of securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction where such offer is prohibited, and such securities may not be offered or sold in the United States absent an SEC effective registration or an exemption from registration under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

About Marijuana Company of America, Inc.
MCOA is a corporation which participates in: (1) product research and development of legal hemp-based consumer products under the brand name “hempSMART™â€, that targets general health and well-being; (2) an affiliate marketing program to promote and sell its legal hemp-based consumer products containing CBD; (3) leasing of real property to separate business entities engaged in the growth and sale of cannabis in those states and jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized and properly regulated for medicinal and recreations use; and, (4) the expansion of its business into ancillary areas of the legalized cannabis and hemp industry, as the legalized markets and opportunities in this segment mature and develop.

About Our hempSMART Products Containing CBD
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not recognized CBD as a safe and effective drug for any indication. Our products containing CBD derived from industrial hemp are not marketed or sold based upon claims that their use is safe and effective treatment for any medical condition as drugs or dietary supplements subject to the FDA’s jurisdiction.

Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” which are not purely historical and may include any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the development, costs and results of new business opportunities and words such as “anticipate”, “seek”, intend”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, or similar phrases may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with new projects, the future U.S. and global economies, the impact of competition, and the Company’s reliance on existing regulations regarding the use and development of cannabis-based products. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and we assume no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that any beliefs, plans, expectations and intentions contained in this press release are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any such beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions will prove to be accurate. Investors should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factors disclosure outlined in our annual report on Form 10-12G, our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, please visit www.sec.gov.

For more information, please visit the Company’s websites at:

MarijuanaCompanyofAmerica.com
hempSMART.com
NetworkNewsWires/MCOA

Corporate Communications Contact:
NetworkNewsWire (NNW)
New York, New York
www.NetworkNewsWire.com
212.418.1217 Office
[email protected]

NORTHBUD $NBUD.ca Amends Licence Application to Add 500K SQ. FT. of Outdoor Cultivation Area and Provides a Corporate Update $ACB $WEED.ca $HIP.ca

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:26 AM on Thursday, December 20th, 2018

  • Announced the amendment of its license application to add 500K SQ. FT. of outdoor cultivation area and provides shareholders with a corporate update on the progress of the corporation and status on its various activities.
  • Construction of NORTHBUD’s cultivation facility is progressing on schedule and on budget. The building is soon to be completely enclosed and ready for the next phase in construction.

TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2018 – North Bud Farms Inc. (CSE: NBUD) (“NORTHBUD” or the “Company”) announced the amendment of its licence application to add 500K SQ. FT. of outdoor cultivation area and provides shareholders with a corporate update on the progress of the corporation and status on its various activities.

Construction of our Cannabis Production Facility in Low, Quebec: 

The construction of NORTHBUD’s cultivation facility is progressing on schedule and on budget. The building is soon to be completely enclosed and ready for the next phase in construction. Please see our website www.northbud.com/blog for videos, photos and ongoing updates.

Request for Outdoor Cultivation License:

NORTHBUD is pursuing a standard cultivation licence under The Cannabis Act after acquiring a confirmation of readiness stage ACMPR licence application in early 2018.

The NORTHBUD production facility is located on a 95-acre parcel of farmland in rural Quebec. Under the new regulations, licenced producers can cultivate outdoors. In collaboration with Cannabis Compliance Inc. NORTHBUD will be amending its application to include a 1000 x 500ft outdoor cultivation area.  We anticipate this outdoor production footprint to be operational in the spring of 2020 pending the required approvals by Health Canada. NORTHBUD expects to begin implementation of the required infrastructure in Q2 2019 after completion of our 25k sq. ft. indoor production facility that is currently under construction.

Implementation of this additional low-cost production footprint will provide NORTHBUD a unique platform to cultivate both premium quality dried flower as well as low cost commodity grade organic biomass to be transformed into food and pharma grade inputs. This will position NORTHBUD to capitalize on the highest margin market segments.

As the consumer market develops, we believe our diverse centralized infrastructure will provide NORTHBUD a solid, low cost, high quality cannabis supply, which will serve as the core of our products and brand moving forward.

The Gatineau valley has traditionally been a fertile area for outdoor cannabis cultivation with a growing season that typically occurs between mid June and early October. NORTHBUD will be engaging local legacy cultivators to acquire genetics with a track record of success in this particular climate. Our outdoor cultivation will follow international GAP (good agricultural practices) with the drying, trimming and packaging to be done in accordance with GMP standards inside our state-of-the-art custom designed cultivation facility.

About North Bud Farms Inc.
North Bud Farms Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary GrowPros MMP Inc. which was acquired in February 2018, is pursuing a licence under The Cannabis Act.  North Bud Farms Inc. is constructing a state-of-the-art purpose-built cannabis production facility located on 95 acres of Agricultural Land in Low, Quebec. North Bud Farms Inc. will be focused on Pharmaceutical and Food Grade cannabinoid production in preparation for the legalization of edibles and ingestible products scheduled for October 2019.

For more information visit: www.northbud.com

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
North Bud Farms Inc.
Edward Miller 
VP, IR & Communications
Office: (855) 628-3420 ext. 3
[email protected]

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Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:10 AM on Thursday, December 13th, 2018
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WHY NORTHBUD FARMS?

  • Canadian regulatory door for CIP (Cannabinoid Infused Products) is opening in 2019
    As shown in other legal jurisdictions (Colorado, Washington, Nevada, California)
  • Infused products sector has become the highest margin segment of the industry
  • Positioned to be a raw input producer for this space
  • Currently working with multiple food, beverage and science companies to provide safe standardized cannabinoid infused raw inputs for large scale GMP manufacturing of products
  • Announced Creation of “1017” Distribution and Signing of a LOI to Acquire Janey’s Cannabis Line

 NORTHBUD Construction Update, Everything is on schedule!

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