At its virtual annual meeting on April 13, CARP Growers elected Autumn Shelton, co-founder of Autumn Brands farm, as its fourth president and first female leader. CARP Growers is an association of 13 member farms cultivating cannabis in Carpinteria Valley.Â
âWe have so many great cannabis farms and farmers in CARP Growers that I feel incredibly honored to be entrusted as president and to build upon the work and accomplishments of the last three years,â Shelton said. âWhen the industry works together to solve problems and create positive change in our community, we can get a lot done.â
Tristan Strauss, founder and CEO of Headwaters, was president of CARP Growers for a one-year term and will become vice president for the next year.Â