Veteran Farmers
At SCVA, we not only cultivate for clean, consistent, medical grade cannabis, we also practice horticultural therapy. The calming influence of a plant-rich environment has been transformed into a therapeutic tool.
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Horticulture Therapy was historically used with servicemen returning from World War I and II as an opportunity for healing, stress reduction, exercise, and learning. Bringing a veteran into the cannabis garden teaches them a new skill, gives them community, allows them to know their medicine, and provides a peaceful environment.
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Veteran farmers bring the skills they learned in the military to our gardens. Attention to detail, problem solving, and integrity are just a few of those skills and are the basis for the SCVA motto, Grown with Honor.
FAQ
Who are we?
A team of military veterans from multiple branches dedicated to growing and providing quality cannabis for our brothers and sisters.
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What do we do?
Incorporate the attention to detail trained from the military with agricultural science to grow top quality cannabis.
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How we grow (cultivation practices)
SCVA cannabis is cultivated to the highest standards of quality. Our cultivation practices and procedures are inspired by our greater organic growing community here in Santa Cruz, CA.
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The SCVA team believes that as military veterans we can take charge and lead the way when it comes to growing and providing this medicine. We strive to incorporate the skills and disciplines learned in the military to create a collective model based on pride, integrity, commitment, attention to detail, and service to others.
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At SCVA, we not only cultivate for clean consistent medical-grade cannabis, we also practice horticultural therapy. The calming influence of a plant-rich environment has been transformed into a therapeutic tool. Horticulture Therapy was historically used with servicemen returning from World War I and II as an opportunity for healing, stress reduction, exercise, and learning. Bringing a veteran into the cannabis garden teaches them a new skill, gives them community, allows them to know their medicine, and provides a peaceful environment. We believe through gardening that we are Cultivating Mindfulness by increasing observational skills, attention span, and fostering small moments of peace.
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How we care (compassion practices)
THE SCVA Veteran Compassion Program
SCVA’s mission is to provide those veterans who are in need with safe access to high-quality, lab-tested cannabis at NO CHARGE. We accomplish this mission through the SCVA Veteran Compassion Program (VCP), where over 100 veterans receive a free donation of SCVA cannabis products once a month.
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Any veteran with proof of veteran status (DD214 or VA Card) and valid doctor's recommendation for medical cannabis can receive a donation of medical cannabis products from our licensed dispensary in Soquel, California every thirty days at no charge. Contact the SCVA dispensary for more information at: 831-431-6347