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Our Roots 

In appreciation of Harmen and Antonia Lyzenga. They have three children by the names of Gerrit, Kelly and Katrina, seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. All of their knowledge, love, and passion remain alive and well at Mountain Jubilee Farm. 

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The Lyzenga Family 

The Lyzenga family has owned and operated the farm for more than 50 years. Four generations of the family have poured sweat and tears into this land to passionately bring you the high quality products we have based our brand behind. 

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We have built and grown our home on Mountain Jubilee Farm for as long as we can remember. Our farm is nestled in Milford, California, where the sun shines and dreams prosper. We are more than grateful for the opportunity to share our products with all of you. For us, this farm has provided us with a self sustaining lifestyle for generations and over time farming has become what we do best. 

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This farm is the product of our great grandparents Harmen and Antonia Lyzenga. Harmen was born and raised in the Netherlands and Antonia in Guam.

 

When they migrated to the United States in 1947 they brought not only deep cultural heritage but also the traditional farming techniques of their respective homelands. They were committed to nurturing their children, land, livestock and the local community. Today, we uphold and honor their commitment by pouring the very same devotion they had for others into the very same land to provide our customers with nothing but the highest quality hemp derived products. 

A New Life

Our great grandfather who was known by friends and family as "Charmin' Harmen" was a 30 year war veteran and a retired police chief. He came to America shortly after world war II humbly looking for a new beginning. This new beginning became  "Mountain Jubilee". At the start, the farm took shape in the form of a dairy farm and eventually a cattle ranch, where the traditions that our grandparents took with them from their countries, have been passed down through the generations of the Lyzenga Family. 

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Our great grandmother, Antonia Harmen, was a wonderful and strong hearted woman having been a survivor of World War II. Not only did she bring up her children and the farm with love and passion that is rare to see, she also dedicated a great portion of her life towards educating children and young adults on a variety of subjects. She taught courses ranging from kindergarten through college level material and was a well respected figure in the teaching community. Besides a teaching career of 33 years, she went on to publish two books. 

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Meet The Team 

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Mrs. Katrina Shockley 

Chief Operating Officer 

Mrs. Katrina Shockley has more than 30 years of business and production management skills to bring to the table. She is formerly the Production Manager of CGI, Inc., a leading manufacturer of advanced products for robotics and automation where she was directly responsible for all facility operations and maintenance.

 

Mrs. Shockley excels in leading and managing a large workforce, where at CGI she managed 120 employees as well as being responsible for scheduling. Such experience in driving a large team of people to meet company goals and directives has proved to be  and will continue to be a tremendous asset to Best Cali Hemp. 

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Katrina is also the land owner of the operation's grow site and knows the layout of the farm and the operation to a level that cannot be replicated.

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Her past 20 years of service with Parker Hannifin Corporation under Veriflo division has given her a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of manufacturing from product development to purchasing, planning, scheduling, production management, packaging and shipping. If it weren't for Katrina our operation surely would have fallen apart by now. 

Mr. Richard Pierson 

Vice President 

Richard Pierson has been preparing the farm for about two years to be able to start a growing operation and has successfully prepared the foundation Best Cali Hemp, LLC. to prosper. Mr. Pierson is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the growing, cultivation, and harvesting of the cannabis plant. Having worked as the head grower for a facility that cultivated medical marijuana for people in need, Mr. Pierson is extensively qualified to be a part of this operation. Mr. Pierson has personally cultivated an unparalleled mastery in regards to all processes of the growing process when it comes to the cannabis plant, Having been directly responsible for the health of all clone and other plants for the operation he managed before Best Cali Hemp, LLC. Mr. Pierson is also familiar with growing hemp and cannabis indoors, outdoors and inside of a greenhouse.

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• Mr. Pierson holds an Associates of Arts Degree with a major in Merchandise and Product Development from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles, California.

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• For the past two years Mr. Pierson has been giving back to his community as the Assistant Director for ChokeOutCancer, a highly esteemed, recognized 501c Non-Profit organization that has been running smoothly for more than eight (8) years. ChokeOutCancer raises awareness for cancer while endorsing health and wellness through a lifestyle emphasizing on the implementation of martial arts. Through his connections in the CBD industry, Mr. Pierson has managed to implement strategic relationships in order to benefit the Non-Profit. 

 

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Karel Ancona 

Public Relations Coordinator 

Published author and poet, ambitious socialite and one of the many faces for Best Cali Hemp.  Karel write and curates the vast majority of the content you see here on the site and on our social media platforms. Providing a  unique yet sensational perspective on the daily happenings at the operation site, Karel brings cheer and joy everywhere she goes. Karel is consistently at the forefront for many causes and has become known in the community as a strong and vibrant voice for a vast number of causes and non-profits. 

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On any day you can find Karel hunched over a laptop working on social campaigns and getting the word out on Best Cali Hemp. Karel has more than 35 years of experience as a journalist and news editor having worked for various media companies and newspapers throughout California, She is highly qualified as a public relations specialist having worked extensively on multiple campaigns, publishing press releases and has even published political excerpts.  

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Karel has always been extensively involved with her communities and is responsible for founding the Milford 4-H Club, an agricultural  youth club that instills healthy values and leadership skills as well as the Milford Community Building Fund.  Karel is also affiliated with the Carson City " The Greenhouse Project". 

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Karel is also a retired firefighter having fought the fires that plagued California in the 80's. 

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John Tyler - JT 

Director of Research & Development 

John Tyler has been in Milford, California  for four years and has been with us since the very beginning of our operation.  Being one of the most talented members on our team. Without John, this operation would be difficult to maintain. John is the bright mind behind  Best Cali Hemp's  cloning program, having been responsible for creating a few strains of cannabis in the past.  John Tyler has spent many years in the field and in the lab working with hemp, cannabis and a variety of other plants providing him with a tremendous amount of experience and technical knowledge  when it comes to growing just about anything.  

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John Tyler also heads up the genetics department of Best Cali Hemp, creating , crossbreeding and researching multiple strains of hemp resulting in the high quality  hemp we provide through Best Cali Hemp.  John Tyler has worked on various grow operations and everyone on the team is grateful to have him here at the farm. 

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Mr. Richard Pierson Sr. 

Chief Financial Officer

Coming from a heavily accomplished career in the cutthroat corporate fashion world, Richard Pierson is one of original founders of Best Cali Hemp and currently manages and directs all of the company's and assets in addition to instilling corporate values in a sustainable manner. Richard Pierson is one of the driving forces behind turning Best Cali Hemp from a small grow operation into a fully faceted company positioned to grow tremendously.

 

After graduating from William Paterson University in 1990 with a degree in Finance, Richard Pierson joined Tommy Hilfiger's finance department where he spent the first 5 years of his career building a strong financial resume.  In 1997 Richard's financial background led to a position in the newly formed International and Licensing division of Tommy Hilfiger. Over the next 12 years, he built his career as a successful international executive helping expand the brands presence across the globe.  Richard was instrumental in building out the architecture that led to Tommy Hilfiger becoming one of the most successful international companies in the apparel sector. Richard traveled extensively to all parts of the world networking and signing major distribution deals in China, Japan, South Korea, South East Asia, Australia, India, Mexico, Central and South America.  His strong ability to manage relationships and drive results led to numerous promotions and ultimately Vice President of International. 

 

In 2008, Richard moved from New York to Los Angeles and was hired by Guess as Vice President of International reporting directly to Paul Marciano.  He brokered the companies first joint venture business with his former Tommy Hilfiger distributor in Mexico.  With his extensive network and experience in South America he opened new distribution partnerships in Panama, Colombia, Chile and Brazil.    

 

Richard's entrepreneurial spirit and desire to grow new business led him to taking the position of Vice President of Global Licensing at bebe Stores where he used his extensive international and licensing network to build bebe into a globally distributed and recognized brand.  Richard's ability to drive significant financial results with minimum overhead led to a quick promotion to Senior Vice President.  In 2016 bebe closed the business and Richard established Gemini Global Consulting where he currently works with brands to take their business international.  He currently lives in New Jersey with his wife and three children.

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FEDERALLY LEGAL

These products are under the legal limit of 0.3% Delta 9 THC and grown and managed within the rules of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Hemp is defined by 2018 Farm bill as HEMP.—The term ‘hemp’ means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.

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CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS (COA)

Quality is extremely important to Best Cali Hemp, so each and every lot is tested multiple times by a 3rd party prior to distribution. All products are accompanied by a certificate of analysis clearly showing the full cannabinoid profile as well as delta-9 THC and CBD levels.

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CONSUMER NOTICE

Please act responsibly and treat this like any cannabis product, as it looks and smells like marijuana. Best Cali Hemp is not responsible for anyone confiscating this product, getting arrested or fined for having this legal product in your possession because of any misinterpretation between marijuana and industrial hemp. As long as one is consuming in moderation one should not fail a drug test, but Best Cali Hemp cannot guarantee any results.

 

WE DO NOT SELL OR SHIP TO THE FOLLOWING STATES: Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, New Hampshire and South Dakota.

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT NOTICE

While the product may look and smell like marijuana, it’s actually legal industrial hemp flower. Legal per the Farm Bill of 2018 signed into law by the president in November 2018.

 

FDA STATEMENT

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 

 

The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from health care practitioners. Please consult your health care professional about potential interactions or other possible complications before using any product. The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act requires this notice. These products are not for use by or sale to persons under the age of 21. These products should be used only as directed on the label. It should not be used if you are pregnant or nursing. All trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective owners and are not affiliated with nor do they endorse this product. By using this site, you agree to follow the Privacy Policy and all Terms & Conditions printed on this site. Void Where Prohibited by Law.

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