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Farmers Armour, an apparel company focused on creating technical, protective gear for cannabis farmers, launched a one-for-one mask donation program in the beginning of April to support frontline workers of the COVID-19 outbreak.\u00a0<\/p>\n
With manufacturing systems already in place, ramping up production of the masks was relatively simple for Farmers Armour. Founded by cannabis farmer Jeremy Glum in the fall of 2018, the small company has been making farming masks for just over a year now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Luckily, no design modifications were needed \u2013 the highly efficient and protective farming masks are machine washable and already feature two breathing valves, and they come with a replaceable N99 filter. The filter\u2019s lifespan is approximately 40 hours. <\/p>\n
However, as the demand for masks rapidly grew with the nationwide shut down, Glum and his partner Kaz Kosciolek didn\u2019t feel right about capitalizing off the increased sales.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSince there was a mass shortage of masks, we felt a moral obligation to contribute,\u201d said Kosciolek, who handles the marketing and digital aspects of the company.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe stand 100% by our products, and if there\u2019s an issue we always make it right,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n
Kosciolek and Glum have spent countless hours in the field. They share a love of cannabis, and are passionate about helping their fellow farmers with no-bullsh*t apparel that gets the job done. One might describe Farmers Armour as a \u201cby the farmer, for the farmer\u201d kind of company where they treat their customers like friends, offering full transparency and a commitment to delivering quality products.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen so much focus has been on legalization and end product, we wanted to make sure the people actually growing the product weren\u2019t forgotten,\u201d Kosciolek said.<\/p>\n
Glum\u2019s idea for Farmers Armour was born out of a desire to work in comfort \u2013 not just for himself but for all of his fellow farmers exposed to rugged climate conditions and allergens on the job.\u00a0<\/p>\n Farmers Armour\u2019s two main products are\u00a0their protective farming sleeves<\/a> and\u00a0dust particle masks<\/a>. The sleeves keep resin production off and offer protection from leaf rash and any other skin irritation associated with gardening. Glum developed the masks with trimmers in mind, as a lot of people have allergies and can become extremely irritated while working, he explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n Utilizing the masks to combat coronavirus is not something they could have predicted, but Glum and Kosciolek feel fortunate that they are able to use Farmers Armour as an outlet to expand their reach and help people outside of the cannabis industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cDoing the one-for-one donation fits into our company value of being as helpful as we can,\u201d Kosciolek said.\u00a0<\/p>\n As of May 22, the Santa Cruz-based company has donated approximately 1,800 masks with more on the way. Masks are being offered to many of Santa Cruz\u2019s first responders, like the local fire departments, health wards, and the sheriff\u2019s office. Essential retailers such as banks, grocery stores, and the post office are also on Glum\u2019s donation list.<\/p>\n Glum is personally delivering the masks to those in need. When talking to him about the donation program, it\u2019s clear that contributing to his community means a lot to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s giving people an opportunity to donate and help out, and I think that\u2019s the beauty of any donation,\u201d said Glum. \u201cLet\u2019s give everyone a chance to help everyone. It\u2019s a cool option for us.\u201d<\/p>\n Glum\u2019s desire to help others is also reflected in the company\u2019s commitment to sustainability<\/a>. Farmers Armour is continually examining ways in which they can reduce their carbon footprint. Recently, this meant making products that are reusable and moving away from plastic packaging \u2013 something consumers will notice when receiving their masks.\u00a0<\/p>\n The mask donation program will continue for as long as masks are still needed by front line workers.\u00a0<\/p>\n Those who don\u2019t need masks but still want to participate in the donation program can do so at\u00a0https:\/\/farmersarmour.com\/shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n Alongside the donation program, the Farmers Armour team is working to release new farming-related gear in the coming months. Visit their\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0for product updates and more information on their one-for-one program.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n TELL US,\u00a0<\/strong>are you helping others during the COVID-19 crisis?<\/p>\n The post Farmers Armour Launches Mask Donation Program to Fight Coronavirus<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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