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Reach cannabis growers where paid search and social cannot. Brand profiles, live streaming, photo contest sponsorships, and forum placements on THCFarmer.
No. 17 Advertising Prospectus For Brands Blocked by Google & Meta
Established 2008 17 Years On
An offering for cannabis brands

Where growers actually go.

Google keeps most cannabis brands out of paid search. Meta can bury or remove cannabis accounts with little warning. THCFarmer has been the gathering place for cannabis growers for seventeen years. Put your brand where the buying decisions are made.

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Monthly Usersi.
790,980
Membersii.
121,217
Engaged Sessionsiii.
114,766
Onlineiv.
17+ Years
Inside · The Problem · The Numbers · Brand Profile · Supplemental Placements · Letters · Reader Questions
Read on ↓
Pt. 01The Problem

A structural advantage, not a pitch.

Most mainstream ad platforms still block cannabis brands.

Where you can't be

Google, Meta, TikTok

  • xCannabis advertising is heavily restricted on Google Ads and Google Shopping. Limited certified CBD exceptions exist, but THC, seed, and grow-adjacent brands rarely qualify.
  • xMeta can bury cannabis brand accounts or remove pages with years of content, often with little useful warning.
  • xTikTok and YouTube monetization flags cannabis content even when educational or compliant.
  • xInfluencer campaigns can reach the wrong markets, especially when buyers cannot legally purchase your seeds or equipment.
  • xNiche forums with tiny real audiences drain budget without moving real units.
Where you can be

THCFarmer, for seventeen years

  • +A platform built specifically for serious growers, with the moderation and culture to keep it that way.
  • +Direct placement next to the exact conversations growers have before they buy.
  • +Integrated community surfaces for conversion, with brand pages, order intent, and grow diary cross-linking.
  • +Community members who actively research, review, and recommend products in forum threads.
  • +Search-driven traffic with 45% engagement and a 2:46 average session, the audience signal advertisers actually want.
Pt. 02The Numbers

Direct traffic is loud. Search traffic is engaged.

GA4, last 30 days.

The audience signal advertisers actually want.

Organic search drives 64% of all engaged sessions, while email visitors stay 13 minutes per session. The growers reading THCFarmer are not bouncing from a paid placement, they are reading deeply.

Organic Search·Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo
Channel 01 / 03
45%
0% 25 50 75 100%
Avg Session2:46
Referral·Inbound links from cannabis sites
Channel 02 / 03
50%
0% 25 50 75 100%
Avg Session4:39
Email·Newsletter and campaign traffic
Channel 03 / 03
71%
0% 25 50 75 100%
Avg Session12:58
Source: Google Analytics 4 · 30-day window · Direct traffic excluded for clarity
Pt. 03The Offering

A dedicated home for your brand.

Start with a brand profile. Add placements only when they fit the campaign.

01 / Profile

Dedicated brand profile page

Full page with your branding, product catalog, company story, and direct link to your checkout.

02 / Directory

Brand directory logo placement

Your logo appears in the brands directory, where growers compare breeders, seed banks, and equipment companies.

03 / Identity

Official brand representative account

Verified status, brand badge, and the ability to respond in threads as the official account.

04 / Newsletter

Newsletter inclusion

Quarterly brand spotlight in the THCFarmer member newsletter, reaching 85,000+ active subscribers.

05 / Tracking

Tracking links included

UTM-tagged links for your profile and product references, so you can measure real click-through and conversion.

06 / Honesty

Advertising, not affiliate cuts

We sell advertising placements, not commission splits. You keep 100% of your revenue.

Best For

Seed banks, breeders, grow-light brands, tent and ventilation companies, nutrient lines, curing and storage products, cultivation software, and grow-equipment manufacturers.

On Moderation

Brand representatives follow THCFarmer community rules. Sponsored placement does not guarantee positive reviews, thread outcomes, or moderation exceptions.

Rate CardThe core product.
Monthly

Brand Profile

$499/mo

Billed monthly. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.

Annual Save $1,988

Brand Profile, Annual

$4,000/yr

Billed once. Wire transfer standard. The only discount we offer.

Multi-placement and multi-year packages can be priced in writing.

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Pt. 04Supplemental Placements

When the brand profile isn't enough.

Add these only when your launch, contest, or campaign needs more reach.

Live streaming channel preview
i.New

Live Streaming Channel

Your own branded live channel on THCFarmer. Public channel page with your logo, stream history, and follower count, plus a brand admin dashboard with viewer stats and chat moderation. Run grow tours, Q&A sessions, product walkthroughs, and harvest streams direct to the community.

Starting From$1,000/month

Includes channel setup, OBS and Streamlabs onboarding, pre-flight checklist, and live dashboard.

Photo of the Month sponsorship preview
ii.

Photo of the Month Sponsorship

Sponsor a full monthly contest cycle: nominations, finalists, community voting, and the crowned winner. Your brand featured across the contest landing page, results posts, and winner announcement for the entire month. One sponsor per month.

Starting From$1,000/month

Plus prize provision. Sponsor supplies the product. Fee covers setup, moderation, and placement.

Banner placements preview
iii.

Banner Placements

Leaderboard, sidebar, and half-page banner inventory on forum, strain, and thread pages. Rotation or exclusive, your choice.

Starting From$5,000/month

Priced by placement, position, and run duration. Creative specs provided on request.

Pinned thread placement preview
iv.

Pinned Thread Placement

Your thread pinned to the top of a relevant subforum for 30, 60, or 90 days. Ideal for new product launches, seed drops, and grow-along campaigns.

Starting From$500/30 days

Subforum selection subject to fit and moderator approval. Your branded content, your thread.

In good company · Recent and renewing partners
Royal Queen Seeds·AC Infinity·Spider Farmer·SeedSupreme·GroveBags·Seedsman
Full reference list on request
Pt. 05Letters

Real words from real partners.

Unpaid. Unscripted. From renewed partners.

"

After Google cut us off, THCFarmer became one of the only channels where we could reach growers who were actually ready to run our seeds. Fourth year renewing.

RQ
Marketing LeadRoyal Queen Seeds · Amsterdam
"

Fixed pricing, no contracts, honest reporting. We know exactly what we're paying and exactly what we're getting. The anti-agency experience.

AC
Brand DirectorAC Infinity · California
"

Our forum threads generate more genuine product feedback than any research panel we've paid for. Growers are not afraid to call out issues, and that makes the praise mean something.

SF
Product ManagerSpider Farmer · Shenzhen
"

Sponsored a photo contest last year. Saw a measurable bump in branded searches and direct traffic for three months after. Signing up for two contests this year.

GB
Head of PartnershipsGroveBags · California
Pt. 07Reader Questions

The straight answers.

What advertisers actually ask.

Use the contact form on this page. Send your brand name, website, and the package or add-ons you are considering. We reply within one business day with next steps, payment details, creative specs, and the onboarding timeline.

First inquiries are handled in writing so pricing, timelines, and specs are clear on both sides. If a campaign needs more coordination, we can decide that after the first reply.

No. We sell advertising placements with tracking links. We do not take commission splits on your sales, and we do not push any brand's products above another based on revenue share.

Pricing is fixed for standard placements. The annual prepay rate is the only standing discount, and it saves $1,988 over 12 monthly payments.

Wire transfer is standard. We can accommodate ACH for domestic US partners. We avoid credit cards and PayPal for cannabis advertising because processors can freeze related transactions.

Pt. 08Direct Inquiry

Send an advertising inquiry.

Reply within one business day. Written details only.

For Best Results

Include the campaign details we need to reply fast.

We reply to every inquiry within one business day with next steps, payment details, creative specs, and the onboarding timeline.

Average 90-day lift Partner cohort · n=37
Impressions +312%
Brand searches 2.4x
Profile visits +186%
  • i.Package or add-ons of interest
  • ii.Drops, launches, or campaign timing
  • iii.Goals or specific questions
Include your package, launch timing, target market, and questions. Specific details help us reply faster.
Required
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End of Issue · Direct Correspondence

From the team at THCFarmer.

© 2008 to 2026 THCFarmer.com

For all advertising inquiriesUse the contact form ↑

We reply within one business day with next steps, pricing, and creative specs.

Source & method

All audience figures sourced from Google Analytics 4, 30-day trailing window. Pricing in USD. Content updated quarterly. No paid placement appears within editorial sections of THCFarmer.

The fine print

Brand representatives follow community rules. Sponsored placement does not guarantee positive reviews, thread outcomes, or moderation exceptions. Subforum and category fit subject to approval.

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