Southwest Virginia · Blue Ridge Mountains

Where the highlands meet the harvest.

A Virginia cannabis company rooted in the Blue Ridge — in clean air, clean water, and a genuine respect for this land and what it grows.

Join the Waitlist

Important update · Virginia Hemp Law

What's Changing in Virginia Cannabis & Hemp Law

Virginia eliminates the 25:1 CBD:THC ratio exception on August 15. If you buy hemp products, here's what changes and when.

Read the full breakdown →

Our Origin

Come grow with us.

Floyd County isn't just where we're from — it's why we do this. Crisp mountain air, rich soil, clean water, good people making an honest living. That's the standard everything we build gets measured against.

We're rooted here, and we're inviting you to grow with us from the ground up.

2,600ft
Elevation above sea level
Decades
in the making
Floyd
County, Virginia
SW VA
Highlands rooted
Cannabis seedling emerging from rich highland soil

Highlands Collective · Floyd County, VA

What We Stand For

Good land. Good people. Good product.

Place-Grown Quality

Everything starts with where it comes from. Highland elevation, mountain water, and Virginia sun aren't marketing — they're growing conditions that show up in the plant.

Clean from the Start

No shortcuts in the grow. We care about what goes into the soil, what touches the plant, and what ends up in the product — because that's what integrity in this industry actually looks like.

Community Rooted

We're locals who've been here and plan to stay. Highlands Collective grows alongside Floyd County — contributing to the community, not extracting from it.

Highland Living

Good food, good adventure, good people — that's the life this place is built around. We're part of that same fabric: outdoor, honest, and made for the mountains.

Our Heritage

You already know us.

"The same hands. The same land. A new chapter."
Formerly The Buffalo Hemp Company

For years, The Buffalo Hemp Company earned the trust of this region — through quality product, honest practices, and genuine connection to the land and the people on it. We didn't build a brand, we built a reputation.

Highlands Collective is the next step in that same journey. We're entering the Virginia cannabis market with the same values we've always held: grow it right, be honest about what it is, and stay rooted in this community.

Nothing about why we do this has changed. The name reflects where we are and what we're building — a collective effort, rooted in these highlands, for everyone who calls SW Virginia home.

Trusted.
Responsible.
Ready for what's next.

The foundation Highlands Collective is built on.

★★★★★
— Loading…
See our reviews ↗

As Seen In

WDBJ7 Roanoke, Virginia

Virginia moves closer to retail marijuana sales

Derek Wall of The Buffalo Hemp Company featured on WDBJ7 discussing Virginia's adult-use cannabis legislation and what it means for local business owners.

March 17, 2026 Watch the story

From the Industry

SW Virginia cannabis news.

Tracking Virginia's emerging cannabis market and what it means for the highlands — straight from the source.

Loading latest news…

What's Changing

Virginia cannabis & hemp — key dates.

Virginia is in the middle of a significant transition for hemp and cannabis. Here's what's happening, when it happens, and what it means for consumers and businesses in Southwest Virginia.

ⓘ

This information reflects Virginia legislation as enacted through July 2026. It is provided for general public awareness and is not legal advice. For official guidance visit cca.virginia.gov or vdacs.virginia.gov.

Key Documents

→ SB543 — Marijuana and hemp products; enforcement → HB30 — 2026 Biennial Budget (cannabis & hemp provisions) → Governor's Announcement — June 16, 2026 budget compromise
Jul 1 2026

New oversight begins

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) takes over regulation of hemp-derived products from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). Virginia's new cannabis and hemp laws take effect as part of the state budget.

Source: Virginia HB30 — 2026 Biennial Budget

Aug 15 2026

Hemp product rules change significantly

Virginia eliminates the exemption that previously allowed hemp products with a high CBD-to-THC ratio to contain more than 2mg of THC per package. After August 15, all hemp products sold in Virginia are capped at 2mg of total THC per package — no exceptions. Many hemp products currently on shelves at vape shops, CBD stores, and convenience stores will no longer qualify for legal sale.

Source: Virginia HB30 — 2026 Biennial Budget

Nov 1 2026

Consumer protections take effect

New standards apply to all THC products sold in Virginia: products must be in child-resistant packaging, clearly labeled with THC percentage and milligrams per serving, and accompanied by a certificate of analysis from an accredited independent laboratory. Selling THC products to anyone under 21 becomes a prohibited consumer practice under Virginia law.

Source: Virginia SB543 (2026)

Feb 1 2027

Cannabis retail license applications open

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority begins accepting applications for adult-use retail cannabis licenses. Virginia expects to issue up to 350 retail licenses statewide.

Source: Virginia HB30 — 2026 Biennial Budget

Jul 1 2027

Adult-use retail cannabis sales begin

Licensed retailers across Virginia may begin selling adult-use cannabis to customers 21 and older. Adults may purchase up to 2 ounces per transaction. This opens the first licensed recreational cannabis retail market in Virginia's history.

Source: Virginia HB30 — 2026 Biennial Budget

Stay Connected

Be part of what's coming.

We're building something in the SW Virginia highlands. Join the list for updates, news from the grow, and first word on what's next.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.