Extraction & Processing

The BFF Way

The Blue Forest Farms team is committed to providing exceptional service and the highest quality products to our customers. We pride ourselves on creating consistent, pure, compliant extracts, and producing the best yields possible. 

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence and transparency and have optimized every step of our extraction process to ensure you’re receiving the best product possible. We practice in-house testing as well as certified third party testing throughout the extraction process to ensure compliance and purity.

Biomass Processing

If you’ve grown hemp, Blue Forest Farms can work with you to process your plants into bulk oil.

Bulk CBD Isolate

Isolate typically refers to CBD isolate, however scientists have been able to isolate other cannabinoids like CBG and CBN. This means they contain a specific cannabinoid and that cannabinoid only. CBD isolate is typically 99+% pure, with absolutely no other cannabinoids terpenes. Isolate is also unique in that it comes in a crystalline powder form. Because it contains no other compounds, isolates are a great option for those looking to create products in states where THC is totally illegal or for those looking to create extremely precisely dosed products.

Bulk CBD THC Free Distillate (Broad Spectrum)

Scientists believe there are over 100 cannabinoids found in hemp. When talking about the “spectrum,” we’re referring to the spectrum of cannabinoids that will be present in the oil. THC free distillate contains the full spectrum of cannabinoids, except for THC. THC free distillate extracts also typically retain the natural terpene profile of the plant, which offer their own benefits while creating an attractively flavored product. Because they contain multiple cannabinoids and terpenes, broad spectrum bulk oils allow consumers to experience the entourage effect– a theory that says the various compounds in hemp and marijuana work synergistically to produce unique effects.

Crude

Blue Forest Farms can provide you with crude or winterized crude oil from your plants. 

Crude Oil Processing

Do you have crude oil and need help with the next steps? Blue Forest Farms can also take raw, crude hemp oil and process it into bulk CBD Isolate or bulk CBD THC free distillate. 

Hemp Extraction Methods

CO2 Extraction

CO2 extraction uses smaller amounts of hemp and filters plants through temperature and pressure controlled chambers. Cannabinoids are isolated at a 90% efficiency. CO2 is non-toxic, meaning it will not leave any harmful residual solvents. 

Ethanol Extraction

Ethanol extraction is a single-stream process that produces extracts under warm or cold conditions. It is cost-effective, safe, and creates high quality products.

Hydrocarbon Extraction

This method utilizes hydrocarbons, typically butane or propane, to strip cannabinoids from plant material, while preserving the plant’s terpenes and flavonoids. The result is a pure, aromatic, flavorful extract.