Blog
12/09/2025
🚨 As Seen in the News: Franny Tacy Takes a Stand to Protect Hemp
The hemp industry is under fire—and Franny’s Farmacy is standing on the front lines of the fight. Following the quiet passing of the 2026 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, which includes a federal ban on intoxicating hemp-derived products like Delta-8, THCa, and more, local and national media are turning their attention to voices who are rising up […]
12/05/2025
🚨 Hemp Under Fire: What the New Federal Ban Means — And Why We’re Still Fighting
If you follow the hemp industry, you know this: the ground has shifted beneath us. In November 2025, Congress quietly passed a spending bill that redefines what “legal hemp” means — effectively banning most intoxicating hemp‑derived THC products nationwide. Vicente LLP+2WIRED+2 This change threatens not just novelty items or niche wellness products, but entire livelihoods […]
11/19/2025
The Hemp Ban Isn’t the End—It’s the Beginning of a Grassroots Movement
When Congress quietly passed the 2026 Appropriations Bill, it included one line that sent shockwaves through the hemp industry: “Prevents the unregulated sale of intoxicating hemp-based or hemp-derived products, including Delta-8, from being sold online, in gas stations, and corner stores…” Let’s be clear: This is not regulation—it’s prohibition. And Franny’s Farmacy is not […]
11/13/2025
🚨 The Hemp Ban Is Real — And It’s Happening NOW
A Sneaky Move in Washington Just Threatened the Entire Hemp Industry In a stunning and deeply alarming move, Congress has passed an appropriations bill that includes a one-line provision that could devastate the hemp industry overnight. Buried deep within the 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, this line reads: “Prevents the […]
11/06/2025
🌿 Together for Hemp: A Victory Worth Celebrating
🌿 Together for Hemp: A Victory Worth Celebrating We’re thrilled to share a powerful win for the hemp industry—and for every farmer, entrepreneur, and advocate who believes in the right to grow, produce, and access federally legal hemp products. Thanks to widespread public support and behind-the-scenes advocacy, Senator Mitch McConnell has agreed to remove restrictive […]
11/02/2025
Rising from the Roots: The Story of Franny’s Farm and the Birth of Franny’s Farmacy Botanical Division
🌿 A Life Woven with the Land For over 25 years, I’ve been a thread in the vibrant tapestry of Asheville, North Carolina. I arrived with a Smithsonian Institute scholarship at Montreat, teaching school while immersing myself in the heartbeat of this community—dancing under the stars at LEAF Festival, coaching sports for 12 years, and […]
10/30/2025
Celebrate With Cozy Fall 20 mg Chocolate Chunk Cookies
The shelves are full again—our Franny’s Farmacy chocolate bars are back, just in time for sweater weather. Think cool mornings, crunchy leaves, and a tray of warm cookies that perfume the house with vanilla and caramel. This bakery‑big cookie is inspired by the famous New York–style method: a cold overnight rest for deep flavor and […]
10/27/2025
Save Hemp in America: A Farmer’s Fight for Freedom, Wellness, and Common Sense
Politicians at it F**kin’ Again: The Hemp Ban No One Asked For! By Franny Tacy, the first female to plant hemp in North Carolina Founder and CEO, Franny’s Farm & Franny’s Farmacy Well, here we f**kin’ go again. Politicians are at it — ego-trippin’ and empire-buildin’ — instead of listening to the people. Ole Mitch […]
10/24/2025
Sleep Is Sacred: How Franny’s Farmacy Supports Better Rest Naturally 🌙
In our non-stop, always-on world, quality sleep has become a rare luxury—and one of the most reported health concerns in the U.S. Millions of Americans struggle to get consistent, restful sleep, which has cascading effects on mood, immunity, pain, and overall wellbeing. At Franny’s Farmacy, we believe sleep isn’t a privilege—it’s a necessity. That’s why […]
10/21/2025
🎉 Celebrating 7 Years of Merrimon Magic: A Milestone of Community, Resilience & Growth
October 21st marks a meaningful moment in our story—seven incredible years since we opened the doors to our flagship Franny’s Farmacy location on Merrimon Avenue in Asheville, NC. What began as a bold, plant-powered vision has grown into a beacon of healing, education, and empowerment—deeply rooted in the Western North Carolina community. 🌻 From Adversity […]
10/13/2025
🥒 Fresh & Easy: Cucumber Mojito THC Mocktail
Your Effortless Taste of Summer—Even in Sober October As summer fades and the cool autumn breeze rolls in, we’re not quite ready to give up that fresh, citrusy sparkle. Enter: the Cucumber Mojito THC Mocktail, your go-to zero-proof drink for when you want to feel good, stay present, and keep it alcohol-free. At Franny’s Farmacy, […]
10/10/2025
Honoring World Mental Health Day with Wellness from Franny’s Farmacy
Every year on October 10, the world observes World Mental Health Day, a day to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage conversations about mental well-being. At Franny’s Farmacy, we believe that mental wellness is just as important as physical health, and we’re proud to offer products that support a calm mind, balanced emotions, and a […]