The gold rush was an important part of American history. It revitalized communities and created new wealth for a growing nation. There’s even an NFL team named after the year it took place (the San Francisco 49ers). But have you heard of the green rush? It hasn’t been...
Dylan Donaldson
- Owner at Karing Kind
- Co-owner at Colorado Hemp Extracts

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- CNBS Journal | Karing Kind named one of Boulder’s Best Dispensaries
- Daily Camera | 10 years after recreational marijuana arrived in Boulder County, cannabis industry is ‘on the brink’
- 10 Buds | 10Buds’ Guide to Colorado’s Must-Visit Cannabis Destinations
- CBS News | First Recreational Marijuana Shop Opens In Boulder County
- Fox 31 | Boulder’s first retail pot shop gets ready to open
THE STORY OF Dylan Donaldson
Dylan is a Colorado native that graduated CU Boulder in 2007 with a degree in Business Communication. Having run a variety of his own businesses while attending college, Dylan found his passion in plants and people.
Owning and operating a cannabis business in Colorado since 2009 with his wife Danielle opened opportunities in hemp extraction, formulation and product development. Creating Colorado Hemp Extracts is an exciting new frontier for Dylan.
Working with such a stellar team Dylan is able to focus on quality and consistency in Colorado Hemp Extracts products.
Providing CBD products he believes in and use, to people in need of top quality CBD products is one of the most fulfilling aspects of his journey to date.
Dylan Donaldson's Latest Articles
Recreational Cannabis Linked to Reduced Opioid-Related Deaths
A newly published study of more than 15 years of data reveals the legalization of cannabis in Colorado is associated with a reduction in opioid deaths. In the two years following recreational legalization, opioid-related deaths in Colorado decreased by more...
Clean Colorado: Karing Kind Sponsors a Highway
As consumers, we all want to buy from companies that share our values. Sure, we want the best product at the best price. But, there’s something rewarding about buying from a company that gives back to the community. Maybe that’s why I perk up every time I see the...
Colorado Cannabis May Become Federally Legal
(From the 2018 Archives) Last week, Senators Cory Gardner (R-Colorado) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) introduced a new bill that would protect state marijuana laws from federal interference. And on Friday, President Trump said he “probably will end up...
Canada Leads the Way as the First Nation to Legalize Weed
This week, Canada’s Parliament voted to legalize recreational marijuana by a nearly two-to-one margin. It’s pretty big news. I mean… it’s HUGE news. With the vote—and the final go-ahead from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau—Canada is set to become the first G-20 nation...
FDA Approves First Ever Marijuana-Based Drug
(From the 2018 Archives) On June 25, 2018, the FDA approved the first ever drug derived from marijuana. The news caught many cannabis consumers off guard. After all, isn’t marijuana federally illegal? How could a federal entity like the U.S. Food and Drug...