Editor’s Note: We spoke with Ty Wilkinson, the owner of Natural Wellness Organics. His company sells a line of high-quality THC-free CBD products at NaturalWellnessOrganics.com. You can also buy products at their clinic Monday-Friday (9am-5pm) located at 698 S. Tamiami Trail in Osprey. Call 941-584-9840.

Ty, please introduce your company Natural Wellness Organics.
We’re a lifestyle company providing high quality CBD products that are broad-spectrum and third-party lab tested with no chemicals and zero THC. Our hemp is grown and processed in Oregon and Colorado.

What led you to launch your company?
I became a CBD user in 2015 to address back pain. I was impressed with how well it worked to relieve pain and allowed me to enjoy golf and other activities. My prior experience in agriculture and education in biology enhanced my learning curve about CBD. In 2017, I launched our company to provide the highest quality CBD products for your family, friends and pets.

What makes your line of CBD products premium grade?
Our hemp plants are grown using organic farming techniques and all our strains contain mostly CBD and very little THC. We use a supercritical CO2 extraction method which preserves all the beneficial phytocannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids. We regularly conduct third-party lab testing. Lastly, we use organic and natural ingredients to formulate all our products.

How is the psychoactive compound THC extracted?
Our proprietary technology removes even the most minute traces of THC, along with any unwanted compounds like wax, chlorophyll or plant pigments. Our lab test results show our products contain no chemicals and zero THC, providing customers broad-spectrum CBD products they can trust.

Why is third party testing important?
Third party lab testing is the only way to guarantee the quality and potency of CBD products. Our comprehensive lab testing ensures the amount of CBD in our products and the absence of chemicals. The batch number is printed on all our products to enhance customer confidence. Our lab results are posted on our website.

What’s a good source of information about CBD research?
We wrote an easy to read book titled CBD Naturally available at NaturalWellnessOrganics.com. It includes a summary of the research findings about CBD associated with specific health conditions. It also addresses the science behind CBD, legal issues, guidelines for taking CBD, and the history of hemp.

What else are you doing to distinguish your business in a fast-growing industry?
Our commitment to quality, focus on customer service and emphasis on education sets us apart. Key goals include building strong relationships with local and regional partners through our wholesale program and educating the public through events and our website.