Acacia Diversified Holdings, Inc. Announces the Resignation of Richard K. Pertile as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Acacia Diversified Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company. The Company focuses on conducting its business operations through its subsidiaries, such as MariJ Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (MariJ), and Canna-Cures Research & Development Center, Inc., in which it focuses on including the operations of the MariJ Agricultural and Canna-Cures entities. MariJ focuses on the extraction and processing of high-cannabidiol (CBD)/low-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content medical grade cannabis oils from medical cannabis plants. MariJ has a mobile cannabis oil processing and extraction unit designed into a heavy-duty vehicle. The unit is engaged in the extractions and processing of medical organic hemp into oils at various sites, and is developing additional contracts for services. The Company, through Canna-Cures Research & Development Center, Inc., focuses on research and development activities, as well as retail and wholesale distribution of medical cannabis products and dietary supplements.