Leading Cannabis Grower Plans to Double in Size
March 11, 2021 
Copperstate Farms, LLC, the vertically integrated cannabis company based in Arizona, has announced plans to expand its cultivation space to 80 acres in Snowflake, AZ. The decision to double its production footprint from 40 acres to 80 acres of greenhouses comes on the cusp of the company’s fifth business anniversary since co-founder and Managing Director Fife Symington established Copperstate Farms in 2016.
On Tuesday, March 2nd, the company received approval from the town of Snowflake for a development agreement that reaffirms and expands Copperstate Farms’ cannabis Special Use Permit covering a 150-acre parcel. The new 40-acre, state-of-the-art greenhouse will be located on that property, which is already owned by Copperstate Farms.
“Over the past year, we’ve dialed in our infrastructure to handle some of the challenges of growing cannabis at scale, while also proactively preparing for the demands of a recreational market,” says Symington, who has a strong background in commercial agriculture.
Symington worked internationally and developed more than 850 acres of vegetable greenhouses before pivoting his expertise to the cannabis industry.
Since its inception, Copperstate Farms has stayed true to its mission of bringing growth to the local and state economy. The company is the largest employer in the town of Snowflake with more than 400 employees and more than 650 in total, including its Phoenix operations.
“We love Arizona and are thrilled to announce this project that will drive further economic development in our community,” Symington says.
Currently, Copperstate Farms is the top cannabis wholesaler in Arizona, operating 40 acres of cultivation and incorporating top-tier grow technology with sustainability features around airflow, temperature control, light deprivation, and watering systems.
“We want to continue to provide high-quality flower both at our Sol Flower retail dispensaries and for our wholesale customers. With the rapid rollout of recreational sales, the time is now to replicate our systematic and sustainable approach with proven grow methods into our other acreage,” says Pankaj Talwar, CEO of Copperstate Farms.
Renowned for having the largest cannabis greenhouse in the U.S., Copperstate Farms has been steadily advancing its grow capabilities. Last year, the company renovated one of its 10-acre greenhouses and added a state-of-the-art hydrocarbon lab to produce its new concentrate brand arae.
With the recent legalization of adult-use cannabis, total market sales in Arizona are projected to reach $3 billion by 2023.
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