Copperstate Farms
Arizona's largest greenhouse cannabis producer with 40 acres under glass and sun-grown quality.
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- 1 state
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- AZ
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Our story
Copperstate Farms was established in 2016 by Fife Symington IV, son of former Arizona Governor Fife Symington III, who brought decades of commercial agriculture expertise to cannabis cultivation. The company's founding story is remarkable – within weeks of seeking a facility, NatureSweet announced their departure from a massive 40-acre greenhouse in Snowflake, Arizona, creating a perfect opportunity.Symington faced initial community resistance, requiring grassroots campaigning and town council approval that ultimately passed by just one vote in August 2016. Drawing from his experience co-founding several commercial greenhouse operations in Mexico covering 850 acres and shipping over 175 million pounds of vegetables annually, he transformed the former tomato greenhouse into a cannabis powerhouse.The company achieved remarkable growth, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in 2022. Major milestones include launching Sol Flower dispensaries in 2019 and acquiring a fifth location in 2021 for $15 million. Today, Copperstate Farms operates as the largest employer in Snowflake with over 800 team members and stands as the largest cannabis greenhouse in the United States.
About
Copperstate Farms operates one of North America's largest cannabis greenhouse facilities, spanning 1.7 million square feet of canopy across 40 acres under glass in Snowflake, Arizona. As Arizona's top cannabis wholesaler and a vertically integrated operation, they control every aspect from cultivation to retail distribution.The company operates five Sol Flower dispensary locations across the Phoenix metropolitan area in Sun City, Tempe (two locations), Scottsdale, and Phoenix, with the Sun City location featuring a unique public café and wellness classroom. Their cultivation facility houses 50 different cannabis strains in production with another 50 in development.Copperstate's brand portfolio includes their flagship Copperstate brand, Jukebox (launched in 2022 targeting Gen Z consumers), Good Things Coming (award-winning edibles and lifestyle products), Uncle X, and partnerships with premium brands like Moxie. Their sustainable growing approach harnesses Arizona's abundant sunshine, making them more environmentally friendly than traditional indoor operations while maintaining pharmaceutical-level quality standards.
Mission
Copperstate Farms is dedicated to building "a better kind of cannabis company" by bringing best practices from big agriculture, consumer packaged goods, and pharmaceutical industries to cannabis. Their mission centers on six core values: Aspire to be the Best & Work with the Best, Integrity & Passion, Compassion, Respect & Mindfulness, and Community & Teamwork.The company wakes up every day finding ways to help patients, customers, and employees "live with soul, filled with relaxation, relief, creativity, and connectivity". As CEO Fife Symington IV states, "wellness is central to our mission," and they actively encourage community members to experience the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of nature.Copperstate Farms is committed to driving economic growth through local employment, hiring local workers, material suppliers, and contractors to strengthen Arizona's economy. Their community involvement extends beyond business, including a premier partnership with the Arizona Trail Association to keep the state's scenic trail protected and accessible.