Nova Farms began in 2016 when CEO Derek Ross and a group of Rhode Island cannabis entrepreneurs faced regulatory setbacks that forced them to relocate to Massachusetts. What could have been a devastating blow became the catalyst for building the Northeast's largest outdoor cannabis cultivation operation.Starting with a 90-acre farm in the Massachusetts Berkshires and a handful of licenses, Nova Farms has grown from five initial employees to over 400 team members. The company opened their first dispensary in 2020 and quickly expanded across five states with multiple retail locations in Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, and Connecticut.A major milestone came in 2024 when Chicago Atlantic invested $20 million in the company, recognizing Nova Farms' consistent profitability and growth trajectory. From their humble beginnings to becoming a vertically integrated multi-state operator, Nova Farms has proven that outdoor cultivation can thrive in New England while maintaining premium quality standards. Their journey exemplifies resilience, innovation, and the power of turning challenges into opportunities for explosive growth.