One might assume that the cannabis industry has been overtaken by the big conglomerates—whether that be Aurora Cannabis or the Canopy Growth Corporation—that funnelled vast sums of money into the fledgling industry after Canada legalized the beloved shrub back in 2018.
But that’s not the case, as many craft cannabis companies are emerging, and proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the industry.
One such business—known as Dunesberry Farms—has a strong Sun Peaks connection, as it’s headed by a resident and three of its principal investors also hail from the resort.
Dunesberry is currently growing outdoor bud on about 9.5 acres next to the Dunes at Kamloops golf course, along the Thompson River. It also grows indoor cannabis at a “sister site” in Enderby, B.C. The company plans on expanding its Kamloops operation to 28 acres.
Bill Bilton Jr., Dunsberry Farms’ chief executive officer, said what separates smaller-scale craft producers from the bigger guys is high THC content and a much more hands-on approach than their more industrial counterparts.
“So for example, if we have 2,100 plants that are greening, we’re hand watering those, it’s not an automated drip system,” he explained.
Under Health Canada regulations, cannabis companies such as Dunesberry needed to build its farm facility before it was ever licensed.
It then had to…
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One might assume that the cannabis industry has been overtaken by the big conglomerates—whether that be Aurora Cannabis or the Canopy Growth Corporation—that funnelled vast sums of money into the fledgling industry after Canada legalized the beloved shrub back in 2018.
But that’s not the case, as many craft cannabis companies are emerging, and proving to be a force to be reckoned with in the industry.
One such business—known as Dunesberry Farms—has a strong Sun Peaks connection, as it’s headed by a resident and three of its principal investors also hail from the resort.
Dunesberry is currently growing outdoor bud on about 9.5 acres next to the Dunes at Kamloops golf course, along the Thompson River. It also grows indoor cannabis at a “sister site” in Enderby, B.C. The company plans on expanding its Kamloops operation to 28 acres.
Bill Bilton Jr., Dunsberry Farms’ chief executive officer, said what separates smaller-scale craft producers from the bigger guys is high THC content and a much more hands-on approach than their more industrial counterparts.
“So for example, if we have 2,100 plants that are greening, we’re hand watering those, it’s not an automated drip system,” he explained.
Under Health Canada regulations, cannabis companies such as Dunesberry needed to build its farm facility before it was ever licensed.
It then had to…