Princeton㽶Ƶֱs B.C. Green Pharmaceutical medical marijuana compound is getting a bit of magic.
It was announced earlier this month that two research facilities, on adjoining property to the established cannabis plant, will explore and promote the potential health benefits of what most people would call 㽶Ƶֱmagic㽶Ƶֱ mushrooms.
㽶ƵֱWelcome to business-friendly and environmentally conscious Princeton, British Columbia. Optimi Health will cultivate, extract, process, package and ship the finest strains of functional mushrooms from it㽶Ƶֱs two purpose-built, GMP-capable facilities,㽶Ƶֱ states Optimi㽶Ƶֱs website.
Brian Safarik is part owner of B.C. Green, and also the chief operating officer and a director of Optimi Health.
He was unavailable for an interview, as the Spotlight went to press.
Optimi recently completed a successful $20.7 million initial public offering.
㽶Ƶֱ(There is) continued construction and build-out of its dual facility (combined 20,000 sq. ft.) operations in Princeton, British Columbia. Upon completion, integrated cultivation, advanced agronomy, genomic research, processing, manufacturing, and laboratory services will be housed on the property which includes additional space for expansion,㽶Ƶֱ stated a press release.
Mushrooms are being viewed as an alternative therapy to treat depression, anxiety, dementia and PTSD.
Princeton㽶Ƶֱs economic development director Gary Schatz said he is thrilled with Optimi㽶Ƶֱs direction.
㽶ƵֱI think it㽶Ƶֱs pretty phenomenal,㽶Ƶֱ he said, noting the industry represents significant diversification for the local economy.
BC Green purchased property in Princeton㽶Ƶֱs industrial park in August 2018.
Mayor Spencer Coyne said the idea that research and production originating in Princeton could help millions of struggling people is heartwarming.
㽶ƵֱI just think that is amazing,㽶Ƶֱ Coyne said.
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