Training
- General degree -
- General farming (3 years or less) -
- General farming (3 years+) -
- Other experience/agricultural/business training -
Do you have a business plan?
No - I have a phased research-to-innovation roadmap that begins with university-supervised validation of cannabis microgreens as a potential functional food. Current activity is fully non-commercial, focused on compassionate use under a Section 140 exemption and an academic research license. The long-term vision includes exploring safe, non-psychoactive formulations that could eventually support public health nutrition. This work is grounded in ethical and ecological principles, emphasizing sustainable agriculture, controlled-environment practices, and community-focused collaboration. Real-world therapeutic use with medical oversight has provided an evidence base for this research phase. Any future development beyond research would proceed only under appropriate regulatory frameworks, ensuring integrity and compliance at every stage.
Do you have financial resources available to start your farm?
Yes - I do not currently have access to land or financial capital, but I am ready to relocate if a suitable, research-friendly site becomes available. This is a compassionate-use, university-guided academic project aligned with a Section 140 exemption, focused on validating the nutritional and functional potential of non-psychoactive cannabis microgreens. The core formulations and protocols are complete. The project is well-positioned for research-stage support, including grants, donation-based funding, and mentorship-aligned partnerships. While not yet seeking commercialization, I welcome early conversations with values-aligned supporters who share a long-term vision for safe, regulated, and equitable access to novel functional foods.
Do you have access to other financial resources (such as a financial partner, loan, etc.) to start your farm?'
Yes - I am seeking values-aligned financial support specifically for the research and compassionate-use phase of this small-scale project. Suitable resources may include academic grants, community research partnerships, mentorship-based funding, or philanthropy. The project is not commercial at this stage and will remain focused on validating cannabis microgreens as a functional food under simplified research and Section 140 pathways. All support would be directed toward ethical, low-impact, medically guided production with potential long-term benefit—with no immediate commercial activity or return-driven expectations
Farm Name
Cannabis Microgreens for Functional Food Research
Farm Project Description
My name is Cheryl Rose. I’m a BSc. Biology student at Thompson Rivers University and a full-time caregiver to my adult daughter Hayley, who lives with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome—a rare and severe form of epilepsy. I am conducting supervised research into the therapeutic and nutritional potential of cannabis microgreens as a functional food to support Hayley's health.
This research will be carried out under a federally authorized personal medical exemption (Section 140(1)) and simple research license, supervised by academic researchers at TRU. My focus is on small-scale, clean microgreen production and the exploration of cannabinoid, nutritional, and functional food properties of various cultivars.
I am currently seeking access to indoor or greenhouse space for growing microgreens and, ideally, for cultivating a number of mature plants to support seed development. This is an evidence-based research project to characterize cannabis microgreens as a functional food. It builds on prior raw cannabis research and is open to ethical collaboration and partnership in support of compassionate care. I’m happy to speak with interested hosts about the project and its needs.
https://www.facebook.com/HayleyRoseFoundation/ To follow Hayley’s journey. Please note the Hayley Rose Foundation is not currently operating or accepting donations. The FB page is to keep the public updated on Hayley’s journey and share information.
Duration of the desired agreement
The secion 140 (1) and simple research license will last for 1 year with option to renew yearly. This is a potential 5-10 year leasing opportunity.
Ideal date to obtain land by
August 31, 2025 (confirmed agreement for Health Canada licensing). Actual on-site production will not begin until authorization is received, which is estimated for early 2026 (approximately 180 days after submission). This allows time for setup and planning in collaboration with the landowner before planting begins.
Total Land Size (acres)
~0.25 to 1 acre (microgreens require minimal footprint; seedstock can utilize flexible indoor or outdoor space)
Cultivable Area (acres)
~0.1–0.5 acre equivalent of flexible production space (indoor preferred; outdoor optional for seed-producing plants)
Possibility to expand area currently available (acres)
Yes - open to future expansion based on research or seed trials
Preferred current state of the surface of the cultivable area
Clean, prepared indoor space preferred (e.g., insulated outbuilding, greenhouse, or hoop house) with water and power access.
Outdoor land is also suitable for specific seed production phases.
Open to landowner residing on property
Yes - If the land owner or other residents are living ont he property, fencing would be required under Health Canada regulations
Need farm buildings
Yes - Depending on the research phase and scale. For indoor cannabis seed plant production and microgreen cultivation, I will require controlled-environment structures (e.g., insulated grow buildings or retrofitted greenhouses) equipped with basic tools such as grow trays, racks, lighting, HVAC, and irrigation systems. Outdoor seed cultivation may require additional support from mentors and workers with farming experience, as I am still learning agricultural operations. Machinery may be needed for site preparation, irrigation setup, and harvesting if outdoor expansion occurs in future phases. The primary need is for enclosed or protected indoor space to ensure consistent, contamination-free seed and microgreen production for therapeutic and research purposes.
Need fenced land
Yes - To meet Health Canada regulations for security measures for research purposes if the land owner lives on the property.
Need farm machinery and tools
No
Need established water source and infrastructure
Access to potable water and basic plumbing for microgreen irrigation, equipment cleaning, and general agricultural use
Need on-site housing
Yes - I do not require on-site housing unless the land is located in a remote area that is difficult to access by transit or too far for consistent travel from my current location (Surrey/Langley/Delta/Richmond). I’m open to relocating nearby or living on-site if needed to maintain daily access.
Production type
- Vegetable -
- Seed -
- Greenhouse -
- Other -
Will acquire commercial insurance
Yes
