Harvest of Ohio representatives said in a statement that they agreed last month to an “amicable separation” that will allow both companies to continue growing in the Ohio market.
Separately, Harvest of Ohio founder and CEO Arian Kirkpatrick has transferred ownership of two LLCs that operate production facilities in Ironton to an unrelated third party. Trulieve then said in a statement. Trulieve will “enter into a service agreement to provide operational support” to the Ironton facility and will pay Kirkpatrick a “small amount.” The companies said other terms of the resolution are confidential.
“We are pleased to announce a resolution to the lawsuit that will triple our footprint in Ohio,” said Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve. “We look forward to serving medical patients and adult clients when permitted.”
The Harvest of Ohio Medical Pharmacy in Athens will be 100% owned by Harvest of Ohio founder Arian Kirkpatrick, and will be sold in Swahili for “Harvest, Harvest, Serve,” the company said. It is said that it will be rebranded to the name Mavno, which means “Mavno.''
“As the first Black and first female-owned cannabis company to achieve 100% vertical integration in Ohio, the Harvest of Ohio team will forever be a part of cannabis history, breaking down barriers, promoting diversity and “It will pave the way for a diverse cannabis company with an inclusive workforce and supply chain,” Kirkpatrick said.
A statement from Harvest of Ohio said Kirkpatrick, a 51% majority shareholder, owned Harvest, an Arizona-based multi-state operator that was later acquired by Trulieve. He said it was the result of a partnership with Health and Recreation.
Harvest of Ohio was the product of Kirkpatrick's “deep-seated passion for community and economic development, social equity and reversing the stigma surrounding cannabis,” she said.
Beavercreek is one of several Ohio cities that has taken steps to suspend the opening of new cannabis dispensaries prior to recreational sales. The grace period expires in June but could be extended.
