Ayr opens first indoor cultivation facility in Florida

Executive Summary

• Ayr Wellness Inc. opened its first indoor cultivation facility in Florida, a 97,580‑sq‑ft site with ~50,000 sq ft of grow canopy.
• The plant will employ roughly 100 staff across cultivation, operations and technical functions, expanding the company’s production capacity in the state.
• The new indoor-grown flower complements Ayr’s existing hybrid greenhouse operation in Gainesville, increasing product variety and quality for Florida medical‑marijuana patients.

Key Details

• Facility size: 97,580 sq ft total; ~50,000 sq ft dedicated to grow canopy.
• Employment: Approximately 100 team members (cultivation, operations, technical roles).
• Production focus: Indoor-grown cannabis flower using advanced LED lighting and sustainable irrigation systems to improve consistency, water use and fertilizer reduction.
• Product portfolio: Launch includes curated genetics such as Purple Alien, Powdered Doughnuts, Tiger Bomb and other Kynd‑brand cultivars.
• Market impact: Enables Ayr Wellness to offer premium indoor flower alongside its existing hybrid greenhouse product line at Florida dispensaries, targeting both existing patients and new customers.
• Strategic significance: First indoor cultivation footprint for the company in Florida, marking a “new era” for Ayr’s presence in the state’s evolving medical‑marijuana market.

Notable Quotes

• George DeNardo, President: “We’re incredibly proud to open this state‑of‑the‑art indoor cultivation facility… allowing Ayr to offer patients the best of both worlds: premium, indoor‑grown flower with top‑shelf quality and value‑driven hybrid greenhouse flower.”
• Julie Winter, Chief Revenue Officer: “Ocala marks the beginning of a new era for Ayr in Florida… delivering consistency for our loyal patients, re‑engaging those seeking top‑tier options, and inviting new patients to experience the care and quality that define Ayr.”