Our Story
The Botanist d/b/a InGrown Farms, was established in Freeport, Illinois in 2015 as a 3000 sq ft. facility exclusively cultivating medical cannabis. It has grown to a premier 80,000 sq ft cultivation facility that crafts premium cannabis for patients and customers in both the medical and recreational markets.
At The Botanist, we are modern pioneers. We honor the integrity of the cannabis plant by cultivating unique combinations for patients and customers to experience and explore. Our commitment is showcased by our work with many revered and rare genetics that can only be found in our Illinois facility.
The Botanist is a true leader in the cannabis field. We have set the consistency standards for the Illinois market, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our emphasis on consistency along with a deep national industry knowledge of our parent company, Acreage Holdings, allows us to encourage creative exploration and new formulations while maintaining best practices, sustainability, and quality compliance.
Our Core Focus
Transforming lives through the power of the cannabis plant.
Quality
Our environmental resources are paramount to our mission. As such, we consider our resources to be an integral and respected part of our business. Within our cultivation center, we have established many small grow rooms. Each of our gardens is kept small in order to provide personal care and attention by our growers.
Advocacy
Our team at The Botanist utilizes traditional plant knowledge and medicinal uses of plants to support the advancement of scientific studies on healing. Our research, hands-on experience, and innovative exploration continually expand our knowledge base. We contribute our expertise to further diversify applications and advocate for the consumer in Illinois and the country. We make dedicated efforts to provide reliable information regarding the human health impact and benefits of cannabis to promote and increase awareness in the greater community.
Community Building
The Botanist cultivators invest in the betterment of our community by integrating our knowledge with doctors, medical researchers, and health institutions. In addition, we provide long-term, profitable career opportunities, and share improvements with our colleagues in the field to build a mutually beneficial cornerstone in a growing industry.