PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Utah’s Department of Agriculture and Food issued Harvest of Utah a notice of intent to award a medical cultivation license. Harvest of Utah received the highest score among all applicants. Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. (CSE: HARV, OTCQX: HRVSF) (“Harvest”), a vertically integrated cannabis company with one of the largest and deepest footprints in the U.S., will serve as the operator.

The extensive selection process rewarded only eight of 81 applicants supporting Utah’s newly approved medical cannabis program. Harvest of Utah received top recognition achieving outstanding scores within the strict criteria guidelines by showing proof of financial viability, expertise in cannabis operations and demonstrating its commitment to the local community.

“Utah’s rigorous evaluation standards highlight the state’s dedication to their community and we share in their vision to improve patients’ lives through cannabis. We are grateful to be a part of this milestone and be granted the opportunity to build exceptional operations that provide the most trusted and safe products,” said Harvest CEO Steve White. “The intent to award in Utah is a testament to our experience, knowledge and passionate staff. We are looking forward to playing a pivotal role in this next stage of providing greater access for the thousands of patients in Utah.”

Pending license approval, the entry into the Utah market will expand Harvest’s operations to 18 states and territories. Harvest’s dedication to building, acquiring and expanding brands and distribution provides greater cannabis accessibility for consumers seeking high-quality and trusted experiences.

About Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc.

Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Harvest Health & Recreation, Inc. is a multi-state cannabis operator (MSO) and vertically-integrated cannabis company. Subject to completion of announced acquisitions, Harvest will have one of the largest footprints in the U.S., with rights to more than 210 facilities, of which approximately 135 are retail locations, and more than 1,695 employees across 18 states and territories. Since 2011, the company has been committed to aggressively expanding its Harvest House of Cannabis retail and wholesale presence throughout the U.S., acquiring, creating and growing leading brands for patients and consumers nationally and continuing on a path of profitable growth. Harvest’s mission is to improve lives through the goodness of cannabis and is focused on its vision to become the most valuable cannabis company in the world. We hope you’ll join us on our journey: https://harvestinc.com.

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