Membership

Collaboration

The Kootenay Collective is rooted in an understanding that our community is stronger when we work together.

By sharing knowledge, strengthening standards, and building a shared reputation, we create benefits that extend across the entire region.

Member Benefits

  • Members may apply the Kootenay Collective badge to products made from qualifying lots.

  • Access to a variety of online and offline spaces for member communication and shared resources.

  • Collective marketing initiatives and approved promotional efforts that support regional visibility and recognition.

  • Members may include qualifying products in the Kootenay Collective product catalog and related market-facing materials.

  • Voting members in good standing are encouraged to participate in the Society and vote on matters brought before the membership. Non-voting members are encouraged to participate in discussions but may not vote.

Members

  • Sweetgrass

    Ymir BC

    Sweetgrass Cannabis is a micro-cultivator and processor of certified organic cannabis based in Ymir, BC. Their interest in the art of growing high-end flower runs deep and they've worked diligently for years to deliver their product to the upper shelves of the Canadian and international marketplace. They grow their plants in living soil using methods certified by the Fraser Valley Organic Producers Association (FVOPA). Sweetgrass is proud to be offering up some of this amazing small batch craft cannabis to discerning connoisseurs and aficionados alike. 

  • Koots Canna

    Salmo BC

    Koots Canna, nestled near Salmo, BC, is a testament to the passion of brothers Simon and Aaron Malone. As legacy growers with 15 years of experience in the industry, they have designed and built a micro-cultivation facility that prioritizes quality and flavor above all. Their meticulous, hands-on approach to cultivation ensures that every batch of cannabis meets the highest standards. Passionate about breeding and exploring unique genetics, they have curated a diverse collection of cultivars that offer rich, flavorful profiles. Koots Canna's passion and commitment to innovation and excellence guarantees a top-tier, small-batch cannabis experience.

  • Kootenay Cultivar

    Salmo BC

    United by a diverse range of backgrounds, our team shares a common passion: Cannabis. Each member hails from the old guard, with roots dating back to the 1990s, collectively bringing a wealth of experience and expertise into the cannabis space. It is this unique amalgamation of skills that sets us apart and allows us to craft extraordinary flowers for our clients. With a shared love for the plant and a rich history in cultivation, our team at Kootenay Cultivar is dedicated to delivering an unparalleled cannabis experience.

  • Kootenay Quantum

    Winlaw BC

    Kootenay Quantum (KQ) is a craft producer, nursery, and processor of boutique cannabis in British Columbia’s Slocan Valley - rooted in community, culture, and the traditions of BC craft cannabis.

  • Paradise Valley

    Appledale BC

    Paradise Valley Botanics is a family owned micro cultivation company dedicated to producing premium craft cannabis with care, consistency and integrity. With over 30 years of experience in the industry,  the team focuses on small batch cultivation and quality over quantity, delivering exceptional flower through hands on expertise and a deep passion for the craft.

  • Rosebud Farms

    Rosebud Lake BC

    Rosebud Cannabis Farms is a Kootenay-based, family-run operation rooted in regenerative farming and sun-grown cultivation. Led by master grower Che LeBlanc, with Krystal Walters managing operations, the team produces quality craft cannabis built on decades of cultivation experience while supporting community through education and collaboration.

  • Woody Nelson

    Nelson BC

    Woody Nelson is a licensed producer and regional hub based in Nelson, BC, specializing in premium craft cannabis grown in Organic Living Soil (LSO). Through its 26,000 sq ft indoor vertical farming facility, the company cultivates, processes, and distributes small batch cannabis while supporting licensed micro producers throughout the Kootenays. Designed to EU GMP standards, Woody Nelson combines craft cultivation with modern production systems to deliver exceptional quality and consistency.

  • Smoker Farms

    Beaverdell BC

    Smoker Farms was born from humble beginnings through the hard work and dedication of husband and wife team, Jeff and Sheri. With a start in the cannabis industry 30 years ago Jeff always hoped that cannabis would be legalized so he could share his knowledge and dedication to the cannabis plant with everyone. Fast forward to now, 5 years in, and Smoker Farms has made a name for itself using high-tech growing skills along with the proprietary strain, Master Kush Ultra, which is now one of the longest running craft SKUs with BCLDB.

  • Aroma Cultivation

    Appledale BC

    Aroma Cultivation Inc is rooted in BC’s legacy cannabis community, our family-run micro facility is dedicated to preserving true craft cultivation to the highest of standards and quality products 

  • Kootenay Aeroponic

    Creston BC

    Independently owned and founded in the heart of the Kootenays, Kootenay Aeroponic grew from a legacy-era passion for sharing carefully cultivated cannabis into helping shape a legal and diverse community-driven industry. Our owners bring years of hands-on experience, deep cannabis culture, and the strength of our local Kootenay fam into everything we do. We’re committed to creating small-batch craft cannabis that respects the landscape and reflects the unique DNA of our region.

  • Leafcross Biomedical

    Proctor BC

    Leaf Cross Biomedical focuses on small-batch cannabis cultivation driven by phenotype hunting, cannabinoid innovation, and consistent quality. Our team brings diverse experience across medical retail, cultivation, and processing, putting consumer perspective at the center of our business model. By combining advanced automation with hands-on growing practices, we preserve terpene richness, trichome integrity, and overall product quality.

  • Lono's Garden Paradise

    Winlaw BC

    Lono’s Garden Paradise is a small regenerative cannabis farm located in Winlaw, BC. Led by longtime grower Gary Krempl, the business produces award-winning outdoor cannabis and high-CBD hemp with certified organic practices, living soil, and a clear focus on plant-based wellness, community, and legacy roots.

Become a Member

The Kootenay Collective is open to federally licensed cannabis producers located within the Regional District of Central Kootenay and the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary. To qualify as a voting member, licensed producers must also be a Certified Living Wage employer with more than 80% of their staff living in the Kootenays.

A non-voting membership is also available to industry participants like licensed cannabis retailers, academic institutions, and cannabis professionals, to help the organization remain connected, informed, and credible. For non-members who would like to offer their time, volunteer opportunities are available.