University of Mississippi Marijuana Research Program
Oxford, MS, United StatesFounded 1968
About University of Mississippi Marijuana Research Program
Ole Miss held the sole federal license to grow cannabis for research in the US for over 50 years, supplying NIDA-approved cannabis to every federally authorized study in the country.
Key Facts
- 1Held the exclusive DEA license to cultivate cannabis for US research from 1968 until additional licenses were granted in 2021
- 2Supplied cannabis to the federal Compassionate Investigational New Drug program for approved patients
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ole Miss still the only legal grower?
No, the DEA began granting additional research cultivation licenses in 2021, but Ole Miss remains the longest-operating federally authorized cannabis farm.
What does the program produce?
The program cultivates standardized cannabis, extracts cannabinoids, and provides reference materials for researchers across the US.
Cannabis Laws
Products
- Research-grade cannabis supply
- Cannabinoid reference standards
Specialties
Federally licensed cannabis cultivationPhytochemical analysis
Company Details
- Location
- Oxford, MS, United States
- Founded
- 1968
- Publicly Traded
- No
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