FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Alert: Kentucky’s First Operational Medical Cannabis Processor to Host Ribbon Cutting in Dayton
DAYTON, KY, Monday, January 12, 2026 – Bison Processing (Bison Infused Kentucky, LLC) is pleased to announce the official commencement of its operations as the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s first operational medical cannabis processor. To mark this historic milestone in Kentucky’s healthcare and agricultural history, a private ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the facility on Thursday, January 15, at 3:30 p.m.
As the first facility of its kind in the state, Bison Processing will be responsible for taking Kentucky-grown cannabis and transforming it into safe, lab-tested medical products—such as tinctures, edibles, and topicals—for patients registered in the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program.
Important Note to Public: This facility is a processing center only and is not a dispensary. No medical cannabis products are available for purchase on-site, and the facility is not open to the public. This event is invite-only for media and officials.
Event Details:
WHAT: Ribbon Cutting for Bison Processing, Kentucky’s first medical cannabis processor.
WHEN: Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dayton, Kentucky 1202 Second Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
WHO: Mario Gadea CEO, Dustin White Director of Operations, Donny Petarra, Dayton Mayor Ben Baker and Dayton City Council Members, Kentucky Cannabis Association Executive Director, Rachel Roberts, Team Kentucky/Office of Medical Cannabis Officials
From the Leaders:
In his Thursday press conference, Governor Andy Beshear said “Team Kentucky approved our first processor, Bison Infused in Dayton.” The Governor went on to add that the “announcement about the first processor coming online means we now have operations in every level of medical cannabis – This should greatly speed up product coming to dispensaries around the state”
“The City of Dayton is proud to welcome Bison Processing to our business community,” said Dayton Mayor Ben Baker. “We made a deliberate choice to opt-in and support this industry because we believe in the medical benefits it brings to our citizens and the economic revitalization it brings to our city. This facility represents the future of Dayton: innovative, compassionate, and forward-thinking.”
Rachel Roberts, Executive Director of the Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance (KYCanna.org), stated: “Northern Kentucky has always been a hub for innovation, and we are proud that the state’s processing industry begins right here in Dayton. This is a win for patients, a win for our local economy, and a testament to the hard work of the advocates and entrepreneurs who believe in the power of this plant.”
About Bison Processing
Bison Processing is a premier medical cannabis processor dedicated to the highest standards of extraction and product formulation. Based in Dayton, KY, Bison utilizes state-of-the-art technology to create consistent, high-quality medicine for the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program.
Media Contact & RSVP:
[Name] Mario Gadea
[Title] CEO
[Email] Mgadea@toroinfused.com
[Phone] 520-307-9708
All attendees are requested to RSVP to rachel@kycanna.org by Wednesday, Jan 14 at 5:00 PM for security clearance.D