Deer Owl Family Farms: From Basement Beginnings to Missouri’s Boldest Cannabis Brand
At Cash Color Cannabis, we’re all about bringing you the real stories behind the culture—and this one hits close to home. Meet Magnificent Mosi Messiah, co-founder and CEO of Deer Owl Family Farms, a family-led, artisanal cannabis company rooted deep in St. Louis, Missouri.
A Legacy Grown From the Ground Up
Messiah’s journey with cannabis started early—at just 13, he was curious and eager to learn. From basement grows in his mom’s concrete room to mastering horticulture by age 18, Messiah turned growing from a hobby into an art and a passion.
But this story isn’t just about cultivation. It’s about family—Messiah and his wife raising 12 kids, many of whom are now involved in the business, representing the next generation of Black entrepreneurship in cannabis.
The Road to Legitimacy Isn’t Easy, But It’s Worth It
Like many Black growers, Messiah’s path to the legal market has been full of challenges, especially when it comes to funding and breaking through systemic barriers. “I thought people who look like me would throw money at me, but that hasn’t been the case,” Messiah shared. It’s a wake-up call to the cannabis community to open doors wider and hold them open for those coming up behind.
Despite these hurdles, Deer Owl Family Farms won Missouri’s social equity microbusiness license through a lottery, marking a huge milestone and a testament to their grit, faith, and family spirit. “We’re street kids living a dream,” Messiah says, humbled and honored to be stewards of Missouri’s cannabis future.
What’s Next? Planting Seeds and Punching Missouri in the Mouth
Right now, Deer Owl is still raising capital and putting the finishing touches on their facility—yes, it’s a cannabis company with no cannabis, yet. But Messiah and his family are ready to bring fresh, unique genetics to the Show Me State with authenticity, old-school wisdom, and new-school innovation.
How to Support Deer Owl Family Farms
Want to help push this family legacy forward? Messiah invites you to reach out directly for collaboration and investment opportunities:
- Phone: 844.DEER.OWL (844.333.7695)
- Instagram: @DeerOwlFamilyFarms | @MagnificentTheMessiah
- TikTok: Deer Owl Farms
This story is more than cannabis—it’s about community, legacy, and Black excellence pushing through barriers. Deer Owl Family Farms is a family business with a purpose bigger than weed. We’re proud to spotlight them as they rise and build Missouri’s cannabis culture with soul and hustle.
Stay tuned here and on our socials for more stories like this that represent the true heart of cannabis culture.
