Rachel Porter

Rachel Porter builds structured, data-driven in-house R&D programs for commercial cannabis operators through RMP Horticulture. She develops formal trial programs to evaluate genetics, inputs, and cultivation strategies. Her work translates plant science into operational decision-making and continuous improvements. She also designs scalable nursery systems that align mother stock management, strategic scheduling, and pathogen prevention with broader production goals. At StateHouse Holdings (formerly Harborside Farms) Rachel spearheaded the R&D program, establishing an in-house trial program integrated into commercial greenhouse operations. Earlier in her career, she specialized in propagation across both cannabis and large-scale floriculture, shaping her systems-based approach to nursery and mother stock management. Rachel holds a Master of Science in Horticulture from North Carolina State University, with research focused on containerized plant production. Her work bridges applied research and commercial cannabis cultivation to elevate science-forward industry standards.