A competent large scale farmer can outcompete a random Joe, much to the annoyance of the potheads who thought they were going to own the industry. The largest pot operation in California also has tomatoes and cucumbers growing in similar greenhouses.[1][2] Their production cost is down to $103/lb.[2]
"For a small farmer, it costs around $500 to grow a pound. It’s barely paying the bills.”[3]
It's commercial agriculture. Go big or go home. The little operations are thus rapidly closing down.
It's commercial agriculture. Go big or go home. The little operations are thus rapidly closing down.
[1] https://www.sfgate.com/cannabis/article/largest-california-c...
[2] https://glasshousebrands.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Q2-2...
[3] https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/articles/99944-price-per-...