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Why does weed in Vermont cost twice as much as in Massachusetts? It’s all about market strategy: Vermont’s “craft” model favors small, local growers—like its maple syrup and beer scenes—leading to higher prices and tighter supply. Massachusetts, by contrast, embraced large-scale operations, flooding the market and crushing prices. But this has a downside: Vermont’s growers are squeezed by competition for shelf space, while Massachusetts’ farmers struggle with razor-thin margins, prompting the state to pause new licenses. Lawmakers in Vermont prioritized protecting small businesses over big corporations, preserving a local economy—but that also means prices won’t drop. Meanwhile, both states are eyeing cross-state sales, a complex legal minefield that could disrupt their current models. Vermont’s weed will likely stay pricier, focused on quality over quantity, even as efficiency drives down wholesale costs—though matching Massachusetts’ low prices? Probably not happening.

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