New York state’s unique Cannabis Growers Showcase program (CGS) has helped ease the burden of unsold marijuana worth hundreds of millions of dollars amid a dearth of adult-use retailers, according to local growers.
Cultivators and brand representatives want the showcases to be allowed to continue after the Jan. 1, 2024, expiration date, particularly with forthcoming competition from the state’s large medical cannabis companies.
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The showcases, which range from farmers market-like setups to more conventional retail experiences, were designed to help marijuana cultivators sell off a glut of inventory left over from last year.
Events can last for a single weekend or for multiple days, and they can be hosted at licensed retail outlets, cultivation and processing facilities or other temporary locations such as the New York State Fair.
While cultivators and brand reps are often on-site to educate consumers about their products, licensed retailers through the
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