Licensed cannabis producers in New Brunswick now have the option to sell their products on-site at their facilities.
The FarmGate program will increase visibility for local licensed producers and create potential tourism opportunities, according to Cannabis NB, the province’s Crown-owned cannabis corporation, which is the only legal retailer in the province.
The province’s cannabis industry is just a few years old but the corporation has been discussing how to grow the market, Lara Wood, vice-president of operations, said in an interview Thursday.
“We have seen more local producers in our market who are really enthusiastic about their products,” she said, adding that the FarmGate stores are another opportunity to generate revenue.
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