Vermont Weed vs Massachusetts Prices | Burlington News

Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 2m

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…