Small but Mighty: Illinois Craft Cannabis Growers Get Extension to Compete
In Illinois, craft cannabis growers have received an extension to establish their operations. The extension, which was granted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, will allow small growers to have more time to establish their businesses and compete with larger companies. The extension was granted due to concerns that smaller growers were struggling to get their operations up and running due to the high cost of licensing and other regulatory requirements. These requirements, which are intended to ensure that cannabis is grown and distributed safely and legally, can be prohibitively expensive for smaller growers. The Illinois Department of Agriculture has recognized the importance of allowing smaller growers to establish their businesses in order to ensure that the state's cannabis industry remains competitive and diverse. The extension will give small growers an additional year to meet the regulatory requirements and establish their operations. This is great news for small gro...