// Definition
The emerging retail ecosystem focused on connecting consumers with small-batch, artisanal cannabis producers rather than large corporate operations. Includes independent stores, direct delivery services, and curated multi-farm collections.
// From the Episode
Episode 220 continued the thread from episode 217 about supporting independent operators. Bubbleman discussed stores like Craft Greenery, Avenue Cannabis, and Sunrise Cannabis that specifically curate small farm products. The conversation emphasized that without consumer education and active support, craft producers will be driven out by corporate factory farms, drawing parallels to the organic food movement and artisanal coffee culture.