# 4 Craft Cannabis Microbusinesses in the Southern Tier June 14, 2026FindWeedNY Team ## 4 Craft Cannabis Microbusinesses in the Southern Tier ![Southern Tier Microbusinesses](/images/articles/southern-tier-microbusiness.svg) New York's Southern Tier stretches along the Pennsylvania border from Jamestown to Binghamton, a region defined by rolling hills, college towns, and a fiercely independent spirit. It's also home to a small but growing craft cannabis scene. The contrast couldn't be starker: Ithaca, with its progressive politics and Cornell-fueled energy, sits just 45 minutes from Elmira, a working-class city with deep roots in manufacturing and aviation history. Yet both have embraced microbusiness cannabis as a way to support local entrepreneurs and offer consumers something different from corporate chains. Here are four microbusinesses worth visiting in the Southern Tier. > **A note on microbusinesses:** These operations are building something new. Running a licensed cultivation and retail operation is extraordinarily difficult, and these entrepreneurs are figuring it out in real-time. Give them grace as they dial in their processes, and give them your feedback directly. They're your neighbors, and they want to hear from you. ## What Makes a Microbusiness Different? New York's [microbusiness license](/articles/ny-cannabis-microbusinesses) creates a different kind of dispensary. These aren't retail storefronts selling products from distant cultivators; they're farm-to-consumer operations where the people who grew the cannabis are the ones selling it to you. **The key differences:** * **Small-scale cultivation**: Limited canopy means limited batches * **Vertical integration**: Same team from seed to sale * **Local roots**: Retail must be within 25 miles of cultivation * **Craft attention**: Each plant gets individual care Think of it as the difference between craft beer and Bud Light. ## The Map: Southern Tier Microbusiness Trail #### Southern Tier Microbusinesses ![](https://a.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/293/379.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://b.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/294/379.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://c.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/293/378.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://a.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/294/378.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://b.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/293/380.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://c.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/294/380.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://c.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/292/379.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://c.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/295/379.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://b.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/292/378.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://b.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/295/378.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://a.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/292/380.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://a.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/295/380.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://b.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/293/377.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://c.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/294/377.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://c.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/293/381.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://a.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/294/381.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://a.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/292/377.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://a.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/295/377.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://b.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/292/381.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://b.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/10/295/381.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084) [+](# "Zoom in")[−](# "Zoom out") [ Leaflet](https://leafletjs.com "A JavaScript library for interactive maps") | © [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) contributors © [CARTO](https://carto.com/attributions) These four dispensaries span Chemung and Tompkins counties, the heart of the Southern Tier. Three serve the Twin Tiers area (Elmira-Corning-Horseheads-Wellsburg), while Upstate Haze brings craft cannabis to Ithaca's college town crowd. --- ## 1\. Upstate Haze (Ithaca) **College Town Craft** ![Upstate Haze logo](/images/logos/upstate-haze-llc.webp) ![Upstate Haze storefront](/images/photos/OCM-MICR-24-000102_0.jpg) ![](https://b.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4713/6052.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://c.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4714/6052.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://c.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4713/6053.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://a.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4714/6053.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084) ![Marker](/images/markers/marker-icon.svg) [Upstate Haze](/dispensary/ocm-micr-24-000102)|1280 Dryden Rd, Ithaca|OCM-MICR-24-000102|4.8(36)|Tompkins County|[Website](/go/004vdgtu) Sun 11AM-5PM, Mon-Sat 10AM-10PM Ithaca has always been a bit different. The town that brought us Cornell, Ithaca College, and "Ithaca is Gorges" bumper stickers now has Upstate Haze, bringing craft cannabis to one of New York's most progressive communities. Located on Dryden Road, Upstate Haze serves the eastern edge of Ithaca with late evening hours that cater to the college crowd. Known for knowledgeable staff and quality flower. What sets Ithaca apart as a cannabis market is its educated consumer base. People here read labels, ask questions, and care about cultivation methods. Upstate Haze has risen to meet that demand with a focus on transparency and craft production. For visitors, Ithaca offers the chance to combine gorge hiking, farm-to-table dining, and craft cannabis in one of New York's most beautiful settings. Just be prepared for the hills. --- ## 2\. The Dabbery Hashery (Elmira) **Twin Tiers Worker Co-op** ![The Dabbery Hashery logo](/images/logos/dabber-hashery.webp) ![The Dabbery Hashery storefront](/images/photos/OCM-MICR-24-000129_0.jpg) ![](https://a.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4695/6075.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://b.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4696/6075.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://b.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4695/6076.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://c.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4696/6076.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084) ![Marker](/images/markers/marker-icon.svg) [The Dabbery Hashery](/dispensary/ocm-micr-24-000129)|1051 College Ave, Elmira|OCM-MICR-24-000129|4.7(98)|Chemung County|[Website](/go/004vdgrt) Mon-Sat 10AM-6PM Despite the name, The Dabbery Hashery leads with flower — 21 strains sourced from Rec Roots, making it one of the better-stocked selections in the Southern Tier. They round out the menu with handcrafted edibles made from minimal ingredients, vape carts, some solventless hash, and RSO syringes. The operation is a minority and women-owned worker cooperative, with products coming from their sister farm CalmUnity Farms — a full sun, living soil grow just 4 miles away. Cash only, with an ATM on-site. **Note:** Closed Sundays. Cash only, with an ATM on-site. --- ## 3\. Archie's Cannabis Company (Horseheads) **Convenient Stop in the Twin Tiers** ![Archie's Cannabis Company logo](/images/logos/archie-s-cannabis-company.png) ![Archie's Cannabis Company storefront](/images/photos/OCM-MICR-24-000106_0.jpg) ![](https://b.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4694/6071.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://c.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4695/6071.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://c.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4694/6072.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://a.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4695/6072.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084) ![Marker](/images/markers/marker-icon.svg) [Archie's Cannabis Company](/dispensary/ocm-micr-24-000106)|950 Chemung St, Horseheads|OCM-MICR-24-000106|3.8(58)|Chemung County|[Website](/go/004vdgtq) Sun 12-5PM, Mon-Sat 12-8PM Just down the road from Elmira in Horseheads, Archie's serves the southern Chemung County corridor. Not the deepest craft operation on this list — their focus is on the retail experience rather than cultivation storytelling — but they fill a real gap in the area. A cozy, home-like space with comfortable seating and themed decor. A solid option if you're in the Twin Tiers and don't want to drive to Ithaca or Elmira, open most evenings. --- ## 4\. Rocky River Remedies (Wellsburg) **Rural Roots on the Border** ![Rocky River Remedies logo](/images/logos/rocky-river-remedies.png) ![Rocky River Remedies storefront](/images/photos/OCM-MICR-24-000153_0.jpg) ![](https://a.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4699/6080.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://b.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4700/6080.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://b.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4699/6081.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084)![](https://c.basemaps.cartocdn.com/dark_all/14/4700/6081.png?key=cb1_28eg_1_ff73688c505d297b558e6084) ![Marker](/images/markers/marker-icon.svg) [Rocky River Remedies](/dispensary/ocm-micr-24-000153)|3645 Front St, Wellsburg|OCM-MICR-24-000153|4.9(35)|Chemung County|[Website](/go/004vdgp8) Sun-Thu 9AM-8PM, Fri-Sat 9AM-9PM South of the Twin Tiers urban core, Rocky River Remedies serves the rural communities along the New York-Pennsylvania border. Their location on Front Street in Wellsburg puts them far from the tourist traffic, which is exactly the point. Rocky River emphasizes premium, locally-sourced cannabis with a community focus — a straightforward operation serving the border communities that don't have many options nearby. Open daily, making them accessible for after-work stops. If you're in the Elmira-Corning area and want to explore beyond the main corridor, Rocky River offers a different microbusiness experience in a quieter setting. --- ## Why the Southern Tier? The Southern Tier has always been a region that does things its own way. Cut off from the Thruway by geography and from state attention by politics, communities here have learned to build their own economies. Craft cannabis fits that ethos perfectly. The contrast between Ithaca and Elmira also illustrates the diversity of New York's cannabis market. There's no single "type" of cannabis consumer, and these microbusinesses have adapted to serve very different communities with very different needs. For visitors, the Southern Tier offers craft cannabis alongside other regional attractions: the Corning Museum of Glass, Watkins Glen State Park, and Ithaca's famous gorges. It's worth the trip. --- ## Talk to Them These aren't faceless corporations. Walk in, ask questions, tell them what you're looking for. Ask about their grows. Ask what strains they're excited about. Tell them what worked and what didn't. Microbusinesses succeed when they build relationships with their customers. Be part of that. --- ## Find More Microbusinesses Browse all [microbusiness dispensaries in New York](/dispensaries/category/microbusiness) or use the [microbusiness filter](/?micro=true) on the map. Look for the purple **Micro** tag on any dispensary listing to identify these craft operations. For a deeper dive into what microbusinesses are and why they matter, read our full guide: [NY Cannabis Microbusinesses: Why They're Great for the Market](/articles/ny-cannabis-microbusinesses). More regional guides: * [3 Craft Cannabis Microbusinesses in Central New York](/articles/central-ny-microbusiness-dispensaries) (Syracuse area) * [3 Craft Cannabis Microbusinesses in the Capital Region](/articles/capital-region-microbusiness-dispensaries) (Albany, Troy) * [6 Craft Cannabis Microbusinesses in the Hudson Valley](/articles/hudson-valley-microbusiness-dispensaries) (Beacon, New Paltz, Sleepy Hollow) * [4 Craft Cannabis Microbusinesses in New York City](/articles/nyc-microbusiness-dispensaries) (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens) * [5 Craft Cannabis Microbusinesses in the Finger Lakes](/articles/finger-lakes-microbusiness-dispensaries) (Rochester, Canandaigua) * [5 Craft Cannabis Microbusinesses in Western New York](/articles/western-ny-microbusiness-dispensaries) (Buffalo area) * [NY Cannabis Microbusinesses: Why They're Great for the Market](/articles/ny-cannabis-microbusinesses) --- _Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Cannabis is legal for adults 21+ in New York. Always purchase from licensed dispensaries and consume responsibly._ ## Archives