the market flooded, giving retailers the ability to negotiate cut-throat prices. Moberg, who said he is sitting on 1,500 pounds of marijuana, said some farmers are selling to other producers, as well as retailers, for as low as $2 per gram. To break even, a grow operation can sell for no less than $3-$4 per gram.
GoLocalPDX | Price Fluctuations Threaten to Drive Marijuana Growers Out of Business
TL;DR theres sooooo much weed in washington now that wholesale growers are just sitting on thousands of pounds, but the prices are still extremely high. Retailers are undercutting them then gouging consumers. More outdoor weed is what we need to keep driving down prices