Our Mission

Question 1

What is the cup?

Answer

The FLWR CITY CUP is a semiannual hemp competition, curated to build community and raise funds for reinvestment in community development initiatives. The 2020 FLWR CITY “Harvest Cup” is an event celebrating completion of the 2020 Harvest season, and stressing the importance of New York hemp flower for the both the NY farming community and consumers.

Question 2

What is flower?

Answer

Flower is the aromatic and resinous buds of the hemp plant, found at the top of the plants strucutre

Question 3

Can anyone submit flowers to the cup?

Answer

Not everyone, you have to be a registered Grower / Processor in NYS

Question 4

How do I register?

Answer

Flower: https://forms.gle/Kii45gHgsvEofN3V8 Peoples Choice: https://forms.gle/kJFsuhjKGpJku35a6 Live Event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flwr-city-harvest-cup-general-admission-tickets-132256002263

Question 5

How are the funds being used?

Answer

We have selected three community organizations that are feeding, sheltering and empowering people in these times of need: Mass-Ave: https://www.mass-ave.org/ Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) is a nonprofit urban farm located on Buffalo's West Side. MAP employs youth year round and teaches them job readiness and leadership skills through farming, our Mobile Market, kitchen and nutrition education, as well as food policy and civic engagement. Flower City Noir Collective: http://flowercitynoirecollective.org/ Based out of Rochester NY, the FCNC emphasizes the values of collective leadership, collective work and responsibility, collective education, and sustainability through skill-sharing.” Roc Food Releif (@rocfoodrelief)

Question 6

How will this impact the proposed legislation banning Hemp Flower?

Answer

The proposed ban on hemp flower is expected to have detrimental impacts on small farms and NYS consumers. Please see the following article for more information: https://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/see-ya-later-bud-new-cbd-regs-could-crush-small-hemp-farms/Content?oid=12559495

Question 7

What is the People's Choice Competition?

Answer

This year we will be selecting 40 people to serve as our People's Choice Judges for the 2020 Harvest Cup. If selected, you will be able to grade all flower submissions, rating them on touch, taste, smell, and looks. When you purchase a "People's Choice" ticket, you will receive a box in early January containing the following:
- 14 grams of CBD flower (min); 1 gram of each submission
- Swag from the Cup & sponsoring businesses
- Chance to win an ounce of the "FLWR CITY Harvest Fest" winning flower All proceeds from the event, including ticket sales, will be donated to (Rochester organization) and (Buffalo organization) - organizations feeding, housing and empowering youth in these times of need.

Question 8

How can I participate in the Peoples Choice Competition?

Answer

Please fill and submit the following form: https://forms.gle/kJFsuhjKGpJku35a6 Once completed we will follow up with you regarding next steps!

Our Mission

2020 Harvest Cup Recap

Category Winners

Our Hosts

Nhi Kha

Zach Sarkis

Our Judges

Erik Carbone

Mary Pryor

John Fraizer

Mary Kruger

Emily Kyle

Reggie Keith

Jim Castetter

Penelope Hamilton

Jonah Kasper

Maria Perry

Sarah Stenuf

FAQ's

Frequently asked questions