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Our Mission

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.  

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It is the belief of the organizers that flower - as a farm product and a consumer good - Is an important Social and economic resource for the NYS community in such trying times. We believe that the proposed regulations by NYS banning “flower sales”  are preposterous, negligent and will Do more harm to the public - farmer and consumer alike - than good.   

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We thank you for your support and look forward to celebrating with you in 2021 April too! 

2020 Harvest Cup Recap

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Category Winners

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Image by Next Green Wave

Our Hosts

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Zach Sarkis

NY HempLab | FLWR CITY

Our Judges

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John Fraizer

Sativa Remedy

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Mary Kruger

ROC NORML

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Reggie Keith

Canna-House

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Jim Castetter

CCG | Empire Standard

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Penelope Hamilton

Medical Cannabis Community | WYN NORML 

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Jonah Kasper

Ellohi 

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Maria Perry

Miss Perry Farms

FAQ's

Frequently asked questions

What is the cup?

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.



What is flower?

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



Can anyone submit flowers to the cup?

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



How do I register?

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



How are the funds being used?

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)



How will this impact the proposed legislation banning Hemp Flower?

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



What is the People's Choice Competition?

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.



How can I participate in the Peoples Choice Competition?

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