All you need are a few more Northern States to legalize Medical a Recreational MJ and you have a market for the excess. I would much rather see the Fed get rid of it’s Schedule for MJ so that States can do as they please without the overreach and meddling we now experience.
For those who wish to respond negatively be advise this is a freedom issue and has nothing to do with drug use. I am 78 and have enough meds to deal with for heart issues without resorting to MJ or any other unprescribed drug. I grew up in drug a drug free zone.
Very good weed can be grown in Alaska and Canada. Varietals have been bred to deal with short growing seasons. I think you get a surplus just about anywhere you can grow it.