Guide to Nanticoke

Nanticoke didn’t pivot to cannabis — they expanded into it from a quarter-century of actual farming. Brothers Chip and Pete Shafer have been working their land in Endicott, New York since 1999, and their cannabis operation carries the same soil-level knowledge that produced over fifty varieties of heirloom tomatoes.

The Nanticoke Story

Nanticoke Gardens has been a working farm in Endicott, New York since 1999. Brothers Chip and Pete Shafer built their reputation growing produce — most notably more than fifty varieties of heirloom tomatoes — before New York’s legal cannabis market opened the door to a new crop. When they made the move into cannabis, they brought real agricultural chops, not startup capital and a business plan.

The Shafers grow in greenhouses and outdoors, applying the same principles of soil health, seasonal cycles, and plant care that sustained their produce operation for decades. Their commitment to sustainability extends to packaging: Nanticoke uses compostable materials wherever possible, keeping their environmental footprint consistent with their farming values.

The brand has scaled to over one million dollars in monthly sales and spawned several sub-brands — Alibi, Gentleman Smugglers, and 5Boro — each targeting different consumer preferences while sharing the same farm-origin supply chain. Learn more at nanticoke.co.

What Makes Nanticoke Different

Authentic Farm Heritage

Most cannabis brands that use the word “farm” are stretching the definition. Nanticoke Gardens has been an operating farm since 1999. The Shafer brothers grew food for their community long before they grew cannabis, and that experience shows in plant quality and consistency.

Greenhouse and Outdoor Growing

Nanticoke uses both greenhouse and outdoor cultivation, working with natural light cycles and seasonal rhythms. This approach produces flower with character and complexity that fully indoor operations often lack, while maintaining the consistency that greenhouse environments provide.

Compostable Packaging

In an industry drowning in plastic child-resistant containers, Nanticoke made the deliberate choice to use compostable packaging. It’s a practical expression of the environmental values that have guided the farm since its founding.

Nanticoke Products

Flower

• Greenhouse and outdoor-grown in Endicott, NY
• Available under Nanticoke and sub-brands (Alibi, Gentleman Smugglers, 5Boro)

Pre-Rolls

• Single and multi-pack options

Mints

• 5mg micro-dosed mints for discreet, controlled consumption

Vapes

• Cartridges sourced from their own cultivars

Concentrates

• Extracts derived from farm-grown flower

Nanticoke at Yerba Buena

We carry Nanticoke at our Cobble Hill location. Their flower is a standout for customers who care about where and how their cannabis was grown — ask about current strains from Nanticoke and their sub-brands.

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