By: Danielle Morin
Curious about the cannabis industry and looking for marijuana websites where you can learn more?
This industry is forever adapting, states are becoming more open to legalizing state-wide and although federal legalization is still a ways off, there are lots of laws and regulations that go into growing a business.
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The websites listed below mention these laws and regulations; they are also informative on topics such as history, strains, lifestyle and recent news that have been reaching social media and news stations.
1. Now THIS News
Are you looking for the latest news on cannabis? Now THIS News offers a large variety of videos, but you can read all about it as well.
Now THIS News (Weed) has short informative stories that only take about a minute to two minutes to read.
So if you have some spare time on your break and are wondering what the latest news is on your favorite plant, give this website a look.
2. Green Flower Academy
Have you ever wanted to take classes in Cannabis but you’re pretty sure you won’t find them at your local college? Green Flower Academy offers many classes online.
Right now, if you go onto greenleaf, all classes are 50% off!
Green Flower Academy classes are great if you work well independently. Classes range from the basics to more advanced subjects. These classes have great teachers who are passionate about what they teach and might even teach you something you never knew.
At the end of your class, you receive a certificate from the academy.
3. Leafly
Suffering from an ailment of sorts and don’t know what strain to use? Take a look at Leafly. Leafly has over 20 categories and over 1,000 strains of cannabis to use for certain medical issues.
Leafly also has a map of nearby dispensaries depending on where you live.
Explore Leafly and you will find an array of new and exciting products, and information you never knew about this amazing plant.
4. Weedmaps
Weedmaps is great to use if you’re looking to shop or have a delivery to your front door.
Weedmaps is also informative if you are curious about certain strains, or want to learn the very basics before making a decision. Just like Leafly, they also have informative blog pieces on anything from History to Cultivation.
Curious to know if cannabis is legal in your state, or other basic questions? Then check out their Law/Regulation page.
5. High Times
If you are curious about the trending news and the people who are on top of it, look up High Times!
Until May 20th the subscription website is free to take a look at. Including the library of everything they have ever published.
In these trying times, High Times is often on top of some of the more serious topics that affect every one of us, whether we smoke or not.
This site is mostly well-researched articles that can be on a variety of subjects. But are always informative.
6. Merry Jane
Launched in 2015, by the infamous rapper Snoop Dogg, this site also has an array of different categories. From videos similar to Buzzfeed, to beautiful photos submitted by individuals.
This site also maintains a regular instagram, which you can follow for giveaways, informative posts, videos, and the latest news.
7. Oaksterdam University
A school just for weed? Yes!
This school, located in Oakland, CA (hence the name Oaksterdam” is an online/on-campus school (on campus has been moved to online for the time being due to COVID-19 circumstances).
You can learn about real world projects, a comprehensive curriculum, and participate in grow demos. At the end of the session, you can qualify for a certification.
If you’re curious about Oaksterdam but not sure the cost is worth it, take advantage of the free courses they offer online and see if it’s right for you.
8. Cannabis Business Blog
This site is for those who are looking into starting their own business in the growing industry. If this sounds like you, then take a look at the Cannabis Business Blog.
The Cannabis Business Blog provides information to new business owners on the safety of running a business smoothly. The Cannabis Business Blog updates frequently as laws start to change in the ever growing industry.
9. 420Careers
Move along Indeed.com. 420careers is the right place for people who are looking into getting into the cannabis industry.
420careers is a trusted resource for jobs by top leading cannabis businesses. The site is easy to navigate around and find potential jobs and new careers.
The website does have ads, but you will find that they are relevant to the website itself.
10. Theweedblog
This site is dedicated to culture, cooking policies, and other subjects. In fact, it’s dedicated to most subjects related to weed.
The weedblog, as its name implies, is a site for blogging about weed. Each category has anywhere from 50 to 200 blog posts.
Chances are if you are curious about a certain subject about Cannabis it’ll be there waiting for you. Each blog post is short, simple and to the point with zero ads interrupting your reading.
While all of these websites are informative and some are similar, it all depends on what your needs are.
Whether you are interested in starting your own business, you want to start cooking with cannabis, or you simply want to read on recent news for a few minutes a day. No matter what you’re looking for, this list likely has it covered.
The choice is up to you with these 10 informative websites.
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Danielle Morin is a writer who focuses on cannabis lifestyle and culture.