By: Stacey Kearney
As cannabis consumption grows so too does our evolving appetite for more knowledge and information about it.
In what may come as a surprise to some, the book market is now proving pretty popular with cannabis related material.
From entrepreneurs’ guides to business, investment guides, biographies of women in the business and even an educational children’s book on cannabis concentrates (yes really!) reputable sites like Amazon are becoming a treasure trove for cannabis content. Here we take a look at some of the top business-orientated buys….
10 Cannabis Business Books You Can Order Online
Cannabis: Step-by-Step Guide on How to Grow Marijuana for Beginners – Joseph Bosner
This comprehensive guide appeals to the novice user or anyone dabbling with cannabis for the first time.
In easy to read format author, Joseph Bosner, best explains cannabis, its many uses and methods of consumption as well as vital info on the fundamentals of growing.
A good starting point for anyone looking to gain all the basic knowledge and information on cannabis. Only published in 2019, it will save it’s reader from making any rookie mistakes.
The Cannabis Grow Bible: The Definitive Guide to Growing Marijuana for Recreational and Medicinal Use – Greg Green
This is a bumper 700-page guide which covers absolutely everything you need to know about optimum plant breeding and production.
Greg Green’s guide was published in 2017 and has enjoyed rave reviews and best-seller status since then.
The author spent years traveling the world picking up vast knowledge on the cannabis plant so it is easy to see why this guide is lauded as one of the best grow bibles on the market.
It covers grow strategies and cultivation while also explaining the chemistry of the plant.
Women & Weed: How The Green Rush Is Changing Our Lives – Elana Frankel
One of the few female orientated books on the market, this book covers interesting narratives from different women who share their experiences of work and success in the industry.
It also covers easy to read guides on a variety of topics such as edibles, yoga and cannabis healing properties. Heavy on the illustrations throughout.
Cannabis Inc.: The journey from Compassion to Consolidation – Danielle Davenport
An interesting read which offers reliable information on the grassroots activism which led to Cannabis gaining traction and popularity.
It is a good guide for anyone wanting to gain knowledge in the industry and how it eventually came to be legalized and regulated.
The Craft Cannabis Revolution: Succeed as a Small Business in a Giant Industry – Jonathan Collier
With over 20 years spent in the cannabis industry, Jonathan Collier has acquired the business know-how and acumen to help you succeed.
In a market that is becoming ever popular and facing stiff competition, this book offers welcomed advice to help you succeed, develop strategies , navigate regulations and choose a business model.
It has been lauded as a helpful guide for people trying to break into the cannabis industry especially smaller farmers coming up against big corporations.
High Heals: How Two Women Found Their Footing in the Medical Cannabis Industry- Leslie Apgar & Gina Dubbe
Another female orientated read. Co-authored by two best friends who both found careers in the cannabis industry, this book covers a lot about the medical cannabis industry.
With hard work and determination Leslie and Gina overcame the odds to open their own medical cannabis dispensary.
Uplifting and motivating, it offers a glimpse at female triumph at an all too often male industry.
Grass Roots: A history of Cannabis in the American West – Nick Johnson
Offers a historical take on how marijuana was first grown in the states and the many changes its undergone in the decades since.
It looks at the industry from both an agricultural and environmental perspective as well as covering its subsequent legislation and reform.
A well-written book that covers prohibition, production and cultivation of the plant extensively.
The Essential Cannabis Book: A Field Guide for the Curious – Rob Mejia
Written by an author who spent years researching cannabis extensively, this book covers interviews with various characters in the industry; from journalists to dispensary owners.
It also covers a culinary aspect and features cooking and recipe advice for users who want to adopt it into the food they eat.
It is a treasure trove of information covering every aspect of the industry and is a must read for anyone looking to acquire a wealth of knowledge on the subject.
Markets with Memory: The World’s First Data Science Book on the Hemp & Cannabis Industry – Nima Veiseh
The ultimate business buy if you are a number aficionado. It charts the industry’s rapid speed and growth through the critical eye of a data scientist.
May seem like a heavy read but the facts and figures actually make for interesting content.
It weaves business and data together and charts the rapid introduction of cannabis to the market. The writing is an easy to read format that holds your interest.
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Stacey Kearney is a writer who focuses on cannabis culture and lifestyle.