This wholesome data set is a fantastic reminder of how a green thumb can grow. Whether you’re a multi-site operator managing acres of canopy or a hobbyist tending to a balcony grow, cannabis inspires a deeper connection to the land and to the science of cultivation. 

Why Cannabis Growers Makes Great Gardeners 

1. Attention to detail 
   Cannabis growers learn early: a small mistake in watering, nutrients, humidity, or light can have huge effects. That attention carries over into other botanical endeavors  

2. Love of experimentation 
   Cultivators constantly tweak grow mediums, lighting schedules, and genetics. Once you’ve dialed in your flower, experimenting with peppers or heirloom tomatoes is the natural next step 

3. Joy of the harvest 
   There’s nothing quite like pulling down a finished crop. That satisfaction is an addictive rush, and it makes sense growers want to feel it again with other plants they can consume 

Multi-Location Cultivators, Take Note 

This lighthearted poll has a serious takeaway for stakeholders in the industry: cultivation expertise is transferable. The skills your team uses to maximize yields, keep plants healthy, and standardize processes are the same ones that could drive innovation in other crops. 

In fact, some large cannabis operators are already diversifying into hemp, hops, and even vertical farming for produce. It is not just a clever byproduct, it’s smart business. Cannabis pushed them to become better farmers, and those skills can expand into new revenue streams. 

Cannabis Culture Meets Gardening Culture 

There is also a cultural overlap for customers. Cannabis consumers are increasingly looking for transparency, sustainability, and “farm to table” vibes in their flower. These are the same qualities foodies look for in their produce. For cultivators, this poll is a reminder that your customers are not just buying based on THC percentages. Consumers are buying into a story of cultivation, care, and craftsmanship and that builds loyalty. 

Leaning into that connection, whether through brand storytelling, sustainability initiatives, or even cross promoting with local farms, can help cultivators stand out in a crowded market. 

Unforeseen Delicious Consequences

Let’s be real: the cannabis industry has plenty of heavy news around taxes, compliance, and consolidation. Sometimes it’s refreshing to step back and remember why we love this plant in the first place. It teaches patience, nurtures curiosity, and, apparently, makes us better gardeners overall. 

So, whether you are scaling up across states or just happy your basil plant is still alive, one thing is clear: growing cannabis opens doors. Not just to bigger harvests, but to a greener lifestyle, a deeper appreciation for farming, and maybe even the juiciest tomatoes on the block. 

Want to take your cultivation skills beyond the grow room? 365 Cannabis helps multi-site operators master the details, from compliance to costing, so you can focus on growing, whether that is cannabis, cucumbers, or anything in between. 

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The good news? You don’t have to juggle three systems to stay compliant. With cannabis-specific ERP software, cultivators can integrate directly with Metrc and remove the need for QuickBooks altogether to save you time, money and sanity.  

The Trouble with QuickBooks in Cannabis 

QuickBooks is one of the most widely used accounting tools in the world. It’s affordable, accessible, and a majority of bookkeepers are trained on it. For basic journal entries or vendor payments, QuickBooks can get the job done. But for many cannabis operators, it falls short or leaves you hanging. 

QuickBooks doesn’t integrate with Metrc. That means cultivators must manually enter data into two separate systems, doubling the workload and the risk of human error. It also doesn’t handle batch management, yield tracking, or compliance tagging. When regulators audit, pulling accurate reports across spreadsheets, QuickBooks, and Metrc becomes a nightmare. On top of all the industry-specific shortcomings, the Intuit terms of service allow QuickBooks to pull the plug on cannabis businesses at any time.  

In short, QuickBooks was never designed for cannabis. For growing cultivators, the cracks show fast. 

Why ERP is Different 

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems built for cannabis combine finance, compliance, and operations in one platform. The right ERP integrates directly with Metrc, so every plant and every gram is tracked automatically. No duplicate entry. No gaps between systems. 

As a disclaimer, not EVERY ERP is built for cannabis. 365 Cannabis utilizes Microsoft’s Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP and has custom built it exclusively for cannabis. On a more confusing note, not every ERP in cannabis is actually an ERP- it’s common for some seed-to-sale software to claim they’re an ERP despite not delivering on the ERP promise.  

A true ERP streamlines all software for operators and eliminates the need for a mismatched tech stack.  

Here’s what cultivators gain with ERP: 

• Direct Metrc integration: Plant tagging, harvest data, and transfers flow automatically 

• Compliance-ready reports: Regulators ask, you pull the data fast 

• Audit trails: Every action is tracked, so you’re always inspection-ready 

• Integrated finance and forecasting: Cost per gram, yield forecasting, and revenue reporting are tied directly to your cultivation data 

Instead of bouncing between Metrc, QuickBooks, and spreadsheets, ERP creates one source of truth. 

Beyond Compliance: Smarter Operations with ERP 

The benefit of ERP goes beyond Metrc capabilities and what any seed-to-sale can offer. By uniting compliance and finance, cultivators finally see the true cost of production. Batch data connects directly to financial reports. Yield forecasts are grounded in real numbers, not guesses. Investors and stakeholders get clear, accurate reports. 

And without QuickBooks in the middle, finance teams don’t fight against a system that was never meant for cannabis. Everything lives in one platform designed for the industry. Your finance team will thank you, and they’re the team you really want to win over (trust us).  

Next Steps 

Metrc is mandatory. QuickBooks is optional. For cultivators who want to scale without compliance risk, ERP is the clear path forward. By integrating directly with Metrc and eliminating the need for QuickBooks, cannabis operators save time, reduce risk, and create a stronger foundation for growth. 

Your compliance system should not hold you back. Schedule a demo with 365 Cannabis today and see how ERP makes compliance simple, accurate, and scalable. 

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Because cannabis is a regulated product with strict expiration dates, operators must not only produce efficiently but also turn product quickly. The reality is that many overproduce which forces them to slash prices just to get product onto shelves. This cycle of oversupply and discounting has accelerated falling wholesale prices across the U.S. According to Cannabis Benchmarks, the weighted average price for a pound of cannabis dropped from $1,328 in August 2019 to just $1,093 in August 2025—a 17.7% decrease—while inflation rose by 26.36% in the same period.  

With rising costs of living and operating facing off with a race to the bottom, cannabis operators need smarter strategies to protect margins and stay competitive. 

Spoilers: we got your back on this but keep reading. 

How Can Cannabis Operators Control Their Sales Inventory?  

A major factor in the race to the bottom is discounting product pricing. Common reasons for discounting products are upcoming expiration dates and having too much product on hand and needing to make space. A solution that we have seen success with is Available to Purchase (ATP) in cannabis software.  

What is ATP in Cannabis?  

ATP is a live tool in cannabis inventory management software that delivers data to operators on how much cannabis can be legally and operationally committed to a sale. Basic inventory counts will only show how much finished product is ready to sell at that moment- just what’s on hand. An APT program is a comprehensive look at what you have on hand, what you have allocated to customer orders, what’s quarantined, what’s in the production cycle, and what’s pending testing. Where basic inventory reports give a surface-level snapshot, ATP provides a comprehensive, real-time picture of what’s actually sellable. 

How does ATP Help Cannabis Operators? 

ATP capabilities for cannabis management extend past sales availability; it can also be a compliance safeguard. The accurate numbers inclusive of products in testing or to be finished soon deliver accurate inventory across the board. This ensures alignment with the state compliance system and avoids unnecessary compliance penalties. Many ATP solutions also offer FIFO capabilities to ensure, true to form, product is sold on a first in, first out basis.  

ATP also prevents accidental oversell situations that may be costly and labor inducive to fix. Aside from oversells, there may be fees or penalties within state compliance systems for inaccurate product numbers. The ATP tool becomes a single source of truth for cannabis sales commitments and streamlines operations for your sales team.  

When paired with a cannabis ERP system that includes sales projection reporting, ATP gives operators the insights they need to forecast demand, control output, and maintain profitability.  

How Can Cannabis Operators Implement ATP Today? 

The fastest way to bring ATP into your cannabis operation is by using a cannabis ERP system designed for compliance and inventory management. With 365 Cannabis, ATP is powered by SellStack and can be built directly into cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail workflows. That means operators can see, in real time, exactly what inventory is legally and operationally available to sell, without worrying about overselling, compliance discrepancies, or wasted product. 

By combining ATP with 365 Cannabis’ sales forecasting, costing, and compliance integrations, operators can finally take control of their inventory, protect profit margins, and stay competitive, even in an oversupplied market. 

To see the solution in action, schedule a demo with 365 Cannabis and discover how ATP can give your business the confidence to promise only what you can deliver. 

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Why is Dab Day celebrated on July 10^th?  

When the characters ‘710’ are flipped upside down, they look like the characters ‘OIL’.  

New Frontier Data reported that vape products “were included in transactions at nearly the same rate among both men & women (21%).” Regardless of age, we’re seeing one in five cannabis shoppers reaching for oil.  

Unique Challenges of the 710 Cannabis Supply Chain 

The processing of cannabis extracts can be done a few different ways, but all routes lead to a complex supply chain. Extracting oil from flower can be tedious and often requires a lot of hardware to produce finished goods. This long path to finished goods leaves the supply chain with several points of vulnerability where things can go wrong or get expensive.  

Modern Solutions for Cannabis Challenges  

Operators who work with vape and concentrates understand the high overhead and hyper-specific regulations required to work in the extract world.  

Three of the Top Reported Cannabis Operator Issues During Production:  

• Remaining compliant per METRC or BioTrack throughout production  

• Not knowing exact COGS  

• Reporting is too slow for accurate inventory or batch tracking  

How Do Cannabis Cultivators and Manufacturers Stay Compliant Through Production? 

The strongest operators have both a compliance expert on staff full time as well as a compliance-based software. 

As more cannabis licenses are issued, the need for cannabis compliance managers rises. The average salary for a cannabis compliance manager averages out to over $90K a year. These roles are typically a one-person department with some exceptions for large, enterprise-level operations that justify a full compliance team.  

There is an opportunity for human error with compliance team members, so the best way to ensure compliance is utilizing tools that guarantee compliance guardrails. Many compliance experts advocate for software that has embedded connections with localized compliance regulators like METRC, BioTrack, and Health Canada. The best cannabis ERP for concentrate producers will all have strong relations with regulators.  

How Can Cannabis Cultivators and Manufacturers Track COGS During Production? 

There are a few ways operators track their COGS that range from very vulnerable to airtight. The most vulnerable way is to manually track spend and labor across finished product. While it appears simple on the surface, it ends up with lots of opportunity for missing numbers, simple typos causing calculation errors, and the chance that it could all be wrong or overlook key spend.  

The airtight solutions ensure accurate tracking based on accounting software for pricing, compliance measures that track what is used where and when, and labor. These tracking practices also deliver an accurate bill of materials for extraction inputs. Utilizing tools that empower operators to know their true cost per gram delivers the control over costs that business owners dream about. Airtight software solutions offer two absolute non-negotiables: accounting integration and compliance data. With accounting integration, spend is inherently tracked and verified for complete accuracy. Compliance data ensure each step of production is tracked and verified against products used, finished goods, and hardware depreciation. The best airtight solutions will be wholly integrated across operational platforms to ensure internal data transparency and compliance accuracy for all aspects of the business.  

Why is Reporting so Slow for Inventory or Batch Tracking?  

The solution here is a better solution. There are some cannabis tech stack companies that are built for cannabis without the resources to ensure a long-lasting product. There are also companies with tried-and-true tech that are not made with cannabis in mind. There are a select few tech companies that truly established technological resources and reliability with the custom infrastructure for the cannabis industry. More advanced tech-based companies will have live reporting, like Jet Reports. 

How Can Cannabis Operators Refine Their Supply Chain?  

By working with an ERP solution that understand their unique challenges across every aspect of the cannabis industry.  

365 Cannabis is powered by Microsoft, so our cannabis partners can take advantage of the suite of Microsoft business platforms, reporting capabilities, and fully integrated suite of support. Aside from the well-grounded tech, the team is powered by cannabis veterans from across North America who are dedicated to the industry’s success.  

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