Pakalolo--the Hawaiian word for cannabis--is considered to be a gift to people from the earth; a plant created for human consumption in all forms. Ranson Shepherd, a native Hawaiian and industrial entrepreneur, weaves the ethos of pakalolo through his business practices. In Pakalolo, Shepherd details how he and his expressly curated team simultaneously push and lead the cannabis industry, creating the standards by which governing bodies regulate cannabis businesses across the country. From prohibition's impediment of the industry to cutting edge breakthroughs in medical cannabis, each chapter lends Shepherd's expert industry insight and advice to both cannabis veterans and industry newcomers alike.
