# Medical Marijuana Universities Greenway University Adds Insurance to Higher Education Offerings By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-03-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-marijuana-universities References: [prweb](http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3714354.htm) & [greenwayuniversity](http://www.greenwayuniversity.com/index.html) Medical marijuana universities aren't plentiful in the field of higher education, but Greenway is serious about medicinal cannabis. The proper training in [cultivation, harvest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurora-cannabis), dispensing and legal compliance is a must for anyone who wants to start a medical marijuana business. Greenway University is a California- and Colorado-based medical marijuana educational provider that teaches the technicalities of dealing in marijuana for patient use. Greenway has helped to launch over 200 [medical marijuana dispensaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trulieve-cannabis-corporation). The school has recently added insurance offerings including general liability, theft, fire, crop cultivation and [edibles coverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ediblescom) to its roster of services. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Medical Marijuana Education:** Greenway University offers specialized education in medical marijuana cultivation, dispensing and legal compliance for aspiring entrepreneurs. - **Cannabis Insurance:** Offering insurance coverage for medical marijuana-related businesses is an emerging trend in the insurance industry. - **Dispensary Launching Services:** Greenway University's successful track record in launching over 200 medical marijuana dispensaries highlights a potential niche in consulting and launching services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Higher Education:** Institutions offering education in medical marijuana are now emerging as an industry niche for higher education providers. - **Insurance:** The insurance industry is primed for disruption with the rise of cannabis-related businesses and specialized insurance offerings. - **Consulting and Entrepreneurship:** Greenway University's experience in launching dispensaries presents an opportunity for entrepreneurs to provide specialized consulting services to aspiring medical marijuana business owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cannabis Business Certificates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-business.md) - [Dispensary Training Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapphire-risk-advisory-group.md) - [Advanced Cannabis Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tars.md) - [Pharmaceutical-Grade Cannabis Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-revolution.md) - [OTC Medical Marijuana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otc-medical-marijuana.md) - [Cannabis Enthusiast-Friendy Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilgm-x-leafly.md) - [THC Beverage Insurance Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frontier-risk.md) - [Medical Cannabis Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilray-medical-cannabis.md) - [Wellness-Driven Cannabis Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-buddha-cannabis.md)