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iHemp Michigan would like to thank this episodes sponsors -- https://www.iconprocessors.com and https://downonthefarm.biz/. Hemp has been widely recognized for its environmental and sustainability benefits, making it an increasingly popular choice for a wide range of products, including textiles. From reducing carbon emissions to conserving water and preserving soil, the use of hemp in various industries can have a significant impact on our planet and its future. In this week’s iHemp Hour, SHEMP Yarn Company founder, Susan Barnhardt, joins us as we delve into the environmental and sustainability benefits of hemp, exploring the ways in which it can be used to promote a more sustainable future. From the production process to the end use of hemp products, we will examine the various ways in which hemp contributes to a healthier and more sustainable world. Whether you are an industry professional or simply a concerned consumer, this episode is sure to provide valuable insights into the important role that hemp can play in creating a better future for us all. SHEMP Yarn Company is a woman-owned business that blends wool and industrial hemp to create sustainable yarn and knitwear! Whether you knit, crochet, or appreciate sustainable fashion, SHEMP has the impact to affect EVERYONE, and here’s how: The average American throws away about 81 pounds of clothing each year, 85 percent of which end up in landfills. These textiles then break down and release about half a million tons of microplastics into the ocean each year. That accounts for about 35 percent of all the microplastics in our marine ecosystems! That’s A LOT of pollution coming from something as simple as a white T! Because at SHEMP, we use wool and hemp, we’re able to save water, reduce greenhouse emissions, and save our marine life from pollution that can even end up in our own bodies. Susan is a mother, grandmother, and recently, a great-grandmother, and wants to know she has done everything possible to create a better future for the next generations. It is her intention to do more than just provide our customers with the best yarn on the market — we’ll give them a cleaner planet. 🌎 Visit our website for more information about iHemp Michigan and to join the cause: https://ihempmichigan.com?utm=oc 🔊 Learn more by watching past iHemp Hour shows: https://ihempmichigan.com/ihemp-hour-industrial-hemp?utm=oc #iHempMichigan #iHempHour #hemp
We would like to thank https://www.iconprocessors.com and https://downonthefarm.biz for making this episode possible. Hemp is part of the future of construction. Support has grown over the years to reduce climate change, recycle, lower carbon emissions, and convert to electric vehicles. These green initiatives are influencing the path of construction. Building with hemp: -makes a healthy structure to occupy. -is sustainable and stewards natural resources. -is POSSIBLE. -offers many profitable business opportunities. We will discuss this and more with incoming US Hemp Building Association President, Ray Kaderli. Be sure to tune in to iHemp Hour this week. It’s not going to be one you want to miss. Ray Kaderli is the founder of two companies active in building homes utilizing hemp as a primary building material. He is also the incoming President of the US Hemp Building Association, a trade association that advocates and supports the use of industrial hemp in building and construction. The first company is Hemp Build Network LLC, www.hempbuildnetwork.com The focus of the company is to make building with hemp possible. Many people have learned the benefits of hemp but don’t know that building with hemp IS POSSIBLE. It can be difficult. You need five key components of your project or it will fail. Hemp Build Network is a network of professionals and resources that make building with hemp possible. The second company is Triple P Fund. www.triplepfund.com This is an investment fund that invests with purpose on purpose. The focus of the fund is to empower investors to make a profit, benefit people, and steward the planet. To achieve this Triple P seeks to foster opportunities that connects investment with entrepreneurial creativity. The perfect example of connecting capital with creativity is the real estate investment of building houses with hemp. Ray likes sharing ideas about building long-term legacy wealth, and building with hemp. The story of people forming genuine connections in the hemp building industry is a story in itself. Ray likes connecting, sharing ideas, doing projects and enjoying where the story unfolds. Ultimately the story navigates to a “pathway to production”. This enables the ending of the story to be a healthy planet and people, but the story has just begun…. 🌎 Visit our website for more information about iHemp Michigan and to join the cause: https://ihempmichigan.com?utm=oc 🔊 Learn more by watching past iHemp Hour shows: https://ihempmichigan.com/ihemp-hour-industrial-hemp?utm=oc #iHempMichigan #iHempHour #hemp
Connie Maxim-Sparrow from Dérive Travel join us this week on the iHemp Hour to discuss the growing cannabis tourism industry in Michigan. From bud & breakfasts on the Michigan Cannabis Trail to festivals and private events, Michigan has been a top contender in the cannabis tourism industry. Find out where the industry is headed and how you can support it. Be sure to listen to a fun and interesting discussion. This week's episode is brought to you https://downonthefarm.biz and https://iconprocessors.com. Down on the Farm is helping farmers and landowners. Do you find that working through the maze of government regulation is frustrating and confusing? Have you been denied benefits from the USDA? You are not alone – we can help you. Food Safety Certification for Hemp Growers & Processors Hemperors Hemp Seed Products 12 oz Hemp Seed Oil Bottle $15 ea. or case lot pricing Ask Blain about hemp seed cake and hemp flour! Icon Processors was founded by Dr. Fabio Rodi after years of experience witnessing the wellness benefits of natural plant derivatives, in particular CBD from hemp. A decade ago, Dr. Fabio decided it was his calling to become a pioneer in producing cannabinoid-based products from hemp. Icon, with product and R&D facilities in MI, and Vermont, has become a major producer of CBD based consumer products through successful brands and white label partners: – Hemp CBD Extraction – White Label Manufacture – Website and Logo / Label designer – Cannabis Consulting – Pre and Post Harvesting Equipment Rental; limited amounts available 🌎 Visit our website for more information about iHemp Michigan and to join the cause: https://ihempmichigan.com?utm=oc 🔊 Learn more by watching past iHemp Hour shows: https://ihempmichigan.com/ihemp-hour-industrial-hemp?utm=oc
Lori Putt, owner HOH (Hangoverhops) CBD, will be our guest. Being a small business owner in the startup hemp industry is an adventure with highs and lows. She will be sharing with everyone her CBD story which covers from seed to sales of their growing CBD business including heartwarming and often humorous tales of being a small business owner in the startup hemp industry. Be sure to listen to a fun and interesting discussion. HOH CBD: A Root-to-Retail™ is a Michigan-grown hemp CBD company with one of the most diverse product lines on the market. The company’s main differentiator is its Root-to-Retail business model and its investment and commitment to quality. They partner with QA entities such as VEEVA and C15 to ensure that the safest and most effective formulations are used by their customers. HOH CBD is a growing industry leader in actively educating the industry and the public through a narrative focused on quality.
What began as a gold rush in 2019 is getting down to the basics as we continue to learn about applications for hemp and the varieties that fill the need. This research is a fraction of the work that we need to complete to build a viable industry. The Midwestern Hemp Database https://ihempmichigan.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=30b0120d39973ee41d874bb18&id=75db89be29&e=c58c97aab3 is a collaboration between land-grant institutions and private laboratories in the Midwest. This project aims to provide regional insight into agronomic performance and cannabinoid development of industrial hemp varieties. Learn about the varieties being researched, the results for 2022, and what the plans are for the future.
USHBA REGION 7 LEADER, CODY LEY, WILL BE THIS WEEK’S IHEMP HOUR FEATURED GUEST. WE WILL DISCUSS UPDATES FROM THE US HEMP BUILDING ASSOCIATION AND THE FUTURE OF HEMP IN CONSTRUCTION. 🌎 Visit our website for more information about iHemp Michigan and to join the cause: https://ihempmichigan.com https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG9TY21YMjRpbmdDX01aUUw0cVdseHluV3BvZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuR011eTNaMkxKUDU3RlRrRU1KbmJ4NkxwYk12WVR6dlRLWnVqSzlVbTlLV0VjT2tGM19NRHhzQzlWNjVEQUQxYms4YXlGNFB0bXQ4N2w5VnFBT2NlSXd6UWZ6YzdqZVpnVEFtNTRIVGVUaGQ1RThzYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fihempmichigan.com%2F&v=e8vMmsTITEQ?utm=oc 🔊 Learn more by watching past iHemp Hour shows: https://ihempmichigan.com/ihemp-hour-... https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEhtZlBfSlFkalFWdHdfT3AzMExLdUVIZS1Yd3xBQ3Jtc0tuekhOTzdhaVhkN25mYXJDcVhoU3AzbEhRTnVreTB0TlA5STY5ZXBkZ1Q1dWJIWlAtNzVkRVNQSkJZZEgxeUlralFLTDBkZ1lQMEFRdTNCSW94eXZLMlZEQlZTRDVOc3RIa3Bodi1DMDFUZEYtZjd2RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fihempmichigan.com%2Fihemp-hour-industrial-hemp%3Futm%3Doc&v=e8vMmsTITEQ #iHempMichigan https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ihempmichigan #iHempHour https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ihemphour #hemp https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hemp
IHEMP MICHIGAN BOARD MEMBER, MICHAEL THUE, JOINS US TO TALK ABOUT HIS RECENT EXPERIENCE. HIS FARM WAS RAIDED AND CROPS CONFISCATED. HEAR FROM THE SOURCE WHAT IS HAPPENING.
iHemp Michigan has been a major proponent of hemp for fiber and grain. While grain is taking longer with the research required, we just received great news on the fiber side! Join us at noon EST on Thursday, Oct 6th, as we learn about the ICC decision from the president of the USHBA, Henry Gage, Jr. Plus, we make plans to attend the Chicago Build show on Oct. 13-14 where hemp building materials will be on display. You can be a part of the discussion by commenting on the live stream on Facebook, YouTube, or LinkedIn. The iHemp Hour will be recorded and available on our website along with over 100 other episodes that cover every aspect of hemp.
Lakeland is producing high-quality CBD Flower at scale and developed a process for bucking and drying to preserve the Cannabinoids and Terpenes. Learn about the state of the CBD Flower market and why it remains a viable business for Lakeland Hemp. 🌎 Visit our website for more information about iHemp Michigan and to join the cause: https://ihempmichigan.com?utm=oc 🔊 Learn more by watching past iHemp Hour shows: https://ihempmichigan.com/ihemp-hour-industrial-hemp?utm=oc #iHempMichigan #iHempHour #hemp
Global Fiber Processing is processing hemp fiber in Colorado. Melissa Petterson was in Michigan last week for the Essen Atlas hemp field day. We will learn about the developing market and how Michigan could play a role. Michigan offers the right climate as well as an established manufacturing base to supply hemp fiber for plastics, wood, packaging, insulation, building, textiles, and more. On this week’s iHemp Hour we visit with Melissa to learn what steps are needed to bring the processing facilities to Michigan.
Essen Atlas is a Michigan-based fiber company building the blueprint for hemp fiber processing operations that can be replicated throughout the state and beyond. Field Day 2022 Essen Atlas is inviting you to an informal field day to discuss the hemp fiber and seed industry as well as provide the community with insight into what we hope to see in Michigan’s future fiber, food, and fuel industries.
SPECIAL GUEST ANDREW BISH, OF BISH ENTERPRISES, JOINS US AS WE DISCUSS HEMP FEED REGULATION. ANDREW IS WORKING WITH THE HEMP FEED COALITION TO BRING ABOUT FAIR REGULATION FOR THE USE OF HEMP GRAIN IN ANIMAL FEED. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HEMP FEED COALITION AND HELP THEIR CAUSE BY JOINING HTTPS://HEMPFEEDCOALITION.ORG.
KIM CROES STARTED HER HEMPCRETE COMPANY, FIBERFORT, IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN WITH THE HOPES OF MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE EARTH. CURRENTLY A PAINTER, SHE IS MAKING HER TRANSITION INTO NATURAL BUILDING PRACTICES. KIM STARTED HER TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF HEMPCRETE IN JANUARY 2021 AND IS NOW CERTIFIED FOR SPRAY AND HAND-CAST APPLICATION BY THE COMPANIES HEMPITECTURE AND AMERICHANVRE. FIBERFORT IS SET TO START THE FIRST HEMPCRETE HOUSE THIS JULY IN CHELSEA, MICHIGAN. ALEX ESCHER IS THE DIRECTOR OF HEMP FIBER APPLICATIONS AT ESCHER DESIGN, REGIONAL LEADER OF THE US HEMP BUILDING ASSOCIATION (USHBA), FOUNDER OF HEMP HOLLOW PROCESSING, AND MEMBER OF ASTM D37.07. AN ENTREPRENEUR WITH A KEEN EYE FOR DISRUPTIVE INDUSTRIES, HE JOINED THE VERMONT-BASED ARCHITECTURE FIRM, ESCHER DESIGN, TO HELP DEVELOP COST-EFFECTIVE APPLICATIONS USING HEMP BIO-COMPOSITES. IN 2017, THE FIRM WENT ON TO BUILD THE FIRST PERMITTED HEMPCRETE STRUCTURE IN DENVER, COLORADO. CURRENTLY, THE FIRM HAS NUMEROUS HEMP-BASED PROJECTS IN SEVERAL STATES INCLUDING VERMONT, COLORADO, MISSOURI AND NEW YORK. WITH THE USHBA, ALEX SERVES ON THE SUPPLY CHAIN, CERTIFICATION, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEES.
ROBBIN POTT, J.D., M.P.P. IS THE CREATOR AND CO-FOUNDER OF POTT FARMS, L3C, A REGENERATIVE HEMP COMPANY IN WILLIS, MICHIGAN. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE REGENERATIVE? IT MEANS THAT OUR SYSTEMS ARE DESIGNED TO RESTORE AND SUSTAIN RATHER THAN DEPLETE OUR RESOURCES, AND THAT THEY ARE ROOTED IN JUSTICE. FOR THE PAST FOUR YEARS, ROBBIN HAS BEEN PRACTICING REGENERATIVE FARMING AND LEARNING ABOUT LIVING SOIL WHILE CULTIVATING HEMP NATURALLY. SHE COMES FROM A 20-YEAR ACADEMIC CAREER AS A CHILD ADVOCATE AND HAS DESIGNED THE FARM TO ALSO PROVIDE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS.
Robbin Pott of Pott Farms, L3C on this week's iHemp Hour! Robbin Pott, J.D., M.P.P. is the creator and co-founder of Pott Farms, L3C, a regenerative hemp company in Willis, Michigan. What does it mean to be regenerative? It means that our systems are designed to restore and sustain rather than deplete our resources, and that they are rooted in justice. For the past four years, Robbin has been practicing regenerative farming and learning about living soil while cultivating hemp naturally. Robbin comes from a 20-year academic career as a child advocate and has designed the farm to also provide job opportunities for youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Hana Gabrielová and Robin Destiche of KonopiUS will join us this week. Hana Gabrielová is a 20-year veteran within the hemp industry. In 2010 she founded Hempoint in Europe. Hempoint is involved in many parts of the supply chain – planting seed distribution, farming, harvesting, processing, manufacturing, and sales. In 2021 Hana co-founded konopiUS in the US. konopiUS distributes EU and OECD certified industrial hemp varieties to North American farmers. Hana provides invaluable experience and agronomic experience for the konopiUS team. Robin is one of the co-founders of konopiUS which has locations in North Carolina and Tennessee. konopiUS distributes EU-certified industrial hemp varieties for fiber and grain. This year konopiUS sent farming seeds to 25 states and is working with a number of universities on research studies. Join us on Facebook, YouTube, our website, or through Zoom! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This year’s Expo theme is “The Power of Hemp & Cannabis” and this year’s Expo will encompass all aspects of hemp and cannabis. On Thursday, May 19th, there will be a pre-Expo networking event at the Radisson. On Friday May 20th, we will focus on business-to-business activities and education. On Saturday, May 21st, the Expo Hall opens with a free admission to the public as well as a variety of free educational content. For more information about the Midwest iHemp Expo on May 20-21, 2022, you can visit the website at MidwestiHempExpo.com.
UniSeeds Inc. is a professional seed business that develops and distributes high-quality industrial hemp seed. We are farmers serving farmers, with a goal to improve life through plant genetics by working collaboratively with our peers to serve the agricultural market, increase hemp production and generate agronomic knowledge that maximizes productivity. Join us on Facebook, YouTube, our website, or through Zoom! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This year’s Expo theme is “The Power of Hemp & Cannabis” and this year’s Expo will encompass all aspects of hemp and cannabis. On Thursday May 19th, there will be a pre-Expo networking event at the Radisson. On Friday May 20th, we will focus on business-to-business activities and education. On Saturday, May 21st, the Expo Hall opens with a free admission to the public as well as a variety of free educational content. For more information about the Midwest iHemp Expo on May 20-21, 2022, you can visit the website at MidwestiHempExpo.com.
Tonya Mora is a lifelong resident of Michigan other than her time spent in the United States Navy where she worked with the military police as well as taught sailing skills to midshipmen at the Naval Academy. After her honorable discharge, she attained the position of Corrections Officer with the Michigan State Department of Corrections. Upon leaving her state position in 2011 she developed an interest in essential oils through the loss of a friend’s mother and the inheritance of her books regarding this subject. This was near the same time in which Ms. Mora had begun working behind the scenes in the medical marijuana industry trimming plants, learning more about organic growing and the therapeutic benefits of cannabis oils. She began blending topical oils for use by herself and then family and friends with great success in achieving high levels of relief from a variety of ailments. Word of mouth spread and she started her company Sweed Dreams LLC in 2015. Join us on Facebook, YouTube, our website, or through Zoom! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This year’s Expo theme is “The Power of Hemp & Cannabis” and this year’s Expo will encompass all aspects of hemp and cannabis. On Thursday May 19th, there will be a pre-Expo networking event at the Radisson. On Friday May 20th, we will focus on business-to-business activities and education. On Saturday, May 21st, the Expo Hall opens with a free admission to the public as well as a variety of free educational content. For more information about the Midwest iHemp Expo on May 20-21, 2022, you can visit the website at MidwestiHempExpo.com.
We are visiting with Crop Scout Christie Apple on this week’s iHemp Hour! Get the Dirt on Soil with this expert. Join us on Facebook, YouTube, our website, or through Zoom! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This year’s Expo theme is “The Power of Hemp & Cannabis” and this year’s Expo will encompass all aspects of hemp and cannabis. On Thursday, May 19th, there will be a pre-Expo networking event at the Radisson. On Friday, May 20th, we will focus on business-to-business activities and education. On Saturday, May 21st, the Expo Hall opens with free admission to the public as well as a variety of free educational content. For more information about the Midwest iHemp Expo on May 20-21, 2022, you can visit the website at MidwestiHempExpo.com.
We will be joined by Kim Croes and Rachel Berry to talk about the use of Hemp-Lime (hempcrete) in the building. Jacob Waddell of the USHBA will also provide an update on the recent ICC trials. Both Kim and Rachel have hands-on experience building with hemp. On Saturday, April 30th you can get your hands dirty in Hemp Lime at our demonstration as Roman Vyskocil helps us build a hemp dog house! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This year’s Expo theme is “The Power of Hemp & Cannabis” and this year’s Expo will encompass all aspects of hemp and cannabis. On Friday May 20th, we will focus on business-to-business activities and education. On Saturday, May 21st, the Expo Hall opens with free admission to the public as well as a variety of free educational content. For more information about the Midwest iHemp Expo on May 20-21, 2022, you can visit the website at MidwestiHempExpo.com.
ABKO Labs is an ISO 17025 certified cannabis testing facility located in Warren, dedicated to providing its clients with accurate results in a prompt manner. Its high-touch service and standards ensure its clients succeed from seed to sale. On the show, ABKO’s Lab Director, Josh Smith, has more than 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D and highly regulated clinical fields. He has been running Hemp, CBD and Cannabis labs since 2018. Josh also sits on the method development committees of the ASTM and AOAC.
Founded the same year the US Farm Bill legalized the production of industrial hemp, Homeland Hempcrete entered the market utilizing the traditional cast-in-place build method. After years of trial and error, Homeland Hempcrete decided there must be a more effective solution that will decrease install time and get more hempcrete to more customers. The solution they have embraced is pre-made, pre-cured, high-quality modular hemp panels, which allow for consistent quality, customized design, variety of finishes, quick and easy install, and finishes can be applied immediately after installation. Learn more about Homeland Hempcrete here: Homeland Hempcrete.
Jacob Waddell is the Interim Executive Director of the US Hemp Building Association. He has been working with the USHBA for two years. Before this challenge, he has worked for a testing lab, as a musician, as an engineer and program manager in marine and automotive parts manufacturing companies, and as COO of Ology Essentials — a CBD cosmetics company. Learn more about the USHBA here: USHBA. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This year’s Expo theme is “The Power of Hemp & Cannabis” and this year’s Expo will encompass all aspects of hemp and cannabis. On Friday, May 20th, we will focus on business-to-business activities and education. On Saturday, May 21st, the Expo hall opens with free admission to the public as well as a variety of free educational content. For more information about the Midwest iHemp Expo on May 20-21, 2022, you can visit the website at MidwestiHempExpo.com. Cooking with Hemp! Check out our many Hemp recipes that have been shared on the iHemp Hour. Have a recipe you would like to share?
Because of recent regulation changes in Michigan with the MRA becoming the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), and parts of the industrial hemp regulation being moved from MDARD to the CRA, we have Andrew Brisbo, the Executive Director of the MRA on this week’s iHemp Hour to answer questions about those recent changes. If you have questions you would like addressed by Director Brisbo, send them to info@ihempmichigan.com. Director Brisbo was appointed by Governor Whitmer to lead Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) in April 2019. In addition to overseeing licensing and regulation for the medical and adult-use marijuana industries in Michigan, the MRA also runs the state’s medical marijuana registry card program. MRA’s mission is to establish Michigan as the national model for a regulatory program that stimulates business growth while preserving safe consumer access to marijuana. Andrew has worked in licensing and regulation with the State of Michigan since 2004, including with the Michigan Gaming Control Board, Department of State, and occupational and health professional licensing. Andrew is also active in the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA), a national organization of more than 40 US state and territorial regulatory agencies that provide policymakers and regulatory agencies with the resources to make informed decisions when considering how to approach the legalization and regulation of cannabis. He currently serves as CANNRA’s president, having been elected to the role in 2021. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This year’s Expo theme is “The Power of Hemp & Cannabis” and this year’s Expo will encompass all aspects of hemp and cannabis. On Friday, May 20th, we will focus on business-to-business activities and education. On Saturday, May 21st, the Expo hall opens with free admission to the public as well as a variety of free educational content. For more information about the Midwest iHemp Expo on May 20-21, 2022, you can visit the website at MidwestiHempExpo.com.
Because of recent regulation changes in Michigan, we have asked Americans for Safe Access to join us at this year’s Expo. The mission of Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is to ensure safe and legal access to cannabis (marijuana) for therapeutic use and research. This year’s Expo theme is “The Power of Hemp & Cannabis” and this year’s Expo will encompass all aspects of hemp and cannabis. On Friday, May 20th, we will focus on business-to-business activities and education. On Saturday, May 21st, the Expo hall opens with free admission to the public as well as a variety of free educational content. Brandy Zink is a Cannabis Activist – AND a medical cannabis patient advocate AND an educator. She has served as the former Executive Director of both the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association and the Ohio Patient Action Network. She has worked closely with Americans for Safe Access, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, and other cannabis organizations since 2000. Today, Brandy continues to work to protect patient rights through organizing the ASA, Michigan Chapter. Politically Active for a myriad of social justice issues, she has cultivated positive relationships with community leaders, professionals, legislators, their staff, and other influential policymakers at all levels. You can learn more about Americans for Safe Access here: ASA.
Jeff is known for his ‘real-life experience in the field as a pedigreed Hemp seed grower and having a strong applied research background providing benchmarks in the hemp industry. Jeff has assisted in the success of producers, Industry, and colleagues in the burgeoning hemp industry over the last 23 years. Jeff studied Agriculture at the University of Manitoba and in 2012 obtained a BGS from Athabasca University where he graduated with distinction. He is a Certified Crop Advisor and is a member of the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists. Jeff is the Chair of the National Hemp variety Testing committee with the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance, and also the chair of the Seed and Grain Committee, with the Hemp Industries Association in America.
Annie Rouse is co-founder and COO of OP Innovates, innovative formulations and sustainable manufacturing company offering improved bioavailability through its patent-pending organic delivery system, Naturia+™. OP Innovates offers Naturia+ in bulk and private/white label services and through its brands including Hemp Mellow, Overcome, and Anavii Relief. Annie wrote and produced the podcast series “Anslinger: The untold cannabis conspiracy” and is on the Board of Directors of Friends of Hemp and the Hemp Industries Association. She has an MBA and Masters's in international environmental policy. To explore more about Annie and her journey visit her blog, Think Hempy Thoughts.
Carbon credits are rapidly developing in the US, and hemp and other specialty crops are especially suited for the challenge of sequestering carbon in US soils. PanXchange’s carbon program is farmer-friendly and uniquely suited for hemp carbon credits. They aim to educate hemp participants about how carbon programs operate and inform the world that they are already working with hemp industry leaders and ready for more! Follow PanXchange here: PanXchange.
Jody has worked for membership nonprofits for more than 20 years, helping organizations to transform in order to better serve their members and their missions. He is passionate about the potential for hemp to bring value to rural communities, help heal the planet, and open opportunities to underserved communities. Follow The Hemp Industries Association here: HIA.
