Josh Schneider hosts a panel discussion that takes a detailed look at the new hemp bill coming for a final vote that will devastate Colorado’s Hemp industry. Led by Hunter Buffington from Ag Policy Solutions, we discuss the serious implications of SB23-271 for the Hemp industry in Colorado. The discussion is a clear indication that state legislator…

Jessica Tonani is a biotechnology professional with over two decades of experience in life sciences. CEO of Verda Bio; a cannabis research company which she co-founded. Verda Bio is performing genomic, analytical and agricultural research on cannabis. Jessica has been active in changing cannabis research legislation. She has worked on multiple piec…

Definitely an episode you must hear as Josh tackles several hot issues with OG, Richard Rose, founder of the Hemp Foods Association, and author of the Richard Rose Report. The expert voice in all things hemp foods, listen to Richard’s keen insights regarding what the hemp industry still needs and why hemp grain is poised to be the market’s first bi…

Original audio download link “The UNCTAD Commodities Branch has recently produced a report on industrial hemp that will provide the background material for a forum on the ecological properties and economic potential of this commodity. National experiences will also be shared on the development of an industrial hemp value chain. Industrial hemp does…

Our favorite policy guru, Herrick Fox, returns as promised, to give us an update on where US hemp stands currently in a global context, including a readout from his most recent UNCTAD workshop in Geneva for which he was a presenter. Listen to the full audio of the United Nations Conference on Trade & Development’s Industrial Hemp Workshop. Herrick …

Sarah Stephens, CEO, of Midwest Hemp Technology, (MHT), joins us with Sales Manager, Jenifer Holmes, for a full report on the steadily growing hemp industry in Kansas. MHT is a hemp processing company manufacturing hemp fiber and grain crops serving Kansas and midwestern USA farmers. The facility is located in Augusta on four acres and is currently…

Joseph Hickey’s long history in the hemp industry started in 1992 with his discovery of the 1942 articles of incorporation for the long dormant Kentucky Hemp Growers Cooperative. He renewed the charter and became its founder and Executive Director in 1994. That same year, after a meeting with Mr. Hickey, Kentucky Governor Brereton Jones established…

Kat King is a Mississippi native, born and raised in Jackson, Who recently returned to her home state to help start up cannabis businesses in the recently legalized state for medical use, with Petal Consultants. Most recently (2020-2022), Kat was the GM of Operations and successfully launched a 340,000 sq ft. indoor cannabis facility/park in the st…

Listen to CEO, Founder of the Original 420 Brand, Owner of Tiny Hemp Homes, two- time cancer survivor & Serial Entrepreneur, Wade Atteberry, share his latest adventures as he makes a case for the future of hemp building and construction as one of the best ways to heal the planet and mitigate climate change! Wade has become a distinguished and respe…

Amos is the owner operator of the country’s first Cannabis juice bar made entirely from Hemp : Famous Juice Co. In San Antonio, Texas. His mission is to teach people that “cannabis is more than just CBD and THC products, that it's also a leafy green vegetable that's very nutrient dense.” He explains how Cannabis can be consumed raw in juices, smoot…

Vice President of the US Hemp Building Association & Chief Executive Officer of Hemp Ventures, Ryan Doherty, leads an information and surprising look into the recent advancements for the hemp building and construction industry as well as updating us on the latest developments on new hemp based products and processes for material production. Experie…

Paul is one of our favorite Cannabis OG’s - a seasoned expert always teaching us something new and mind blowing about this incredible plant with an unforgettable passion and sincerity for his life’s work. This episode offers an hour of in-depth discussion with Paul looking at the numerous ecological (and ultimately, climate) benefits of Cannabis, f…

Beau Whitney is the founder and chief economist at Whitney Economics, a global leader in cannabis and hemp business consulting, data, and economic research. Beau has provided analysis and policy recommendations at the state, national and international levels and is considered an authority on cannabis economics and the supply chain. Whitney Economic…

Learn how Mary Jane Oatman, founder of the Indigenous Cannabis Coalition & THC Magazine, is leading Native American tribes to unify for policy reform as the Indigenous Cannabis Coalition prepares to meet along side government officials, businesses & other advocacy organizations for the FIRST Indigenous Cannabis Policy Summit taking place in Washing…

Listen to this info-packed episode with Kadie Britt PhD, UC-R Pest Management, Cannabis & Hemp researcher, as she discusses with host Josh Schneider “Bugs & Policy: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly”. Hear how Kadie’s research applies to practical issues farmers face, from California hemp policy to pest control…and learn how the Hemp AgroEcology Network…

Join us for another powerful episode with special guest, Sergiy Kovalenkov, “Dr. Hemphouse”! CEO & Founder of Hempire International Sergiy’s love for the environment and a passion to find sustainable solutions has driven his career. He has worked in the construction industry across three different continents, which led to his development of sustain…

Hosted by Josh Schneider, this episode features special guest Hunter Buffington recently joined the element6 Dynamics (formerly Santa Fe Farms) team as the VP of Policy & Advocacy continuing her work as a Hemp Public policy expert. Hunter utilizes her experience working with regulators, policy makers, businesses, farmers and livestock producers to …

Hosted by Josh Schneider, this episode features special guest Sam Cannon of the UK Cannabis Industry Council, as he gives us the latest account of how the UK public is demanding policy reform like never before, as their new Prime Minister grapples with the many issuers surrounding this super crop making it’s way into the UK and it’s global empire! …

Hosted by Josh Schneider, this episode is Part 2 of our talk with featured special guest - Vignesh Murthy, one of India’s leading hemp pioneers and activist who shares authentic, first-hand accounts of how Cannabis is culture is making a return to India, particularly by way of the belly! https://wildleaf.in/ Support the show Download & Listen On Yo…

Hosted by Josh Schneider, this episode features special guest, Vignesh Murthy, founder of one of India’s top rising Cannabis Hemp brands, Wildleaf ™️. Wildleaf has been leading hemp research since 2012, working closely with agricultural universities, Himalayan farmers and environmental groups. They are actively spreading awareness about landrace pr…

Join our host Josh Schneider & his friend, our special guest on this episode, Rick Fox. from the Meristem Institute and the National Industrial Hemp Council's Government affairs committee chair. Josh and Rick discuss state and federal legislation and regulations - especially the future of the hemp regulatory system. They discuss the Hemp Farm Bill …