Best Hemp Fibers Podcasts (2024)

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Exploring Hemp Fiber Agronomy and Genetics 1:02:04

2d ago1:02:04

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On this week’s hemp podcast, we listen to a panel discussion from the NoCo Hemp Expo that took place in Colorado earlier this month. The panelists were Rachel Berry, a farmer and founder of the Illinois Hemp Growers Association; Terry Moran, a sales rep from Kanda Hemp, an importer of Asian hemp varieties; Corbett Miteff from KonopiUS, an importer …

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420 Special: Rumble Strip – John Rodgers Weed Farmer 27:48

6d ago27:48

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On this 420 Bonus show, we share an episode of one of our favorite podcasts, Rumble Strip. It’s made by Erica Heilman who tells stories of rural Vermont. On this episode she interviews Vermonter John Rodgers, a stonemason the Northeast Kingdom, where he also runs a construction business, plows driveways and rents properties, and for sixteen years h…

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10th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo Gathers Many Voices 59:12

9d ago59:12

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This week’s hemp podcast is a recap of the 10th annual NoCo Hemp Expo in Estes Park, Colorado, April 11-13, where industry stakeholders gathered to collaborate, commiserate and celebrate the state of hemp in 2024. The episode features voices from many attendees, including Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. “We’re really all hands on deck to make sure Color…

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EP 64 Prefab Passive House w/ B.Public Prefab 52:24

10d ago52:24

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Edie Dillman is the Co-founder & CEO of B.Public Prefab, a company that specializes in creating high-performance, energy-efficient building envelopes using a standardized and prefabricated panel system. Their products include super-insulated, vapor-open, and air-tight panels made from code-compliant wood framing and sheathing, which are designed to…

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Experimental Hemp Micro Processing With Steve Groff 50:04

16d ago50:04

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On this week’s hemp podcast, Lancaster Farming talks to Steve Groff from Cedar Meadow Farm in Holtwood, Lancaster County, where he is getting ready to plant 70 acres of industrial hemp. “This year it’s all fiber. And we’ll probably plant about 10 varieties,” Groff said. Of those 10, about a third will be what he calls his “core varieties“ that have…

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EP 63 Hemp Structural Rebar w/ E3 Agriculture 26:07

17d ago26:07

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Lucas Evans is the founder & CEO of E3 Agriculture, an advanced agricultural solutions company that focuses on bringing cutting-edge technology to the field. They develop sustainable industrial materials and consumer products, with a special emphasis on the burgeoning industrial hemp economy. They have a full suite of sustainable product R&D and wh…

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Eyes on the Prize: The Somewhat Messy Process of Getting Hemp Grain into the Feed Markets 1:11:06

21d ago1:11:06

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On this bonus episode we talk to Andrew Bish and Morgan Tweet from the Hemp Feed Coalition, the advocacy group that has been working for four years to get hemp grain approved as a livestock feed. Opening up the feed markets is the one of the most important issues in the hemp industry today. Hemp grain was given tentative approval by AAFCO in Januar…

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The Bee’s Knees: Ken Meyer on the Buzz About Hemp in South Dakota 51:49

23d ago51:49

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In this week’s hemp podcast, Lancaster Farming speaks with Ken Meyer, beekeeper and hemp processor from South Dakota. Meyer and his family run a fourth-generation beekeeping business as well as the state’s first industrial hemp processing facility. As a young man, Meyer enjoyed beekeeping but was encouraged by his elders to get an education instead…

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EP 62 Large-Scale Modular Construction w/ FullStack Modular 34:04

24d ago34:04

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Roger Krulak is the President and Founder of FullStack Modular, a leading innovator in the design, manufacture, and construction of mid- and high-rise modular buildings in urban environments. Their approach is technology-driven, fully integrated, and highly efficient, allowing for the construction of complex projects faster, with less disruption, l…

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Right Coast Hemp Hosts Hempcrete Workshops in New Jersey 26:21

25d ago26:21

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On this bonus episode of the Hemp Podcast, we talk to Mike Mercadante from Right Coast Hemp in Manahawkin, New Jersey, where the company is holding the first of a series of hands-on hempcrete work shops, May 10-12. The workshops are intended to give local builders and contractors a chance to get to know hemp as a material and see how the hempcrete …

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Hempitecture Aims to Make the ‘Most Sustainable Building Material on the Planet’ 1:07:02

30d ago1:07:02

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This week’s podcast guest Mattie Mead competed in a 2013 pitch competition at Hobart College in Geneva, New York. He had just shared his vision for a company that made building materials out of hemp. “One of the judges for the contest said, ‘So let me get this straight, you’re looking to build houses out of a Schedule 1 substance?’ “And I said, wel…

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Crafting a Sustainable Tomorrow: Greg Wilson Reveals the Magic of HempWood 39:41

1M ago39:41

39:41

Welcome to the HempAware Radio Podcast, where we explore the exciting world of hemp and its impact on sustainability, health, and innovation. In today's episode, host Tyler Hemp welcomes Greg Wilson, founder of HempWood, to discuss the company's mission and groundbreaking products. Greg shares insights on the importance of sustainable forestry, the…

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Mill26 is Making 100% Hemp Paper in Upstate New York 35:46

1M ago35:46

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Hemp Podcast guest James “Jimmy” Cottrell II is a fourth-generation paper maker at family-owned Cottrell Paper in Saratoga County, New York. He started cutting the grass in high school and began working at the mill after graduation, and has worked his way up. Today he is director of maintenance for the mill and vice president of Mill26, Cottrell Pa…

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EP 61 Automating Construction Layout w/ Dusty Robotics 31:16

1M ago31:16

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Tessa Lau is Co-Founder and CEO of Dusty Robotics, a company that develops robot-powered tools for the modern construction workforce. Their flagship product, the FieldPrinter, automates the process of laying out construction plans directly onto job sites with high accuracy. This technology eliminates common errors associated with manual layout meth…

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Good News from the National Hemp Association 29:32

1M ago29:32

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This is a special weekend edition of the Hemp Podcast. Lancaster Farming speaks with Geoff Whaling, chair of the National Hemp Association. I will update the details of this episode soon. For now, enjoy the audio. Learn more: National Hemp Association https://nationalhempassociation.org/ Thanks to our sponsors! IND HEMP https://indhemp.com/ Americh…

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Jean Lotus Trains an Eagle Eye on Hemp Building Worldwide 1:01:38

1M ago1:01:38

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Jean Lotus is an award-winning investigative journalist and publisher of HempBuild Magazine. She is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she has been covering the hemp industry since 2017, and is our guest on this week’s hemp podcast. While she has written about various sectors of the hemp industry, her main area of interest is the hemp building …

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Hemp Agricultural Solutions: Navigating Regulatory Hurdles and State Perspectives 48:12

2M ago48:12

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Welcome to HempAware Podcasts, where we explore the latest developments in the hemp industry and discuss important legislative and agricultural solutions. In this episode, "Hemp Agricultural Solutions," host Tyler Hemp is joined by Courtney Moran, the chief legislative strategist at Agricultural Hemp Solutions. Together, they delve into the intrica…

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EP 60 Wood Fiber Insulation w/ TimberHP 35:32

2M ago35:32

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Jason Todd is the Director of Building Science & Industry Support for TimberHP, a Maine-based company that specializes in manufacturing high-performing wood fiber insulation. Their products are made from renewable resources and are designed to be healthy for both people and the planet. TimberHP's insulation solutions are moisture-resistant, mold-re…

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Polish Entrepreneur Builds Hemp Textile Company After Success in CBD 1:10:24

2M ago1:10:24

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This week on the Hemp Podcast, Lancaster Farming talks with Maciej Kowalski, founder and CEO of Kombinat Konopny, a hemp company based in Elbląg, a Polish city on the Baltic Sea. Kombinat Konopny is a vertically integrated hemp operator working both in the herbal and fiber division. Kowalski said the company takes a no-nonsense approach to floral p…

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EP 59 Robot-Built Panels w/ BotBuilt 39:40

2M ago39:40

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Brent Wadas, a US Army veteran and CEO & Co-Founder of BotBuilt, leads a company that is revolutionizing the construction industry. By utilizing flexible robotic systems and advanced technology, BotBuilt improves efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Their process involves digitizing construction plans, building components to exact specifications…

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An Essential Hemp Story: Ron Alcalay Reveals the Vital Hemp Journey 1:13:31

2M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Welcome to another episode of HempAware Podcasts! In this episode, our host Tyler Hemp interviews Ron Alcalay, the creator of Vital Hemp, a Southern California-based lifestyle and hemp clothing brand. Who is Ron Alcalay? Ron Alcalay, of VitalHemp Clothing Company, is the eldest son of Jewish immigrants and grew up in LA. He got into trouble during …

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Changes to the PA Hemp Program & Getting to Know the KP4 Hemp Cutter 48:42

2M ago48:42

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This week’s hemp podcast is divided into two parts. Lancaster Farming talks with Shannon Powers from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture about some major changes to the hemp program in the Keystone State. “The first is that Pennsylvania is moving to a performance-based testing system for growers who are growing either for fiber or grain,” Po…

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EP 58 Ending Concrete Corrosion w/ Zirconia 37:48

2M ago37:48

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Benjamin Cook is the CEO of Zirconia Inc, a pioneering company in advanced materials technology, specializing in Ceramic Surface Treatment coatings for concrete and steel. Their unique ceramic coating, which chemically bonds to surfaces at room temperature, provides unparalleled durability, corrosion resistance, and an indefinite lifespan. This inn…

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The Rise of ‘Red State Weed’ and What to Do About It 55:29

2M ago55:29

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This week’s podcast guest is Robert Hoban, a cannabis attorney and industry leader. Hoban recently published a five-part series at Forbes.com in which he takes a deep dive on some of the most controversial issues in the hemp industry today. Hoban has had a full-spectrum cannabis career, having worked extensively on both sides of the marijuana/hemp …

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EP 57 High Performance Mass Timber w/ New Energy Works 44:56

2M ago44:56

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Jonathan Orpin is the Founder and CEO of New Energy Works, a company that specializes in designing and building custom high-performance wood structures. They focus on collaboration, high-craft, sustainability, longevity, and intent. Their services include timber framing, design and build, high-performance enclosures, and fine woodworks. They have o…

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Hemp Industry Farm Bill Priorities and Building an Overseas Market for U.S. Hemp 1:05:49

2M ago1:05:49

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This week’s hemp podcast guest is Patrick Atagi, president and CEO of the National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC), a DC-based organization that advocates for and lobbies on behalf of the hemp industry. ON this episode, Atagi discusses industry priorities for the next Farm Bill and the work the NIHC is doing to put hemp on a level playing…

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How to 10 X Your Hemp Content Creation with the Power of AI 33:04

3M ago33:04

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In this episode of HempAware Radio, host Tyler Hemp is joined by Greg Wasserman, the head of growth, partnerships, and community at Cast Magic. They dive deep into the world of AI and content creation, exploring how Cast Magic's AI tool can revolutionize the way hemp entrepreneurs and podcasters produce and distribute content. Greg shares insight o…

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Panda Biotech Goes Big in Texas With High Plains Hemp Gin 43:23

3M ago43:23

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This week on the industrial hemp podcast, Lancaster Farming talks with Scott Evans, executive vice president of Panda Biotech, a Dallas-based company whose High Plains Hemp Gin in Wichita Falls will be one of the largest hemp processing facilities in the world when it opens this year. Evans said the processing technology comes from Europe and has a…

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Good News for Hemp Feed and Hempcrete in 2024 1:22:55

3M ago1:22:55

1:22:55

The Industrial Hemp Podcast is back after a short break. Episode one of Season Four is available now. The theme of this episode is Good News, because there seems to be a fair amount of it these days in the hemp space. One such piece of positivity comes to us from podcast guest Morgan Tweet, executive director of the Hemp Feed Coalition, a nonprofit…

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A Brief Message Before We Start the New Season 4:11

3M ago4:11

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Season 4 of the Industrial Hemp Podcast will be starting up soon, and this brief message is sort of like a teaser for the new season. Have questions, comments or concerns? I'd love to hear from you: podcast@lancasterfarming.com. Thanks!By Eric Hurlock

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The Healing Power of Hemp: Nick Orion's Path to Wellness Through Orion's Naturals 29:42

4M ago29:42

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Introduction Welcome to HempAware Radio, where we delve into the world of hemp and CBD with a focus on education and empowerment. In this episode, host Tyler Hemp sits with Nick Orion, the founder of Orion's Naturals, a CBD company based in Alaska. Nick shares his journey that led him to start the company, emphasizing the company's mission to help …

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Hempcrete Projects Push the Envelope in Massachusetts 53:09

4M ago53:09

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We’re taking the show on the road again. This week we’ll hear interviews from my recent trip to Massachusetts, where I visited the Cape Cod Hemp House in Harwich, and the Hillside Center for Sustainable Living in Newburyport. Michael Monteiro gave me a tour of his newly built 6,000-square-foot house. “It may look like any other house here on the ca…

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Hempcrete with Cameron McIntosh 1:06:43

5M ago1:06:43

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This weeks' show is sort of mixed bag. I've got a few nuggets of hemp news, a few updates, a trailer for a new Lancaster Farming podcast called The Farm House, and an in-person interview with hempcrete builder Cameron McIntosh. Sorry for the lack of details on this episode, but I'm trying to get everything done before i hit the road a mini hemp tou…

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The Agoge Life Fueling Your Dreams with Hemp Protein 37:02

5M ago37:02

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Justin Moore, Creator of Agoge, is a problem solver with a passion for traveling and seeing the world. He joined the air force while still in high school and discovered a knack for fixing airplanes. This experience gave him a newfound focus and appreciation for the complexity of the world around him. It also led him to become a dedicated and skille…

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Positive Vibes With Noco Hemp Expo Founder Morris Beegle 42:33

5M ago42:33

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On this week’s show, we talk with Morris Beegle, founder of the Noco Hemp Expo, the largest industrial hemp convention in North America. The tenth annual expo will be held April 11-13 in Estes Park, Colorado. “It’s really a beautiful mountain resort location where we can get 2,000-3,000 people up there and basically take over the town,” Beegle said…

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Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council Courts Investors 49:39

5M ago49:39

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This week on the hemp podcast we talk with Erica Stark, chair of the Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council, a nonprofit seeking to accelerate the return of hemp to Pennsylvania’s agriculture landscape. Earlier this year, PAHIC received over $200,000 in grant money from the state ag department to attract capital investment with a program called Invest …

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The Road to Righteousness: How Righteous Hemp Co Aims to Transform Lives with CBD 49:36

5M ago49:36

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Welcome to Hempaware Radio, where we delve into the world of hemp entrepreneurship and innovation. In this episode, host Tyler Hemp is joined by the founders of Righteous Hemp Company, Nathaniel Willis and Jamie Murphy. From their journey in starting the company to the creation of their unique product line, they share their experiences of faith-bas…

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Dama BioPlastics Forges Carbon Neutral Future with Swedish Automaker Polestar 47:03

5M ago47:03

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On this week’s hemp podcast, Lancaster Farming talks with Cole Gibbs and Adam Dietrich from Colorado-based Dama BioPlastics. The company specializes in biomaterials and bioplastics made from upcycled agricultural plant waste, including industrial hemp which is abundant in Colorado’s flourishing hemp and cannabis industries. Dietrich, Dama’s directo…

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Cannabis Breeder Reflects on the Cultural Importance of Hemp 41:52

5M ago41:52

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Hemp has played a role in the lives of humans for a very long time, according to this week’s podcast guest, Jeremy Klettke, cannabis breeder and owner of Davis Farms, based in Oregon and Massachusetts. “It’s clearly culturally assimilated with us. It’s clearly evolved with us,” he said, “when you talk about it from an endogenous cannabinoid perspec…

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Leveraging AI for Enhanced Marketing and Sales in Your Hemp Business 7:43

6M ago7:43

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Welcome to another insightful episode of HempAware Radio, where we explore the limitless potential of hemp. I'm your host, Tyler Hemp, and today's episode is all about harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to elevate your hemp business. At HempAware, our mission is to support hemp entrepreneurs in creating a positive impact on the world. …

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Hemp Bricks to Build a Better Future with Derek Wolf 1:10:26

6M ago1:10:26

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Welcome to Hempaware Radio, where we explore the world of hemp innovation and entrepreneurship. In today's hempisode, our host Tyler Hemp speaks with Derek Wolf, the co-founder of Hemp and Block, a company dedicated to producing hemp-based construction materials. Derek shares his journey and the inspiration behind creating hempcrete blocks, emphasi…

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What Can The U.S. Hemp Industry Learn from Europe 58:15

6M ago58:15

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This week on the podcast we talk to Robin Destiche and Corbett Miteff, two founding partners of KonopiUS, a company that sells seeds and consulting services. KonopiUS specializes in seeds from Europe, importing genetics that work best for North America. Miteff said the company is a conglomerate of three other businesses that were exporting European…

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Innovating Hemp Research and Product Development with 6ix Hemp 42:04

6M ago42:04

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Welcome back to HempAware Radio! with your host, Tyler Hemp. Today we have an incredibly exciting hempisode lined up for you. Joining us today is Reynaldo Bonds, CEO and COO of 6ix Biocomposites, a company that is at the forefront of research and innovation in the hemp industry. In this episode, Bonds shares his journey into the world of hemp and h…

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Getting a Master’s Degree in Hemp from Cornell University 44:55

6M ago44:55

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After making this weekly podcast for over 5 years, it feels like I’ve earned a bachelor's degree in hemp. Unfortunately, the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast is not an accredited, degree-conferring institution. Perhaps in the Land of Oz, the Wizard would give me a diploma just for showing up, but here in the real world, what if I actually …

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The Investment Opportunities of Industrial Hemp 40:30

6M ago40:30

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The fledgling U.S. hemp industry is decades behind countries like Canada, France and China, but according to impact investor and this week’s podcast guest, Pierre Berard, it could flourish into a $2.2 billion industry by 2030 and create thousands of jobs. To reach its potential, what the hemp industry needs most right now, Berard said, is capital i…

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Can Hemp Seed Oil Reduce Inflammation in Horses? 56:47

6M ago56:47

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Inflammation occurs naturally in horses and is often part an animal’s healing response, but chronic, low-grade inflammation is a contributing factor in diseases that affect the health of horses, according to this week’s podcast guest, Kristine Ely. Last month, Ely defended her doctoral thesis at Virginia Tech, where she conducted a study to determi…

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Hemp at NC State with David Suchoff 45:16

6M ago45:16

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On this episode we talk to David Suchoff, alternative crops professor and Extension specialist at North Carolina State University, about hemp at NC State and the research he oversees as leader of the Alternative Crops program and as the director of the Hemp Research Consortium. We talk about hemp in the South and why hemp for textiles makes sense i…

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Walking in the Valley of Hemp at Pure Shenandoah 55:52

7M ago55:52

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This week on the podcast, Lancaster Farming talks to Abner Johnson, chief operating officer at Pure Shenandoah, a Virginia-based, family-owned hemp company that has built a successful CBD brand while simultaneously going all in on fiber and hurd. Johnson and several of his siblings operate a full-spectrum hemp facility in the Shenandoah Valley. The…

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FFAR's Hemp Research Consortium 41:48

7M ago41:48

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On this week’s Hemp Podcast, Lancaster Farming talks to Saharah Moon Chapotin, executive director of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR). the Foundation was established in the 20124 Farm Bill “We were given the unique mandate by Congress to form public private partnerships to support food and agriculture research,” she said, “re…

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Airetage, Can a Hemp Clothing Co. Help Save the Planet 34:51

7M ago34:51

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In this hempisode of HempAware Radio I chat with the Hemp Entrepreneur Miles Lazar of AiretageClothing.com Listen in while I learn what Miles is doing to market and sell his hemp clothing products. Discovery some of the harsh realities of the fast fashion industry and how hemp can solve many problem. .You're a hemp entrepreneur or hemp company and …

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