Cody Ley is a Michigan based farmer and founder of Hemp 4 Humanity. With an educational background in Chemistry and a diverse experience in the cannabis/hemp industry ranging from cultivation to processing Cody started H4H with a goal to provide plant based housing solutions that are built in cooperation with the natural environment.

Since 2021 H4H has worked on building and supporting the Michigan hemp supply chain from the farm up. They use 100% Michigan grown hemp to create all natural health supplements of which a portion of the proceeds go towards building accessible and sustainable healthy hempcrete housing with their crew of licensed contractors specializing in hemp lime applications.

• A proactive external and internal advocate to integrate instructional technologies into
the mainstream employee usage within corporate, industrial and educational institutions.

• Strong innovative leadership in curriculum development and program implementation
involving oversight of team members using instructional technologies for educational /
training institutions.

• Collaborative focused course development products for effective uses of classrooms, hardware, and software, and media for internal and external delivery,

• Implementation and maintained the code of ethics relating to copyright and licensing
obligations.

• Utilized creative and collaborative efforts to simplify and stabilize the implementation of standardization practices and cost management supporting assessment and innovation in multi learning styles.

• Demonstrates an ability to maintain high levels of communication between the partners, instructors and students to deliver programs.

• Strong creative abilities and skills along with strong technical abilities and skills in the usage of software and hardware to apply and create multimedia-rich course content for self-directed learners.

• Supportive by providing technical support to a diverse technology user population of
varying abilities to achieve within the course objectives.

• Innovated working with telepresence technology equipment and software such as video, audio, online/web-based technology and software tools, and other emerging technology as it becomes available.

I'm a 5th generation farmer who grew up on a small farm north of Traverse City which was settled by my family before the Civil War. I earned a Bachelors Degree in education at CMU and taught high school math and science for 35 years before retiring. For most of those years, the family spent the summers harvesting cherries our primary crop. When the 2018 Farm Bill passed and hemp became a legal crop, the family took the plunge and added hemp to our operations. We specializes in CBD hemp with over 30 different strains grown organically and sold mostly as flower online direct to consumer. We also have a line of tinctures, salves and lotions. My son is the driving force behind the operations, and has a passion for growing using the latest plant research with a push towards regenerative farming techniques.

I am presently an iHemp Board Member and wish to stay on to represent Hemp Growers in Michigan and to help protect the hemp industry as a whole. The Hemp plant is an incredible resource, whether it is being used in the food, textile, building and health industries or for its ability to remediate carbon dioxide from the air or toxins from the soil. Yet, with all its amazing capabilities, it is probably still one of the most misunderstood crops in farming and it has a right to have its story properly told.

I'm attending many online Zoom meetings nationwide to learn about national efforts from a variety of groups connected to our hemp industry in order to be more informed and proactive.

It is my wish to continue working as a member of the iHemp Board as we move forward advocating for our industry.

Cassin studied Chemistry at University of Missouri and has over 15 years with best practices in the pharmaceutical industry. They came to Cannabis to help keep patients and consumers safe by using those sister industry best practices and work towards standardized sampling and testing in the industry. They're the founder of Cassin Consulting helping cannabis companies establish quality management systems and forecast business financials using experience from mature cannabis markets around the US. Prior to their education and career Cassin served in the US Army and received an uncharacterized discharge. They still participate in veterans advocacy with a special emphasis on suicide prevention after having lost several friends and family members to suicide. Cassin is an award winning advocate for patients, caregivers, and growers. They continue to be a tireless advocate for removing the stigma from plants and creating more sensible drug laws. Cassin currently works in the cannabis industry championing international standards and best practices around the US and the globe.

I am a retired veterinarian who has maintained a long-standing interest in hemp agriculture and industry. Although I am not actively engaged in nor do I have any experience in any hemp enterprises, I am willing and interested in participating in any role that iHemp MI deems valuable.

Blain is one of the founding members of iHemp Michigan. Blain was a County Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency for 27 years, administering Government Farm Programs to farmers. After retiring in 2011 from USDA, he formed Down On The Farm, a consulting service to assist farmers through the maze of government paperwork with the goal of receiving program benefits. Blain helps farmers and the hemp industry meet compliance with the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) & Good Agriculture Collection Practices with handbooks and third-party audits required by buyers and current industry regulations.

Blain manufactures FDA-approved hemp feed for laying hens, Hemp Seed Oil, Hemp Protein Flour, Hemp Protein Cake and Hemp Hearts and is a supplier of hemp bedding. He also is a seed dealer for fiber and grain genetics.

Down On The Farm

A pioneer in cannabinoid science for 25+ years, Andy was doing the work long before the rules allowed for it, when the majority of operators viewed workers health and welfare as little more than a burden. He partnered with some of the first caregiver compliance facilities and together they developed processes to accurately measure a wide spectrum of cannabinoids down to trace impurity levels - which have become industry standards. As the hemp market evolves and a wider variety of products become available businesses are obligated to adapt and maintain a high level of consumer and worker safety.

Since Medical Legalization in 2008 Andy has successfully founded, managed, and scaled numerous plant touching entities. His hands-on leadership has covered the entire supply chain, holding key roles such as VP of Lab Operations, Production Director and Licensed Operator. This comprehensive background adds to a practical and strategic understanding of both operational challenges and industry opportunities.

Andy’s foundational experience in Detroit's pre-regulated market provided a unique bridge to the modern legal industry. Doubling down, he is actively helping to shape the industry's future through research and standards development both as a member of the NCIA Hemp Committee and as a participant in ASTM INTL. D37 cannabis workgroup acting as Technical Contact for a new standard for sampling bulk hemp and cannabis.

As a part of the Political/Government Outreach Committee helping to bring the Michigan Hemp industry out of the shadows and define a path forward for those who choose to participate, Andy is a dedicated lifetime advocate for responsible advancement and committed to contributing his extensive experience to support the mission of IHEMP Michigan.

Robbin Pott, JD, MPP, is the cofounder of Pott Farms, L3C, a Regenerative Organic certified hemp farm in Willis, MI. Pott Farms grows a variety of hemp strains for both flower and for fiber. Robbin has extensive expertise in regenerative cannabis agriculture and offers living soil services, including consulting and education, helping growers transition to sustainable practices. Her work integrates social equity by offering supportive job training internships to young adults facing poverty and trauma, in collaboration with social service agencies. Robbin holds degrees in Law and Public Policy from the University of Michigan, as well as certifications as a living soil consultant from Dr. Elaine Ingham's Soil Food Web School. Her professional background before hemp farming spans legal advocacy, policy development, research, and social service collaboration, all of which underlies her dedication to empowering communities and youth through teaching regenerative agriculture and advocating for systemic change to create an equitable and restorative cannabis industry.