Blain Becktold
Founder, iHemp Michigan

David Crabill
Founder, iHemp Michigan

John Freeman
Founder, iHemp Michigan

In this session, the discussion will be phytoremediation from a scientific standpoint, what testing should be done to ensure safety of products made from hemp and discuss organic and regenerative practices that provide value to your business and ultimately your customer.

Jesse D Miller, PhD
NEOGEN

The impacts of a multitude of production methods including botanical extraction, conversion, biosynthesis, inorganic synthesis, and cannabimimetic compounds. Participants will gain valuable knowledge for guiding long-term strategic positioning in the hemp products market with a focus on human health and sustainability.

Adam Rosenberg
Vlasic Labs

Engagement and collaboration are critical in establishing industrial buyers of hemp. Securing the supply chain will need to involve industry, research, processing facilities, genetic variations of hemp, and the farmer.

Gary Schuler
Founder/CEO, GTF Solutions

Amway, Carhartt, Mohawk Fine Papers, The Hemp Plastic Company, and more

Hemp is a sustainable solution for making 1,000 things. The question most growers are wondering is, when will those things start being made?

Over the past year, iHemp has connected with some of Michigan’s top manufacturers to open the conversation about hemp’s potential. The research and development departments of some of our top companies are taking a hard look at hemp in manufacturing.

The business roundtable will feature key people from Amway, Carhartt, Mohawk Fine Papers and others to discuss what’s happening, what’s on the horizon and what manufacturers need to start realizing industrial hemp’s potential.

Amway
Brandon Iker, PhD
Plant Scientist
 
Carhartt
Lisa Miller
Manager, Global Products RD
 
Mohawk Fine Papers
Gavin L. Gaynor
Vice President, Research and Development

 
The Hemp Plastic Company
Greg Dean
Chief Commercial and Operations Officer

2020 was a difficult year for most Americans — and hemp farmers and businesses were no exception. However, 2021 offers great promise, particularly in terms of legislative and regulatory developments in Washington, DC and in state capitals across the country. Jonathan Miller will provide an overview of the big policy battles ahead of us for the industry, and how you can help advocate for hemp and CBD.

Jonathan Miller
General Counsel, U.S. Hemp Roundtable

Chase has been reporting on hemp and the hemp markets. He will explore the hemp market and what trends he is observing in the hemp industry.

Jeffrey will talk about what buyers are looking for in hemp products and the hemp smokable market.

Chase Hubbard
The Jacobsen

Jeffrey Cole
U.S. Hemp Brokerage LLC

Understanding how hemp genetics and processing for industrial applications affect finished goods.

Eric McKee
US Hemp Building Association

Long-time publisher and hemp advocate shares his insight and knowledge about the opportunities for hemp as a carbon sequestration tool.

James Vosper
President, Australian Industrial Hemp Alliance

Come learn about the opportunities and challenges of launching a CBD business and the questions you might not have thought to ask. The feeling of “I don’t know what I don’t know” is a very common feeling when starting and growing a CBD business.

Join Lori for key “insight gems” and knowledge to help better navigate tough business and even tougher branding challenges. You’ll walk away with tangible action steps to grow your CBD business and experience more confidence in your help journey.

Lori Putt
Founder, HOH Hempnotize

Scott Clow, Master of Ceremonies

Blain Becktold
Founder, iHemp Michigan