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Rachel Berry, CEO of Illinois Hemp Grower’s Association, Secretary of the US Hemp Building Association, Eric McKee, Founder & CEO of Wndr and Founder of the US Hemp Building Association & Director of Strategic Growth and Jeffrey Cole, Owner & Founder of US Hemp Brokerage LLC
June 17, 2021
This iHemp Hour features a powerhouse panel of hemp pioneers: Rachel Berry, Eric McKee, and Jeff Cole. They discuss the future of hempcrete, which scored a perfect zero on fire safety tests, and the industry’s exciting shift to sustainable goods. ‘It’s all really exciting to see us go from a CBD product… into more industrial and consumer goods,’ says Jeff Cole.
Joe & Victoria Veldon from Seven Leaf Genetics on the iHemp Hour
June 10, 2021
On this iHemp Hour, we talk to Joe and Victoria of Seven Leaf Genetics, who give a masterclass in breeding stable, high-CBD hemp. They discuss the importance of climate-specific strains, structural integrity, and why every farmer needs an end-game. Plus, get the latest Michigan hemp news and a recipe for a Strawberry Hemp Smoothie.
Hemp Pioneer, Joe Hickey, Co-Founder & Chairman of Halcyon
June 3, 2021
In a special episode, iHemp Hour sits down with Joe Hickey, a true ‘godfather’ of the movement. He shares incredible stories from his 28-year journey, including his famous protest planting with Woody Harrelson, who he says felt ‘like my brother coming back.’ Plus, get the latest Michigan hemp news and event updates.
Hemp Policy and Regulation with Russell Laird of the Hemp Leaders Coalition
May 27, 2021
Russell Laird has decades of experience working with the federal government. He has managed issue portfolios on and off of Capitol Hill for a variety of industry interests, including utility finance, trucking, and consumer packaged goods.
iHemp Michigan recently became aware of a state legislative effort to curb the unregulated availability of hemp-derived products containing Delta 8 compounds. This bill package, led by House Bill 4517, has now received its first hearing May 18 in the House Committee on Regulatory Reform.
JOI Guitars creates first-ever acoustic guitar from Hemp Wood
May 24, 2021
We learn about the creation of a guitar from HEMPWOOD. This guitar blends the age old tradition of farming with acoustic guitar craftsmanship, crafted into the world’s first traditionally built acoustic hempwood guitar.
How To Grow Your Hemp Business Through A Full-Service Banking Relationship
May 20, 2021
Tom Lineen is the Co-Founder and CEO at West Town Payments. With over 20 years of payment solution expertise, he effectively navigates and advocates for compliance-driven and traditional business verticals, through old-fashioned values centered around integrity and transparency coupled with innovative, modern technology.
Joe Thiel of Innovate Marquette SmartZone, Hemp Products in Outdoor Recreation Industry
May 20, 2021
On this iHemp Hour, Joe Thiel of Innovate Marquette shares a visionary plan for Michigan’s U.P.: using hemp for bioremediation of old mine sites to build a new green economy. Plus, get the latest on Delta-8 legislation, upcoming events, and a recipe for a Blueberry Hemp Seed Salad.
In this episode, iHemp Hour interviews Susan Barnhart, the visionary founder of SHEMP, who is creating a revolutionary new textile by blending wool and hemp. Plus, get the latest on the SAFE Banking Act, see Michigan’s ‘Beast’ decorticator in action, and grab a recipe for a Blueberry Hemp Smoothie.
We visit with JD Ackley who has developed what has become a full-service hemp field services company.