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Industrial hemp events serve as the vital centers for networking, hands-on education, and the exchange of ground-level agricultural and technical expertise. From flagship conferences like the Midwest iHemp Expo and regional field days to specialized workshops on hempcrete construction and phytoremediation, these gatherings connect the entire supply chain from soil to shelf. These forums are essential for showcasing local Michigan innovations and fostering the collaborative community required to advance a sustainable bio-based economy.
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iHemp Michigan members visited the Southern Hemp Expo. Come see what we learned at the Frankemuth Hemponomics 101 event.
A small group of about twenty gathered in Lapeer to discuss industrial hemp. Special thanks to John who cooked hemp heart encrusted chicken, potatoes, roasted vegetables and apple fritter type of dessert! We did more than enjoy the food though. Dave discussed the who, what, where, when and why of industrial hemp and a special guest, Valorie Aloisio, of Hemp Lifestyle Network provided detailed information about the role of the Endocannabinoid System in restoring balance to the Endocrine System with the use of cannabidiol.
As hundreds of farmers around Michigan plant industrial hemp for the first time, we are all in a process of learning. iHemp Michigan was formed to help with that process of learning and understanding the market for industrial hemp. Through our workshops and seminars, we help answer many of the questions with the help of experts from other states who have grown. All with the understanding and knowledge that things might be a little different in Michigan.
The hard work from a wide variety of sources has paid off and the word could finally be made public on Thursday, April 18th. Of course it was that day, because we were on the road to Iowa to meet with the Iowa Dept of Ag, State Police, University and a group of farmers to talk hemp!
Ferrysburg— February 19, 2019 — iHemp Michigan is hosting educational conferences to benefit the farming community and promote the industrial hemp industry in Michigan. Industrial hemp is not psychoactive. It has less than three-tenths of one percent THC. The crop was traditionally grown for its strong fiber in the past. Demand for CBD oil is driving production of industrial hemp around the country.
Speakers include Jeff Kostuik, Director of Operations, Central Canada, U.S. & International for Hemp Genetics International; Blain Becktold, Down on the Farm LLC, retired USDA Farm Service Agency Executive Director; Representative Dan Lauwers, Michigan District 81, author of the Michigan rules submitted to the USDA; and Thomas Garrison, pilot program industrial hemp farmer from South Carolina.