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This week we talk about the state of the industrial hemp industry on the iHemp Hour at noon EST. Streamed live on our website, LinkedIn page, Facebook page and YouTube.
Chase spoke at our 2020 Midwest iHemp Expo as we launched this reemerging industry. We will take a look at US hemp market and how state and USDA regulations are impacting the growth.
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Investing in Hemp Building with Ray Kaderli
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Bud & Breakfast with Dérive Travel
Connie Maxim-Sparrow from Dérive Travel join us this week on the iHemp Hour to discuss the growing cannabis tourism industry in Michigan. From bud & breakfasts on the Michigan Cannabis Trail to festivals and private events, Michigan has been a top contender in...
CBD Seed to Sales
Lori Putt, owner HOH (Hangoverhops) CBD, will be our guest. Being a small business owner in the startup hemp industry is an adventure with highs and lows. She will be sharing with everyone her CBD story which covers from seed to sales of their growing CBD business...
2022 Hemp Variety Trials Results with James DeDecker
What began as a gold rush in 2019 is getting down to the basics as we continue to learn about applications for hemp and the varieties that fill the need. This research is a fraction of the work that we need to complete to build a viable industry. The Midwestern Hemp...
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Heavy-Handed Hemp Regulation with Michael Thue
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US Hemp Builders Association Updates with Henry Gage Jr
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Global Hemp Fiber with Melissa Peterson
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