Michigan’s Industrial Hemp Program Director on the iHemp Hour

Michigan’s Industrial Hemp Program Director on the iHemp Hour

Gina Alessandri has lead the Industrial Hemp Program in Michigan since the passing of the 2018 US Farm Bill. Her commitment to the needs of farmers has been evident and consistent. On today’s show we discuss the Senate Bill 850 which is designed to conform with...
Selling in an FDA Compliant Way

Selling in an FDA Compliant Way

We have made some great friends over the last year or so as we have worked to connect the industrial hemp industry. Lori Putt of HOH Hempnotize is one of those great reasources that never hesitates to lend a helping hand. We asked Lori to share her insight into...
Barn Owl Drone Service Cuts Hemp Labor Cost

Barn Owl Drone Service Cuts Hemp Labor Cost

A brother and sister duo from Colorado have dived deep into automation to develop the technology to detect male plants as well as identify common agricultural issues such as weed growth and crop health using drones. Their service, Barn Owl Drone Service is discussed...
ReBlocks Goes Hemp Infused – These Are Not Lincoln Logs

ReBlocks Goes Hemp Infused – These Are Not Lincoln Logs

iHemp Hour “What would you build?” is the common question being asked by those that see these incredible new blocks. Just when you were thinking that life as an adult couldn’t get any better, ReBlocks came along to put an innovative twist on a...
Hemp Building Future! Learn about hempcrete and more!

Hemp Building Future! Learn about hempcrete and more!

Dawn Schultz & Eric McKee of the US Hemp Building Association will bring us up to speed on the emerging hemp building industry. If you have not looked into Hemp Crete or Hemp Lime yet, there are resources to review on their website: USHBA.org “Fiber will...
Morris Beegle and Eric Streenstra on the iHemp Hour

Morris Beegle and Eric Streenstra on the iHemp Hour

Morris and Eric updated us on their NoCo Summer Solstice Expo and the state of the industrial hemp industry. They both became active with hemp years before it became fashionable and their vision and insight is important as we navigate the supply chain build out and...
2019 Michigan Final Hemp Report

2019 Michigan Final Hemp Report

MDARD issues final report for the state’s inaugural industrial hemp ag pilot program Michigan Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development sent this bulletin at 06/10/2020 10:00 AM EDT For immediate release: June 10, 2020Program contact: Gina Alessandri,...
Blueberry Hemp Crumble Bars

Blueberry Hemp Crumble Bars

Blueberry Hemp Crumble Bars Delicious and healthy crumble bars are made with simple, wholesome ingredients! View Instructions Servings 9 – 12 Ready In: 1 hour Calories: ? Good For: Dessert Introduction About this Recipe By: Brittany These are great for any...
Jonathan Miller of US Hemp Roundtable

Jonathan Miller of US Hemp Roundtable

We invited an Attorney to join us on the iHemp Hour this week. Not just any attorney. Let me introduce you to Jonathan Miller of Frost Brown Todd Attorneys. Jonathan was instrumental in driving legislation to legalize industrial hemp in the United States. He serves as...