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HB-5058 Passes
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food Law" was passed this week. The big takeaway for Hemp is this language: A food or dietary supplement is not adulterated solely because the food or dietary supplement contains or has added to it any quantity of industrial...
JOI Guitars creates first-ever acoustic guitar from Hemp Wood
A celebration of farming, industrial AG design and music all done with a vision of environmentalism This guitar's unique story connects to more than just guitar enthusiasts, also to the way many peoples beliefs are shifting to environmentally conscious appreciation...
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Dr. Fabio Rodi and Cristina Cecchetti of Icon Processors Discusses the Wellness Benefits of All-Natural Plant Derivatives
Icon Processors was founded by Dr. Fabio Rodi after years of first-hand experience in witnessing the wellness benefits of all-natural plant derivatives, in particular CBD from hemp. Free from many of the side effects of common pharmaceuticals, CBD and other...
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Jordan Hinshaw from GreenTek Planet talks Hemptensils™ and other Hemp containers on the iHemp Hour
"Everyday, we acknowledge the Bigger Picture. 15% of all Carbon Emissions and 10+ Million tons of waste are produced per year from petroleum plastics, much of which ends up in the ocean. At this rate, a giant, Godzilla-like Plastic Monster is destined to come to shore...
“Creating a Sustainable World with the Comeback Crop” – All Things Midwest iHemp Expo on this week’s iHemp Hour
Join Dave, Mike and Blain as they share what's in store at this year's Expo on the iHemp Hour. Over 30 speakers from industry, government and academia and 20 hours of content in the Viridis Labs Auditorium and iHemp Michigan Auditorium. We were also joined by Mark...
Jody McGinness from the Hemp Industries Association wants to make your experience in the hemp industry as profitable and problem-free as possible
Jody McGinness will discuss HIA's mission on today's iHemp Hour. The mission of the Hemp Industries Association is to advance the hemp economy and educate the market for the benefit of our members, the public, and the planet. The HIA and HIA Members: Educate the...
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...
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...
iHemp Michigan Donates Hemp Masks to MI State Workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2020 Contact: Dave Crabill, 810-471-7767 (PHOTO CAPTION: iHemp Michigan Communications Director Dave Crabill (L) and MDARD Legislative Director Nathan Kark (R) model hemp face masks delivered to the State Emergency Operations Center in...
Hemp Plant Cloning on iHemp Hour
We have made many friends along the way as we hosted events and connected up resources. Some become the "go to" people as we want to share some knowledge. Michael Thue has always been there to share his knowledge and help out. Dave drove up to Traverse City to buy a...
iHemp Hour – Gina Alessandri of MDARD and Senator Dan Lauwers
We enjoyed a visit with Michigan's leaders in the emerging industrial hemp industry. Gina Alessandir of Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development was instrumental in getting the 2019 growing season going. Senator Dan Lauwers began the legislation as a...
iHemp Hour – Finance & Fiber
Bob Moore provides details on how hemp farmers can financing land, equipment, purchase orders, invoices and more. Business name: Bob Moore Financing email contact: bobmoorefinancing@gmail.com phone number: 580-695-0331 or Toll Free 866-383-4120 Gary Schuler, from GTF,...