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  Hemp housing is becoming a reality  “Big news for home building! Hempcrete has now been preliminarily approved for future adoption into the International Residential Code thanks to the U.S. Hemp Building Association's application and expert team.   Henry Gage, Jr,  Director of Certifications, US Hemp Building Association and Founder of Build Green Now,  Jacob Waddell, Executive Director, US Hemp Building Association  and  Sally Warren, Board-Certified Naturopath and Member of Build Green Now, join Joy Beckerman to explain what this means, next steps, and how you can help move hempcrete move to the mainstream.Produced by PodConxHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Henry Gage, Jr. - https://ushba.org/Jacob Waddell -https://podconx.com/guests/jacob-waddellBuild Green Now - https://www.buildgreennow.net/US Hemp Building Association - https://ushba.org/

Helping up and coming entrepreneurs find their way in their cannabis and hemp industriesLaura Beohner the President of The Healing Rose, a company that she co-founded which creates handcrafts organic body care products using full-spectrum CBD hemp oil.    She joins Joy Beckerman to talk about her company and hemp advocacy including the Massachusetts Hemp Coalition which she co-founded.Produced by PodConxHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Laura Beohner - https://podconx.com/guests/laura-boehnerThe Healing Rose - https://www.thehealingroseco.com/

Providing her clients with the most up-to-date information necessary to operate and invest in successful cannabis and ancillary businesses.Lauren Rudick the Co-Founder Hiller, PC was a member of the legal team that brought an action against former Attorney General Sessions and the federal government seeking, among other things, a declaration that the mis-classification of cannabis as a Schedule I drug is unconstitutional, on, among other things, due process, equal protection, free speech, and commerce clause grounds.   She joins Joy Beckerman to talk about her cannabis career.  Her involvement in many cannabis organizations including, treasurer of the International Cannabis Bar Association, Directors for Breeder's Best, the cannabis industry's first “record label style producer” of unique cannabis genetics, and  Vice-Chair of the Cannabis Law and Policy Committee of the American Bar Association provides her with an unmatched understanding of the industry. Produced by PodConxHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Lauren Rudick - https://podconx.com/guests/lauren-rudickHiller, PC - http://www.hillerpc.com/

Incorporating All Segments of the Global Hemp Industry  There are numerous sectors under the hemp umbrella including: farmers, manufacturers, retailers, financiers, grant writers, and national leaders…   The Global Hemp Association  was formed to unify the sectors into a single, thriving ecosystem.  Founder and CEO,  Mandi Kerr joins Joy Beckerman to explain how their diverse organization works with a variety of individuals and companies, with the common goal of growing the hemp industry on a global scale.Produced by PodConxHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Mandi Kerr - https://podconx.com/guests/mandi-kerrGlobal Hemp Association - https://globalhempassociation.org/

A paradigm shift in our source of raw materials is required.   Demand for consumer goods will double in the next twenty years as disposable income increases in our world's most populous nations; however, the ability for our planet to double the production of raw materials such as oil, timber and cotton to meet this demand is neither plausible nor sustainable.     Eric Wang CEO of Ecofibre   joins Joy Beckerman to talk about the companies in their three divisions including anandahealth, anandafood and Hemp Black.    Produced by PodConXHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Eric Wang - https://podconx.com/guests/eric-wangEcofibre - https://ecofibre.com/

Spreading the word about hemp building materials   Hempreneur, journalist and publisher of the  Hemp Build Magazine, Jean Lotus joins Joy Beckerman to talk about her hemp career. Jean explains how the magazine connects builders, designers and the hemp-curious in the emerging green hemp building industry.  They discuss the many long-term sustainability benefits of replacing traditional building materials with hemp based products.   Produced by PodConXHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Jean Lotus - https://podconx.com/guests/jean-lotusHemp Build Magazine - https://www.hempbuildmag.com/

Start 2022 with Inspiration & Hope  Matt Powers teaches permaculture and regenerative gardening and farming to families, youth, schools, and adults all over the world through his online courses, videos, and books.   He joins Joy Beckerman to talk about the R-Future Conference "a global vision of hopeful future" taking place for FREE from January 10 - 16 that features 50 speakers, 7 talks released each morning,  live panels and live giveaways.Produced by PodConXHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Matt Powers - https://www.podconx.com/guests/matt-powersR-Future Conference - https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/r-future

The first hemp and Climate Beneficial™ cotton tamponClaire Crunk founder of Trace Femcare, Inc joins Joy Beckerman to talk about how her revolutionary line of hemp made tampons are helping to reduce plastic waste from feminine hygiene product. Trace makes premium tampons with a hemp and Climate Beneficial™ cotton core and a 100% hemp applicators. Hemp absorbs climate change-inducing carbon from the air and puts it into the soil. These tampons will change the industry and better the world by restoring the earth through regenerative practices and the natural capabilities of hemp.Produced by PodConXHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Claire Crunk - https://podconx.com/guests/claire-crunkTrace Femcare, Inc -  https://traceyourtampon.com/

    Michael Krawitz  the Executive Director Veterans For Medical Cannabis Access [VMCA] join Joy Beckerman for Produced by PodConXHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Michael Krawitz - https://podconx.com/guests/michael-krawitzVeterans for Medical Cannabis Access -  http://www.veteransformedicalmarijuana.org/

Reestablishing hemp as an agricultural force in Kentucky  Tyler Mark is an associate professor of production economics in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Kentucky.  His applied research interests include hemp economics, broadband availability in rural areas, precision agriculture, and precision dairy.   He joins Joy Beckerman to talk about his current projects that include the economic impact of hemp production, hemp cost of production, factors that impact the profitability of Kentucky farmers, broadband internet's impact on precision agriculture data transmission, and the development of the Kentucky economy. Produced by PodConXHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Tyler Mark - https://podconx.com/guests/tyler-mark

Using hemp as a catalyst for a greener economy   Inspired by hemp's superior performance capabilities, tremendous environmental benefits, and economic feasibility, Hebah Saddique broke new ground when she created the first ever Carbon Literacy course to incorporate hemp.  Through her educational platform company Green Takeover, they are simplifying the complex worlds of climate action and hemp.   She joins Joy Beckerman to talk about her Carbon Literacy Certification course, explaining the reasons why hemp is so effective at reducing carbon and how we can use it to reduce our carbon foot-print. Produced by PodConXHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Hebah Saddique - https://podconx.com/guests/hebah-saddiqueGreen Takeover - https://www.greentakeover.com/

How will the new California law change the hemp industry? On October 6, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 45 into law, which allows for the inclusion of hemp and cannabinoids (e.g., CBD), extracts, or derivatives of hemp in food and beverages, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and processed pet food provided that they, among other things, contain less than 0.3%.   The general counsel of the California Hemp Council, Patrick Goggin and founder of Sage Counsel joins Joy Beckerman to share stories from his multi-year battle to get the law passed and how it will impact the hemp industry.   Produced by PodConXHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Patrick Goggin - https://podconx.com/guests/patrick-gogginCalifornia Hemp Council - https://calhempcouncil.com/ 

How to create natural hemp products with minimal planet impact.   Hemp Traders is the largest supplier of hemp fiber products in the country. CEO Larry Serbin joins Joy Beckerman to explain their mission is to help the environment by bringing hemp back into the mainstream and supplying the best quality hemp products at the lowest possible prices.   He talks about his over three-decades of supplying hemp fabric, hemp boards, hemp twine, hemp rope, hemp webbing and more.Produced by PodConXHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Larry Serbin - https://podconx.com/guests/larry-serbinHemp Traders - https://www.hemptraders.com/

Finding sustainable solutions to non-renewable consumer products from batteries to protein bars.     In 1939 Popular Mechanics touted hemp as the next billion dollar market.  The nature of the plant allows for hemp to be a disruptor in a multitude of industries.  Carl Martel from Advanced Botanical and Biomass Research Institute joins Joy Beckerman to talk about combining modern advancements with natural law in order to meet the growing consumer needs while working synergistically with our earth. Produced by PodConXHemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Carl  Martel - https://podconx.com/guests/carl-martelAdvanced Botanical and Biomass Research Institute - https://www.abbri.org/ 

A transformation or spiritual awakening across her lived experiencesGrandma Cat Jeter, the founder at Pacific Northwest Hemp Company & Deep Green Extracts, is a mother, grandmother, business woman, Cold War Army Veteran, world traveler, electoral candidate, and lifelong activist who celebrates her Canna-versary annually.   She joins Joy Beckerman to talk about her career and her commitment to providing pure, potent, always tested, cannabis extracts for the medical cannabis community. Produced by PodConX Hemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Grandma Cat Jeter - https://podconx.com/guests/grandma-cat-jeterDeep Green Extracts -  https://deepgreenextracts.com/

 Reducing the overall negative environmental impact related to energy production.The National Hemp Growers Cooperative (NHGC) connects growers from across the USA to do together what they otherwise would have to do individually.  As a  Founding Board Member Roger Ford joins Joy Beckerman to provide an NHGC update.  He also talks about Eureka Energy Corporation's developing projects that integrate the use of biomass and natural gas for the refining of synthesis light crude oil.Produced by PodConX Hemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Roger Ford - https://podconx.com/guests/roger-fordEureka Energy Corporation - www.Eureka-Energy.comNational Hemp Growers Cooperative - https://nationalhempcoop.us/about-us/

“The Nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” (Franklin Roosevelt, 1937)         IND HEMP believes that in addition to its nutritious grain, healthy oils, versatile fiber and hurd; the hemp plant can be used to help repair the world and make it a better place for everyone. Co-Founder and CEO,  Morgan Elliott  joins  Joy Beckerman to explain how they are bringing real and lasting change to our communities and planet by providing innovative agricultural products and services to help American farmers connect with hemp pioneers and businesses. Produced by PodConX Hemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Morgan Elliott - https://podconx.com/guests/morgan-elliottIND HEMP - https://www.indhemp.com/

Preventing  abandoned oil & gas wells from contributing dangerous greenhouse gases.  The methane gas that's emitting from the nearly 3 million abandoned oil & gas wells in America is dangerous and contributes to global warming.   Mark Mersman the Co-Founder and President of Offset Energy Partners joins  Joy Beckerman to talk about how adding hemp to the concrete that's used to plug the wells is reducing methane gas from leaking.Produced by PodConX Hemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Mark Mersman - https://podconx.com/guests/mark-mersmanOffset Energy Partners - www.offsetenergypartners.com

Hemp grain, seed and fiber fit Montana After returning to his family's hay and cattle ranch in Montana after graduating from college, Weston Merrill followed his calling and applied his business and language skills to enhancing his state's agricultural industry.   He joins Joy Beckerman to talk about how Montana has embraced hemp and helping Montana producers and value added ag companies make connections with and build markets for their products through his position with Montana Department of Agriculture.   Produced by PodConX Hemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Weston Merrill - https://podconx.com/guests/weston-merrillMontana Department of Agriculture - http:// www.agr.mt.gov

 Hemp is propelling this 150+ year old North Carolina farm  Established in 1865,  Brown Family Farm in NC has been family run for four generations.   During it's over 150 years, the farm has produced a variety of crops including grain and industrial hemp.  In 2019 Patrick Brown expanded their hemp operation and launched Hempfinity a line of hemp extracted products.  He joins  Joy Beckerman to explain their mission to help provide an alternative, holistic solution to customers, naturally by processing and manufacturing industrial hemp plants, natural herbs and organic vegetables.    Produced by PodConX Hemp Barons - https://podconx.com/podcasts/hemp-baronsJoy Beckerman - https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckermanHemp Ace International - http://www.hempace.com/Patrick Brown - https://podconx.com/guests/patrick-brownHempfinity - https://hempfinityus.com/

Understanding Delta 8 THC   The broad scope of the 2018 Farm Bill created many hemp related opportunities and it also created some unintentional challenges.   Brad Douglass, PH.D the VP Regulatory Affairs & Intellectual Property at The Werc Shop  joins Joy Beckerman to explain what  Delta 8 is, how it's created, the need to clarify the regulations to specially address it's production, sale and use along with the potential risks.Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/brad-douglasshttps://thewercshop.com/http://www.hempace.com/

Helping Kansas farmers launch another economically viable cropThe agriculture industry is experiencing tough times causing many farms that have been around for generations to close their doors.   Melissa Nelson Baldwin Co-Founder of South Bend Hemp joins Joy Beckerman to talk about growing hemp  on their fourth generation Kansas farm with her husband and brother-in-law.   She shares her belief that if they follow their mission to experience ALL links of the hemp industry production chain they can help farmers grow a different crop, with new income potential.Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/melissa-nelson-baldwinhttp://www.hempace.com/https://www.southbendindustrialhemp.com/Twitter @MeL_nELSOn_13Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/366841810630434

Where is Cascadia and why is it so special to hemp?Aligning with Pacific Northwest values of quality, honesty, and environmental stewardship, Cascadia Hemp promotes a naturally healthier and more sustainable lifestyle by offering a consciously curated selection of craft hemp and CBD products.  Kris Plunket  joins Joy Beckerman to about being an online retailer and to explain how they vet all the brands they support to ensure they share their deep commitment to customer satisfaction and adhere to their high standards of quality, safety, and efficacy. Produced by PodCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/kris-plunketthttps://cascadiahempco.comhttp://www.hempace.com/https://podconx.com/guests/joy-beckerman

Live from the Hemp TourThe best way to see the exciting development in hemp is on a first-hand tour across America.  Lancaster Farming digital editor and the host of Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp podcasts, Eric Hurlock joins Joy Beckerman live from the road to talk about his Hemp Tour and his continuing exploration of hemp's return to the agricultural fields.Produced by PodCONXwww.Lancasterfarming.com/hemptourhttps://podconx.com/guests/eric-hurlock

Welcome to radically responsible architecture.Hempcrete is a simple, biocomposite building material that's healthy, resilient, and carbon beneficial and can be used throughout the thermal envelope in both new construction and existing buildings.  Jennifer Martin, MA CSL, CPHC, PMP, Catalyst of HempStone joins Joy Beckerman to talk about hempcrete's superior qualities that may radically revolutionize the future of building materials. Produced by PodCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/jennifer-martinwww.HempStone.nethttp://www.hempace.com/ 

Understanding difference between dietary supplements and drugs regulationsIn an effort to promote CBD and other cannabinoids many companies are violating dietary supplement rules.   Jason Mitchell  ND, Co-Founder & CEO of  Hemp Fusion  joins Joy Beckerman to explain why dietary supplement rules are necessary to maintain consumer safety and how abusing these regulations may jeopardize the continued growth of the industry.  Produced by PodCONX. Below are the websites and his title, etc. (quick note that I learned www.HempFusion.comwww.Probulin.comwww.RoadtoAnanda.com

Vietnam Veterans founded a cannabis testing lab.The legal hemp industries must work hard to overcome the stigma that's still linked to the plant.   One essential component to this process is gaining consumer confidence.  Dani Luce, owner and CFO of White Label Shipping Services and CEO of Goat Labs joins Joy Beckerman to talk about adding quality assurance and quality control to their lab and transportation company to guarantee that the products that the buyers purchase are legal and exactly what they ordered.Produced by PodCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/dani-lucehttps://www.goatlabs.co/https://www.whitelabelshippingservices.com/http://www.hempace.com/

Breeding for genetics more suitable for our humid southern climate.As a seed coordinator for the National Hemp Growers Co-op, Okhish Mound Farm works with the co-op and Louisiana Universities to establish hemp as a rotational crop along the Mississippi Delta and Red River Valley.   Founder Brian Boyler and Co-Founder Jenny Moore  join  Joy Beckerman to talk about providing HEMP seeds and seedlings to licensed growers throughout Louisiana.Produced by PodCONXhttp://www.hempace.com/https://podconx.com/guests/brian-bolyerhttps://podconx.com/guests/jenny-moorewww.facebook.com/Okhish-Mound-Farm-101280001796793

Creating healthy, energy efficient habitats to build a better world.Buildings should contribute to our health, not take away from it and should help us live happier lives, while also doing no harm to our planet.    Tommy Gibbons Co-Founder and COO at Hempitecture a Public-Benefit Corporation with a purpose to create healthy, energy efficient habitats that positively impact inhabitants as well as environment through capturing Carbon Dioxide joins Joy Beckerman.  He emphases that the best way to feel good about what's inside your home is to use non-toxic, plant based building materials.Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/tommy-gibbonshttps://www.hempitecture.com/www.wefunder.com/hempitecturehttp://www.hempace.com/

Ensuring that all Hoosiers know the benefit from this misunderstood plant. Hemp is providing agriculture, manufacturing and business sectors with an opportunity to increase their options for quality natural resources while stimulating much-needed job growth.  Jamie Campbell Petty the Executive Director and Co Founder at Midwest Hemp Council joins Joy Beckerman to talk about their efforts to remove unnecessary barriers for Hoosier farmers and educating Hoosiers on how this sustainable crop can improve our health and economy without endangering our planet.Produced by PodCONXhttp://www.hempace.com/https://www.midwesthempcouncil.com/https://podconx.com/guests/jamie-campbell-petty

Plastic kills turtles. Paper kills trees.Becoming sustainable means taking materials that would have negatively impacted the environment and giving them new use. Jordan Hinshaw Executive Officer at GreenTek Packaging the maker of The Earth Straw joins Joy Beckerman to talk about how they are making it easy for people to go Carbon Neutral when you snack by using agricultural waste material that would normally be burned to create their Earth Straws and Hemptensils.Produced by PodCONXTheEarthStraw.Comhttp://www.greenteksupplies.com/https://shophemptensils.com/https://podconx.com/guests/jordan-hinshawhttp://www.hempace.com/

Why Certificates of Analysis are critical to hemps future.Farmers can not take a risk on a crop with limited and uncertain demand.   Hunter Buffington the Executive Director at Hemp Feed Coalition joins Joy Beckerman to talk about their efforts to create markets for hemp.   She discusses the arduous process of gaining federal approval of hemp for animals and provides a document explaining the process (see attached links)   Produced by PodCONX https://hempfeedcoalition.org/https://podconx.com/guests/hunter-buffingtonhttps://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/7751483/Why%20the%20HFc%20needs%20Cert%20slide.pnghttps://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/7751483/Why%20the%20HFC%20needs%20Certificates%20of%20Analysis%20and%20how%20%20use%20them.-1.docx

How to get major retailers to stock hemp productsHemp farmers, processors and manufacturers of industrial hemp materials and products need high-quality professional brokerage services.   Jeff Cole from US Hemp Brokerage joins Joy Beckerman  to explain how they utilize their long-standing relationship with retailers to help top-tier hemp brands get on their shelves.  Produced by PodCONXhttp://www.hempace.com/https://www.ushempbrokerage.com/https://podconx.com/guests/jeff-cole

From the front lines of hemp legislation The evolution of hemp legislation creates opportunity and uncertainty.   As the managing partner of the Hoban Law Group,  the nation's leading cannabis and hemp law firm Garrett Graff is experiences in local, state, national and international legislations.  He joins Joy Beckerman to discuss some of the current legislative challenges and potential future legislative obstacles.  Produced by PodCONXhttp://www.hempace.com/https://hoban.law/https://podconx.com/guests/garrett-graff

Continuing Henry Ford's hemp car legacyHemp based carbon fiber helps manufacturers dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of their products. Bruce Dietzen founder of Carbon Negative Fiber and Renew Sports Cars joins Joy Beckerman to explain how the production of carbon fiber, aluminum, steel and fiberglass pumps tons of CO2 into the atmosphere but the production of hemp based carbon fiber actually removes CO2 from the atmosphere.Produced by PodCONXhttp://www.renewsportscars.comhttp://www.carbonnegativefiber.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Emperor-Wears-No-Clothes-Marijuana/dp/B086ML1D8T 

CBDa is up to 1000x* more effective than normal CBD  Most extraction methods utilize heat which causes CBDa to convert to CBDa.   Stacy Cason  Planetarie CEO joins Joy Beckerman to talk how their water extraction method preserves the plant's CBDa.   She shares many of the powerful CBDa health benefits.  For more CBDa information read Planetarie's white paper abstract.Produced by PodCONX https://podconx.com/guests/stacy-cason https://www.planetarie.com/transparency https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ https://www.planetarie.com/white-paper-abstract

Hemp fiber prosthetic prototype for a high activity, below knee amputeeThe need for an alternative to often caustic, high cost, conventional ultra light composites for prosthetic led to the invention of the first device made with hemp fiber.   Sam Spallitta from Human Plant Solutions  joins Joy Beckerman to talk about the advantages to using hemp and to share some of "Patient One's" success stories including competing in a 70.3 Ironman race and the Boston Marathon.Produced by podCONXhttps://humanplantsolutions.com/

Developing hemp seed varieties that are of the highest quality, with a stable and predictable genetic outcome.   Part 2Christian Gray from Atlas Consulting and Jeremy Klettke from Davis Hemp Farms are back to continue their conversation with  Joy Beckerman  about hemp seed genetics.   Building on their December 30th, Hemp Barons 0094 interview, they explain seed industry nuances and why it's so important to use hemp seeds from reputable producers. Produced by podCONX https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/seed-testing/applying-for-varietyhttps://www.aosca.org/hemp/HID Article on selecting genetics:  https://hempindustrydaily.com/8-things-to-consider-when-selecting-seed-propagated-hemp-genetics-for-field-planting/Hemp is Back documentary film:  https://www.amazon.com/Hemp-Back-Greg-Moring/dp/B08FF5NW54Davis Farms free "Farmer's Guide to Hemp:  https://davishempfarms.com/guide-to-hemp/Davis Farms free webinar series:  https://davishempfarms.com/media/hemp-webinars/ 

Remembering Dion MarkgraaffThe hemp industry is heartbroken with the sudden passing of hemp industry pioneer Dion Markgraaff. Jacob Waddell and Saba Tesfay join Joy Beckerman to talk about  their US Hemp Builders Association colleague and his tireless commitment to it's advancement.   They also discuss many of the association's initiatives and carrying on Dion's legacy.  Produced by podCONX

Finding sustainable solutions to non-renewable consumer products from batteries to protein bars. In 1939 Popular Mechanics touted hemp as the next billion dollar market.  The nature of the plant allows for hemp to be a disruptor in a multitude of industries.  Carl Martel from Advanced Botanical and Biomass Research Institute joins Joy Beckerman to talk about combining modern advancements with natural law in order to meet the growing consumer needs while working synergistically with our earth. Produced by podCONX

“the proof is out there” for cannabis/hemp-based solutions for better living. Making cannabis safer and better through the investigation of the cannabis plant and the endocannabinoid system (ECS) .  Ethan Russo MD CEO of CReDO Science joins Joy Beckerman to share stories from his Amazon adventures and the life-saving potential hidden within.Produced by podCONXwww.EthanRusso.orgwww.credo-science.comwww.breedersbest.com 

The power of cannabis is helping vets. After serving her country, Sarah Stenuf  felt a continuing obligation to help her fellow veterans.  Through her commitment and persistence she harnessed the power of hemp to form Veteran's Ananda Inc.   She joins Joy Beckerman to share her incredible journey and to spread the news about the exiting work they're doing to support our nations veterans.Produced by podCONXwww.veteransananda.orgwww.anandafarmsny.com

Keeping his father's legacy aliveDan Herer founder of the Jack Herer Brands joins Joy Beckerman to share many inspiration stories about his father Jack Herer.  He talks about the events leading up to his father writing The Emperor Wears No Clothes and why he believes the book continues to be the driving force behind the cannabis movement. Produced by podCONX

There IS strength in numbers and it all starts with the growersThe National Hemp Growers Cooperative (NHGC) connects growers from across the USA to do together what they otherwise would have to do individually.  Nick Walters joins Joy Beckerman to talk about some of the ways the cooperative helps its members including group purchasing power, retirement benefits and crop insurance.Produced by podCONX 

Keeping the public safe is the fastest path to legalizationTo avoid unnecessary cannabis legalization setbacks it is important that the industry take every precaution to keep the public safe.  Chris Hudalla from Pro Verde Labs joins Joy Beckerman to talk about the risks associated with reckless progress.Produced by podCONX 

Advocating for the creation and fair enforcement of sensible, equitable policiesThe Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) is the first non-profit organization created specifically to progress the cannabis industry by increasing diversity.  Executive Director Amber Littlejohn  joins Joy Beckerman to discuss their mission to create equal access and economic empowerment for cannabis businesses, their patients, and the communities most affected by the war on drugs.Produced by podCONX

Helping to save the planet from the plastic pollution problem The buildup of plastic waste is a leading contributor to pollution in the world.   Ry Russell from Knot Plastic and the host of the WeedBudz Radio podcast has a candid conversation with Joy Beckerman about the need to understand why the problem exists and to accept that there is not a "one-size-fits-all" solution. Produced by podCONX

Hemp leaf is the new Vegan SuperFood.While most people know the hemp seed is protein heavy, they're surprised to hear the leaf is also!   David Heldreth from Ziese Farms joins Joy Beckerman to talk about producing hemp leaf, the new Vegan SuperFood and honoring generations of farming legacy by committing to taking care of the crop, land, workers and community.Produced by podCONX

A conference for ethical entrepreneursMatt Powers teaches permaculture and regenerative gardening and farming to families, youth, schools, and adults all over the world through his online courses, videos, and books.   He joins Joy Beckerman to talk about the R-Future Conference "our regenerative future" taking place for FREE from January 14 - 18 that features the top permaculture, regenerative and agriculture experts. Produced By MJBulls

Home to the world’s leading experts in hemp research Jay Noller, the Director and lead researcher of Oregon State University's (OSU) Global Hemp Innovation Center joins Joy Beckerman.    He explains how the Center is the nation's largest research center devoted to the study of hemp with more than 40 faculty representing 19 academic disciplines engaged in research, teaching, and extension services and also reminds everyone to join the National Hemp Symposium a virtual event Feb 9-10Produced By MJBulls

Developing hemp seed varieties that are of the highest quality, with a stable and predictable genetic outcome.Creating hemp genetics through extensive research & development process, and selected over many years of trialing across a wide cross section of plants.  Christian Gray and Jeremy Klettke join Joy Beckerman  to discuss hemp seed genetics and to take a deep dive into hemp governmental policies. Produced By MJBulls