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Julie Lerner - As CEO of PanXchange, Julie leads all aspects of the firm's operations and Strategy. Julie began her career with Cargill in Geneva Switzerland and later became a senior trader for the firm's Latin America sugar markets. She also brings trading experience in energy markets and weather derivatives with Sempra Energy Trading and XL Financial. She is a frequent contributor to the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg(print & TV), and is the recipient of Denver Business Journal's inaugural list of 15 most Admired CEOs(2018) as well as a winner of their Outstanding Women in Business (2020). Seth Boone Seth, Director of Hemp and VP of Business Development, is tasked with ensuring PanXchanges' Platform and analysis meet a rapidly evolving hemp industry's needs and develop new opportunities in emerging agricultural markets. Raised on a ranch in West Texas, he offers a background beginning in production agriculture before continuing his career merchandising feed grains and other agricultural commodities for StoneX(INTL FCStone) and JBS. Seth obtained a Master in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University after pursuing an undergraduate at Oklahoma State University and is passionate about growing and optimizing the impact of hemp and other sustainable markets. For this morning we'll talk about: 1. An overview of PanXchange and how they serve the hemp industry -Data and Market Analysis -Consulting for overall Strategy and Fundraising 2. A state of the Industry for fiber/grain/cannabinoids, which includes a review of their fiber report. 3. Opportunities over the next year and beyond by sector
Siobhan is the Co-Founder of Hemprino. Hemprino is a natural fibre luxury knitwear brand, founded by three farmers who were fashion outsiders. They created a unique blend of hemp fibre and merino wool into a soft and light mid layer yarn. Launched to market in 2022 they have rapidly gained fans in their native New Zealand and look to expand their reach to the world in 2023. For this morning we'll talk about: 1. Hemprino R&D process 2. Biodegradable bottom line 3. How the co-founders met 4. Challenges of sourcing hemp fibreChallenges Of Sourcing Hemp Fibre
Alli La Pierre is a Material Developer at Patagonia, an organization with a mission to build the best product and cause no unnecessary harm. Alli works with suppliers to create the technical, environmental, and aesthetic innovations that define Patagonia products. In addition to seasonal development work, Alli works closely with cross-functional teams to identify, vet, and implement new and sustainable technology, chemistries, and processes across the supply chain. Talking Points: 1. Material Development 2. Hemp Supply Chain
Nydia is a ganja clergywoman, cannabis educator, and advocate. She is the Co-founder/Owner with her 8-year-old son of Terpenes. More than brand, Terpenes is education. She uses simple terpene education to break the stigma around Cannabis & Hemp. Living as if education is generational wealth. Nydia is also the Founder of URWellnessllc, a holistic & intuitive guide using a three-pillar approach to mind, body, and sacred plant medicine. She creates sacred circles and brave spaces for individuals to explore sacred plant medicines. For this morning, we'll talk about: 1. Terpenes 2. Sacrament 3.Spiritually 4. Sustainability 5. Balance
Derick is the President and CEO of Bossville Hemp Farms located in Hampton County, South Carolina. He is an alumni of Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University and Mesa Community College. Derick is a consultant, mentor, and public speaker; currently, he splits his time residing in Estill, SC, and Dallas, TX. He has been an entrepreneur for twenty-five years and has helped many farmers and business owners achieve and exceed their business goals and expound their customer base. Derick has studied the extensive benefits of Hemp for nearly fifteen years and has farmed Hemp on a large scale for the past three years. Derick provides educational, contractual, business, and legal consulting to farmers to help maximize their CBD and fiber crops. For this morning, we'll talk about: 1. Bossville's Legacy 2. Industrial Hemp in South Carolina 3. South Carolina Ag 4. Challenges of Being Self-funded 5. Their Whys
Dr. Craig Schluttenhofer is the Research Assistant Professor of Natural Products at Central State University. He received his doctorate in Plant Physiology from the University of Kentucky after completing Master's and Bachelor's degrees at Purdue University. He started working with hemp in 2014 while at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Schluttenhofer research specializes in the genetics and biochemistry of Cannabis used for agricultural and medical purposes. Current research foci include developing new hemp varieties, understanding the plants' biochemistry, improving production and processing practices, and developing new uses for the crop. Dr. Schluttenhofer has received over $11.6 million dollars related to hemp research, including serving as a co-principal investigator and Research Lead for a $10 million USDA Sustainable Agriculture Systems award studying the use of hemp grain products as a feed ingredient for rainbow trout. Join us this afternoon 5pm MST on Linkedin, YouTube or Facebook to discuss Hemp as fish feed and possible hemp products for feed with Dr. Craig Schluttenhofer.
Maciej is a Farmer, entrepreneur, and activist - with 15+ years of experience with cannabis/hemp, a pioneer of innovative cultivation and processing methods. He is the CEO and founder (2019) of Kombinat Konopny - a vertically integrated hemp company in Poland focused on hemp straw processing for textile-grade fiber and "seed to shelf" manufacturing of cannabinoid-rich oil infusions. Apart from commercial activity, the company is strongly involved in down-to-earth R&D on growing, harvesting, and processing technology for all parts of the cannabis plant. Pioneered the equity crowdfunding financing model, successfully running record-beating share offerings (https://hemptoday.net/polish-hemp-company-raises-e1-million-in-38-minutes-via-crowdfunding/). On the legal/political front strongly advocating open cannabis market with some significant successes on the "novel food" front: https://kombinatkonopny.pl/court-judgment-hemp-is-not-a-novel-food-it-can-be-used-in-food/ Previously, Maciej is the CEO and founder (2014) of the 1st private Polish hemp company, later on, sold to the listed Canadian holding (2018), as well as a marijuana policy activist (2003-2014), including running for the MP and MEP, promoting the legalization of marijuana and its economical and fiscal effects; editor in chief (2006-2014) of cannabis-related newspaper Spliff. For this morning, we'll talk about: - How do things look like when it comes to hemp fiber processing in Poland? - His experiences with two successful rounds of crowdfunding investment share offerings, how this could be considered an alternative to VC's in funding hemp businesses - What is "novel food" and why do most European CBD producers get it wrong
Joel is the founder of Gro Enterprises, a social enterprise that seeks to develop affordable, resilient, and sustainable housing solutions using industrial hemp based building products. With over 15 years of combined residential and commercial construction, remediation, and restoration experience, he has been in the business of providing safe and healthy environments for clients throughout the Greater New Orleans and Gulf South region. GRO enterprises is a social enterprise looking to develop affordable, sustainable housing in underserved communities throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. For this morning, we'll talk about: 1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Hemp and Cannabis Industries 2. The need for healthier, carbon-negative building practices in the US. 3. The need for a collaborative mindset between companies and organizations in the hemp industry. 4. Funding barriers for BIPOC-owned start-ups and businesses in the cannabis and hemp industries. 5. Identifying allies for BIPOC communities trying to reverse the effects of the “War on Drugs”. Creating social equity and advocacy platforms for these firms and organizations.
Adrien is the Founder and Co-Owner of Block-It. Adrien is French and moved to Israel 14 years ago. He arrived there while traveling and has been building with natural materials for the past 13 years. Adrien's grandfather was a carpenter and they used to renovate houses as a family. He discovered hempcrete about 8 years ago, and then it has been a living story. Block-It is the leading company in Israel today for importing natural building materials. Block-It's unique construction materials are based on the hemp plant and offer the construction of a complete wall system: block and panels based on hempcrete, plaster, and natural varied wall colors. For this morning, we'll talk about: 1. Hemp Building 2. Benefits of Hemp House 3. Interest of Working with Blocks 4. Challenges of Law 5. Development of the World Market
Parvinder is the Creative Director of Namastate. She has a strong track record of high impact with senior executives in large and small enterprises. She worked in fashion, creative, and entertainment sectors both domestically and internationally. Namastate is a brand that's passionate about sustainability. They believe in investing in materials that are the best quality and do the most good. Their goal is to provide the best nature has to offer in unique, creative, and sustainable ways. Namastate designs are made with 100% plant-based textiles and zero-plastic vegan leather. They embrace an earth-first philosophy which is 0% harm 100% love as their guiding principle. For this morning, we'll talk about: 1. What is NAMASTATE? 2. What is sustainability? 3. 100% Vegan vs Plastic Vegan – Greenwashing 4. Namastate Materials 5. Namastate Production
Dr. Megan Galaske is a holistic physician and Reiki Master. She left conventional clinical practice to co-found Trace Femcare Inc, the first hemp and regeneratively grown cotton period care company. She is passionate about walking with people on their healing journeys, and helping people find new ways to heal--whether that's exploring new uses for plants and plant medicine, sound and energy healing, new medical studies, or helping teach traditional western allopathic physicians new healing modalities. Dr. Meg is passionate about the health of people and planet and she is glad to share her voice in a way that serves all in reciprocity for the gifts she has been given. For this morning, we'll talk about: 1. Difference between Hemp/CBD/THC 2. The Healing and nutritional benefits of hemp 3. Health-related hemp such as the uses in the period care industry and how this is safe, monetarily beneficial pursuit.
Canna Markets Group (CMG) is a hemp industry information repository, think tank, and consultancy that provides data, analytics, strategic planning, business planning, and project management services to a wide variety of customers throughout various industrial hemp supply chain sectors based on a diverse industrial hemp and environmental sciences knowledge base Joseph B. Carringer is a Syracuse University alumni with academic focuses in Creative Leadership, Project Management, Anthropology, and Philosophy. He began pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors in apparel in the early 1990s. His background in men's and women's fashion translated to working opportunities with multiple startup hemp-based apparel companies beginning in 1997. In particular, two corporate projects focused on designing and merchandising men's and women's hemp-based apparel lines targeted for large-scale US-based mall chain distribution. Joseph understands the nuances and vital importance of establishing a vertically integrated industrial hemp supply chain as well as the need and know-how to produce and market quality hemp-based consumer goods to support the growing industrial hemp supply chain. He formed Canna Markets Group in October 2019 with his executive team. Jen Adams has nearly two decades of experience in the nonprofit and community development space. Her background includes work in disaster recovery and rebuilding programs. She has sat on multiple nonprofit boards and currently sits on the board of a 501c3 that focuses on environmental and social responsibility. Jen's work acts as a liaison with local, state, and federal departments, assisting with streamlining economically and ecologically efficient processes for the industrial hemp market. Additionally, she has done significant research in programs for Canna Markets Group (CMG) surrounding the availability of federal funding and regulatory processes for soil remediation, brownfield site recovery and climate healthy commodity/supply chain development. Lorelei Alverez, a West Virginia native now residing in New Mexico, earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia. Her Ph.D. research focused on grassland degradation in the Southwest of the United States, specifically examining the effects of wind erosion on native grass species over time. Prior to her Ph.D. research, Lorelei completed a Master's in Environmental Issues from Longwood University and conducted research on forest recovery comparing different timbering methods (shelterwood vs. clear-cutting). She has been involved in environmental research projects in Virginia Piedmont region, Coastal Virginia, New Mexico, South Africa, and Botswana and is currently an Assistant Professor at New Mexico State University. She is passionate about promoting sustainability, climate change awareness, and education on environmental issues and solutions and is currently completing Purdue University's course on “Hemp Essentials” to learn as much as possible about this crop's potential.
Justin is the Chief Financial Officer of ENTEXS. He is an experienced cross-functional team leader with a proven ability to achieve desired results through influence, collaboration, and process innovation. He has a track record of building strong relationships at all levels within and outside of his organization. Justin has a history of successful strong customer relationships, product management, and mechanical design integration of complex systems across multiple industries. His experience and skills include product management, program/project management, requirements management and detail design, and sensor/system integration. At ENTEXS they are focused on developing technology to automate and optimize CBD extraction and refinement. From their class-leading THC Remediation solution, the RMD Series, which utilizes their industry-first real-time THC/CBD Reader, the CannaSpec, to their Automated Extraction and Distillation Systems. ENTEXS can enable your lab to efficiently produce the highest quality products. Their team understands that each customer's extraction needs are unique. With in-house engineering and manufacturing, they can tailor their products to meet your specific needs. Proudly made in the USA, their systems address extraction process bottlenecks with truly hands-free automated systems. For this morning we'll talk about: 1. ENTEXS Extraction 2. ENTEXS THC Remediation 3. Key tech features 4. Difference with ENTEXS customer service 5. New tech launches
Cole the founder & CEO of Dama and an innovative entrepreneur, is pioneering the development of sustainable hemp plastic and compliant packaging solutions for a variety of industries. With only nine percent of all plastic recycled worldwide, and the plastic waste problem growing out of control in all industries, Cole established a practical and sustainable strategy for business and industry using the power of hemp and other green technologies. Dama is powered 100% by renewable wind energy. Cole's concern for the overwhelming amount of plastic waste clogging our seas and damaging soil is what challenged and motivated him to take action. Over the last two years alone, Cole and his team have made a massive impact on the world today by preventing over 100 tons of petroleum plastic from entering our environment. As he looks to the future, Cole believes his years of research in the area of sustainable hemp plastic packaging, combined with hundreds of relationships in business and industry, will prevent thousands of tons of petroleum plastic from damaging our planet. Cole, an active outdoor enthusiast, attended Salt Lake Community College and Weber State University where he studied Automotive Technology with an emphasis on alternative fuels, including Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Biodiesel, Hydrogen Fuel and Hemp Ethanol. He was also a high-altitude prototype test driver for Jaguar/Land Rover. Cole has spoken at numerous events, expos, and symposiums on sustainability, bioplastics, and waste management. At Dama, they care about the world we live in and strive to make the world a better place for us all. That's why Dama Distributing is on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic waste. Revolutionizing the plastic industry with the world's first and only truly sustainable hemp bioplastic solution. For this morning, they will talk about: 1. What is sustainable? 2. What is biodegradable? 3. Are all hemp plastics the same? 4. How does a circular economy work? #hemp #sustainable #plastics #packaging #plasticwaste #dama #petroleum #waste #bioplastics #globalhempassociation #GHA #FOH #friendsofhemp #liveInterview
April is one of the pioneers in the Utah cannabis industry. As a mother and caregiver herself, it has become her life mission to offer cannabis-focused education to those who care so much for others and their communities. She does this by following a heart for complex care and finding innovative solutions to today's health care issues. Embodying a “rockstar flair” and passion for Hip Hop, she is determined to change healthcare and empower others to seek alternative methods to self-care and own the right to a quality of life. With over 20 years of case management experience, knowledge and passion, she has made waves by branching out to set trends in the healthcare market. April has created one of the first women empowerment groups; The Kush Ladies. They provide a safe space for others to pave their way in a new industry and help a patient who is nervous about learning a new medical treatment. Working with caregivers and CUB petitions, April and her companies have created a unique medical spa atmosphere. When a family is given the tools to try their own route to quality of life while complying to the law in their state a special relationship is built. For this morning, we'll talk about: 1. Hemp /CBD 2. Cannabis 3. Medical use of Hemp 4. Terra Health and Wellness Spa
As President and CEO of the National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC), Patrick provides high-quality networking and resources for NIHC staff and its members, from the farm to consumer. He leads an organization composed of leading international, federal, state, private industry, and government professionals throughout the United States and international hemp industry. Under Atagi's leadership, NIHC's goals are to further market development, assist members in entering the industry, and educate the consumer on industrial hemp and its applications. Educating consumers is of paramount importance for NIHC. Patrick has served in executive positions in both the public and private sector. He previously served the public as both the Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and as the Confidential Assistant to the Under Secretary at the United States Department of Agriculture under President George W. Bush. In the private sector, Atagi previously worked for the US Apple Association, UnitedFresh, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), been the Secretariat for the World Chlorine Council, and the American Chemistry Council. He remains President and CEO of his family's farming operation DA Farms in Nyssa, Oregon. Atagi is a strong business development professional and a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and University of Maryland MBA program. Talking Points: 1) Hemp Outreach domestic and abroad; NoCo, SHE, Brussels (Federation of International Hemp Organizations), Berlin, and Thailand. 2) NIHC funding for life cycle analysis (LCA) buildings and more, and regulatory assessment of Europe. 3) Hemp Check Off 4) NIHC Verify Program 5) Annual meeting
Join Mandi Kerr and Samuel Alexander on Wednesday morning's episode of Moving ^HEMP Forward. Samuel is the founder and CEO of C2C (Concept 2 Consumption) Fashion and Technology LLC, an Austin, TX-based business providing its clients with access to a revolutionary B2B2C fashion ecosystem. Alexander's experience spans more than three decades—and brings together expertise in both the fashion and technology industries. Alexander is an expert in product design/development; global sourcing/production; strategic branding/marketing; and technology integration. He is an internationally recognized expert in ‘all things digital' and has spoken at conferences such as South by Southwest, U.S. China Innovation & Investment Summit, MBDA Department of Commerce, IFAI Expo, and is sought after as a guest speaker by companies, countries, and institutions all over the world. He has been featured in publications such as Forbes, WWD, Apparel Resources, Austin Business Journal, and Thrive Global. Alexander has been instrumental in promoting the growth and development of numerous major labels including Levi Strauss, Votre Nom Paris, Gloria Vanderbilt, Jones of New York, Shelli Segal, David Dart, Laundry, Icon Aura, Willi Smith, and Sue Wong—among many others. C2C Fashion and Technology is a full-service, one-stop consortium for any business with needs for interactive multi-media marketing, product development, and cloud technology integration. C2C Fashion and Technologies SaaS (Software as a Service) cloud-based solutions will connect all aspects of businesses from concept to consumption. C2C Fashion and Technology enterprise is focused on reinventing the fashion industry through a unique integration of fashion, technology, medical, and the arts. The company endeavors not only to develop domestic production but also to do so in an ecologically sound and technologically-progressive way. Their goal is to be the leader in fashion technology focusing on Nano and biotechnology smart fashion. C2C main paradigmatic change affecting fashion is the reshoring of the fashion industry by embracing a sustainable concept and combination of “smart factories” + “smart networks” + “smart products.” For this morning we'll talk about: 1. Re-shoring of the fashion industry 2. Hemp in the fashion industry 3. Carbon credits and the circular economy 4. Future of Fashion and Technology 5. Reason we have to re-shore to America #liveinterview #movinghempforward #globalhempassociation #friendsofhemp #hemp #industrialhemp #farmers #growers #hempforourfuture #GHA #FOH #consumer #farm #fashion #textile #fashionindustry #technology #productdevelopment #product #C2C #medical #arts #smart #apparel
Sofia is a Policy and Stakeholders Management Consultant, with 20 years of experience, including in Policy Making, Reputation, and Crisis Management. She is also the co-founder of Loyal Ecosystem, where she leads policy-driven challenges where the ability to understand regulations and engage stakeholders is key. For this morning we'll talk about: 1. Business / Regulatory: Getting License to Operate How to plan to expand into Europe? a) What are the mandatories for non-EU Companies? b) how to expand within EU member States (for Eu Companies) 2. Stakeholders Engagement: How can companies navigate the EU stakeholders ecosystem? The specifics of working in the EU and/or the specifics of different member states (stakeholders perspective). 3. Business / Policies - Expanding: Hemp industry in the EU - Are there areas prone to get EU funding support?
Joanne serves as Executive Director of Advanced Biofuels USA, a nonprofit educational organization, which she co-founded in 2008, dedicated to promoting understanding, development and use of advanced biofuels as an immediate solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution. She has also served as a lobbyist promoting advanced biofuels research and production on Capitol Hill and with executive agencies. She has observed the world of advanced biofuels research, development, deployment, regulation and financing for about 20 years. She has been voted one of the Top 100 People in Bioenergy by Biofuels Digest.
Shaun is the Founder of NanoCrete. He is a passionate problem solver who decided to find and develop marketable solutions to help mitigate some of the effects of human worsening climate change. Having begun this journey looking at industrial hemp and biomass as a means of dramatically reducing emissions in the building materials space, prevailing market conditions and the (understandable) hesitation from farmers to plant industrial hemp crops have necessitated a pivot. After doing all the research he could determine that using waste plastics as a feedstock material would be best. For this morning, we'll talk about: 1. The carbon footprint of concrete production 2. US plastic recycling rates are at 5% according to Reuters 3. Avenues for corporations to buy Carbon Removal; Purchase Agreements/credits are opening up 4. NanoCrete is building a team to help corporations meet their emissions targets 5. Their final product and mixture of carbon solids graphite and graphene will be incorporated into concrete as a supplementary cementitious material
Join Mandi Kerr, William Brill, and Shane Pritchard on Thursday morning's episode of Moving ^HEMP Forward United Precision Engineering (DBA Hemp Processing Partners) has been in business for 5 years primarily servicing the agricultural processing industry but was founded by Shane Pritchard, P.E. who has 20+ years of engineering experience in various types of material processing including recycling, minerals, food, seed, and other agricultural products. HempProcessing Partners has led the developing hemp industry in true commercial scale industrial processing systems designed to utilize the most efficient and reliable equipment on the market from a wide variety of American and European manufacturers. Shane Pritchard, P.E., Chief Engineer, and Co-Founder of Hemp Processing Partners. He is a native of Colorado and a graduate of Colorado State University, Shane is a licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in machine and system design as well as leadership in research and development teams. Prior to developing hemp processing systems, Shane was the Chief Engineer for Oliver Manufacturing, leading the development of state-of-the-art seed conditioning and separation equipment used around the world. He has a broad network of equipment manufacturing contacts both in the US and abroad and has set up equipment on 6 continents. Shane has also developed deep roots into the industrial hemp ecosystem with connections to growers and processors of all facets of the hemp plant. William Brill is the VP of Business Development of Hemp Processing Partners. He has over 30 years as a team and business development builder for domestic and international markets. Industries having a positive impact include but are not limite to: Industrial Hemp, Cannabidiol CPG, Professional Sports, Hospitality, Restaurants, Membership Retailers. Passionate about leading teams product build-outs, revenue goal, and quality standards. The primary focus has been building out sales and distribution funnels using omnichannel strategies. For this morning we'll talk about: • Scaled engineering solutions for a scaled agricultural challenge • Market off-take - Diversity • Non-retting scaled processing solution • International updates on IH developments i.e. Australia, South Africa, Costa Rica • R&D for sustainability going forward #hemp #processing #partners #processingpartners #colorado #hempindustry #movinghempforward #liveinterview #machinery #hempmaterials #seed #biomass #GHA #globalhempassociation #FOH #friendsofhemp #unitedprecisionengineering
Join Mandi Kerr and Erin Lindley on Thursday morning's episode of Moving ^HEMP Forward Erin is an independent researcher and freelance writer specializing in industrial hemp. She brings a wealth of knowledge from a 20-year background as a business woman in the natural health industry in Canada. Her experience spans retail, clinic management and supplement manufacturing with expertise in formulation and product development. Erin is a founding partner of the Advanced Botanical and Biomass Research Institute based in Ottawa, Canada. ABBRI is a research institute dedicated to the advancement of human technologies by utilizing renewable plant resources and existing agricultural waste streams. Current projects include industrial hemp introduction in Paraguay and for the First Nations in Canada. Ms. Lindley writes a bi-monthly column in Weed World Magazine, UK, and is committed to educating people about all the different ways that humans can use this plant in order to benefit themselves and the planet. For this morning we'll talk about: Innovation development and entrepreneurship in the Industrial Hemp industry.
Join Mandi Kerr and Chris Kinsel on Tuesday morning's episode of Moving ^HEMP Forward. Chris is the General Manager and Business Development Agent of US1 Logistics. He started in the freight and logistics industry in 1978. He has spent time in trucking, air freight, rail intermodal, and freight brokerage. In his job at US1, he works with a nationwide network of agents all of whom are experts in trucking or freight brokerage. Their capacity in the freight brokerage space is where he believes they are a potential fit in the Hemp world. For this morning, we'll talk about: What is freight brokerage, how does it work, and how might it fit for Hemp. Some comment about to current shortage of 80,000 truck drivers in the industry. How US1 works with their trucker network and their customers to compensate for that shortage. Their business model of agents rather than company-owned facilities and trucks. His initial networking experiences with the hemp folks
Join Mandi Kerr and Jamil Hasan on Thursday morning's episode of Moving ^HEMP Forward. Jamil is a podcast director and host of the Crypto Corner podcast at the Irish Tech News, where he interviews entrepreneurs, founders, and artists in blockchain and crypto, globally. He is also a blockchain author and a member of the GHA, and is looking to learn more about the intersection of hemp and crypto. For this morning, we'll talk about: What makes Crypto Corner Podcast different? Why blockchain ethics? Why cover Ukraine? How to incorporate GHA? Why in this field, to begin with?
Join Mandi Kerr and Maren Krings on Tuesday morning's episode of Moving ^HEMP Forward. Maren is the author of the book "H is for HEMP" and a photographer and Climate Impact Storyteller from Germany. Her work is published and exhibited internationally, and she authored four photo books. For six years she documented the worldwide rediscovery of industrial hemp in 26 countries on four continents. Krings photographed over 200 projects and interviewed more than 80 industry experts to show proof of the plant's potential to mitigate the socio-ecological crisis. The encyclopedia is printed on tree-free exclusively produced hemp paper by German paper manufacturer Hahnemühle. For this morning we'll talk about: Importance of network for the development of the hemp industry. How can the book H is for HEMP be used by the hemp industry for broader educational purposes? How can hemp help to create social justice? Which are Maren's top two topics in Hemp?
Join Mandi Kerr, Morgan Tweet, Courtney Moran, and Erica Stark on Friday morning's episode of Moving ^HEMP Forward. For this morning we'll talk about: Grain & Fiber Hemp Exemption Bill Campaign Goals: Draft legislation and pass a bill creating an exemption for industrial hemp, grain & fiber. Educate lawmakers about the need for exemptions and opportunities with grain & fiber Secure bipartisan support for the exemption framework Unite and mobilize advocates Morgan Tweet is a founding partner and Chief Operating Officer of IND HEMP, an industrial hemp food and fiber processing company in Fort Benton, Montana. Morgan planned, constructed, and commissioned the IND HEMP Oilseed processing plant in early 2020 and manages daily operations. Morgan graduated from the University of Missouri with a BS in Chemical Engineering then worked for Archer Daniels Midland in Decatur, Illinois launching her career in agriculture and food processing. Courtney N. Moran, LL.M., Founding Principal of EARTH Law, LLC and Chief Legislative Strategist for Agricultural Hemp Solutions, LLC is the leading expert on U.S. hemp law championing legal policy for sustainable Cannabis hemp agribusiness development. Courtney worked closely with the offices of Senator Ron Wyden and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in drafting and negotiating the Hemp Farming Act of 2018 (S. 2667), the language included in the 2018 federal Farm Bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, federally legalizing hemp. Erica Stark is the Executive Director of the National Hemp Association for almost 5 years now. Erica is also the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council and serves as the co-chair of the Policy and Regulation Subcommittee of the PA Hemp Steering Committee which is the official advisory council to the PA Dept. of Agriculture. She is a sought-after speaker with years of experience in hemp education and legislative advocacy, including testifying before Congress.
Join Mandi Kerr and Andrew Strohm on Wednesday morning's episode of Moving ^HEMP Forward. Agile is changing the game in the insurance premium finance industry, and they're doing it by delivering the best possible experience to everyone they encounter. Their convenient and efficient financial services products were designed to make your life easier. Founded in 2017, Agile has already topped $1 billion in loan volume, positioning the firm as an industry leader in only three full years of operations. Agile Premium Finance is a division of Valley National Bank. Valley is a publicly-traded financial services company with approximately $41 billion in assets (NASDAQ: VLY). Based in Wayne, NJ, Valley is committed to giving people and businesses the power to succeed. Valley operates many convenient bank branch locations across New Jersey, New York, Florida and Alabama, and is committed to providing the most convenient service, the latest innovations and an experienced and knowledgeable team dedicated to meeting customer needs. Helping communities grow and prosper is the heart of Valley's corporate citizenship philosophy. For this morning, we'll talk about: Depositor relationships Payment systems Concierge services for clients
Join Mandi Kerr and Ben Young on Thursday morning's episode of Moving ^HEMP Forward. Ben is the CEO of FyberX. Prior to founding FyberX, Ben began his career with a decade in investment banking, first with Goldman Sachs in the Public Sector Infrastructure Banking Group and subsequently with FBR Capital Markets focusing on specialty finance and real estate. During his time in investment banking, Ben raised $2bn+ for clients. He is also a member of BOD of Revival Organics. Ben holds a BS in Quantitative Finance, Economics, and Math from James Madison University. For this morning we'll talk about: FyberX's Plan (Infrastructure, Timeline, Team, Advisory Board, Trials) Industry Stakeholder Collaboration (or lack thereof) Overview of Financing Environment for Industrial Hemp Farmer Relations (stakeholders)
Join Mandi Kerr and Franny Tacy on Tuesday morning's episode of Moving ^HEMP Forward. Franny, CEO of Franny's Farmacy, called a "Trailblazer" by Fox and a "Pioneer in Hemp" by NBC is the visionary of Franny's Farmacy. With the heart of the business on her farm in Asheville NC, Franny became the 1st female hemp farmer in 2017. Since then, the entrepreneurial business leader has built vertically-integrated CBD businesses utilizing a farmer network and manufacturing over 80 proprietary CBD products, maintaining distribution, growing wholesale & e-commerce platforms, while franchising as multi-state operators of dispensaries in 6 states. For this morning we'll talk about: Franchising in Hemp The southeast; Possibly the biggest untapped cannabis market How to spot strong investment opportunities in the hemp industry Do's & Donts of crowd-funding in Hemp Franny's Farmacy expansion into Florida
Join Mandi Kerr and Rachel Berry on Thursday morning's episode of Moving ^HEMP Forward. Rachel Berry is the Founder and CEO of the Illinois Hemp Growers Association. She is a first-generation farmer and hemp grower. Rachel serves as Director of Regional Leaders for the US Hemp Building Association and on the BOD for the Illinois Stewardship Alliance. For this morning, we'll talk about: IL Hemp Growers Association Being a first-generation farmer Regenerative Ag Growing hemp fiber/grain Importance of community building
Join Mandi Kerr and Brian Armstrong on Tuesday morning's episode of Moving ^HEMP Forward. Brian is the Director of Engineering at The Hemp Blockchain. Prior to that, Brian is a former director of Engineering at Element 6Dynamics (Focus: Industrial Hemp Processing) and a Former Chief Engineer at Santa Fe Farms LLC (Focus: Hemp Carbon Manufacturing & Applications). The Hemp Blockchain is a Salt Lake City, Utah-based technology company dedicated to accelerating carbon sequestration through the powerful abilities of hemp, a plant that can sequester as much or more carbon as an equivalent area of rainforest. Brian has education and experience with the design, construction, and operation of cannabis/hemp cultivation facilities, greenhouses, hybrid grow warehouses, processing, and extraction facilities. He also has over 15 years of work experience in finance, residential/commercial lending, banking/commerce, federal accounting principles, and federal financial systems. For this morning we'll talk about: Hemp Decortication Line Installation in Longmont, Colorado Hemp Processing
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