Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast

Lancaster Farming newspaper editors talk to farmers and experts about industrial hemp.

Victory Hemp’s Processing Expansion and the Future of Hemp Ingredients 06/05/2025

Victory Hemp’s Processing Expansion and the Future of Hemp Ingredients This week on the show we reconnect with Chad Rosen, founder and CEO of Victory Hemp Foods, who was first on the show back in the summer of ‘21 when I drove the Lancaster Farming National Hemp Tour RV right up to Victory Hemp’s grain bins in Carrollton, Kentucky. When I was there 4 years ago, Victory was processing batches, roughly 20,000 lbs a month, but they just put in a new processing line that lets them do 120,000 pounds of hemp hearts per month, a sixfold increase. But that’s not all. The new production line features “patented processing technology” that Rosen said, “delivers cleaner flavor, higher yields for us in the plant, and functional formats that really meet the expectations of major food manufacturers." “We are a food ingredient manufacturer. That's the core of what we do,” Rosen said. Hemp heart protein and oil are the core of Victory’s business, but the new processing technology also allowed Victory to launch value-added ingredient formats like puffs, crisps, clusters and textured proteins. “We’ve evolved beyond hemp hearts,” Rosen said. “The idea is to maximize the economic and nutritional value of the hemp seed.” Victory’s products appear in a wide range of consumer foods, from gluten-free Texas toast to meal replacement shakes and post-workout smoothies. But you’ll have to read the ingredients to find hemp. “We see a lot more traction with the customers that don’t advertise hemp on the front of the box,” Rosen said. “What they advertise is transparent supply chains or protein boosts or omega-3 claims.” This low-key marketing strategy reflects lingering stigma—and regulatory confusion—surrounding hemp-derived products. Rosen is optimistic but realistic about the hurdles still facing U.S. hemp grain farmers. “We have to do a lot of the heavy lifting up front and on the back end to guarantee farmers are going to be able to compete,” he said. On this episode you can expect to hear where hemp food ingredients are going, how Victory Hemp Foods is scaling production, and what it will take for U.S. farmers to meet future demand. Also on the show, we touch on Hemp History Month, the upcoming NIHC Global Hemp Fiber Summit in Raleigh, and how hemp can bring manufacturing back to small-town America. Learn more about Victory Hemp Foods: Register for the NIHC Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit in Raleigh, NC (July 15–17): Listen to the National Hemp Tour Interview with Chad Rosen from July 2021: Thanks to our sponsors! HEMI – The Hemp Education and Marketing Initiative Americhanvre Cast Hemp – Leaders in sustainable hempcrete construction /episode/index/show/lancasterfarming/id/36877300

Inside The NIHC Global Hemp Fiber Summit With Guy Carpenter 05/29/2025

Inside The NIHC Global Hemp Fiber Summit With Guy Carpenter The hemp event of the summer is taking place in Raleigh, North Carolina, July 15-17. It's the Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit, hosted by the Wilson College of Textiles, in conjunction with the National Industrial Hemp Council. This week on the Hemp Show, we’ll talk to the lead organizer of the event, Guy Carpenter. Unlike other events focused on industrial hemp, this summit centers squarely on hemp fiber and the industries that are growing up around fiber: textiles, apparel, denim, upholstery, non-wovens, construction, hempcrete, insulation, acoustic panels, automotive, biocomposites, door panels, dashboards, paper, packaging, bioenergy, bioplastics and more. Just don’t expect cannabinoids, CBD, Delta-8, hemp-derived intoxicants, or any discussion of the floral side of cannabis. According to Carpenter, this event is all about building the fiber industry. "If you have any interest whatsoever in starting a business in our industry and figuring out how to make it work and also figuring out what are the starting points, what are the roadblocks, what are the opportunities … this is the place to be,” he said. The three-day event will include panel discussions with industry experts, as well as field trips to NC State hemp fields, local manufacturing centers and the largest and newest hemp processing facility on the East Coast, recently opened by Biophil Natural Fibers in Lumberton, North Carolina. Carpenter said the summit will cover “everything from seed to decortication … whatever type of segment of the fiber you want to use, we're going to have people here who are experts at it." Carpenter has dedicated his life to natural fibers. He’s worked in fashion and apparel, international textile manufacturing, and policy development. After the Army and the Peace Corps, his professional journey in the apparel industry took him all over the world, eventually studying hemp fiber production in China. His vast industry knowledge is a pivotal resource as his home state of North Carolina ramps up hemp for textiles. He brings an unmatched experience and credibility as the organizer of the summit. Carpenter said this event follows in the tradition of the Montana Hemp Summit, hosted by IND Hemp in previous years, which means the summit will be less of a celebration of hemp and more of a working session to move the industry forward, and the people who attend are the people building the industry. “They're not just out there promoting hemp for its magical powers or its halo of goodness… but figuring out ways to make money from it,” he said. “This is the place to be." Also this week, we read a few hemp excerpts from USDA's 1913 Yearbook. Register for the NIHC Global Industrial Hemp Fiber Summit here: Read the USDA Yearbook of Agriculture, 1913 — Chapter on Hemp by Lyster Dewey: News Nuggets Texas Legislature Moves to Ban THC Hemp Products Moldova Plants First Legal Hemp Fields Germany Introduces Hemp Flower Tax Stamps Texas Poultry Farm Transforms to Hemp Cultivation Thanks to our sponsors: IND HEMP Forever Green – Distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter National Hemp Association /episode/index/show/lancasterfarming/id/36770570

The Hemp Show in Three Acts: A Café, a Workshop and a Reckoning 05/22/2025

The Hemp Show in Three Acts: A Café, a Workshop and a Reckoning This week’s episode of the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast unfolds in three acts, each exploring a different facet of the growing hemp industry — from a café built on hemp-based food, to a hands-on construction training, to a linguistic deep dive into the meaning of the word hemp. Act 1: A Hemp Café in Mount Pleasant The show begins with a conversation with longtime hemp entrepreneur Cindy Amick, whose new endeavor is the Planet Hemp Café, which opens June 7 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. The café aims to showcase the full potential of hemp in everyday life —from food and drinks to menus, uniforms and even countertops. The menu centers on edestin protein derived from hemp hearts and used to create hemp-based meats, cheeses, dressings and baked goods. The café is designed to be a prototype for a future franchise model, with plans to expand into Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, using American-grown hemp throughout its operations. Act 2: Learning Hempcrete, the Hands-On Way In early May, Americhanvre Cast Hemp hosted a hempcrete workshop at its headquarters in Barto, Pennsylvania. Attendees traveled from around the country to train on the Ereasyy spray-applied hempcrete system, an innovation originally developed in France by Damien Baumer, who was the lead instructor at the workshop. The event highlighted both the technical capabilities of the spray system and the growing interest in hemp-based construction solutions nationwide. Act 3: Reclaiming the Word “Hemp” The final act explores the evolving — and sometimes confusing — definition of the word hemp. Drawing from historical texts like Jack Herer’s "The Emperor Wears No Clothes," the 1913 USDA Yearbook, and a 1938 Popular Mechanics article, the segment makes a compelling case: historically and agriculturally, hemp has always referred to the fiber and grain parts of the cannabis plant, not the flower or its resin. The episode argues that lumping intoxicating cannabinoids under the hemp banner dilutes its meaning and undermines the emerging fiber and grain sectors. As host Eric Hurlock puts it: “If everything is hemp, then nothing is hemp.” Learn more: Planet Hemp Café Americhanvre USDA Yearbook 1913 – Hemp by Lyster Dewey (PDF) Jack Herer’s "The Emperor Wears No Clothes" Popular Mechanics (1938): “New Billion-Dollar Crop” News Nuggets: Ukraine opens major hemp processing facility University of San Diego study: Hemp vs. cotton Victory Hemp Foods expands Kentucky operations Calendar Events June 20 – PA Fibershed tour at Buck Mason Mill June 26–27 – NIHH Hemp Building Workshop – IL July 15–17 – Global Hemp Fiber Summit – NC Thanks to our Sponsors HEMI – Hemp Education & Marketing Initiative Bish Enterprises – FiberCut Harvester /episode/index/show/lancasterfarming/id/36680845

Untangling The Language: What We Mean When We Say Hemp 05/16/2025

Untangling The Language: What We Mean When We Say Hemp This week on the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, host Eric Hurlock wrestles with a question at the heart of the industry: What is hemp? The term has become increasingly diluted and controversial — especially in light of smokable flower and intoxicating cannabinoid markets, i.e. THC-a flower, Delta-8, etc. Lately, Eric has been saying that if you're growing floral hemp, maybe you're not actually a hemp farmer. But he might be wrong and this week he goes on a journey to find out. On this show, Eric speaks with three trusted voices on the cannabinoid side of the conversation to help untangle the confusion: Joe Ullman of Atlas Seed, Ben Davies of Wild Fox Provisions and Jeremy Klettke of Davis Hemp Farms. Together, they explore the cultural history, legal definitions and evolving market forces that have transformed how we use — and misuse — the word hemp. From fiber and grain to cannabinoids and regulation, this episode digs deep into the meaning, the consequences and the potential for redefining the future of the hemp industry. Learn More: • Joe Ullman – • Ben Davies – • Jeremy Klettke – Topics Covered: • The origin and historical meaning of "hemp" • How the 2018 Farm Bill broadened the definition • The rise of THCa flower and "intoxicating hemp" • The conflict between cannabinoid and fiber/grain sectors • Regulatory confusion and COA loopholes • The cultural baggage of the word "hemp" • The role of education, infrastructure, and language in shaping the industry Hemp Sponsors: • — Building real infrastructure for American hemp • — Call Sarah Mitchell for seasonal seed needs (717-687-6224) • — Distributor of the KP4 hemp cutter Questions or comments? Email: [email protected] This episode was written, recorded, edited, and produced by Eric Hurlock and Justin Berger. © 2025 Lancaster Farming Newspaper, part of the Steinman Communications family. /episode/index/show/lancasterfarming/id/36594670

Special Edition: Musical Teaser in Exchange for Your Patience 05/08/2025

Unlocking the USDA Hemp Report - A Tale of Two Industries 05/01/2025

Non-Wovens and the Goodness of Hemp with Hempitecture's Mattie Mead 04/25/2025

NoCo 2025: Optimistic Rumors and the Battle for the Soul of the Industry 04/18/2025

NoCo 2025: Optimistic Rumors and the Battle for the Soul of the Industry The NoCo Hemp Expo wrapped up its eleventh annual event last week in Estes Park, Colorado. The overall mood was optimistic, according to attendees, but there was an undercurrent of uncertainty and angst. The industry stands at a crossroads. Is it too dramatic (or melodramatic) to call it the battle for the soul of the industry? The word hemp means different things to different people, but for over a thousand years, the English word hemp meant one thing: the crop you farm at scale to produce raw materials for industry and food — ropes, sail cloth, paper, animal feed. But now, a quarter way through the 21st Century, the definition of hemp, some would say, has expanded, leading to new opportunities, while others might say the new definition of hemp has been co-opted and pejorative. In this episode of the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, host Eric Hurlock (with co-host Sophia Kurzius) gathers insights from 12 industry leaders, farmers, processors, advocates and policy experts to examine the defining issue of our time: the meaning of the word “hemp.” From Joy Beckerman’s impassioned plea to protect the fiber and grain future of hemp, to Chris Fontes’ nuanced defense of the cannabinoid market, this episode captures the friction and common ground shaping hemp’s next chapter. And what's this we hear about executive orders coming soon that will redefine the hemp space even further? Plus, why you can’t tell the story of hemp in America without talking about hemp on tribal land. Hemp is a game changer for Indigenous communities. Hempcrete, for instance, gives the people on reservations almost immediate access to addressing their housing needs in a way that was never available to them. "Hemp is achievable, it’s circular, and the stories I hear from people in Indigenous communities are incredibly inspiring," said host Eric Hurlock. On this episode, you’ll hear from: – Founder of JJGro – Director at Kifcure – Co-founder of the Kentucky Hemp Growers Cooperative – Founder of Complete Hemp Processing – Founder of NoCo Hemp Expo and WAFBA – Principal at Hemp Ace International – Director at Makoce Agriculture Development – Founder of IND HEMP – Publisher of Hemp Build Magazine – CEO of High Spirits Beverages – Chris Fontes is President – President of the Hemp Feed Coalition – COO Andrew Bish – Founder of HempWood Topics Covered in This Episode Confusion over the definition of "hemp" Tension between cannabinoid and industrial sectors Misuse of the word “hemp” for intoxicating products Historical meaning and etymology of the word hemp Short-term profit vs. long-term industry building Cannabinoid products dominating policy conversations Farmer-focused versus consumer-focused markets Executive order rumors and Farm Bill delays Regulatory clarity and safety for consumers Indigenous sovereignty and tribal hemp regulation Shifting public perception through language Need for strong fiber and grain infrastructure Caution about unchecked cannabinoid products GRAS status and feed approval for hemp grain The role of big companies (Ford, Tesla, etc.) in scaling hemp Climate, soil, and sustainability potential of hemp Integrity, transparency, and labeling standards Disagreements within the industry over goals and methods Shared values across hemp sectors despite conflicts The importance of unity and focusing on common ground Joy Beckerman’s public stance against intoxicating derivatives The idea of a regulatory split between floral and industrial hemp Hemp’s potential for rural revitalization Making hemp “boring” again to normalize it as a commodity Thanks to our sponsors: Production and audio engineering by Lancaster Farming Audio Team: Sophia Kurzius, Justin Berger and Eric Hurlock. Music by /episode/index/show/lancasterfarming/id/36222110

Navigating Uncertainty and Innovation in Hemp with Steve Groff 04/09/2025

Lost & Found: The Wild Journey of Lewis & Clark’s Herbarium 04/02/2025

The Hemp Plastic Company's Paul Benhaim On Why Scalability Matters 03/26/2025

The Hemp Plastic Company's Paul Benhaim On Why Scalability Matters This week on the Hemp Show, we talk with global hemp expert and co-founder of the Hemp Plastic Company, Paul Benhaim. Benhaim takes us on a deep dive into hemp plastics — and why he believes scalability is more important than purity. We'll hear about the company and the process of turning hemp into objects like didgeridoos and car parts. Benhaim has been in the hemp industry for over 30 years, finding early success with a hemp health bar in Europe in the 1990s before moving to Australia where he founded the largest hemp food company in the Southern Hemisphere. Benhaim tells us about a trip to the Himalayas that inspired his research into communities, health, diet and — hemp. "The science says it's the best thing for humanity and it leads to people being vibrant and healthy," Benhaim says. This experience led Benhaim to write the book "H.E.M.P.: Healthy Eating Made Possible." Benhaim explains the 'endocannabinoids,' and the endocannabinoid system present in every living mammal. “Our body is literally made for cannabis, hence the system being called the endocannabinoid system, which until relatively recently was never taught to doctors, never taught in medicine. An entire system was kind of ignored," says Benhaim. Resources & Links: ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ Thanks to our sponsors: ✅ – Family-owned hemp feed, food and fiber company bringing new opportunities to farmers and manufacturers across the U.S. ✅ – Distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter Music by Topics covered in this conversation: • Paul’s introduction to hemp and his early “aha” moment • The connection between food, community and vibrant health • Founding of Hemp Foods Australia and Elixinol • The story behind his first book: "H.E.M.P.: Healthy Eating Made Possible" • How hemp led to broader interests in natural living, permaculture and traditional medicine • The endocannabinoid system: What it is and why it matters • Paul's thoughts on full-spectrum CBD vs. isolated compounds • Why he believes CBD is a separate industry from both marijuana and industrial hemp • Challenges with regulation and intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids (like Delta-8, HHC) • Global perspectives on hemp vs. the U.S. approach • Hemp’s historical context and linguistic confusion around the word "hemp" • The scalability problem in hemp and why it's critical to solve • The evolution of hemp plastic and the story behind the hemp harmonica • Paul’s current work with The Hemp Plastic Company • Technical details of making hemp plastic pellets for industrial use • Why end markets matter more than farming alone • Potential for hemp to scale up as a sustainable alternative in global manufacturing • Circular economies and local empowerment in Africa • Hemp opportunities in Thailand and Asia • NIHC and international cooperation in the hemp industry • Paul’s involvement with the U.S. government and COP (climate talks) • Cannabis psychedelics: therapeutic uses and his new project • Meditation, dance and his personal approach to mindfulness • Reflections on the need for a new, cooperative paradigm in hemp and beyond /episode/index/show/lancasterfarming/id/35859800

Green Buffalo Filmmaker Joel Caldwell and Lower Sioux Hempcrete Builder Danny Desjarlais 03/21/2025

The Old Pueblo Hemp Revolution with Micaela Machado 03/12/2025

The Old Pueblo Hemp Revolution with Micaela Machado This week on the Hemp Show, we head to Tucson, Arizona, where Micaela Machado of Old Pueblo Hemp Co. is leading a hemp-building revolution. She said she hopes “Tucson becomes a hub for natural building and specifically hemp. I think Tucson, Arizona, is right for building, for processing. We have all the right weather and lots of land to do it with.” Machado is a general contractor with a background in sculpture and landscape architecture, and she’s bringing her deep passion for sustainability and natural building to the hemp industry. Her passion is fueled by a drive to provide healthier housing alternatives for people. New houses are often made from hazardous materials that emit dangerous chemicals into the home, she said. “Every night we’re sleeping in these Tupperware airtight toxic containers. And so I think that opens people’s eyes” to natural building materials, she said. We’ll hear how she made the leap from sculpting concrete for zoos and aquariums to pioneering hemp construction in the Southwest. She shares her “aha” moment with hemp and how her work is transforming communities, from feature walls to full-scale commercial projects. Plus, we’ll get the details on the Hemp Building Fiesta, happening March 28-30 in Tucson — a hands-on workshop featuring some of the biggest names in the industry, including Sergiy “Dr. Hemphouse” Kovalenkov, Danny DeJarlais from Lower Sioux, Mary Jane Oatman from the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association and more. Also on the show, host Eric Hurlock gives the show’s new guest host Sophia a crash coarse in building with hemp. Topics Covered: ✅ Micaela’s journey from sculpture to hemp construction ✅ The origins of Old Pueblo Hemp Co. ✅ The unique challenges and opportunities for hemp building in the desert ✅ Tucson’s first permitted hemp construction project ✅ The upcoming Hemp Building Fiesta — who’s coming, what’s happening, and why you should be there ✅ The future of hemp construction in Arizona Links & Resources: Thanks to our sponsors: ✅ – Family-owned hemp feed, food, and fiber company bringing new opportunities to farmers and manufacturers across the U.S. ✅ – Providing educational resources and hands-on workshops for the hemp building community. ✅ – Distributors of the KP4 Hemp Cutter. Music by /episode/index/show/lancasterfarming/id/35607660

A Global Perspective on Hemp with Morris Beegle 02/28/2025

Jeff Kostuik of Verve Seeds Solutions and How Trump's Trade Wars Could Affect Canadian Hemp Seed 02/21/2025

Geoff Whaling and the Future of Hemp Under the Trump Administration 02/13/2025

Hemp Mushroom Coffins and the Future of Sustainable Burial 02/05/2025

California’s War on Hemp: Chris Boucher Breaks it Down 01/29/2025

Lucia Vignale and the Cornell Hemp Webinar Series 01/22/2025

Lucia Vignale and the Cornell Hemp Webinar Series This week’s guest on the Industrial Hemp podcast is Lucia Vignale, a third-year PhD student at Cornell University, where she studies plant breeding, genetics and pathology. “I’m interested in searching for, mapping, and characterizing new sources of resistance against hemp powdery mildew,” she said. Vignale earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in molecular biologist in her native Uruguay, and in 2022 she came to Larry Smart’s hemp lab at Cornell on a Fullbright scholarship to pursue her PhD. Her passion for hemp is intertwined with her passion for science. There's so much that we don't know about hemp, she said, “so I want to answer questions. I want to solve problems.” She said with other crops like corn, cotton or soy, there is already so much research out there, so much is already known. But hemp, she said, “has been largely unexplored due to legal issues,” and the untapped potential excites her. “There's so many things that we can do and learn from it, and we are seeing that in person now with all the new products and applications that we can get from it, she said. One of her jobs in the Cornell hemp lab this year was to plan and execute the fourth annual hemp webinar series, which starts January 29 and runs biweekly until May 7. This year’s webinar series will focus on hemp grain and will include presentations from hemp grain experts. (see full list below) The webinar series is free but registration is required. Go here to register: 2025 Hemp Webinar Series Schedule January 29: IND Hemp, founding and mission – Morgan Tweet, IND HEMP February 12: Pathogens affecting hemp cultivation – Nicole Gauthier, University of Kentucky February 26: Hemp products as food ingredients – Chadwick White, Nepra Foods, Ltd. March 12: Screening of seed related traits in wide germplasm – Tyler Gordon, USDA-ARS March 26: Novel high oleic acid seed oil trait – Ian Graham, University of York April 9: Hemp seed meal as a feed ingredient in animal diets – Nathalie Trottier, Cornell University April 23: Best agronomic practices – Bob Pearce, University of Kentucky May 7: Hemp products as food ingredients – Kendra Meier, HPS Food & Ingredients Learn More about Cornell Hemp: News Nuggets: 13th Annual International Hemp Building Association Symposium to Be Held at Lower Sioux Indian Community Thanks to our Sponsors! /episode/index/show/lancasterfarming/id/34961170

Pennsylvania Hemp Farmer Steve Groff Goes to China 12/13/2024

One Plant Film Reaches Kickstarter Fundraising Goal. Now What? 12/04/2024

One Plant Film Reaches Kickstarter Fundraising Goal. Now What? This week on the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, host Eric Hurlock speaks with filmmaker Jordan Berger from Sunflower Films in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Berger and his team are creating the documentary One Plant, that tells the story the cannabis plant. Fresh off the success of a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $65,000, Jordan discusses the process of funding, creating, and finishing a film. He provides insight into how the funds will be allocated, including editing, sound design, animation, and licensing music to bring the project to completion. The episode also highlights the challenges and rewards of documenting a growing industry and why this film matters to the hemp community and beyond. In This Episode Kickstarter Success: Learn how One Plant reached its fundraising goal and how additional funds will support production. Film Production Breakdown: Berger explains the technical aspects of filmmaking, from post-production to sound design and animation for educational segments. Behind-the-Scenes Stories: Memorable moments from the two-year filming journey, including interviews with hemp industry leaders and on-the-ground experiences. Impact of the Film: Why One Plant is more than a documentary—it’s a tool to educate, inspire, and drive change in farming, manufacturing, and consumer behavior. What’s Next for One Plant? With editing expected to wrap up by February 2025, One Plant will soon be submitted to major film festivals. While the film’s public release is still months away, the team is planning a premiere event for supporters in the spring. Make a late pledge to the film: Watch the Trailer: Hemp News Nuggets : North Carolina State University receives a $667K investment for studies on harvest timing and environmental impacts on hemp fiber quality. A project in Maine demonstrates hemp’s potential to clean up contaminated soil but highlights challenges in safe disposal of toxic biomass. The state’s hemp industry faces potential new restrictions as lawmakers seek tighter controls on intoxicating hemp products. Thanks to our Sponsors! Forever Green, distributors of the Music by /episode/index/show/lancasterfarming/id/34291240

In a World of Hemp with Cameron McIntosh 11/27/2024

In a World of Hemp with Cameron McIntosh In this special Thanksgiving episode, hemp podcast host Eric Hurlock sits down with hempcrete builder Cameron McIntosh of . Fresh off his return from the in France, Cameron shares insights from his whirlwind trip, including a tour of 's world-class processing facility and his participation on a global panel of hemp-building experts. The conversation explores the state of hemp construction globally and at home, covering key events like Greenbuild in Philadelphia and the Lower Sioux Indian Community’s groundbreaking hemp projects in Minnesota. Eric and Cameron also reflect on Pennsylvania’s bipartisan support for hemp and the industry’s bright outlook for 2025. Episode Highlights: The World Hemp Forum: Cameron discusses his time in France, including his tour of La Chanvrière's innovative robotic processing systems and his reflections on French leadership in hempcrete construction. : A behind-the-scenes look at showcasing hemp building materials at one of the largest sustainability events in the U.S., and the unexpected challenges of staying true to green values. A Year in Review: Federal investments, grassroots movements, and key milestones for industrial hemp in 2024, including $75 million in government funding for the industry. Lower Sioux & The Green Buffalo: Highlights from Patagonia’s new short film documenting the Lower Sioux Indian Community’s inspiring work with hemp. Looking Ahead: A hopeful conversation about the growing demand for bio-based materials and the role of hemp in creating healthier, more sustainable communities. Support the Patagonia’s The Green Buffalo Documentary This Thanksgiving, we’re reminded of the resilience, passion, and community that drive the hemp industry forward. Thank you for listening, and travel safely this holiday season. Until next time, see you in the newspaper! Thanks to Our SPONSORS! IND HEMP – A family-owned, mission-driven company providing innovative hemp food, feed, and fiber products to farmers and rural communities. Learn more at . National Hemp Association – Advocating for sensible public policy and building a sustainable future while promoting rural economic development. Learn more at . Music by /episode/index/show/lancasterfarming/id/34181445

Talking Hemp with Morris Beegle 11/27/2024

Hemp Goes to GreenBuild 11/15/2024

Montana 2024, Part One: The Goodness of Hemp 11/09/2024

Montana 2024, Part One: The Goodness of Hemp This is part one of our coverage of the 2024 Montana Hemp Summit, also known as the "Goodness of Hemp" Summit, that took place in Great Falls, Montana, Oct. 15-17. First, please take action now. Help support the campaign. The episode opens with a conversation with Ken Elliott, co-founder of IND HEMP in Montana. Host Eric Hurlock and Ken talk about the recent summit, the introduction of HEMI, and why people in the hemp industry should stop what they’re doing right now and go help throw in on the "One Plant" documentary film . Then you'll hear a series of interviews that Eric conducted with attendees at the summit. By order of appearance: Eduardo Garcia and Dream Farm, Eduardo shares his enthusiasm for hemp as a superfood and sustainable material. His work focuses on educating people about the connection between food, health and environmental sustainability. Cheryl Mitchell A food scientist with in the Grains, Nuts and Seeds Ingredient Manufacturing division, Cheryl specializes in plant-based beverages. She talks about her process for creating nutrient-rich, highly digestible hemp milk and the health potential of hemp as a food source. Erica Campbell Co-founder and partner at , a food systems strategic consulting firm, Erica discusses her work in advancing regenerative agriculture. She highlights her involvement in the films "Kiss the Ground" and "Common Ground" and introduces the campaign to promote sustainable farming practices. Anjli Kumar Founder of , a sustainable textile startup in Atlanta, Georgia, Anjli explains her efforts to establish a U.S.-based farm-to-fabric hemp textile supply chain. She aims to make hemp apparel mainstream by managing each step from decortication to finished fabric. Guy Carpenter Hemp textile expert and founder of , Guy shares his work on creating the Benton shirt, a hemp-cotton blend garment produced entirely in the U.S. He emphasizes the importance of re-establishing American hemp textile production for sustainable clothing options. Steve Groff Regenerative and Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, hemp farmer, Steve reflects on the Montana Hemp Summit's networking value. He shares insights from his partnership with Larry Serbin on green decortication research and discusses hemp’s potential in reclaiming saline soils for agriculture. Larry Serbin An collaborating with Steve Groff on green decortication research, Larry appreciates the summit’s role in building connections. His work focuses on advancing hemp processing technology to support a sustainable future for the industry. Jordan Berger and Maxwell Duryea Filmmakers from Sunflower Films, Jordan and Maxwell discuss their documentary "" which highlights hemp’s many applications. They share their excitement about launching a Kickstarter campaign at the summit to fund the film’s completion and bring awareness of hemp to a broader audience. Bob Quinn Organic farmer and founder of , Bob talks about his research with IND HEMP on using hemp to mitigate saline soil in Montana. Known for his work with ancient grains like Kamut, he sees hemp as a key player in regenerative farming. Contact: Questions or comments? Reach out to Eric at Credits: This episode of the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast is produced by Eric Hurlock. Music by Thank you to our Sponsors: /episode/index/show/lancasterfarming/id/33861807

National Hemp Associaton Recieves $19.6 Million USDA Climate Smart Grant 10/25/2024

Exploring Hemp Opportunities in Japan 10/09/2024

Pennsylvania Ag Secretary Seeks Knowledge in Montana 10/02/2024

Pennsylvania Ag Secretary Seeks Knowledge in Montana Secretary Russell Redding made an official Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture trip to Montana this week to meet with founders of IND HEMP, one of the largest hemp fiber and seed processors in the U.S. On this week’s podcast, Lancaster Farming catches up with Redding as he visits the hemp facility in Fort Benton, Montana. The show features a joint interview with Redding and IND HEMP founder Ken Elliott from the IND HEMP office. Redding said he originally planned to attend the Montana Hemp Summit, hosted by IND HEMP, in Great Falls later this month, but had a commitment in Pennsylvania he could not cancel. Wanting to see the oil seed and fiber processing facilities with his own two eyes to better understand what is needed back home in Pennsylvania, he scheduled a last-minute trip to Big Sky Country. The fact-finding trip is part of a larger commitment from his department to develop a robust hemp industry in Pennsylvania, where, so far, the industry has struggled to find capital to build out the processing infrastructure. Redding spent the day with IND HEMP founders Morgan Tweet and Ken and Julie Elliott who answered his questions and gave him a tour of both the oil-seed facility and the fiber-processing facility, housed in separate facilities on IND HEMP’s campus in Fort Benton, a town along the Missouri River in north-central Montana with a population of around 1,400. IND HEMP has created just over 50 jobs since setting up the facility in 2019. Redding is returning home with a new perspective. “I think in Pennsylvania, having something that would look like what is happening here in Montana is exactly what everybody in the steering committee and the hemp engine is trying to do, but it’s not the final answer,” Redding said. “What I’ve learned today is that there’s a quest to just keep building out the marketplace,” he said. “And the economics of that marketplace then determine sort of what those income streams look like for both the company and the farms,” he said. Elliott is optimistic about the Keystone State’s potential in the burgeoning hemp industry, partially because of Pennsylvania’s reputation for hemp in colonial times. He was keynote speaker at the Pennsylvania Hemp Summit in Harrisburg November 2022 and has since gotten to know key players in Pennsylvania’s hemp industry. “We can help you guys take that next step,” he said. “We would love to be part of whatever the solution is for Pennsylvania’s the hemp industry.” Do Pennsylvania farmers even have an appetite for hemp, after the boom and bust of the CBD market along with recent controversies surrounding so-called hemp-derived intoxicants like Delta 8? Redding thinks Pennsylvania have an appetite for something big and boring that can be another revenue stream for producers. “The margins, whether you’re in Montana or Pennsylvania, are thin,” Redding said. “So to whatever extent we can add diversity to it — you can help de-risk the operation by adding an enterprise — that’s universal.” Thanks to our sponsors! /episode/index/show/lancasterfarming/id/33303652

National Hemp Association Goes to Africa 09/25/2024

Hemp Fiber & Grain Field Day at Cornell AgriTech 09/18/2024

Hemp Fiber & Grain Field Day at Cornell AgriTech On the latest episode of the Hemp Podcast, we take the show on the road once more — this time to Cornell University’s Hemp Fiber and Grain Field Day at the Agritech Campus in Geneva, New York. Among the many voices on this episode is Christine Smart, director of , who’s leading groundbreaking work on hemp diseases and crop resilience. Hailee Greene, a recent Cornell MBA grad and founder of , talks about her ambitious plans to establish the first full-scale hemp-processing facility in New York, despite the financial challenges that lie ahead. “We’re a couple million dollars away, which is probably the story of everybody that says they want to do processing at this point,” she said. I also spoke with Maciej Kowalski, a Polish hemp entrepreneur who just wrapped up a trip around the U.S. to learn more about hemp processing. He highlighted the disconnect he sees in the U.S. between farmers and textile manufacturers, stressing that fiber quality must start in the field. “The textile people don’t care about what’s happening in the field, and the cultivators don’t care about what happens afterward. That’s not the way to make a good product,” he said. Shelby Ellison, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is working to collect and preserve feral hemp genetics from across the U.S., preserving the genetic diversity of hemp, which can be used to breed more resilient and adaptive varieties. So far, she and her team have collected more than 1,500 individual plant samples across 14 different states in the U.S. Pennsylvania hempcrete builder Cameron McIntosh talks about the growing interest from federal agencies, including the Department of Energy, in addressing not only operational emissions but also the embodied carbon in construction materials. We also hear from Pennsylvania hemp farmer Steve Groff, who shares a remarkable story about seeing an albino deer on his drive to Geneva. Groff’s white deer might be a good omen for the industry, but it’s definitely a good omen for this episode of the podcast. Thanks to Our Sponsors! Music by /episode/index/show/lancasterfarming/id/33113942

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