Hemp Barons

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.comhttps://podconx.com/guests/sarah-stenuf

Keeping his father's legacy aliveDan Herer founder of the Jack Herer Brands joins Joy Beckerman to share many inspirational 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 podCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/dan-herer

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 podCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/nick-walters

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 podCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/chris-hudalla

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 podCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/amber-littlejohn

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 podCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/ry-russell

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 podCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/david-heldreth

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 podCONXhttps://www.podconx.com/guests/matt-powers

Home to the world’s leading experts in hemp researchJay 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 podCONXhttps://www.podconx.com/guests/jay-noller

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 PodCONXhttps://www.podconx.com/guests/christian-grayhttps://www.podconx.com/guests/jeremy-klettke

Chemists bring a new level of extraction sophistication to cannabis Dr. John MacKay is an internationally recognized scientific expert in analytical testing, extraction and purification techniques within the botanical space.  He joins Joy Beckerman to discuss how his company, Synergistic Technologies Associates helps botanical and medical cannabis enterprises optimize their workflow.  He explains how his clients achieve optimization using extraction, fractionation, and separation of components needed based on Formulation Centric Principles.Produced by PodCONXhttps://www.podconx.com/guests/john-mackay

Helping farmers confidently add hemp After a decorated career servicing our country in the US Air Force, Master Sergeant James "JJ" Johnson is now applying his expertise to the hemp industry.  He joins Joy Beckerman to talk about using his military training to protect farmers from "broker jokers" and gaining their trust.  Produced by PodCONX Active Duty RXhttps://www.podconx.com/guests/james-johnson

Driving Europe's transition to hemp based productsThe profound impact of hemp's global reimergence is being amplified in Europe by HempFlax.   Mark Reinders joins Joy Beckerman to recount some of the challenges and some of the successes he has witnessed while participating on hemp's inevitable journey.  Produced by PodCONXhttps://www.podconx.com/guests/mark-reinder

Revitalizing local farming and manufacturing industry with a regenerative approachGrowing, processing and developing industrial products with hemp; Hempville is an American Hemp innovative company.  Taimour Azhar discusses supplying hemp hurd, hemp fiber and microns as sustainable industrial raw materials across US with Joy Beckerman.Produced by PodCONXhttps://www.podconx.com/guests/taimour-azhar

European hemp industry updateDaniel Kruse, CEO at Hempro Int. who is also President of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) joins Joy Beckerman.  They discuss the current state and future hope for hemp in Europe and the US.Produced by PodCONXhttps://www.podconx.com/guests/daniel-kruse

Growing together by sharing resources to attract participants to maximize local economic benefit.Aaron Schoeneman the Co-Founder & Executive Director of Hemp Economic Development Group  joins Joy Beckerman to discuss how they're supporting the hemp industry by helping to facilitate best practices and knowledge and providing education and training for the industry (growers, suppliers, buyers, transportation, and other areas) and municipalities. Produced by PodCONXhttps://www.podconx.com/guests/aaron-schoeneman

Innovations to support large-scale cultivationCanadian Greenfield Technologies Corp. (CGT) is the world leader in whole-plant hemp processing technologies.   Stephen Christensen, Ph.D joins Joy Beckerman to talk about some of their exciting advancement including their complete hemp processing platform the HempTrain™ Advanced Hemp Processing PlantProduced by PodCONXhttps://www.podconx.com/guests/stephen-christensen

What are the hemp opportunities in Europe?Hemp's global reemergence is creating opportunities all over the world.   Catherine Wilson  the Vice President of the European Industrial Hemp Association & Managing Director of CannaWell joins Joy Beckerman to discuss how the European Union is managing many of the same challenges we are facing in the United States.Produced by PodCONXhttps://www.podconx.com/guests/catherine-wilson 

Reporting on the Hemp IndustryWith over 20 years of agricultural journalism, Laura Drotleff brings a wealth of experience to the Hemp Industry.  She joins Joy Beckerman to talk about her career as a reporter for Hemp Industry Daily.Produced by PodCONXhttps://podconx.com/guests/laura-drotleff

When will renewable hemp construction materials replace non-renewable products?Hemp has been used for construction for thousands of years and can be found in the Great Wall Of China and the Egyptian Pyramids.    Greg Flavall from  Hemp Technologies Global has been has using hemp in the United States for years, he joins Joy Beckerman to to talk about hemp's many advantages of current construction materials. Produced by PodCONXhttps://www.podconx.com/guests/greg-flavall