TC 17, Decentralization and Agronomy

IN THIS EPISODE > **Agronomy** is the science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and land reclamation. -- Wikipedia Co-host Michael Bright and I present the third in the Hemp Corner series. Those used to hearing mostly about internet and cryptocurrency tech may wonder why we're exploring such a mundane and seemingly distant subject of agriculture. As this series goes forward, we will definitely be exploring the direct interfaces between internet tech, cryptocurrency and the agronomy of hemp, but to start, we explore how the nature of hemp works towards a common goal: Decentralization. Starting from the acquisition and handling of seeds, a whole set of new agricultural, social and industrial options open around hemp, options which are largely unique to this fascinating Who should be interested? - Those who want to see "green" solutions. - Those concerned with building community. - Those who wish to prosper and see others prosper. - Those who wish to empower individuals, families and communities. - Those who want to see undue control move away from huge corporations. - Those wishing to increase individual freedom of economics and finance. MUSIC Bumper music: *Rocket Power* by Kevin MacLeod. LINKS [The Hemp Connoisseur Magazine](http://thcmag.com) [Hemp Bound](https://www.amazon.com/Hemp-Bound-Dispatches-Agricultural-Revolution/dp/1603585435/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491419079&sr=8-1&keywords=hemp+bound) -- Great book on hemp [JoinHemp.org](https://thehia.org/join-us) [Do Something about It- VoteHemp.com](http://votehemp.com) [HempSweet](www.hempsweet.net)