iHemp Michigan Podcast
by Dave Crabill, iHemp Michigan
iHemp Michigan is a member based organization committed to promoting industrial hemp from seed to sale. Our focus is influencing responsible and fair regulation, providing grower education, and enabling full access to the evolving marketplace. iHemp Michigan advocates for wellness in people and the planet through Hemp... and it begins with the farmer.
Episodes
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Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Hemp
iHemp Michigan would like to thank this episodes sponsors -- https://www.iconprocessors.com and https://downonthefarm.biz/. Hemp has been widely recognized for its environmental and sustainability benefits, making it an increasingly popular choice for a wide range of products, including textiles....
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Investing in Hemp Building with Ray Kaderli
We would like to thank https://www.iconprocessors.com and https://downonthefarm.biz for making this episode possible. Hemp is part of the future of construction. Support has grown over the years to reduce climate change, recycle, lower carbon emissions, and convert to electric vehicles. These…
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Bud & Breakfast with Derive Travel
Connie Maxim-Sparrow from Dérive Travel join us this week on the iHemp Hour to discuss the growing cannabis tourism industry in Michigan. From bud & breakfasts on the Michigan Cannabis Trail to festivals and private events, Michigan has been a top contender in the cannabis tourism industry. Find...
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CBD Seed to Sales
Lori Putt, owner HOH (Hangoverhops) CBD, will be our guest. Being a small business owner in the startup hemp industry is an adventure with highs and lows. She will be sharing with everyone her CBD story which covers from seed to sales of their growing CBD business including heartwarming and often...
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2022 Hemp Variety Trials Results with James DeDecker
What began as a gold rush in 2019 is getting down to the basics as we continue to learn about applications for hemp and the varieties that fill the need. This research is a fraction of the work that we need to complete to build a viable industry. The Midwestern Hemp Database is a collaboration...
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What's New in Hemp Construction
USHBA Region 7 Leader, Cody Ley, will be this week’s iHemp Hour featured guest. We will discuss updates from the US Hemp building association and the future of hemp in construction. 🌎 Visit our website for more information about iHemp Michigan and to join the cause:...
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Heavy-Handed Hemp Regulation with Michael Thue
iHemp Michigan board member, Michael Thue, joins us to talk about his recent experience. His farm was raided and crops confiscated. Hear from the source what is happening.
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US Hemp Builders Association Updates with Henry Gage Jr
iHemp Michigan has been a major proponent of hemp for fiber and grain. While grain is taking longer with the research required, we just received great news on the fiber side! Join us at noon EST on Thursday, Oct 6th, as we learn about the ICC decision from the president of the USHBA, Henry Gage,...
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CBD with Dennis Dean of Lakeland Hemp
Lakeland is producing high-quality CBD Flower at scale and developed a process for bucking and drying to preserve the Cannabinoids and Terpenes. Learn about the state of the CBD Flower market and why it remains a viable business for Lakeland Hemp. 🌎 Visit our website for more information about...
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Global Hemp Fiber with Melissa Peterson
Global Fiber Processing is processing hemp fiber in Colorado. Melissa Petterson was in Michigan last week for the Essen Atlas hemp field day. We will learn about the developing market and how Michigan could play a role. Michigan offers the right climate as well as an established manufacturing…
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Hemp Field Day 2022 by Essen Atlas
Essen Atlas is a Michigan-based fiber company building the blueprint for hemp fiber processing operations that can be replicated throughout the state and beyond. Field Day 2022 Essen Atlas is inviting you to an informal field day to discuss the hemp fiber and seed industry as well as provide the...
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Hemp Grain as Animal Feed
Special guest Andrew Bish, of Bish Enterprises, joins us as we discuss hemp feed regulation. Andrew is working with the Hemp Feed Coalition to bring about fair regulation for the use of hemp grain in animal feed. Learn more about the Hemp Feed Coalition and help their cause by joining...
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Building with Hemp
Kim Croes started her hempcrete company, FiberFort, in Detroit, Michigan with the hopes of making a positive impact on the earth. Currently a painter, she is making her transition into natural building practices. Kim started her training and education of hempcrete in January 2021 and is now...
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Regenerative Hemp Farming
Robbin Pott, J.D., M.P.P. is the creator and co-founder of Pott Farms, L3C, a regenerative hemp company in Willis, Michigan. What does it mean to be regenerative? It means that our systems are designed to restore and sustain rather than deplete our resources, and that they are rooted in justice....
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What is Regenerative Agriculture? iHemp Hour guest Robin Pott of Pott Farms
Robbin Pott of Pott Farms, L3C on this week's iHemp Hour! Robbin Pott, J.D., M.P.P. is the creator and co-founder of Pott Farms, L3C, a regenerative hemp company in Willis, Michigan. What does it mean to be regenerative? It means that our systems are designed to restore and sustain rather than...
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European Hemp Fiber and Grain Seeds | iHemp Hour ft. Hana Gabrielová and Robin Destiche
Hana Gabrielová and Robin Destiche of KonopiUS will join us this week. Hana Gabrielová is a 20-year veteran within the hemp industry. In 2010 she founded Hempoint in Europe. Hempoint is involved in many parts of the supply chain – planting seed distribution, farming, harvesting, processing,...
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Canadian Hemp Fiber and Grain Seeds | iHemp Hour ft. Mark Lahti
UniSeeds Inc. is a professional seed business that develops and distributes high-quality industrial hemp seed. We are farmers serving farmers, with a goal to improve life through plant genetics by working collaboratively with our peers to serve the agricultural market, increase hemp production…
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Alternative options of homeopathic and holistic | iHemp Hour ft. Tonya Mora
Tonya Mora is a lifelong resident of Michigan other than her time spent in the United States Navy where she worked with the military police as well as taught sailing skills to midshipmen at the Naval Academy. After her honorable discharge, she attained the position of Corrections Officer with the...
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Talking Power in the Soil | iHemp Hour ft. Crop Scout Christie Apple
We are visiting with Crop Scout Christie Apple on this week’s iHemp Hour! Get the Dirt on Soil with this expert. Join us on Facebook, YouTube, our website, or through Zoom! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This year’s Expo theme is “The Power of Hemp & Cannabis” and this year’s Expo will encompass all...
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Talking about Hemp-Lime | iHemp Hour ft Kim Croes and Rachel Berry
We will be joined by Kim Croes and Rachel Berry to talk about the use of Hemp-Lime (hempcrete) in the building. Jacob Waddell of the USHBA will also provide an update on the recent ICC trials. Both Kim and Rachel have hands-on experience building with hemp. On Saturday, April 30th you can get…
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ABKO Labs | iHemp Hour ft. Josh Smith
ABKO Labs is an ISO 17025 certified cannabis testing facility located in Warren, dedicated to providing its clients with accurate results in a prompt manner. Its high-touch service and standards ensure its clients succeed from seed to sale. On the show, ABKO’s Lab Director, Josh Smith, has more...
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Financing the Industrial Hemp industry | iHemp Hour ft. Bob Moore
On this week's episode of the iHemp Hour, we speak with Bob Moore of https://bobmoorefinancing.com/ in Oklahoma. Bob is an avid fan of the hemp industry and is actively working with companies in the US and Canada. Learn about the unique challenges and what to avoid when financing your hemp business.
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Homeland Hempcrete | iHemp Hour | ft. Matt Marino
Founded the same year the US Farm Bill legalized the production of industrial hemp, Homeland Hempcrete entered the market utilizing the traditional cast-in-place build method. After years of trial and error, Homeland Hempcrete decided there must be a more effective solution that will decrease...
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US Building Association | iHemp Hour ft. Jacob Waddell
Jacob Waddell is the Interim Executive Director of the US Hemp Building Association. He has been working with the USHBA for two years. Before this challenge, he has worked for a testing lab, as a musician, as an engineer and program manager in marine and automotive parts manufacturing companies,...
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The Power of Hemp & Cannabis | iHemp Hour ft. Andrew Brisbo
Because of recent regulation changes in Michigan with the MRA becoming the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), and parts of the industrial hemp regulation being moved from MDARD to the CRA, we have Andrew Brisbo, the Executive Director of the MRA on this week’s iHemp Hour to answer questions about...
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Americans for Safe Access | iHemp hour ft. Brandy Zink
Because of recent regulation changes in Michigan, we have asked Americans for Safe Access to join us at this year’s Expo. The mission of Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is to ensure safe and legal access to cannabis (marijuana) for therapeutic use and research. This year’s Expo theme is “The…
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The Future of Hemp Grain | iHemp Hour ft. Jeff Kostuik
Jeff is known for his ‘real-life experience in the field as a pedigreed Hemp seed grower and having a strong applied research background providing benchmarks in the hemp industry. Jeff has assisted in the success of producers, Industry, and colleagues in the burgeoning hemp industry over the last...
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COVID and Cannabinoids | iHemp Hour ft. Annie Rouse of OP Innovates
Annie Rouse is co-founder and COO of OP Innovates, innovative formulations and sustainable manufacturing company offering improved bioavailability through its patent-pending organic delivery system, Naturia+™. OP Innovates offers Naturia+ in bulk and private/white label services and through its...
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How Carbon Programs Operate | iHemp Hour ft. Seth Boone and Alex Meleshko of PanXchange
Carbon credits are rapidly developing in the US, and hemp and other specialty crops are especially suited for the challenge of sequestering carbon in US soils. PanXchange’s carbon program is farmer-friendly and uniquely suited for hemp carbon credits. They aim to educate hemp participants about…
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The Hemp Industries Association | iHemp Hour ft. Jody McGinnes
Jody has worked for membership nonprofits for more than 20 years, helping organizations to transform in order to better serve their members and their missions. He is passionate about the potential for hemp to bring value to rural communities, help heal the planet, and open opportunities to...
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Ihemp Hour News Update | January 27 , 2022
iHemp Michigan is a member-based organization representing hemp farmers, seed cultivators, processors, manufacturers, and hemp businesses statewide. Our members are engaged in defining industrial hemp’s path to success, from seed to sale and beyond. We are committed to empowering hemp farmers,...
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Scott Colville Crop Insurance | iHemp ft. Scott Colville and Eric Colville
Scott Colville Crop Insurance’s mission is the same today as when Jim Colville started back in 1967: To help farmers sleep better, regardless of what nature throws their way. The Colville family has been insuring crops for small to medium farmers in the Midwest region since 1967. The level of...
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Ihemp Hour News Update | January 20, 2022
iHemp Michigan is a member-based organization representing hemp farmers, seed cultivators, processors, manufacturers, and hemp businesses statewide. Our members are engaged in defining industrial hemp’s path to success, from seed to sale and beyond. We are committed to empowering hemp farmers,...
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Creating a Reliable Supply Chain of Carbon-Negative Hemp Materials | iHemp Hour ft. Tim Almond and Eric Austermann
Heartland Industries is a biotech company that engineers hemp fibers as additives to plastics. Heartland’s hemp additives make plastics stronger, lighter, cheaper, and more sustainable. The Heartland team focuses on creating a reliable supply chain of carbon-negative hemp materials that can be...
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Ihemp Hour News Update | January 13, 2022
iHemp Michigan is a member-based organization representing hemp farmers, seed cultivators, processors, manufacturers, and hemp businesses statewide. Our members are engaged in defining industrial hemp’s path to success, from seed to sale and beyond. We are committed to empowering hemp farmers,...
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The Results of Varietal Trials | iHemp Hour ft. James DeDecker, PhD and Phillip Alberti
James DeDecker, PhD is the Director of the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center in Chatham, Michigan and a Specialist in the MSU Extension Community, Food and Environment Institute. He earned a BS in Environmental Studies and Anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, as...
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Ihemp Hour News Update | January 6, 2022
iHemp Michigan is a member-based organization representing hemp farmers, seed cultivators, processors, manufacturers and hemp businesses statewide. Our members are engaged in defining industrial hemp’s path to success, from seed to sale and beyond. We are committed to empowering hemp farmers,...
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Cannabinoid Potency Assay Method | iHemp hour ft. Vanessa Snyder and Grace Bandong of Eurofins
Eurofins scientists are leading global experts in hemp and CBD analysis and verification. Eurofins developed the first globally recognized (AOAC) method for testing the potency of hemp. Eurofins scientific teams collaborate to develop innovative, customizable testing solutions to ensure that you...
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Ihemp Hour News Update | December 30, 2021
iHemp Michigan is a member-based organization representing hemp farmers, seed cultivators, processors, manufacturers and hemp businesses statewide. Our members are engaged in defining industrial hemp’s path to success, from seed to sale and beyond. We are committed to empowering hemp farmers,...
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The Grain and Fiber Side of the Industry | iHemp Hour ft. Eric Hurlock
Eric produces the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast. Join us as he shares stories about his summertime travels around the country visiting hemp folks on the grain and fiber side of the industry.
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Ihemp Hour News Update | December 2, 2021
iHemp Michigan is a member-based organization representing hemp farmers, seed cultivators, processors, manufacturers and hemp businesses statewide. Our members are engaged in defining industrial hemp’s path to success, from seed to sale and beyond. We are committed to empowering hemp farmers,...
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The Good Works of Icon Processors | iHemp Hour ft. Dr. Fabio Rodi & Cristina Cecchetti
Icon Processors was founded by Dr. Fabio Rodi after years of first hand experience in witnessing the wellness benefits of all natural plant derivatives, in particular CBD from hemp. Free from many of the side effects of common pharmaceuticals, CBD and other cannabinoids present in hemp offered...
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Ihemp Hour News Update | December 2, 2021
iHemp Michigan is a member-based organization representing hemp farmers, seed cultivators, processors, manufacturers and hemp businesses statewide. Our members are engaged in defining industrial hemp’s path to success, from seed to sale and beyond. We are committed to empowering hemp farmers,...
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CBD Store of Michigan | iHemp hour ft Rod Glupker
Rod Glupker owns and operates the CBD Store of Michigan in Fremont, Michigan. The store carries over 60 brands of CBD, most of them grown and manufactured in Michigan, with over 200 different products. CBD Store of Michigan is located at 37 East Main Street, Fremont, Michigan and is also on the…
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Ihemp Hour News Update | November 18, 2021
iHemp Michigan is a member-based organization representing hemp farmers, seed cultivators, processors, manufacturers and hemp businesses statewide. Our members are engaged in defining industrial hemp’s path to success, from seed to sale and beyond. We are committed to empowering hemp farmers,...
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The Hero Project | iHemp Hour ft. Anton Harb, Jr. and Rob Robar
Mike Brennan has many talents, one of them being the President of the Hero Project Board of Directors. Anton Harb Jr., a disabled Iraqi War Veteran, is the face of HeroProjectUSA.org. Anton is a retired Army artillery officer who used cannabis to cope with his PTSD and still does. He also is a...
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Ihemp Hour News Update | November 11, 2021
iHemp Michigan is a member-based organization representing hemp farmers, seed cultivators, processors, manufacturers and hemp businesses statewide. Our members are engaged in defining industrial hemp’s path to success, from seed to sale and beyond. We are committed to empowering hemp farmers,...
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Hemp Economics | iHemp Hour ft Beau Whitney
Beau Whitney is the Founder and Chief Economist at Whitney Economics, a global leader in cannabis and hemp business consulting, data, and economic research. Whitney Economics, LLC is based in Portland, Oregon. Serving an international clientele, Beau is considered one of the leading cannabis...
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Ihemp Hour News Update | November 4, 2021
iHemp Michigan is a member-based organization representing hemp farmers, seed cultivators, processors, manufacturers and hemp businesses statewide. Our members are engaged in defining industrial hemp’s path to success, from seed to sale and beyond. We are committed to empowering hemp farmers,...
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Good Works of Hemp Harvest Works and Bish Enterprises | iHemp Hour ft Andrew Bish and Keren Gutierrez
Andrew Bish is the Founder and CEO of Hemp Harvest Works and COO of Bish Enterprises, based out of Giltner, Nebraska. Keren Gutierrez is the Account Sales Executive for Bish Enterprises. Bish Enterprises is a third-generation harvest equipment manufacturer, founded in 1976. Bish Enterprises is...
About this show
iHemp Michigan is a member based organization committed to promoting industrial hemp from seed to sale. Our focus is influencing responsible and fair regulation, providing grower education, and enabling full access to the evolving marketplace. iHemp Michigan advocates for wellness in people and the planet through Hemp... and it begins with the farmer.
Hosted by
Dave Crabill, iHemp Michigan