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  • Hemp Hits the Big Time

    Hemp Hits the Big Time

    Hemp Hits the Big Time: 2019 NoCo Hemp Expo Draws Capacity Crowd of 10,000 Hemp Industry Professionals and Enthusiasts to Denver

     

    DENVER, Colorado (April 4, 2019) – What began in 2014 as a modest meeting of intrepid Loveland/Fort Collins-based hemp entrepreneurs has grown into the world’s largest gathering of hemp industry professionals in the world.

    Breaking all attendance records in its 6th year, over 10,000 hemp industry professionals and enthusiasts – including growers, producers, manufacturers, retailers, investors and others from throughout the U.S. and more than 20 countries – converged in Denver March 28-30 for the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo to showcase everything from CBD products to hemp building materials, network, and get educated and updated about the fast-changing industrial hemp market.

    Featuring a special keynote address from Colorado Governor Jared Polis, plus presentations from Native American leader and “hempreneur” Winona LaDuke, Dr. Bronner’s CEO David Bronner, dietary supplements regulatory expert Loren Israelsen and others, an Investor Forum, Business Conference, Farm Symposium and an exhibit hall showcasing 225 vendors, interest was so heightened about all things hemp that NoCo6’s impressive lineup of workshops and education was completely sold out.

    “We’d like to extend a huge and humbling thank you to all who participated in and attended the biggest and best NoCo Hemp Expo to date,” said NoCo Hemp Expo co-founders Morris Beegle and Elizzy Knight. “This event proved once again that purpose and intention are at the heart of the hemp movement.”

    “The excitement around the hemp industry right now is tremendous, and that was showcased through the 10,000-plus attendees at NoCo6,” said Garrett Bain, Chief Sales Officer for GenCanna, Presenting Sponsor of NoCo6 and a Kentucky based industry leader focused on scaling premium agricultural hemp production for food and supplement products. ”We’re proud of our great relationship with the Colorado Hemp Company [producer of NoCo Hemp Expo]empHem and can’t wait for next year!”

    “NoCo6 pulsed with energy; the sense of something big happening was palpable,” observed Loren Israelsen, President of the United Natural Products Alliance, based in Salt Lake, UT, and a featured speaker at NoCo6. “As a newcomer to the hemp industry, but a veteran of the dietary supplement industry, the event offered a reminder of our own evolution, and a peek into what the future of hemp might look like. The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill has both liberated hemp production and also complicated the place of CBD in the market. How this all works out will be one of the great stories of our age, and I look forward to being a part of it.”

    NoCo Hemp Expo Program Highlights

    Featured speakers for this year’s NoCo Hemp Expo included Colorado Governor and hemp advocate Jared Polis; Native American tribal leader turned hemp farmer Winona LaDuke; David Bronner, CEO of legendary soap maker Dr. Bronner’s; renowned market researcher Dr. Michelle Barry; regenerative agriculture and soil expert Ray Archuleta; hemp expert and author Doug Fine; hemp entrepreneurs Dani Billings of Nature’s Root and Janel Ralph of Palmetto Harmony; and other leaders breaking new ground in the industrial hemp market. For a complete list of speakers, visit here and for a full program schedule from this year’s event, visit here.

    Digital Magazine Available

    Also, NoCo6 has produced a digital and print magazine and show program, Let’s Talk Hemp, for the first time in partnership with Honeysuckle Magazine, which can be viewed here.

    Thank You to Our Sponsors

    GenCanna™ was featured as the Presenting Sponsor of NoCo6. Business Conference Sponsors included: Elixinol, New Hope Network, Benmar Extractions, Hoban Law Group, Lilu’s Garden, McAllister Garfield P.C., Frank Robison Law Group, and Steep Fuze Coffee. Farm Symposium Sponsors included; Bluhen Botanicals, Bish Enterprises, Colorado Breeders Depot, Front Range Biosciences, Hempsac, New West Genetics, ProVerde Labs and Rad Extracts. Meet all of our Sponsor Partners here: https://nocohempexpo.com/sponsors/.

     

    Save the Date: Southern Hemp Expo

    Save the date for the 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo (SHE), September 6-7, 2019, in Nashville, TN. NoCo Hemp Expo is the largest gathering of hemp industry professionals in the Eastern U.S. Visit www.SouthernHempExpo.com to learn more.

    Read More About the 2019 NoCo Hemp Expo

    • “Jared Polis Becomes a Rock Star at NoCo Hemp Expo,” Westword, March 29, 2019
    • “Firms Looking to Invest Big Money in Colorado’s Hemp Industry,” Denver Post, March 29, 2019
    • “NoCo Hemp Expo Runs Friday & Saturday,” Denver 7 News, March 29, 2019
    • “Hemp Entrepreneurs Hear the Benefits – and Challenges – of Booming Industry at Colorado Expo,” Denver Post, March 29, 2019
    • “The ‘Hemp Opportunity’ is in Full Flower at NoCo Hemp Expo,” New Hope Network, March 29, 2019
    • “Hemp Is Next: Colorado Wants More Than Marijuana Prominence,” Westword, March 30, 2019
    • “Pet Owners Check Out Expo In The Hopes Of Finding Answers To Pet Anxiety, Pain,” CBS Denver, March 31, 2019
    • “10,000 Show Up for the NoCo Hemp Expo in Denver,” 9 News Denver, March 31, 2019

     

    About the NoCo Hemp Expo

    The 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo is produced by the Colorado Hemp Company, a division of WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives), based in Loveland, CO. WAFBA also is the producer of the 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo and founder of TreeFreeHemp paper and printing services. Areas of focus include product and brand development, event production, and advocacy. NoCo6 provides support to nonprofit organizations including Bee Heroic; the Jack Herer Foundation; and Hemp History Week, celebrating its 10th anniversary in June 2019. Learn more at NocoHempExpo.com, or visit us on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, #NoCo6. 

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    Contact
    Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, 303.807.1042, steve@compassnaturalmarketing.com
    Morris Beegle, Colorado Hemp Company, 970.541.0448, info@nocohempexpo.com

  • Ganja Guitars – Meet the Man Building Top-Shelf Instruments From Hemp

    Ganja Guitars – Meet the Man Building Top-Shelf Instruments From Hemp

    Morris Beegle and Silver Mountain Hemp are shaking up the world of instruments and strengthening the ties between pot and playing music.

    Silver Mountain Hemp is a boutique musical instrument company specializing in guitars and guitar equipment. What sets it apart from the average axes found at Guitar Center is that each instrument is made from the sweet leaf that history’s most blazing fret wizards have preferred to puff

    Read the full article here.

  • Sold Out!: 2019 NoCo Hemp Expo Expected to Draw Capacity Crowd

    Sold Out!: 2019 NoCo Hemp Expo Expected to Draw Capacity Crowd

    Sold Out!: 2019 NoCo Hemp Expo Expected to Draw Capacity Crowd of Hemp Industry Professionals to Denver

    Featuring a special address from Colorado Governor Jared Polis, an Investor Forum, Business Conference, Farm Symposium, Exhibit Hall and an Impressive Lineup of Workshops and Education, the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo is bringing a capacity crowd from throughout the U.S. and over 20 countries to Denver for its sold-out show.

    DENVER, Colorado (March 28, 2019) – Hemp growers, producers, manufacturers, retailers, investors and others will be descending this week in Denver to convene at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center on March 28-30 for the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo. And while tickets are still available for certain events, NoCo6 is nearly sold out.

    What began in 2014 as a modest meeting of intrepid Fort Collins-based hemp entrepreneurs has grown into the world’s largest gathering of hemp industry professionals under one roof. Approximately 10,000 visitors are expected from throughout the U.S., as well as over 20 countries.

    “We are very excited to welcome visitors from all over the world to this year’s NoCo Hemp Expo,” said Elizabeth (Elizzy) Knight, co-founder of Colorado Hemp Company/We Are for Better Alternatives (WAFBA), producer of NoCo Hemp Expo. “What our small team has created, along with the help of all our supporting exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and other partners, has never been done before. Together, from the ground up, we have created a world-class convention and conference that celebrates all things hemp – from botanicals and CBD to bioplastics and building materials – and that showcases Colorado as a center of the hemp marketplace.”

    Hemp producers are feeling bullish in 2019, since the passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, better known as the Farm Bill, which legalized the commercial cultivation and sale of industrial hemp, defined as containing less than 0.3% THC. According to Hemp Business Journal’s new report, The Global State of Hemp: 2019 Industry Outlook, U.S. sales of hemp products – from full-spectrum hemp extract and CBD products to hemp foods, textiles, building materials and more – estimated at $1 billion in 2018, are projected to grow 27% annually to reach $2.6 billion by 2022. Global hemp retail sales totaled $3.7 billion in 2018 and are projected to grow to $5.7 billion by 2020.

    NoCo Hemp Expo Program Highlights

    Featured speakers for this year’s NoCo Hemp Expo include Colorado Governor and hemp advocate Jared Polis; Native American tribal leader turned hemp farmer Winona LaDuke; David Bronner, 5th generation CEO of legendary soap maker Dr. Bronner’s; renowned market researcher Dr. Michelle Barry; regenerative agriculture and soil expert Ray Archuleta; hemp expert and author Doug Fine; hemp entrepreneurs Dani Billings of Nature’s Root and Janel Ralph of Palmetto Harmony; and other leaders breaking new ground in the industrial hemp market. For a complete list of speakers, visit here and for a full program schedule, visit here.

    Also, NoCo6 has produced a digital and print magazine/show program, Let’s Talk Hemp, for the first time in partnership with Honeysuckle Magazine, which can be viewed

    Other NoCo6 event highlights include:

    Hemp Industry Daily Investor Forum, Thursday, March 28 – Tickets Are Still Available

    Legal updates and insights; investment trends and deal flow; opportunities and investments; networking; luncheon and more. Visit here for info.

    Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference, Friday, March 29 – Sold Out!

    Vertical integration; policy and regulation; compliance and certification; processing and manufacturing; market research; the global business of hemp. Visit here for info.

    Let’s Talk Hemp Farm Symposium, Saturday, March 30 – Sold Out!

    Regenerative farming; soil health; genetics; new technology and equipment; regulations and compliance. Visit here for info.

    Expo Hall, Friday/Saturday, March 29-30, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm – Tickets Are Still Available

    With more than 225 exhibitors, NoCo6’s Expo Hall is open to B2B visitors on March 29 and March 30. The Expo Hall is open to consumers and the public on March 30. Features include the Bish Equipment Zone, HempToday International Alley, Science & Tech Spotlight, Adept Payments Workshop and Education Stage, EnviroTextiles Fashion Parade, Blu Nahulu Art Zone and more. Visit here for info.

    NoCo After Party, Saturday, March 30, 8:00 pm – Midnight – Tickets Are Still Available

    Hang with friends at the Hemp Renaissance Ball After Party on Saturday, March 30, 8:00 pm – midnight at the Renaissance Hotel – Denver Stapleton. Buy tickets here.

    Press Conference, Friday, March 29, 9:15 am – 9:45 am

    For qualified and registered media attendees, NoCo Hemp Expo will host a press conference on Friday, March 29, 2019, onsite at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center at 9:15 – 9:45 am, before the conference and exhibition hall opens. To qualify for a Press Pass, contact here.

    To purchase tickets for all remaining available events, visit www.NoCoHempExpo.com.

    Thank You to Our Sponsors

    GenCanna™ is the Presenting Sponsor of NoCo6.

    Business Conference Sponsors include: Elixinol, New Hope Network, Benmar Extractions, Hoban Law Group, Lilu’s Garden, McAllister Garfield P.C., Frank Robison Law Group, and Steep Fuze Coffee.

    Farm Symposium Sponsors include; Bluhen Botanicals, Bish Enterprises, Colorado Breeders Depot, Front Range Biosciences, Hempsac, New West Genetics, ProVerde Labs and Rad Extracts. Meet all of our Sponsor Partners here: https://nocohempexpo.com/sponsors/.

    About the NoCo Hemp Expo

    The 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo is produced by the Colorado Hemp Company, a division of WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives), based in Loveland, CO. WAFBA also is the producer of the 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo and founder of TreeFreeHemp paper and printing services. Areas of focus include product and brand development, event production, consulting and advocacy. NoCo6 provides support to nonprofit organizations including Bee Heroic; the Jack Herer Foundation; and Hemp History Week, celebrating its 10th anniversary in June 2019. Learn more at NocoHempExpo.com, or visit us on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, #NoCo6. 

  • 23 Callie Blackwell – Across the Pond

    23 Callie Blackwell – Across the Pond

    In this episode, you’ll hear how Callie Blackwell broke the law to save her son’s life.

    After receiving treatment for two separate cancers, Callie’s son Deryn was dying in hospice after an unsuccessful bone marrow transplant.

    However, when Callie decided to adminster a cannabis tincture to ease his pain, everything changed.

    In addition to relieving pain, the cannabis started a healing process that brought Deryn back from the brink of death. Now twenty years old, Deryn is alive and well and completely cured of his ailments.

    This is an amazing story of a mother’s bravery and the incredible healing power of cannabis.

    We know you’re going to enjoy this episode!

    You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave us a Rating and Review!

     

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    “Often in medicine, they use a sledgehammer to crack a walnut.” – Callie Blackwell

    Show Notes:

    • What is the Hemp and CBD Expo?
    • Why Callie broke the law to give her son cannabis
    • How cannabis can get you off morphine and other pharmaceuticals
    • How cannabis can help nerves regrow
    • How cannabis can help you through post-treatment depression
    • Stop Being Dumb: Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota

    “Why wouldn’t you at least want to learn about something that has been shown in one patient to be effective? I don’t know why a doctor wouldn’t want to learn more about that.” – Rick Trojan

    Links Mentioned:

    Facebook | YouTube | Twitter | Callie Blackwell – Author. Advocate. Activist

    “All of this hemp will be traveling on the roads through South Dakota and other than giving them gas money, there is nothing else that the citizens of South Dakota will gain as a result.” – Rick Trojan

  • The Year of Hemp

    The Year of Hemp

    The Year of Hemp: New Farm Bill Ignites Market for All Things Hemp, Showcased at the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, March 28-30, Denver

    Featuring an Investor Forum, Business Conference, Farm Symposium and an Impressive Lineup of Workshops and Education During the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo.

    DENVER, Colorado (March 20, 2019) – Hemp growers, producers, manufacturers, investors and others are feeling bullish in 2019, since the passage in late December of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. Better known as the Farm Bill, the legislation championed by Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was nothing less than historic, in that it legalized for the first time in over 80 years the commercial cultivation and sale of industrial hemp, defined as containing less than 0.3% THC. Since then, the market for all things hemp has taken off.

    And, the exploding world of hemp will be on display at the upcoming NoCo Hemp Expo, March 28-30, 2019, at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center in Denver. Now in its 6th year, the NoCo Hemp Expo is the largest gathering of hemp industry professionals under one roof. Given the excitement about the market today, nearly 10,000 attendees are expected.

    Indeed, the legalization of industrial hemp has been a boon for independent natural foods and specialty retailers, said Loren Israelsen, President of the United Natural Products Alliance, an expert on regulatory law, and a featured keynote speaker at NoCo6. “For smaller stores, this category has been a lifeline for them as they battle to maintain foot traffic in the stores as online sales continue to grow,” said Israelsen, who will present his perspectives on hemp, CBD, dietary supplements and the FDA at NoCo6’s Business Conference on Friday, March 29.

    According to Hemp Business Journal’s new report, The Global State of Hemp: 2019 Industry Outlook, U.S. sales of hemp products – from full-spectrum hemp extract and CBD products to hemp foods, textiles, building materials, bioplastics and more – estimated at $1 billion in 2018, are projected to grow 27% annually to reach $2.6 billion by 2022. Global hemp retail sales totaled $3.7 billion in 2018 and are projected to grow to $5.7 billion by 2020.

    NoCo Hemp Expo Program Highlights

    Featured speakers for this year’s NoCo Hemp Expo include Colorado Governor and hemp advocate Jared Polis; Native American tribal leader turned hemp farmer Winona LaDuke; David Bronner, 5th generation CEO of legendary soap maker Dr. Bronner’s; renowned market researcher Dr. Michelle Barry; regenerative agriculture and soil expert Ray Archuleta; hemp expert and author Doug Fine; hemp entrepreneurs Dani Billings of Nature’s Root and Janel Ralph of Palmetto Harmony; and other leaders breaking new ground in the industrial hemp market. For a complete list of speakers, visit here and for a full program schedule, visit here.

    Other NoCo6 event highlights include:

    Hemp Industry Daily Investor Forum, Thursday, March 28, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Legal updates and insights; investment trends and deal flow; opportunities and investments; networking; luncheon and more. Visit here for info.

    Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference, Friday, March 29, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Vertical integration; policy and regulation; compliance and certification; processing and manufacturing; market research; the global business of hemp. Visit here for info.

    Let’s Talk Hemp Farm Symposium, Saturday, March 30, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Regenerative farming; soil health; genetics; new technology and equipment; regulations and compliance. Visit here for info.

    Expo Hall, Friday and Saturday, March 29-30, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
    With more than 225 exhibitors, NoCo6’s Expo Hall is open to B2B visitors on March 29 and March 30. The Expo Hall is open to consumers and the public on March 30. Features include the Bish Equipment Zone, HempToday International Alley, Science & Tech Spotlight, Adept Payments Workshop and Education Stage, EnviroTextiles Fashion Parade, Blu Nahulu Art Zone and more. Visit here for info.

    NoCo After Party, Saturday, March 30, 8:00 pm – Midnight
    Hang with friends at the Hemp Renaissance Ball After Party on Saturday, March 30, 8:00 pm – midnight at the Renaissance Hotel – Denver Stapleton. Buy tickets here.

    Press Conference, Friday, March 29, 9:00 am – 9:45 am
    For media attendees, NoCo Hemp Expo will host a press conference on Friday, March 29, 2019, onsite at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center at 9:00 – 9:45 am, before the conference and exhibition hall opens. To qualify for a Press Pass, journalists, editors and media must complete a press application here.

    “With more than 25,000 industrial uses, hemp is a gift to humanity and the environment,” said Morris Beegle, co-producer of NoCo6. “We have an incredible opportunity to build the kind of sustainable, regenerative, socially responsible marketplace we want, and NoCo Hemp Expo is where the hemp community convenes to plan and prepare for a bright future.”

    Tickets Are On Sale Now

    Tickets are available for the Pre-Conference Hemp Industry Daily Investor Forum, Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference, Let’s Talk Hemp Farm Symposium and B2B Industry Day in the Bluebird Botanicals Expo Hall. For all ticket levels, information and to purchase tickets, visit our website.

     

    Thank You to Our Sponsors

    GenCanna™ is the Presenting Sponsor of NoCo6.

    Business Conference Sponsors include: Elixinol, New Hope Network, Benmar Extractions, Hoban Law Group, Lilu’s Garden, McAllister Garfield P.C., Frank Robison Law Group, and Steep Fuze Coffee.

    Farm Symposium Sponsors include; Bluhen Botanicals, Bish Enterprises, Colorado Breeders Depot, Front Range Biosciences, Hempsac, New West Genetics, ProVerde Labs and Rad Extracts. Meet all of our Sponsor Partners here: https://nocohempexpo.com/sponsors/.

     

    About the NoCo Hemp Expo

    The 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo is produced by the Colorado Hemp Company, a division of WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives), based in Loveland, CO. WAFBA also is the producer of the 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo and founder of TreeFreeHemp paper and printing services. Areas of focus include product and brand development, event production, consulting and advocacy. NoCo6 provides support to nonprofit organizations including Bee Heroic; the Jack Herer Foundation; and Hemp History Week, celebrating its 10th anniversary in June 2019. Learn more at NocoHempExpo.com, or visit us on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, #NoCo6. 

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    Contact
    Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, 303.807.1042, steve@compassnaturalmarketing.com
    Morris Beegle, Colorado Hemp Company, 970.541.0448, info@nocohempexpo.com

  • How Mission-Conscious Leaders Drive Educational Program at NoCo Hemp Expo

    How Mission-Conscious Leaders Drive Educational Program at NoCo Hemp Expo

    By Steven Hoffman

    Hemp is changing the world, and as sales take off for all things hemp – from full spectrum hemp extract and CBD products to foods, textiles, building materials, plastics and more – nearly 10,000 producers, investors, entrepreneurs and others will converge on March 28-30, 2019, at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, for the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo.

    Featured speakers for this year’s NoCo Hemp Expo include Colorado Governor and hemp advocate Jared Polis; Native American tribal leader turned hemp farmer Winona LaDuke; David Bronner, 5th generation CEO of legendary soap maker Dr. Bronner’s; renowned market researcher Dr. Michelle Barry; regenerative agriculture and soil expert Ray Archuleta; hemp expert and author Doug Fine; hemp entrepreneurs Dani Billings of Nature’s Root and Janel Ralph of Palmetto Harmony; and other leaders breaking new ground in the industrial hemp market. For a complete list of speakers, visit here and for a full program schedule, visit here.

    NoCo Hemp Expo is the largest gathering of hemp industry professionals under one roof. The highly anticipated event includes a pre-conference Investors Forum on March 28, and full day events including a Business Conference on March 29 and Farm Symposium on March 30. An expanded exhibit hall is open for B2B visitors on March 29-30, and to the public on Saturday, March 30. Visit here for ticket info.

    News Briefs

     

     

    Sana Launches 100% Reclaimed Ocean Plastic Cannabis Packaging
    by PR Newswire

    CBD Industry Ponders Future After FDA Commissioner Resigns
    by Hemp Industry Daily

    Scientists Synthesize Cannabinoids Using GMO Yeast
    by CBC News

    CBD and Expo West: the Natural Industry Gets Serious
    by CBD Insider

     

    Upcoming Events

    The Road to NoCo: Mark Your Calendar for the Largest Gathering of Hemp Industry Professionals Under One RoofDon’t Miss Season 2 of the Let’s Talk Hemp PodcasDon’t miss Season 2 of the Let’s Talk Hemp Podcast featuring hosts Morris Beegle and Rick Trojan, where we are “Changing the Cannabis Conversation.” Listen to attorney Frank Robison discuss what the Farm Bill means, the USDA and FDA involvement moving forward, and his take on recent product seizures in Idaho and Oklahoma. #LetsTalkHemp, #The422

    About Let’s Talk Hemp
    Let’s Talk Hemp is a publication of Colorado Hemp Company focused specifically on the subject of industrial hemp and cannabis. We present features and curate news from across the globe to share the benefits of cannabis on health, energy, manufacturing and planet (H.E.M.P.).

    Send Us Your Hemp News!
    Send press releases and news announcements to news@letstalkhemp.com

  • Making Hemp History

    Making Hemp History

    Denver to Host World’s Largest Gathering of Hemp Industry Professionals

    DENVER (March 13, 2019) – Hemp is changing the world, and as sales take off for all things hemp – from full spectrum hemp extract and CBD products to foods, textiles, building materials, plastics and more – nearly 10,000 producers, investors, entrepreneurs and others will converge on March 28-30, 2019, at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, for the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo.

    NoCo Hemp Expo is the largest gathering of hemp industry professionals under one roof. The highly anticipated event includes an expert lineup of speakers plus a pre-conference Investors Forum on March 28, and full day events including a Business Conference on March 29 and Farm Symposium on March 30. An expanded exhibit hall is open for B2B visitors on March 29-30, and to the public on Saturday, March 30. Visit here for ticket info.

    Program Highlights

    Featured speakers for this year’s NoCo Hemp Expo include Colorado Governor and hemp advocate Jared Polis; Native American tribal leader turned hemp farmer Winona LaDuke; David Bronner, 5th generation CEO of legendary soap maker Dr. Bronner’s; renowned market researcher Dr. Michelle Barry; regenerative agriculture and soil expert Ray Archuleta; hemp expert and author Doug Fine; hemp entrepreneurs Dani Billings of Nature’s Root and Janel Ralph of Palmetto Harmony; and other leaders breaking new ground in the industrial hemp market. For a complete list of speakers, visit here and for a full program schedule, visit here. Other event highlights include:

    Hemp Industry Daily Investor Forum, Thursday, March 28, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Legal updates and insights; investment trends and deal flow; opportunities and investments; networking; luncheon and more. Visit here for info.

    Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference, Friday, March 29, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Vertical integration; policy and regulation; compliance and certification; processing and manufacturing; market research; the global business of hemp. Visit here for info.

    Let’s Talk Hemp Farm Symposium, Saturday, March 30, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Regenerative farming; soil health; genetics; new technology and equipment; regulations and compliance. Visit here for info.

    Expo Hall, Friday and Saturday, March 29-30, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
    With more than 225 exhibitors, NoCo6’s Expo Hall is open to B2B visitors on March 29 and March 30. The Expo Hall is open to consumers and the public on March 30. Features include an Equipment Zone, International Alley, Science & Tech Spotlight, Workshop Stage, Fashion Parade, Art Zone and more. Visit here for info.

    After Party, Saturday, March 30, 8:00 pm – Midnight
    Hang with friends at the Hemp Renaissance Ball After Party on Saturday, March 30, 8:00 pm – midnight at the Renaissance Hotel – Denver Stapleton. Buy tickets here.

    Press Conference, Friday, March 29, 9:00 am – 9:45 am
    For media attendees, NoCo Hemp Expo will host a press conference on Friday, March 29, 2019, onsite at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center at 9:00 – 9:45 am, before the conference and exhibition hall opens. To qualify for a Press Pass, journalists, editors and media must complete a press application here.

    “We are truly excited to have top leaders, founders and luminaries in the hemp industry participate in and support this year’s NoCo Hemp Expo,” said Morris Beegle, co-founder of Colorado Hemp Company, producer of NoCo6. “With more than 25,000 industrial uses, hemp is a gift to humanity and the environment. We have an incredible opportunity to build the kind of sustainable, regenerative, socially responsible marketplace we want, and NoCo Hemp Expo is where the hemp community convenes to plan and prepare for a bright future.”

    Giving Back
    NoCo6 provides support to nonprofit organizations including save-the-bees group Bee Heroic; hemp education group the Jack Herer Foundation; and Hemp History Week, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, June 3-9, 2019.

     

    Thank You to Our Sponsors

    GenCanna™,  is the Presenting Sponsor of NoCo6. Other sponsors include Ambary Gardens, Botanical Rush, Canalysis Laboratories, CV Sciences, Enerhealth Botanicals, Extract Labs, Front Range BioSciences, Hawthorne Gardening, Hempsac, Ingenuity Beverages, Isolate Extraction Systems, Lazarus Naturals, Lilu’s Garden, New West Genetics, ProVerde Laboratories, Pure Hemp Botanicals, RAD Extracts, and Frank Robinson Law Group. Meet all of our Sponsor Partners here: https://nocohempexpo.com/sponsors/.

    Tickets Are On Sale Now

    Tickets are available for the Pre-Conference Hemp Industry Daily Investment Forum, Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference, Let’s Talk Hemp Farm Symposium and B2B Industry Day in the Expo Hall. For all ticket levels, information and to purchase tickets, visit our website.

    About the NoCo Hemp Expo

    The 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo is produced by the Colorado Hemp Company, a division of WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives), based in Loveland, CO. WAFBA also is the producer of the 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo and founder of TreeFreeHemp paper and printing services. Areas of focus include product and brand development, event production, consulting and advocacy. Visit NocoHempExpo.com, or visit our YouTube Channel for a video about #NoCo6. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter, #NoCo6. 

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    Contact
    Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, 303.807.1042, steve@compassnaturalmarketing.com
    Morris Beegle, Colorado Hemp Company, 970.541.0448, info@nocohempexpo.com

  • How to Influence through the Net: Getting Your Hemp Brand Attention on Social Media

    How to Influence through the Net: Getting Your Hemp Brand Attention on Social Media

    By Cait Curley

    How can a consumer products company specializing in CBD and other industrial hemp-derived products market its brand in a cloudy regulatory and advertising environment – despite the fact that hemp is now legal under the 2018 Farm Bill?

    One way has been to get others to talk about your brand in publications, blogs and social media. When Facebook and Google won’t let hemp and CBD brands advertise, many companies are turning to public relations and influencer marketing. It’s a new twist on word of mouth in a digital age, yet it still works.

    A huge piece of the cannabis movement’s story has been built on social media. It gives the community, like any other industry, a sense of connection and like mindedness. It’s a platform to learn, create connections and promote your brand. I don’t know a “top brand” that doesn’t have social media. It doesn’t mean it’s an A+ social media platform, but at least they have one.

    Here are some basic but essential tips for hemp/cannabis companies to keep in mind when pursuing social media and influencer marketing and communications strategies:

    First Things First:  Even if it’s a simple landing page, make sure you have a website with contact info and your social media links included. Include an email signup form so visitors can sign up for newsletters. Creating and populating a blog page on your website is also recommended, as it provides original content for you to share and potentially boost across social media platforms.

    What Social Media Should I Be On?:  A brand should create an account on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and LinkedIn, to start. When creating a handle, use your company’s name, and if it’s not available, make it as close as possible.

    Don’t Skip:  You may spend more time on one over the other, but it’s a mistake to skip a social media platform based on where you “think” your audience is. Especially in the cannabis/hemp industry. Focus on quality content over quantity.

    Stay Active and Engaged:  You don’t need to be a social media expert or even tech savvy, but you do need to go in at least once a week for an hour to post and engage with the community. I say once a week, because I understand that many companies, especially startups, have one person wearing many, if not all hats within the business. Many brand owners (farmers, for example) may be new to social media with no idea how to manage/post/engage on their feed. With that, you can find at least an hour a week to learn the platforms, post and engage. My ultimate recommendation would be at least an hour a day. It’s not as difficult as you may think. Once you begin doing it, you’ll find a flow and recognize the importance to carve out time to engage with your followers.

    Organize Your Social Media Profile:  Synchronize all of the profile and cover photos. Make sure at least one email contact is available. Be short and simple with your mission, what your product is, and where to buy it.

    Take Advantage of Hashtags:  Include your company’s hashtag in every post possible. Using tags related to your product like #fullspectrumhemp or #hempfarmers for a hemp oil brand (for example) is very helpful, too.

    Check Out What Others Are Doing, But Be YOU:  Research the competition, find inspiration and be genuine. Tell YOUR story, be you/unique, not your competition.

    Relationships Count:  Build relationships vs. asking for a sale. That’s what builds loyalty and trust over time.

    Know Your Audience:  What do they want to learn? Keep track of what posts have been most successful, e.g., the most likes, comments or shares.

    A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words:  Make use of captivating visuals, including original photography, licensed photography, and photos and graphics used with permission. If possible, high quality video about your brand, mission, activities, events or lifestyles and related interests, short and sweet, are sure to generate attention and shares.

    Educate But Avoid Health Claims:  Educate on a simple level to the public while avoiding health claims about products. To learn more about what you can and can’t say under the Dietary Supplements Health and Education Act, visit here.

    E-Newsletters and Blogs:  Make sure you have an email signup form on your website to collect emails of customers and constituents. Before you know it, you’ll have a growing email contact list to whom you can send e-newsletters and other email announcements and promotions. Blogs provide original content that can be shared as articles in your newsletters and as social media posts, which can help bring readers back to your website.

    Build Brand Awareness:  Social media is growing so rapidly. Having multiple influencers out there (even if micro with 1K followers), allows your brand to have multiple tentacles, reminding or introducing people to your brand.

    Influencer Advantages:  Even after the legalization of hemp, so many cannabis/hemp companies still are not able to advertise on social media. Tree Free Hemp for example, a hemp paper and printing company, has been flagged for years because it attempted to boost a hemp paper poster – it turns out that poster was the Declaration of Independence; oh the irony! For this reason, influencers and other creative forms of marketing are needed for hemp/cannabis than for any other industry. Consumers trust information and product recommendations from influencers. They feel it’s an honest opinion from someone that knows what they’re talking about. They’re a trusted voice.

    Influencers help increase SEO by building and creating unique content. They drive traffic, convert leads and open brands to new markets and networks. Most influencers, if treated and paid correctly, will be loyal to your company for life. They will continue to promote and recommend your brand.

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    Cait Curley is an educator, entrepreneur, social media influencer, marketing and communications specialist, and content creator with a passion for all things hemp and cannabis. Visit www.caitcurley.com, @caitcurley on Facebook, and @caitcurley_ on Instagram and Twitter

     

  • Heavy Metal Meets Hemp: A Journey to Birmingham

    Heavy Metal Meets Hemp: A Journey to Birmingham

    By Morris Beegle

    This story begins in the summer of 1971, in the attic of my grandmother’s farmhouse in Beaver, Oklahoma. I’m sure most folks are unfamiliar with this town, as today the population is still less than 2,000 people. It has one claim to fame, however: Beaver is home to the annual World Cow Chip Throwing Contest. Yes, this is a real thing, picking up hardened circular chunks of cow shit and flinging them like frisbees.

    While I never competed in the event, this tiny town holds a special place in my heart, and it’s not because of my family heritage or this oddly unique annual tradition. This peculiar place grabbed me at the age of four as I was sitting in the farmhouse attic with my older brothers Dave and Brad listening to my very first Black Sabbath experience.

    I can still remember War Pigs, Iron Man, Electric Funeral and Hand of Doom all off the Paranoid album like it was yesterday. This was my introduction to the greatest hard rock band in history, a rowdy group from Birmingham, England, that would change music history and play an important role in my life as I got older.

    So, what does Black Sabbath have to do with hemp?

    Inspiration, energy, and motivation to get LOUD about what I believe in. Since I’m discussing the mighty Sabbath, I’ll also throw in Judas Priest, another legendary Birmingham band. Both bands provided me with influence and imagination to pursue my entrepreneurial ambitions, first in the music and entertainment industries, followed by the hemp and cannabis industries.

    This influence led me to printing hemp t-shirts, hemp hats, and hemp posters. Then to producing hemp events, hemp conferences, and hemp festivals. And most recently, to creating a line of hemp-bodied guitars, hemp-board guitar cabinets, hemp guitar straps, hemp plastic picks, and hemp plastic volume knobs that go to 11…because when you need that little extra push over the cliff, and 10 just isn’t cutting it, you need to take it to 11, and be #OneLouder!

    This has been the Birmingham influence on my life, with a little extra help from the lads in Spinal Tap.

    Hemp awareness, CBD, and medical and recreational cannabis are literally blowing the F up all around the globe. It certainly is here in the United States where we finally passed historic legislation that unequivocally clarifies hemp and all parts of the plant, including cannabinoids, extracts, and derivatives, as no longer included in our Controlled Substances Act, and removes jurisdiction from the Drug Enforcement Administration.

    We Americans are pretty excited about this even though we still have a big battle with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) on how this will play out in the world of food and supplements. This issue isn’t unique to the USA, as the UK and Europe and most parts of the world are struggling to figure out a path where we can free this plant in all of its forms, for not only consumption, but commercial industrial processes and regenerative agricultural practices.

    This is where I have placed my efforts and intentions as I continue on my journey, one in which I get to visit a place that unexpectedly inspired me to promote a plant and a planet that both need to come together for the future of society and the future of humanity.

    You can find Morris Beegle at the Hemp & CBD Expo in Birmingham, England, March 2-3, 2019, the UK’s leading hemp exposition and conference. Visit www.hempandcbdexpo.co.uk.

    Morris Beegle – a veteran of the music entertainment industry – is the Co-founder of the Colorado Hemp Company, producer of the NoCo Hemp Expo, Southern Hemp Expo, Hawaii Hemp Expo, Winter Hemp Summit, Hemp on the Slope, Let’s Talk Hemp Newsletter, and with Rick Trojan, he co-hosts the Let’s Talk Hemp podcast. Check out Season 2 at www.LetsTalkHemp.com. Morris is also the founder of Tree Free Hemp Paper and hemp-made Silver Mountain Guitars.

    Photos:  Black Sabbath: Wikipedia; Morris Beegle: Compass Natural

  • 22 A Moment of Clarity – Hemp is No Longer Part of the CSA (Controlled Substances Act)

    22 A Moment of Clarity – Hemp is No Longer Part of the CSA (Controlled Substances Act)

    Season Two of Let’s Talk Hemp is here with hemp explicitly OFF the controlled substances list!

    This is a monumental development for the hemp industry.

    In this episode, we discuss with lawyer Frank Robison the implications of the 2018 Agricultural Act that officially legalized hemp.

    We talk about the government’s current position on hemp trade as well as the continuing difficulties involved in interstate transport of hemp and derivatives.

    We also discuss the legal implications of the recent seizures of hemp shipments in Idaho and Oklahoma and what this means for the hemp industry on the whole.

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of Let’s Talk Hemp & The 422!

    You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave us a Rating and Review!

     

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    “The 2018 farm bill was intended without a doubt to make it much easier for the industry to produce, cultivate, distribute hemp and in in-state and in interstate commerce. It distinguishes industrial hemp from marijuana. Hemp is not marijuana!” – Frank Robison

    Show Notes:

    • How the 2018 Agricultural Act has changed the hemp industry
    • Are all cannabinoids now legal?
    • The FDA’s position on cannabis extracts in food
    • On the recent seizures of hemp shipments in Idaho and Oklahoma
    • The legal implications of these seizures
    • The controlled substance status of hemp-derived THC

    “No matter how you look at the seizure (of a hemp shipment) in Oklahoma, it should not be a criminal matter, looking at it through the lense of the 2018 farm bill, the 2014 farm bill and most poignantly, Oklahoma law.” – Frank Robison

    Special Thanks to the following Associations that helped Push the Farm Bill over the Finish Line:

    Links Mentioned:

    “It’s very important for the industry to know that if you ship hemp, particularly in it’s raw form or if it’s milled, you are exposing yourself to risk until there is settled case law on this or the USDA promulgates its regulations.” – Frank Robison

  • Colorado Governor and Hemp Industry Advocate Jared Polis to Be Featured Speaker at 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo in Denver

    Colorado Governor and Hemp Industry Advocate Jared Polis to Be Featured Speaker at 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo in Denver

    NoCo6 producer expects 8,000 – 10,000 visitors will attend the largest gathering of hemp industry professionals ever under one roof at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center in Denver, March 28-30, 2019.

    DENVER (February 20, 2019) – Colorado’s newly elected Governor Jared Polis, who in his first State of the State speech in January 2019 announced his plan to “make good on the promise of industrial hemp,” will be a featured speaker at NoCo Hemp Expo, as the sixth annual gathering of hemp industry leaders makes its Denver debut with more exhibition space, educational programming, networking and after-event opportunities than ever before, March 28-30, 2019, at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center.

    Polis, an entrepreneur, educational leader, former U.S. Congressman and Colorado native, is a longtime supporter of the hemp and cannabis industries. He advocated for expungement of non-violent cannabis-related criminal records, expansion of Colorado’s medical marijuana program and non-cooperation with enforcement of federal prohibition during his campaign. Polis even had the programs for his inauguration on January 8 printed on hemp paper.

    “Hemp is an amazingly versatile crop, and I’m proud to see Colorado’s rural communities leading the way to unleash its untapped economic potential,” he said during the campaign. “As Governor, I’ll support our farmers and innovators who want to develop industrial hemp—and I’ll tell the federal government to stay out of their way.”

    “We are honored to have Governor Polis, a friend, a believer, and a leading ally of the hemp industry, speak at NoCo6,” said Morris Beegle, co-founder of Colorado Hemp Company, which produces NoCo Hemp Expo. “Jared has supported this industry for a long time, not only with words, but with his actions as a Congressional representative for

    Colorado. We are excited to hear what he has to say about the future of hemp and the opportunities that exist not only for Coloradoan’s, but for people across the country and around the globe.”

    Governor Polis joins a vibrant speaker lineup at NoCo6, including hemp advocate David Bronner, Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) for top-selling Dr. Bronner’s natural soaps, and Michelle Barry, co-founder and CEO of VITA Technologies, which delivers customized innovation research, product development and brand launch tactics through quantum water biophysics and quantum biology.

    NoCo6: The Hemp Industry Event of the Year

    Hemp advocates across the nation will convene at NoCo6 to celebrate legalization of industrial hemp under the 2018 Farm Bill, passed in late December. With 225 exhibitors featured in the expo hall and three days of educational conferences, there is something for everyone at NoCo6! Learn more about the premier Let’s Talk Hemp conference series featuring the Business Conference, Farm Symposium and the newly added Hemp Industry Daily Investor Forum at NoCo6.

    Giving Back

    NoCo6 provides support to nonprofit organizations including save-the-polinators group Bee Heroic; the Food Aid Project, which provides software that helps food banks save time and money; hemp education group the Jack Herer Foundation; and Hemp History Week, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, June 3-9, 2019.

    Thank You to Our Sponsors

    GenCanna™, is the Presenting Sponsor of NoCo6. Other sponsors this week include Chiefton Supply, 710 Spirits, McAllister & Garfield, PC, QC Infusion, Salt Creek Hemp, Functional Remedies, Steep Fuze, Sunrise Genetics, EnviroTextiles, Whole Made Bath Co, Serenity Remedies, Colorado Hemp Project, Aurum Labs and more.  Meet all of our Sponsors here: https://nocohempexpo.com/sponsors/.

    Tickets on Sale Now

    Tickets are available for the Pre-Conference Hemp Industry Daily Investment Forum, Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference, Let’s Talk Hemp Farm Symposium and B2B Industry Day in the Expo Hall. For all ticket levels, information and to purchase tickets, visit our website.

    About the NoCo Hemp Expo

    The 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo is produced by the Colorado Hemp Company, a division of WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives), based in Loveland, CO. WAFBA also is the producer of the 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo and founder of TreeFreeHemp paper and printing services. Areas of focus include product and brand development, event production, consulting and advocacy. Visit NocoHempExpo.com, or visit our YouTube Channel for a video about #NoCo6. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter, #NoCo6. 

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    Contact
    Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, 303.807.1042, steve@compassnaturalmarketing.com
    Morris Beegle, Colorado Hemp Company, 970.541.0448, info@nocohempexpo.com

  • Asian Hemp Summit: It’s all about Perspective

    Asian Hemp Summit: It’s all about Perspective

    by Rick Trojan

    Today I’m sitting at the base of Machapuchare (aka Fish Tail Mountain) in the Himalayas, one of the three sacred mountains in the Hindu religion, and the apparent residence of Shiva. To us Westerners and “round eyes,” it’s the Mount Olympus of the Hindi. I spent the last few days hiking the mountains after the Asian Hemp Summit, which Morris Beegle and I attended, spoke at, and ROCKED!  We brought the magic of karaoke to Nepal, and Morris sang his first karaoke ever – Black Sabbath’s War Pigs – and I rocked some Jack Black & Vanilla Ice… ice baby!

    The conference was not only enlightening and educational, but provided opportunity for networking with leaders of 25+ countries.  As I listened and learned, I had one main takeaway – It’s all about perspective!  That’s exactly what Let’s Talk Hemp and the 422 podcast brings, a variety of perspectives.

    Machapuchare, one of the three holy mountains for the Hindu religion, stands tall at 6,993 meters (22,943 feet) and its left sided neighbor, Annapurna South, stands 7,219 m (23,684 ft), over 600 feet higher. Sitting here I can plainly see that Annapurna South is higher than Fish Tail. However, during my hike down from and around Fish Tail, it clearly looked like the taller mountain. The reality is, the mountain altitude didn’t change, but my viewpoint did; making the smaller mountain seem higher.

    The same holds true for our industry.  With all the recent changes, the 2018 Agricultural Act and FDA interference, it’s easy to lose perspective on the industry and market. As an American, I’m raised to believe that my country is the leader of the world, which includes cannabis. However, after attending the event with Morris in Kathmandu, I realized that my perspective is skewed. In fact, China holds more than 50% of the patents on cannabis, India has been growing and using this plant for eons, and Japan is realizing the economic benefit of its fiber, food and dietary supplement.

    America, I realized, has a lot to learn from other countries regarding cannabis. We are not the tallest mountain. But we are the largest market.

    It’s with these new glasses that we return to USA and launch Let’s Talk Hemp Season 2 – Changing the Cannabis Conversation. It’s time to embrace the knowledge that Morris and I have gathered during our international speaking engagements – be it Colombia (March 2018), Balkannabis in Athens (June 2018), the European Industrial Hemp Association conference (Cologne, Germany 2018), Japanese exploration (November 2018) and the Asian Hemp Summit (Nepal, Feb 2019).

    Meeting folks from India, China, Japan, Nepal, Poland, the Netherlands, Tasmania and 18 other countries helps provide unique perspective. This is the perspective that we’re bringing to Season 2 of the podcast, launching Feb 22, 2019.  

    Rick Trojan is Founder of the Hemp Road Trip, VP of the Hemp Industries Association, Director of Vote Hemp, Director of the Industrial Hemp Research Foundation, and with Morris Beegle is co-host of the Let’s Talk Hemp Podcast.

  • The Hemp Industry Event of the Year

    The Hemp Industry Event of the Year

    Attend the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo March 29-30, Denver, CO

    From botanicals to bioplastics, and from CBD to building materials, industrial hemp’s many uses will be showcased at the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo (#NoCo6) on March 29-30, 2019, at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center in Denver. The NoCo Hemp Expo is the largest gathering of hemp industry professionals under one roof.

    Approximately 8,000-10,000 attendees, including investors, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, farmers, producers and other leaders in hemp will attend this year’s event to participate in a newly added pre-conference Hemp Industry Daily Investor’s Forum at NoCo Hemp Expo on March 28, plus a full-day Business Conference, Farm Symposium and expanded Exhibition Hall open to professionals on March 29-30. Additionally, tickets are available to the public to visit the Expo Hall on Saturday, March 30.

     

    70,000+ Square Feet of Hemp Exhibits and Education

    NoCo Hemp Expo will feature 70,000+ sq. ft. of exhibits and education programming space with 225 exhibitors. In addition to the Business Conference and Farm Symposium, NoCo6 will feature workshops and panels, networking events and after-parties. The Business Conference, Farm Symposium and the Bish Enterprises Equipment Zone all will be expanded this year to accommodate the rapidly growing interest in hemp.

    David Bronner Featured as Keynote Speaker

    Hemp industry and natural products pioneer David Bronner, Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of the legendary 5th generation soap company Dr. Bronner’s, will be this year’s keynote speaker. David’s talk, scheduled for Saturday, March 30, will address hemp’s key role in regenerative organic agriculture to help rebuild soils, sequester carbon and mitigate climate change.

    Hemp Industry Daily Investor’s Forum at NoCo Hemp Expo Added to Educational Program

    To address the growing needs of the U.S. hemp market, expected to reach $4 billion in sales by 2022, Colorado Hemp Company – the producer of NoCo6 – is partnering with Hemp Industry Daily for a Pre-ConferenceInvestor’s Forum on March 28. The Hemp Industry Daily Investor’s Forum at NoCo6 is open to accredited and institutional investors along with industry CEOs and executives looking for capital investment avenues to grow their businesses. For more information, visit www.NoCoHempExpo.com.

    Topics for the full-day Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference range from legal and banking issues to supply chain management, retail strategies and marketing and communications. Topics for the Farm Symposium include seed genetics, soil health, regenerative organic farming practices, harvesting, drying and processing, and more.

    Thank You to Our Sponsors

    GenCanna™, a Kentucky-based company that focuses on scaling premium agricultural hemp production for food products to promote easy availability locally, nationally and globally, is the presenting sponsor of NoCo6. With a 150-acre agricultural campus and a $40-million processing plant under way in rural Kentucky, GenCanna™ conducts groundbreaking research and commercialization of hemp processing methods and product development.

    In addition to Presenting Sponsor GenCanna™, new sponsors this week include, Ambary Gardens, Botanical Rush, CV Sciences, Enerhealth Botanicals, Extract Labs, Front Range Biosciences, Hawthorne Gardening, Hempsac, Ingenuity Beverages, Isolate Extraction Systems, Lazarus Naturals, Lilu’s Garden, New West Genetics, ProVerde Laboratories, Pure Hemp Botanicals, RAD Extracts, and Frank Robison Law Group. Meet all of our Sponsors here https://nocohempexpo.com/sponsors/.

     

  • Hemp Pioneer and Business Leader David Bronner to Speak at 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, the Largest Gathering of Hemp Industry Professionals Under One Roof

    Hemp Pioneer and Business Leader David Bronner to Speak at 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, the Largest Gathering of Hemp Industry Professionals Under One Roof

    DENVER (February 7, 2019) – Hemp industry and natural products pioneer David Bronner, Cosmic Engagement Officer (CEO) of the legendary 5th generation soap company Dr. Bronner’s, will be featured as a keynote speaker at the upcoming 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, March 29-30, 2019, at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center in Denver. The NoCo Hemp Expo is the largest gathering of hemp industry professionals under one roof.

    A tireless advocate for cannabis legalization and numerous other social justice and environmental causes, David will address the opportunities and challenges facing the hemp industry and how to navigate business growth in an exploding market, as industrial hemp is now legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. David’s talk, scheduled for Saturday, March 30, also will address hemp’s key role in regenerative organic agriculture to help rebuild soils, sequester carbon and mitigate climate change.

    From Botanicals to Bioplastics: How Hemp Is Changing the World

    From botanicals to bioplastics, and from CBD to building materials, industrial hemp’s many uses will be showcased at #NoCo6. About 8,000-10,000 attendees, including entrepreneurs, investors, manufacturers, farmers, retailers, producers and other leaders in hemp, will attend NoCo6 for the expanded Expo Hall and to participate in a newly added pre-conference Investment Forum on March 28, plus a full-day Business Conference on March 29 and Farm Symposium on March 30. The event is also open to the public on Saturday, March 30, with family friendly exhibits, workshops, pro athletes and educational events.

    In addition to expanded educational programming, NoCo Hemp Expo‘s Exposition Hall will feature 225 exhibitors, plus a robust equipment zone, science and technical workshops, networking events and after-parties. For a 60-second video introduction to the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, visit here. For ticket information, visit www.nocohempexpo.com.

     

    Presenting Sponsors Support Educational Programming and Expo Hall

    Topics for the full-day Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference on Friday, March 29, range from legal and banking issues to supply chain management, retail strategies and marketing and communications. Colorado-based CBD leader Elixinol, a publicly traded company, will serve as the 2019 Presenting Sponsor of the Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference.

    Knoxville, Tennessee-based Blühen Botanicals, with plans to be one of the largest hemp biomass processing and extraction facilities in the Southeast, will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of NoCo’s 2019 Farm Symposium. Topics for the Farm Symposium include seed genetics, soil health, regenerative organic farming practices, harvesting, processing, and more.

    In addition, Bluebird Botanicals, an emerging leader in CBD and full spectrum hemp extract products, will serve as the Expo Hall Presenting Sponsor, and will help lead networking meetings for industry leaders on B2B Day (Friday, March 30) at the show.

     

    Thank You to Our Sponsors

    GenCanna™,  is the Presenting Sponsor of NoCo6. Other sponsors include CV Sciences, Enerhealth Botanicals, Lilu’s Garden, Frank Robison Law Group, Lazarus Naturals, Isolate Extraction Systems, New West Genetics, Botanical Rush, Ambary Gardens, Extract Labs, Front Range Biosciences, ProVerde Labs, Pure Hemp Botanicals, Hawthorne Gardening, Hempsac and many more. For a complete listing of supporting sponsors, visit https://nocohempexpo.com/sponsors/.

     

    Tickets Are On Sale Now

    Tickets are now available for the Pre-Conference Hemp Industry Daily Investors Forum, Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference, Let’s Talk Hemp Farm Symposium and B2B Industry Day in the Expo Hall. For all ticket levels, information and to purchase tickets, visit our website.

     

    About the NoCo Hemp Expo

    The 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo is produced by the Colorado Hemp Company, a division of WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives), based in Loveland, CO. WAFBA also is the producer of the 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo and founder of TreeFreeHemp paper and printing services. Areas of focus include product and brand development, event production, consulting and advocacy. Learn more at NocoHempExpo.com, or visit our YouTube Channel for a promo video about #NoCo6. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter, #NoCo6. 

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    Contact
    Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, 303.807.1042, steve@compassnaturalmarketing.com
    Morris Beegle, Colorado Hemp Company, 970.541.0448, info@nocohempexpo.com

  • Despite Hemp’s Legality, Confusion Abounds

    Despite Hemp’s Legality, Confusion Abounds

    by Portland Press Herald

    Industrial hemp may now be legal to grow and sell in the United States under the 2018 Farm Bill, but there is still a lot of uncertainty out there. Despite hemp’s newly earned legal status, authorities in Oklahoma just last week seized a truckload of hemp, valued at $500,000, headed for a Colorado processing facility. After 11 separate tests confirming that the cargo is indeed hemp and not marijuana, two individuals still remain in jail and officials are now demanding the entire contents of the truck – over 17,000 pounds – be tested for THC content, reported Ganjapreneur on February 5.

    The incident, along with another in which an Oregon trucker was arrested in Idaho in late January for transporting hemp to Colorado, is becoming a test case for interstate commerce of industrial hemp. According to the Idaho Press, the federal Farm Bill forbids states from preventing the transportation of hemp, and the Colorado company that wants its seized shipment back from Idaho is citing the Farm Bill in a court filing against the state.

    In related news, health officials in the state of Maine on February 1 ordered that all edible products containing cannabidiol, or CBD, must be removed from stores, saying that the hemp-derived ingredient is not a federally approved food additive. Health inspectors began in late January informing businesses that they must remove all foods, tinctures and capsules from their shelves that contain CBD. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has determined CBD is an unapproved food additive that federal authorities do not recognize as safe. The ruling threatens to derail Maine’s fast-growing hemp industry at a time when the CBD market is poised for explosive growth, reports the Portland Press Herald.


    News Briefs

    Can CBD Reduce Medication Addiction?
    by New Hope Network

    U.S. Hemp Production Nears 80,000 Acres
    by Hemp Industry Daily/Vote Hemp

    David Bronner to Speak at NoCo6
    by NoCo Hemp Expo

    Willie Nelson Introduces Willie’s Remedy CBD Coffee
    by the Star-Telegram

     

    Upcoming Events

    The Road to NoCo6 – Check Out Our Rockin’ Promo VideoFrom botanicals to bioplastics, hemp is changing the world and the NoCo Hemp Expo is the largest gathering of hemp industry professionals under one roof. For a rockin’ 60-second video introduction to NoCo6, visit here.

    https://coloradohempcompany.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=07510e9307f6e59e75d3be462&id=6eb084f97d&e=181a638cde” text=”Watch Here”

    About Let’s Talk Hemp
    Let’s Talk Hemp is a publication of Colorado Hemp Company focused specifically on the subject of industrial hemp and cannabis. We present features and curate news from across the globe to share the benefits of cannabis on health, energy, manufacturing and planet (H.E.M.P.).Join our mailing list and get the latest inside scoop on ALL THINGS HEMP with our new Let’s Talk Hemp Weekly newsletter and updates on Season 2 of Let’s Talk Hemp and The 422 coming early 2019.

    Send Us Your Hemp News!
    Send press releases and news announcements to news@letstalkhemp.com

  • CBD Products Making Inroads in Mainstream Retail

    CBD Products Making Inroads in Mainstream Retail

    By Hemp Industry Daily

    CBD products have built a significant presence in natural products retail stores and also in tobacco stores and head shops – and even in yoga studios, pet shops, gyms and coffee shops – but they have a ways to go to establish a presence in mainstream grocery, drug and convenience stores, according to new research compiled by Hemp Industry Daily. How long will it take for mainstream retailers to carry CBD ultimately depends on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) providing assurances that CBD foods, drugs, supplements, cosmetics and other products are approved. That said, some mainstream retailers, including high end department store chain Nieman Marcus, aren’t waiting.

    For a free copy of Hemp Industry Daily’s market report in the wake of the 2018 Farm Bill, visit here.CBD products have built a significant presence in natural products retail stores and also in tobacco stores and head shops – and even in yoga studios, pet shops, gyms and coffee shops – but they have a ways to go to establish a presence in mainstream grocery, drug and convenience stores, according to new research compiled by Hemp Industry Daily. How long will it take for mainstream retailers to carry CBD ultimately depends on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) providing assurances that CBD foods, drugs, supplements, cosmetics and other products are approved. That said, some mainstream retailers, including high end department store chain Nieman Marcus, aren’t waiting.

    For a free copy of Hemp Industry Daily’s market report in the wake of the 2018 Farm Bill, visit here.


    News Briefs

    CBD Isolates vs. Extract: What Will FDA Allow?
    by FoodNavigator-USA

    New York’s Genesee Brewery Launches Hemptails
    by FIFCO USA

    Hemp’s Holy Grail: GenCanna Develops Strain with 0% THC
    by Lexington Herald

    Crop Report: U.S. Hemp Cultivation Exploded in 2018
    by Vote Hemp

     

    Upcoming Events

    The Road to NoCo: Mark Your Calendar for the Largest Gathering of Hemp Industry Professionals Under One Roof[he Road to NoCo6 – Check Out Our Rockin’ Promo VideoFrom botanicals to bioplastics, hemp is changing the world and the NoCo Hemp Expo is the largest gathering of hemp industry professionals under one roof. For a rockin’ 60-second video introduction to NoCo6, visit here.

    About Let’s Talk Hemp
    Let’s Talk Hemp is a publication of Colorado Hemp Company focused specifically on the subject of industrial hemp and cannabis. We present features and curate news from across the globe to share the benefits of cannabis on health, energy, manufacturing and planet (H.E.M.P.).\
    Send press releases and news announcements to news@letstalkhemp.com

     

  • Financing Hemp: 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo Adds Pre-Conference Investment Forum

    Financing Hemp: 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo Adds Pre-Conference Investment Forum

    The hemp industry is poised for exponential growth now that this incredibly useful plant is legal to grow and sell in the U.S. for the first time in over 80 years. To address the growing needs of the U.S. hemp market, expected to reach $4 billion in sales by 2022, Colorado Hemp Company – the producer of NoCo6 – is partnering with Hemp Industry Daily to add a Pre-Conference Investment Forum on March 28. The pre-conference event is open to accredited and institutional investors along with industry CEOs and executives looking for capital investment avenues to grow their businesses. For more information, visit www.NoCoHempExpo.com.

    For NoCo6’s main conference programming, the 2019 event will feature a solid lineup of business leaders and experts in the industrial hemp market. The initial round of keynote presenters and speakers for the Investment Forum, Business Conference and Farm Symposium will be announced in early February. Topics for the full-day Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference range from legal and banking issues to supply chain management, retail strategies and marketing and communications. Topics for the Farm Symposium include seed genetics, soil health, regenerative organic farming practices, harvesting, drying and processing, and more.

    Read more here.

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  • Hemp Industry to Gather in Denver for the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, the Largest Gathering of Hemp Industry Professionals Under One Roof

    Hemp Industry to Gather in Denver for the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, the Largest Gathering of Hemp Industry Professionals Under One Roof

    America’s Largest Hemp Expo Adds Pre-Conference Investment Forum to Full-day Business Conference, Farm Symposium and Expanded Exhibit Hall

    DENVER (January 24, 2019) – From botanicals to bioplastics, and from CBD to building materials, industrial hemp’s many uses will be showcased at the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo (#NoCo6) on March 29-30, 2019, at the Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center in Denver. The NoCo Hemp Expo is the largest gathering of hemp industry professionals under one roof.

    Approximately 8,000-10,000 attendees, including investors, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, farmers, producers and other leaders in hemp will attend this year’s event to participate in a newly added pre-conference Investment Forum on March 28, plus a full-day Business Conference, Farm Symposium and expanded Exhibition Hall open to professionals on March 29-30. Additionally, tickets are available to the public to visit the Expo Hall on Saturday, March 30.

    New Investment Forum Added to Educational Program

    The hemp industry is poised for exponential growth now that this incredibly useful plant is legal to grow and sell in the U.S. for the first time in over 80 years. To address the growing needs of the U.S. hemp market, expected to reach $4 billion in sales by 2022, Colorado Hemp Company – the producer of NoCo6 – is partnering with Hemp Industry Daily to add a Pre-Conference Investment Forum on March 28. The pre-conference event is open to accredited and institutional investors along with industry CEOs and executives looking for capital investment avenues to grow their businesses. For more information, visit www.NoCoHempExpo.com.

    For NoCo6’s main conference programming, the 2019 event will feature a solid lineup of business leaders and experts in the industrial hemp market. The initial round of keynote presenters and speakers for the Investment Forum, Business Conference and Farm Symposium will be announced in early February. Topics for the full-day Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference range from legal and banking issues to supply chain management, retail strategies and marketing and communications. Topics for the Farm Symposium include seed genetics, soil health, regenerative organic farming practices, harvesting, drying and processing, and more.

    NoCo Hemp Expo has featured such speakers as Arran Stephens, CEO and co-founder of Nature’s Path, one of the largest privately held sellers of organic and hemp foods; John Roulac, hemp food pioneer and founder of Nutiva; Winona LaDuke, Native American tribal leader, hemp agriculture advocate and former Vice-Presidential candidate of the United States; world-renowned soil expert Ray Archuleta; leading hemp attorney Bob Hoban; and many others.

    70,000+ Square Feet of Hemp Exhibits and Education Under One Roof

    NoCo Hemp Expo will feature 70,000+ sq. ft. of exhibits and education programming space with 225 exhibitors. In addition to the Business Conference and Farm Symposium, NoCo6 will feature a Global Hemp Village, science and technical workshops, networking events and after-parties. The Business Conference, Farm Symposium and the Bish Enterprises Equipment Zone all will be expanded this year to accommodate the rapidly growing interest in all things hemp.

    “We’re excited to raise the level of professionalism at NoCo6. We’ve built the biggest stage and best platform in the hemp space over the past five years to bring together experts, thought leaders and organizations as we curate a future for an industry that can truly and meaningfully impact the world in a positive way,” said Morris Beegle, co-producer of NoCo Hemp Expo.

    Video Presentation

    For a 60-second video introduction to the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, visit here.

    Tickets Are On Sale Now

    Tickets are now available for the Pre-Conference Investment Forum, Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference, Farm Symposium and Expo Hall. For all ticket levels, information and to purchase tickets, visit our website.

    About the NoCo Hemp Expo

    The 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo is produced by the Colorado Hemp Company, a division of WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives), based in Loveland, CO. WAFBA also is the producer of the 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo and founder of TreeFreeHemp paper and printing services. Areas of focus include product and brand development, event production, consulting and advocacy. Learn more at NocoHempExpo.com, or visit our YouTube Channel for a promo video about #NoCo6. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter, #NoCo6.

    Thank You to Our Sponsors

    GenCanna™, a Kentucky-based company that focuses on scaling premium agricultural hemp production for food products to promote easy availability locally, nationally and globally, is the presenting sponsor of NoCo6. With a 150-acre agricultural campus and a $40-million processing plant under way in rural Kentucky, GenCanna™ conducts groundbreaking research and commercialization of hemp processing methods and product development.

    In addition to Presenting Sponsor GenCanna™, International Hemp Solutions is NoCo6’s Global Outreach Sponsor. Sponsors also include PureHemp Technology, Elixinol, Bluhen Botanicals, Bluebird Botanicals, SubZero Extracts, Palmetto Harmony, HGH Seed, Bish Enterprises, Restorative Botanicals, Boulder Botanicals, Key to Life, and Nature’s Love.  

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    Contact
    Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, 303.807.1042, steve@compassnaturalmarketing.com
    Morris Beegle, Colorado Hemp Company, 970.541.0448, info@nocohempexpo.com

  • 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo Moves to Denver; Announces Presenting Sponsor GenCanna

    6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo Moves to Denver; Announces Presenting Sponsor GenCanna

    Kentucky-based CBD producer GenCanna Global Inc. will be featured as the Presenting Sponsor of the world’s largest hemp expo and conference

    #NoCo6 will feature expanded exhibition space and educational programming, including a full-day business conference and farm symposium, on March 29-30, 2019, in Denver. More than 8,000 attendees are expected as industry businesses and thought leaders gather to create a vibrant future for the newly legal hemp market.

    DENVER (January 16, 2019) – Following five years of exponential growth as the world’s largest hemp exposition and business conference, the NoCo Hemp Expo is moving its upcoming sixth annual event from Loveland, CO, to Denver’s Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center.

    As growers, producers and consumers consider a future that looks extremely optimistic after hemp was legalized under the game-changing 2018 Farm Bill, #NoCo6 promises to be the most dynamic expo and conference yet.

    GenCanna™, a Kentucky-based company that focuses on scaling premium agricultural hemp production for food products to promote easy availability locally, nationally and globally, is the presenting sponsor of NoCo6. With a 150-acre agricultural campus near Winchester, GenCanna™ conducts groundbreaking research and commercialization of hemp processing methods and product development. With a $40 million processing plant in rural Kentucky under way, GenCanna™ has been growing rapidly to meet market demands.

    “We are excited to have GenCanna™ join us this year as our Presenting Sponsor. GenCanna™ has been a leading company out of Kentucky since the 2014 Farm Bill passed, and has established itself as a market leader and an organization positioned to play a significant role in the expansion of the hemp industry for years to come,” said Morris Beegle, co-founder of Colorado Hemp Company, which produces the NoCo Hemp Expo, and will present the second annual Southern Hemp Expo in Nashville on September 6-7, 2019.

    “The Southern Hemp Expo was excellent, and that’s where we made our decision to sponsor the upcoming NoCo6 in a bigger way,” said GenCanna™ Chief Sales Officer Garrett Bain. “We see it as an opportunity to tell the community at large what we’re doing, because 2019 is an important year for us. Our commitment to the hemp industry has been strong since 2014, and with the Farm Bill, we’ll see rapid evolution of hemp’s place in the American economy. We’re excited to be stewards in that marketplace and to come together with some of the greatest minds at NoCo6.”

    NoCo Hemp Expo, the largest gathering of hemp industry professionals under one roof, will feature 70,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space, 225 exhibitors, a business conference and farm symposium, a global hemp village, science and technical workshops, and several networking events and after-parties. The Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference, Let’s Talk Hemp Farm Symposium and the Bish Enterprises Equipment Zone will all be expanded this year. The event is expected to draw more than 8,000 attendees.

    “We have built the biggest stage and best platform in the hemp space over the past five years to bring together industry experts, thought leaders and organizations as we curate a future for an industry that can truly and meaningfully impact the world in a positive way,” Beegle added.

    Colorado Hemp Co. also recently launched a weekly e-newsletter, Let’s Talk Hemp, covering news, entertainment and trends in the emerging hemp products market to accompany its Let’s Talk Hemp podcast featuring industry leaders Morris Beegle and Rick Trojan. To subscribe, visit https://letstalkhemp.com/.

    Video Presentation

    For a 60-second video introduction to the 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, visit here.

    Thank You to Our Sponsors

    In addition to Presenting Sponsor GenCanna™, International Hemp Solutions is NoCo6’s Global Outreach Sponsor. Other sponsors include PureHemp Technology, Bluhen Botanicals, Elixinol, Bluebird Botanicals, SubZero Extracts, Palmetto Harmony, HGH Seed, Restorative Botanicals, Boulder Botanicals, Key to Life, Bish Enterprises and Nature’s Love.  

    Tickets Are On Sale Now

    Tickets are now available for the Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference, Farm Symposium and Expo Hall. For all ticket levels, information and to purchase tickets, visit our website.

    About the NoCo Hemp Expo

    The 6th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo is produced by the Colorado Hemp Company, a division of WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives), based in Loveland, CO. WAFBA also is the producer of the 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo and founder of TreeFreeHemp paper and printing services. Areas of focus include product and brand development, event production, consulting and advocacy. Learn more at NocoHempExpo.com, or visit our YouTube Channel for a promo video about #NoCo6. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter, #NoCo6.

  • Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner to Facebook: “Stop Hassling Hemp Businesses”

    Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner to Facebook: “Stop Hassling Hemp Businesses”

    January 10, 2019

    Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner to Facebook: “Stop Hassling Hemp Businesses”

    By Vox, Jan. 7, 2019

    Facebook and Google account for 57 percent of the U.S. digital advertising market, according to eMarketer, yet sellers of CBD and related hemp products often find themselves banned from promoting their businesses on these two dominant online advertising platforms. Moreover, some CBD and hemp extract companies are seeing their Facebook pages shut down entirely, as Facebook has been categorizing CBD and hemp businesses as “prescription pharmaceuticals, reports Vox.

    Now, the online social media giant is facing blowback for its restrictive policy when it comes to CBD and hemp businesses. In an email this week, according to Vox, Facebook admitted that its team had erroneously removed CBD and hemp pages. “We mistakenly removed Pages for hemp and CBD oil that do not violate our policies and we are currently working to restore these Pages,” a Facebook spokesperson was quoted as saying.

    According to Facebook’s Pages-Specific Policies, company pages “must not promote the sale of prescription pharmaceuticals.” Pharmaceuticals are allowed to have Facebook pages, but must first obtain permission from the social media company. Facebook said it did not believe hemp or CBD companies violated any of these terms, but it did not further explain why its team had removed a number of CBD business pages.

    In related news, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles wrote a letter to Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on behalf of his state’s CBD businesses whose pages were taken down. “America’s hemp farmers and businesses should be celebrated and supported – not hassled – by Facebook and other social media companies,” Quarles wrote in a letter to Zuckerberg dated January 4. “Because hemp products are legal, it is baffling to me that Facebook would attempt to interfere with hemp business owners’ efforts to advertise and communicate with the public about their products,” Quarles wrote.

    https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/1/7/18172750/cbd-hemp-business-page-facebook

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