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  • Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day by Attending the Ultimate Online Hemp Experience, Wednesday, April 22, 2020

    Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day by Attending the Ultimate Online Hemp Experience, Wednesday, April 22, 2020

    Register Now for the NoCo Hemp Expo EARTH WEEK Virtual Conference and Trade Show: In a Mix of Live and Pre-Recorded Presentations, Hear from Distinguished Industry Experts; Discover the Latest Innovations; Network with Key Business Leaders; Learn More About Regulations, Business, and Farming Practices

    NoCo Hemp Expo Presents EARTH WEEK Virtual Conference and Trade Show  

    When: Wednesday, April 22, 2020, through Friday, April 24, 2020

    FREE Registration 

    Register Here: letstalkhemp.6connex.com/event/experiencehemp/login.

    Denver, CO (April 21, 2020) – Distinguished hemp leaders and government officials are commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day this Wednesday, April 22, 2020, with live discussions on the first day of the NoCo Hemp Expo EARTH WEEK Virtual Conference and Trade Show. Following the first day, attendees can virtually stream a full line-up of pre-recorded content from industry experts, which will be available to view online through Friday, April 24, 2020.

    Let’s Talk Hemp and the 422 Podcast hosts Morris Beegle and Rick Trojan will provide keynote remarks and will together serve as virtual emcees throughout the live broadcast on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (MDT). The live conference features four distinct sessions highlighting sustainability, regulatory policies, health and wellness, and the future of hemp farming:

    Session 1, 11:00 am – Noon: Hemp, EARTH WEEK and Planetary Health

    The first session will focus on ways that hemp promotes sustainability in manufacturing, packaging, building construction, bio-plastics, textiles, and more to help regenerate the planet and mitigate climate change. Panelists:

    • Ronjit Basak-Smith, CEO, Sana Packaging
    • Bob Escher, Founder, Escher Design, and President, U.S. Hemp Building Association
    • Doug Fine, Hemp Farmer, Consultant and Author, American Hemp Farmer and Hemp Bound
    • Garrett Graff, Managing Attorney, Hoban Law Group
    • Ed Lehrburger, Founder, PureHemp Technology
    • Ronjit Basak-Smith, CEO, Sana Packaging
    • Bob Escher, Founder, Escher Design, and President, U.S. Hemp Building Association
    • Doug Fine, Hemp Farmer, Consultant and Author, American Hemp Farmer and Hemp Bound
    • Garrett Graff, Managing Attorney, Hoban Law Group
    • Ed Lehrburger, Founder, PureHemp Technology

    Session 2, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm: The Business and Regulatory Environment

    Join hosts Morris Beegle and Rick Trojan for a one-on-one conversation with panelist Jonathan Miller. Miller has emerged as one of the nation’s foremost hemp attorneys and leads the Lexington, KY-based Frost Brown Todd law firm’s hemp practice.

    In this session, learn more about the current state of the industry, specifically relating to business and regulatory affairs during the coronavirus crisis. Additionally, Miller will share the latest update on state legislation and will provide an in-depth perspective on the future of hemp.  Session 2, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm: The Business and Regulatory Environment

    Join hosts Morris Beegle and Rick Trojan for a one-on-one conversation with panelist Jonathan Miller. Miller has emerged as one of the nation’s foremost hemp attorneys and leads the Lexington, KY-based Frost Brown Todd law firm’s hemp practice.

    In this session, learn more about the current state of the industry, specifically relating to business and regulatory affairs during the coronavirus crisis. Additionally, Miller will share the latest update on state legislation and will provide an in-depth perspective on the future of hemp.

    Session 3, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Hemp and Human Health

    From food to medicine, humans have used hemp for nearly 100,000 years. Morris and Rick will speak with experts and entrepreneurs on the benefits of hemp for improved health and wellness. Panelists:

    • Steven Hoffman, Editor, Let’s Talk Hemp Newsletter, and Managing Director, Compass Natural
    • Rachael Rapinoe, Co-founder, Mendi Co., and Former Pro Soccer Player
    • Chad Rosen, CEO, Victory Hemp Foods

    Session 4, 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm: Back to the Land: Farmers, Agriculture and the Promise/Reality of Hemp

    In this session, panelists answer questions regarding the 2020 growing season and how the pandemic will affect hemp farmers, producers, and the supply chain. Find out how state laws are aligning with the USDA and the progress being made in genetics, technology, and innovation. Panelists:

    • Tim Gordon, Chief Science Officer, Functional Remedies, Managing Member of International Hemp Solutions, and President, Colorado Hemp Industries Association
    • Wendy Mosher, President & CEO, New West Genetics
    • Preston Whitfield, Business Development, NoCo Hemp Expo

    Virtual EARTH WEEK attendees will also have the opportunity to view pre-recorded content on-demand through Friday, April 24, 2020. For a complete schedule of speakers, times, and programming, please visit nocohempexpo.com/hemp-earth-week/.

    Digital Trade Show and Online Networking Lounge

    Visit the virtual Expo Hall featuring a variety of hemp businesses, products, and services. Swing through the Business Networking Lounge to chat with industry executives or catch up on hemp articles and archives in the Library.

    Registration and Additional Information

    Tickets are FREE to attend! All webinars, presentations, and seminars will be available to watch over the three days.

    To register, visit HERE.

    For more information, visit HERE.

    About Let’s Talk Hemp Media

    Let’s Talk Hemp is a leading media platform that focuses on “Changing the Cannabis Conversation.” We curate news, education, and information about hemp and cannabis to our podcast listeners, newsletter subscribers, and digital magazine readers so that they can learn more about the industry and get tips and tricks on the latest technologies. Subscribe to our You-Tube channel and learn about everything from legal updates, farming, production, and new products entering the hemp and cannabis space.

    Let’s Talk Hemp is a publication of the Colorado Hemp Company (a division of We Are For Better Alternatives WAFBA) focused specifically on the subject of industrial hemp and cannabis. Let’s Talk Hemp features news globally and shares the benefits of cannabis on health, energy, manufacturing, and the planet (HEMP).

    About Colorado Hemp Company

    The Colorado Hemp Company, the producer of the 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo (NoCo7), is a leading organization for the advancement and advocacy of hemp farming, processing, production, innovation, education, and legalization in the USA. The entire team is committed to researching and developing alternatives so that hemp can once again thrive and help individuals and communities throughout America and around the globe.

    Contact

    Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural, 303.807.1042, steve@compassnaturalmarketing.com

    Morris Beegle, Colorado Hemp Company, 970.541.0448, info@nocohempexpo.com

  • Top Headliners at NoCo Hemp Expo EARTH WEEK Virtual Conference & Trade Show

    Top Headliners at NoCo Hemp Expo EARTH WEEK Virtual Conference & Trade Show

    Top Headliners at NoCo Hemp Expo EARTH WEEK Virtual Conference & Trade Show Include USDA Chief of Hemp Production, Bill Richmond, Among Others

    Leading Roster of Nationally Renowned Speakers and Experts Share Information and Advice with the Industrial Hemp Community. Register Today and Join the Virtual Hemp Experience, Wednesday, April 22, 2020, the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Discover New Hemp Products; Interact with Business Leaders; and Receive the Latest News on Regulations, Business, and Agricultural Trends

    NoCo Hemp Expo Presents EARTH WEEK Virtual Conference and Trade Show (FREE!)

    When: Wednesday, April 22, 2020, through Friday, April 24, 2020

    Register Here: https://letstalkhemp.6connex.com/event/experiencehemp/login

    Denver, CO (April 15, 2020) – Organizers of the NoCo Hemp Expo EARTH WEEK Virtual Conference and Trade Show are pleased to announce a powerhouse line-up of more than thirty nationally renowned industry leaders, including the USDA’s Chief of U.S. Hemp Production Bill Richmond, who will speak during the three-day event starting on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.

    Let’s Talk Hemp and the 422 Podcast hosts Morris Beegle and Rick Trojan will kick off the EARTH WEEK Virtual Conference with an introduction and will serve as emcees throughout the online event, which comprises of a live broadcast from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm (MDT), Wednesday, April 22, 2020. The live webcast will feature hemp experts highlighting four critical areas that are positively impacting the hemp industry and the environment.

    Wednesday, April 22, 2020, Live Webcast Schedule

    • 11:00 am – Noon: Hemp, EARTH WEEK and Planetary Health
    • 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm: The Business of Hemp and Regulatory Environment
    • 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Hemp and Human Health
    • 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm: Back to the Land: Farmers, Agriculture, and the Promise/Reality of Hemp.

    Leading Roster of Nationally Renowned Speakers and Experts Share Information and Advice with the Industrial Hemp Community. Register Today and Join the Virtual Hemp Experience, Wednesday, April 22, 2020, the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Discover New Hemp Products; Interact with Business Leaders; and Receive the Latest News on Regulations, Business, and Agricultural Trends

    Virtual EARTH WEEK attendees will also have the opportunity to view pre-recorded content on demand through Friday, April 24, 2020. For a complete schedule of speakers, times and programming, please visit nocohempexpo.com/hemp-earth-week/.

    Additional topics throughout EARTH WEEK will include industry and trade information, hot trends, scientific data, and new sustainable innovations that promote hemp and protect the planet. Keynote speakers include business leaders in the hemp space; investors, legal and policy experts, and celebrity athletes, including a special presentation from celebrity soccer star Rachael Rapinoe.

    Plus, Alyssa Boston, Miss Universe Canada 2019, a prominent hemp advocate, will provide insight into the health and wellness benefits of hemp during the conference. Get the latest on the legal landscape and how hemp innovations are impacting humans with famed Cannabis Attorney Bob Hoban. If you’re hungry to learn more on the way hemp is a part of the food we eat, tune in to Chad Rosen, Founder of Victory Hemp Foods and his live presentation on Wednesday, April 22, 2020

    “Sheltering in place provides the chance for everyone nationwide to engage and learn crucial industry information. We’re pleased to provide our community the opportunity to hear directly from the USDA Chief of Domestic Hemp Production from the comforts of their own home office!” says Morris Beegle, Let’s Talk Hemp Media Co-founder and Producer of NoCo Hemp Expo. “We’re honored and grateful for the support of our speakers and hemp industry leaders who are providing their expertise during our three-day virtual EARTH WEEK Conference and Trade Show.”

    Digital Trade Show and Online Networking Lounge: April 22 – 24, 2020

    Online registered attendees can discover new products directly through their laptops and personal computers by visiting the virtual ‘Trade Show Expo Hall’ starting at 9 am on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Upon signing up for EARTH WEEK, registrants will have the option to enter various pages that will guide them throughout the Expo. Connect with business leaders, meet new contacts, interact with key experts, and chat with like-minded hemp enthusiasts in the ‘Digital Networking Lounge.’

    Registration and Additional Information:

    Tickets are FREE to attend! All webinars, presentations, and seminars will be available to watch/view over the three days. To register, visit: letstalkhemp.6connex.com/event/experiencehemp/login.

    For more information and details, visit: nocohempexpo.com/hemp-earth-week/.

    About Let’s Talk Hemp Media

    Let’s Talk Hemp is a leading media platform that focuses on “Changing the Cannabis Conversation.” We curate news, education, and information about hemp and cannabis to our podcast listeners, newsletter subscribers, and digital magazine readers so that they can learn more about the industry and get tips and tricks on the latest technologies. Subscribe to our You-Tube channel and learn about everything from legal updates, farming, production, and new products entering the hemp and cannabis space. Let’s Talk Hemp is a publication of the Colorado Hemp Company (a division of We Are For Better Alternatives WAFBA) focused specifically on the subject of industrial hemp and cannabis. Let’s Talk Hemp features news globally and shares the benefits of cannabis on health, energy, manufacturing, and the planet (HEMP).

    C-Stores Boost CBD Offerings Despite Pandemic Slowdown
    By CSP Daily News

    Hemp Associations Urge SBA to Protect Hemp Farmers
    By Vote Hemp

     

    Illinois Farmers Produce 2.3 Million Pounds of Hemp in First Year
    By The Boston Globe

    Iowa Community College Offers Diploma in Industrial Hemp
    By KWQC TV6, Davenport, IA


    HEADLINE NEWS

    $1 Billion Lawsuit Claims Kern County, CA, Sheriff’s Office Violated Hemp Grower’s Civil Rights

    By The Bakersfield Californian

    How Is Coronavirus Impacting the Market for Hemp-derived CBD?

    By Food Navigator-USA

    CBD’s Imputed Ability to Reduce Anxiety a Key Selling Point During Covid-19 Crisis

    By BevNet

    Wisconsin Safer at Home Order Deems CBD Retail Shops “Non-essential”

    By The Shepherd Express

    CBD Manufacturers Pivot to Online Sales Amid Pandemic

    By CSP Daily News

    Survey: Hemp Salaries Outpace Tobacco Industry Salaries

    By Hemp Industry Daily

    Can Hemp Save Florida’s Waterways?

    By The Herald-Tribune


    FOOD, BEVERAGE & SUPPLEMENTS

    The Rise of CBD and Changing Consumer Behavior

    By Natural Products Insider

    How CBD Manufacturers Are Responding to the Crisis

    By Winsight Grocery Business

    Georgia-based Harvest Connect Opens CBD Store with Strict Safety Measures in Place

    By North Fulton Herald

    Asheville Hemp Project Supports NC Restaurant Workers Relief Fund

    By IT Business Net


    FASHION, FIBER AND CONSTRUCTION

    Could Hemp Lead to a More Sustainable Construction Industry?

    By The Construction Index

    Elliptical House Inspired by Möbius Strip Made from Hempcrete

    By FloorNature

    Cottonized Hemp Fiber Producer Featured in EcoTextile News Innovator Series

    By EcoTextile News


    FARMING AND AGRICULTURE

    CBD Processing Startup Could Help Southwest Colorado Farmers

    By The Journal

    Hemp a New Option for Struggling Florida Farmers

    By The Miami Herald

    No Timetable Yet on When South Dakota’s Hemp Plan Goes to USDA for Review

    By KELOLAND TV, Sioux Falls, SD

    Kentucky Farmers File $69 Million Lawsuit Against Hemp Processor for Breach of Contract and Fraud

    By HempToday


    INTERNATIONAL NEWS

    Building Project in Morocco Combines Hemp and Solar to Go Off Grid

    By HempToday

    UK CBD Beverage Producer Pledges 100% of Gin Sales to National Health Service Until Nation’s Lockdown Ends

    By Spirits Business

    Brazil’s National Health Agency Restricts Cannabis and Hemp Products Advertising

    By The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance


    EVENTS

    NoCo Hemp Expo EARTH WEEK Virtual Conference & Trade Show, Begins April 22, 2020

    NoCo Hemp Expo Expands 2020 Show at National Western Complex in Denver, August 6-8, 2020

    Diversify Hemp Meetup at NoCo Hemp Expo, August 6-8, 2020



    Pre-Order Your Copy of Doug Fine’s New Book, American Hemp Farmer

    American Hemp Farmer, the sixth book from author Doug Fine, follows the rigors and pleasures of an entire hemp season from soil preparation and genetics acquisition through harvest and regenerative marketing. It’s immersive. It’s wildly funny. The follow up to Doug Fine’s bestselling Hemp Bound, American Hemp Farmer pulls no punches, and because it is written by an actual hemp farmer and entrepreneur, it tells you what you need to know if you want to join the hemp renaissance.

    Pre-Order American Hemp Farmer Here
    https://www.tatteredcover.com/book/9781603589192


    About Colorado Hemp Company
    The Colorado Hemp Company, the producer of the 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo (NoCo7), is a leading organization for the advancement and advocacy of hemp farming, processing, production, innovation, education, and legalization in the USA. The entire team is committed to researching and developing alternatives so that hemp can once again thrive and help individuals and communities throughout America and around the globe. The 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo will take place August 6-8, 2020, at the National Western Complex in Denver, CO.

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

     

  • 18 KayaFest Education Before Recreation with Preston Whitfield

    18 KayaFest Education Before Recreation with Preston Whitfield

    Episode 18 of #LetsTalkHemp and #The422 brings us to KayaFest and Education before Recreation symposium on April 27, 28 and 29 in San Bernadino, CA.

    Special guest Preston Whitfield joins us today to discuss the philosophy and mission behind KayaFest and Rick and Morris also recap last weekends Earth Day festivities in San Diego.

    We hope you enjoy this week’s episode of Let’s Talk Hemp & The 422!

  • 16 The Countdown to Earth Day with Congressman Jared Polis

    16 The Countdown to Earth Day with Congressman Jared Polis

    Episode 16 of #LetsTalkHemp and #The422 brings us Congressman Jared Polis, who is also running for governor of Colorado this year, and we discuss his ideas for environmental and energy policy to make Colorado 100% renewable by 2040.

    We will also touch on some of the congressman’s work on industrial hemp and medical/recreational cannabis both on the state and federal level.

    This episode is the Countdown to Earth Day Episode that we will broadcast in San Diego this Sunday 4/22/18 at Balboa Park for EarthWorks, the largest free environmental fair and earth day celebration in the world.

    We will be located in the Cannabis Village with dozens of other cannabis oriented companies and organizations.