Tag: hemp expo

  • What’s The Big Idea? Industrial Hemp Entrepreneurs Discover Seeds of Innovation as Technology Advances Industry

    What’s The Big Idea? Industrial Hemp Entrepreneurs Discover Seeds of Innovation as Technology Advances Industry

    With More than 50,000 Uses for Legal Hemp – Innovation in the Marketplace is About to Take Off! Farmers, Business Leaders, and Investors will Share Groundbreaking Insight and Predictions on the Future of Innovation in the Hemp Supply Chain at Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE, June 16-19, 2020

    What: Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference and Trade Show

    When: June 16-19, 2020

    To Register: Click Here for FREE Registration

    Denver, CO (June 3, 2020) – Think you have the next best idea for hemp since CBD? If so, organizers of the NoCo Hemp Expo are encouraging you to participate in the kick-off session of its
    4-day Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference and Trade Show, June 16 – 19, 2020. The live, virtual webinar, Innovation: Technology Advances Across the Hemp Supply Chain, will feature notable entrepreneurs, business leaders, agricultural pioneers, and investors. Each panelist will discuss emerging trends that are driving the industrial hemp market, such as machinery for farm and harvesting, drone and data collection, plus extraction and processing equipment.

    According to the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, hemp has been a leading cash crop for centuries and was critical to the United States during both world wars. Industry trade journals also estimate there are more than 50,000 different uses of industrial hemp from textiles to sustainable building materials to food and potential energy sources. The Experience Hemp panel of experts will explore new ways to use hemp in diverse ways beyond the traditional means of rope and cloth.

    “I am very excited to be a part of the ‘Innovation and Technology’ panel. The dialogue is changing, and we’re starting to discuss new ways to work with hemp – as a stalk material and as a potential food source for animals,” said Andrew Bish, COO, Bish Enterprises. “Realizing we can do more with hemp provides an extra layer for our industry. Identifying and discovering more options for hemp helps educate and inform the public, which is key to the future of this industry and what makes our community thrive.”

    Long time hemp advocate and legal activist Joy Beckerman with Hempace International will also be a part of the ‘Innovation and Technology’ panel and believes this is a crucial time for the industry. “What a perfect time for consumers to discover and learn even more about this amazing channel of hope. Hemp has opened many doors on various levels, and we need to continue to educate lawmakers, the community, and the media. Hemp is viable to our economy, and I am pleased to be a part of its evolution,” said Beckerman.

    Participants will also have the opportunity to hear insights relating to analytics, innovations in testing, product development, packaging design, and the chance to exchange ideas with the panelists.

    Innovation: Technology Advances Across the Hemp Supply Chain

    The ‘Innovation and Technology’ discussion will take place on Tuesday, June 16, at 11:00 am MDT and is one of six, 90-minute live webcasts, taking place throughout the week. Each Supersession will be offered twice a day, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, June 16-18.

    Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE: Virtual Expo Halls

    Attendees will also have access to the virtual Expo Halls featuring a variety of hemp businesses, brands, products, and services and the option to chat with industry professionals. The interactive rooms offer an opportunity to connect with hemp-based companies and keep the conversations moving forward to strengthen the industry:

    • Get creative and discuss collaborative opportunities in the Diversify Hemp Lounge
    • Make valuable connections in the Business Networking Lounge
    • Catch classic archive footage from past hemp events in the Library
    • Check out the Sound Stage and hear the Sound of Hemp featuring new and classic tunes
    • Chat with attendees from around the world through our easy user interface

    The Expo halls will remain open through Friday, June 19, with pre-recorded content, trade show, and more networking opportunities, including dozens of videos and pre-recorded content in the exclusive Let’s Talk Hemp Library & Archives.

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION

    Register today for the FREE Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference & Trade Show. If you participated and registered for the NoCo Hemp Expo EARTH WEEK virtual event this past May, attendees can log in on June 16, 2020, with the same email address.

    BECOME AN EXHIBITOR

    Interested in showcasing your company? Virtual booth packages are still available so sign up today. For Exhibitor and Sponsor interest, please click here for more information or contact us at registration@nocohempexpo.com.

    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 YouTube 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

  • 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

  • Save the Dates! NoCo Hemp Expo Announces Earth Week Virtual Conference and Trade Show, Beginning April 22, 2020

    Save the Dates! NoCo Hemp Expo Announces Earth Week Virtual Conference and Trade Show, Beginning April 22, 2020

    Save the Dates! NoCo Hemp Expo Announces Earth Week Virtual Conference and Trade Show, Beginning April 22, 2020

    Hemp Community Invited to Hear from Industry Experts, USDA Government Officials, Celebrity Athletes, and Nationally Recognized Authors. Discover New Products at the Virtual Trade Show, Connect with Business Leaders in the Digital Networking Lounge and Learn the Latest on Hemp Trends, Farm Innovations, and more!

    NoCo Hemp Expo Presents Earth Week Virtual Conference and Trade Show

    When: Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 2020

    Registration details to be announced soon!

    https://nocohempexpo.com/hemp-earth-week/

    Denver, CO (April 9, 2020) – NoCo Hemp Expo in conjunction with Let’s Talk Hemp Media is inviting the hemp community, industry advocates, manufacturers, farmers and the media to its Earth Week Virtual Conference and Trade Show beginning on April 22, 2020, the official 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. The virtual hemp conference will feature live webcasts & Q&A’s on Day 1 with pre-recorded seminars and presentations available all three days. Topics will include critical information relevant to all aspects of the industry, latest 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 & policy experts, and pro-athletes. Below are some of the industry leaders speaking during the Earth Week Virtual Conference:

    • Let’s Talk Hemp and The 422 Podcast Hosts Morris Beegle and Rick Trojan will serve as the main emcees.
    • William Richmond, USDA’s Chief of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Program, will present the latest on government regulations and provide an update.
    • Jonathan Miller from the Hemp Roundtable will share how various States are working with legislative policies. Additionally, he will provide an update on FDA regulations and timelines and what’s next for the industry.
    • Celebrity soccer star Rachael Rapinoe will discuss how athletes recover quicker and more effectively with hemp.
    • American Hemp Farmer author Doug Fine will set the stage for discussions on sustainability and regenerative agriculture, just in time for Earth Day!
    • Renowned Attorney Bob Hoban will present a detailed account of the diversification of the hemp plant and the human factor.

    “We’re very excited to kick off Earth Week with our pilot Virtual Hemp Conference and Trade Show on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. It’s vital to engage with our constituents and provide ways for them to join in the hemp conversation with business leaders and government officials,” says Morris Beegle, Let’s Talk Hemp Media Co-founder and Producer of the NoCo Hemp Expo. “Additionally, we have secured an online platform that is safe, interactive and robust and we have taken the measures to ensure the conference platform is unique, but also meets our security needs. This is a crucial time for our industry and we’re looking forward to the conversations and opportunities this digital Expo can provide to everyone who participates.”

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

    Online registered attendees can discover new products from the comforts of their laptops and personal computers by visiting the virtual ‘Trade Show Expo Hall.’ Upon signing up for Earth Week, registrants will have the option to enter various pages that will guide them throughout the Expo.

    Are you interested in viewing the speaker line-up? Enter the ‘Auditorium’ page, and it will take you to live seminars and pre-recorded webinars. 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! Be on the lookout for registration details soon. All webinars, presentations, and seminars will be available to watch/view over the three day period. For more information and details, visit https://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 W.A.F.B.A.) focused 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 (H.E.M.P.).

    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 U.S.A. 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.

    Charlotte Figi, Girl Who Inspired CBD Movement, Passes from Coronavirus
    By New Hope Network

     

    FBI Policy on CBD Use by Agents is “Under Review”
    By Marijuana Moment

     

    DEA Relaxes Rules for Epidiolex Cannabidiol Drug
    By The Philadelphia Inquirer

    The Hoban Minute Podcast: Staying Positive When the World Panics
    By Spotify


    HEADLINE NEWS

    Hemp Guitars Are Here to Rock and Sustainably Roll
    By Westword

    Rolling Stone Magazine Highlights Top CBD Picks for Anxiety
    By Rolling Stone

    NY Hemp Farmers Donates Free CBD Oil to Health Care Workers
    By News 12 Long Island

    Is CBD Retail “Essential?” Shuttered Hemp Retailers Fight to Stay Open Alongside Grocery, Marijuana Stores
    By Green Entrepreneur

    Can Cannabis Survive the Virus? Hemp Has a Leg Up
    By Law 360

    Native American CBD Maker Shares Supply Chain Strategies Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
    By Open Access Government

    Agricultural Law and Taxation Blog: Hemp Production Regulation and Economics
    By Law Professor Blogs Network


    FOOD, BEVERAGE & SUPPLEMENTS

    Nevada Governor Orders Health Food Stores to Close as Part of Coronavirus Lockdown
    By Nutra Ingredients-USA

    How to Make Your Own Hemp Milk
    By Hemp Magazine

    The Many Benefits of Hemp Seeds
    By Vents Magazine

    Success of Cannabis Beverages Relies on Emulsions
    By The Food Institute

    Futurism Magazine Spotlights 20 CBD Oil Brands
    By Futurism


    FASHION, FIBER AND CONSTRUCTION

    How Hemp Batteries Could Power the Future
    By Rx Leaf

    Hemp vs. Cotton: Which Fabric Is Better for the Environment?
    By Green Market Report

    Tribal Leader Winona LaDuke Farms Hemp for Fiber to Transform Communities
    By The Circle


    FARMING AND AGRICULTURE

    Farmers Missing Out on Small Business Coronavirus Relief, Congress Says
    By Hemp Industry Daily

    HempToday Podcast: 2020 Hemp Planting Season Outlook
    By HempToday

    University of Connecticut Researchers: CBD Hemp Could Earn Farmers Between $5,000 and $12,000 per Acre
    By Phys.org

    Researcher Details Opportunities, Challenges of Growing Hemp in Texas
    By Lubbock Online


    INTERNATIONAL NEWS

    France, Italy, Netherlands Lead EU for Hemp Land Use
    By Hemp Industry Daily

    Uruguay Company OK’d to Sell Hemp to U.S. Market
    By The Tyler Morning Telegraph

    First Novel CBD Food Application Declared “Valid”
    By Hemp Industry Daily

    Interview with Irish Hempcrete Advocate Tom Woolley
    By Irish Tech News


     

    EVENTS

    NoCo Hemp Expo EARTH WEEK Virtual Conference & Trade Show, Beginning 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

     


    Subscribe to the Let’s Talk Hemp YouTube Channel

    #LetsTalkHemp is the ultimate platform that focuses on “Changing the Cannabis Conversation”. We provide news, education, and information about Hemp and Cannabis to our viewers so that they can learn more about the industry and get tips and tricks on the latest technologies. Subscribe to our channel and learn about everything from legal updates, farming, production, and new products entering the Hemp & Cannabis space.

    Podcast: COVID 19 – Hemp 20, #OneLouder


     

    Covid 19 - Hemp 20 #onelouder on Lets Talk Hemp with Morris Beegle and Rick Trojan
    The threat of COVID continues to dominate the conversation. Join Morris & Rick for The Let’s Talk Hemp & the 422 Podcast, Season 3 Episode 2, as they take that conversation and turn it to all the things hemp can do, including providing medical relief for the only child in the United Kingdom with a NHS prescription for cannabis as a medicine – Alfie Dingley. Also, get in depth with the U.S. Hemp Roundtable’s newest board president, Ola Lessard, of Barlean’s natural products. She discusses the mission of the USHRT and the unique camaraderie in the burgeoning hemp community – where competitors are helping each other build a dynamic and purpose-driven industry.

    Listen Here


    Contact

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

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

  • A Letter from WAFBA Headquarters

    A Letter from WAFBA Headquarters

    Hello from the WAFBA headquarters here in Fort Collins, Colorado, remote, virtual, quasi-quarantined and in front of a screen like all of you.We were fully geared up heading into the 7th annual NoCo Hemp Expo originally scheduled for March 26-28 up until two weeks ago when the cascading effect of the Coronavirus started to hit the United States. It began for us at the Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, California on March 2nd when the show got postponed right as we were standing in the hotel lobby as the event was about to begin.

    Then SXSW canceled on Friday March 6th after holding out against the coming wave of pressure to call it off. Those two events in particular, along with a growing list of other factors, pushed us into a reorganizational and frenzied weekend followed by a late Monday morning announcement that we were rescheduling NoCo Hemp Expo and moving the date to August 6-8, 2020.

    Since that announcement it has been nothing but more announcements of event cancellations, school closures, concert tours and festivals postponed, bars and restaurants shutting down, or only offering pick up and delivery, and life as we knew it, is rapidly changing for our entire society. Oh, and the economy is tanking faster than anything we’ve seen in our recent history. It has been a lot for all of us to believe and digest the last several weeks here in the U.S. and throughout the world.

    Where will we go from here? That’s a good question and one that has a variety of answers based on a multitude of variables. Without getting long and drawn out on all the possibilities, we plan on fighting through this with like-minded friends, colleagues and partners, knowing that life and society will go on after the dust settles from this global pandemic.

    For the hemp industry, which we’ll focus on here, still in its infancy, barely legal, with infrastructure and supply chain issues, over supply and pricing issues, regulatory and legislative issues, and on and on…it is important that we all still communicate, collaborate, and work towards the common goal of building a legitimate and functioning hemp industry. This legitimate and functioning hemp industry needs to be based on the principles of the amazing benefits this plant provides and that all of the advocates and activists have preached for years.  That hemp can feed us, clothe us, house us, fuel us, heal us and help restore some balance to the planet.

    More, now than ever, with the state we’re in today, it is proof that we all need local resources if our world shuts down. No other agricultural crop on earth can provide the amount of beneficial ingredients for food and supplements and high quality eco-friendly materials for industrial applications. For society today, there is no better time than now to look at correcting our deficiencies in relationship with the earth and we can start with this plant we call hemp.

    Here at WAFBA, we are for better alternatives, and one of those is choosing optimism over pessimism. We hope you will do the same.

    Thanks,
    Morris Beegle, Elizzy Knight, Lori Buderus

    We Are for Better Alternatives – WAFBA – is the parent company of the NoCo Hemp Expo, Let’s Talk Hemp Media and more. Cofounders Morris Beegle and Elizabeth Knight and CFO Lori Buderus, along with the entire WAFBA team, are excited to continue to inform and unite the hemp community. They’re also working hard on upcoming innovations including a Virtual Conference & Trade Show during Earth Week (beginning April 22); the Let’s Talk Hemp @ NoCo Hemp Expo Spring 2020 Digital Magazine, powered by Honeysuckle Magazine (due out on March 26); a new Let’s Talk Hemp Podcast premiering next week; a redesigned website; e-newsletter and more. In addition, the 7th annual NoCo Hemp Expo has been rescheduled to August 6-8, 2020, at the National Western Complex in Denver, CO.
    @morrisbeegle @LetsTalkHemp @NoCoHempExpo @WAFBAofficial 

    News Briefs


    Coronavirus Is Reducing Pollution Levels Around the World
    By USA Today

     


    USDA Secretary Calls Interim Rule a “Draft,” Sparking Industry Optimism
    By Hemp Industry Daily

     


    CBD Recommended to Support Immune Health
    By New Hope Network

     


    FDA Continues Public Comment Period on CBD “Indefinitely”
    By CBD Today

     


    HEADLINE NEWS

    Associations Highlight Five Key Issues with FDA’s CBD Report

    By Natural Products Insider

    Florida Lawmakers Spar Over Who Can Sell Hemp Seeds

    By The Miami Herald

    Kentucky Based Atalo Holdings Blames “Confounding Regulatory Guidelines” in Filing for Bankruptcy

    By Forbes

    Idaho House Committee Kills State Hemp Legalization Bill

    By The Idaho Press

    Texas Hemp Law Creates Maze of Confusion: “It Changed the Definition of Marijuana”

    By CBS Channel 11 News, Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trade Show COVID-19 Disruptions Highlight Value of In-person Connections

    By Natural Products Insider


    FOOD, BEVERAGE & SUPPLEMENTS

    Despite 4Q Decline, CV Sciences Posts 11% Rise in Sales to $53.7 Million in 2019

    By Nutra ingredients-USA

    Charlotte’s Web Launches New R&D Division

    By Hemp Grower

    Fiancé of Real Housewives of Atlanta Star to Open Hemp & CBD Store in Atlanta

    By Bravo TV


    FASHION, FIBER AND CONSTRUCTION

    Levi’s Paul Dillinger Explains How Hemp Can Make Denim More Sustainable

    By The Sourcing Journal

    Hemp: The Fabric of Tomorrow

    By Medium

    Entrepreneur Floored by Hemp

    By Hemp Grower


    FARMING AND AGRICULTURE

    Why Hemp Producers Should Use Biocontrols to Promote Sustainable Production

    By Hemp Industry Daily

    City of Medford, OR, Considers Ban on Growing Hemp Outdoors

    By The Mail Tribune

    Utah Greenhouse Hemp Grow Draws Nighttime Light Pollution Complaints

    By St. George News

    Hemp Supply Chain Dynamics Bring Opportunities and Challenges

    By Natural Products Insider


    INTERNATIONAL NEWS

    New German Cannabis Association Embraces Hemp

    By HempToday

    Western Australia’s Hemp Industry Grows with First Seed Processing Facility

    By The Hemp Gazette

    Manufacturer Mirreco Plans to Change Future of Australian Housing with Hemp

    By Jamie Durie’s Groundswell

    CBD Stores a Fashionable Business in the U.K.

    By The Brighton Journal


    EVENTS

    9th International Hemp Building Symposium, March 31 – April 1, 2020, York, U.K.

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

    Pet CBD & Wellness Expo Midwest, April 24-26, 2020, St. Louis, MO

    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

    Earth Week Virtual Conference & Trade Show

    NoCo Hemp Expo

     

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

    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


    Subscribe to the Let’s Talk Hemp YouTube Channel

    #LetsTalkHemp is the ultimate platform that focuses on “Changing the Cannabis Conversation”. We provide news, education, and information about Hemp and Cannabis to our viewers so that they can learn more about the industry and get tips and tricks on the latest technologies. Subscribe to our channel and learn about everything from legal updates, farming, production, and new products entering the Hemp & Cannabis space.


    Mother Earth Gets a Breather As Society Shuts Down – Season 3, Episode 1

    Cannabis Trumps Chaos

    As the world comes suddenly to a halt there is some upside in the midst of all the chaos. As travel and industry decrease dramatically, carbon emissions slow down, the skies look better, and our Mother Earth gets a needed breather.

    Join hosts Morris Beegle and Rick Trojan as they kick off Season 3, Episode 1, with special guest Paul Benhaim, cofounder of Hemp Plastic Company and Elixinol, to discuss the world of hemp plastics, the impact of coronavirus pandemonium, and some positive things happening in the world today.

    Come find out why Forbes touted Let’s Talk Hemp and the 422 as “Top 8 Cannabis podcasts you need in your Life.”

    Tune In Next Week

  • 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo Reschedules Denver Event to Aug. 6-8, 2020, Out of Coronavirus Concerns

    7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo Reschedules Denver Event to Aug. 6-8, 2020, Out of Coronavirus Concerns

    As the U.S. and the world respond to the global coronavirus outbreak, a number of natural products, hemp and cannabis-related industry events have been cancelled, rescheduled or postponed, including Natural Products Expo West in early March, Austin’s South By Southwest in mid-March, the American Herbal Products Association’s Hemp-CDB Congress in April, the International Cannabis Conference in Berlin, CannaTech in Israel, and others.

    In a proactive move, organizers for the 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo – the world’s largest gathering of hemp industry professionals – announced they are rescheduling this year’s three-day Investor Forum, Business Conference, Farm Symposium, and robust Exposition Hall out of concern for the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

    Originally scheduled for March 26-28, 2020, the trade show will now take place the weekend of August 6-8, 2020, in the same locations, which include the Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel and the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado.

    “The decision to shift the timing of this year’s Expo has not been an easy one. The health and safety of all participants remains a top priority. We want to provide attendees, exhibitors, vendors, staff, industry partners, and others involved in the Expo enough time to rework their schedules and plan accordingly for the newly announced August dates,” said Morris Beegle, Producer, NoCo Hemp Expo. “We’re also exploring options for a potential online digital conference in the coming weeks to continue the conversation about hemp. We look forward to creating a robust, powerhouse event in August and appreciate everyone’s support.”

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    NoCo Hemp Expo Producers Morris Beegle (left) and Elizabeth Knight (second from left) are collaborating with all Expo partners, the National Western Complex, the City of Denver and public health agencies to ensure the safety of all participants for the rescheduled NoCo Hemp Expo in Denver, August 6-8, 2020. In related news, producers of the NoCo Hemp Expo are putting the Southern Hemp Expo on hold, originally scheduled for August 14-15, 2020, in Nashville, TN.

    News Briefs


    Hurdles of Hemp Plastic
    By Boulder Weekly

    USDA Secretary Blames DEA for Strict Hemp Rules
    By Marijuana Moment

    Tinctures Account for 70% of CBD Pet Products
    By New Hope Network

    Colorado Company Launches Hemp Into Space
    By The Daily Camera

    FDA Issues Cannabidiol Update
    By FDA

    Hemp, CBD Industries Thankful for Less Federal Interference
    By Westword

    Unilever, Colgate to Enter CBD Market through Subsidiaries
    By The Motley Fool

    FoodChain ID Now Issuing U.S. Hemp Authority Certification Seals
    By Hemp Grower

    Bringing Hemp Into Prison Could Become Felony Under Florida Governor’s Bill
    By WFSU Public Media

    Canopy Growth to Open First U.S. Hemp Facility in NY; Scales Back Production in Canada
    By The Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin

    Doug Fine Loved Writing About Hemp So Much, He Farms It
    By Westword

    FDA and Hemp CBD: Can’t We All Just Get Along?
    By Above the Law

    Motley Fool: The Must-See CBD Quote from the Head of the FDA
    By The Motley Fool

    Hemp Highlighted as One of the Most Innovative Ingredients in the Plant-based Industry
    By FoodBev Media

    Tilray’s 4th Quarter 2019 Revenue Driven by Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods Brand
    By Traders Huddle

    Chicago Spas Add CBD Treatments to De-Stress Customers
    By The Chicago Tribune

    Hempcrete Standards Help Further Its Use in Green Building

    By ASTM

    California Co-op Converts Cotton Gin to Process Hemp

    By Ag Web

    Maryland Cannabis Company Launches Hemp-blend Street Wear with Pop-up Event

    By Herald Mail Media

    National Hemp Association Chairman Launches Company to Build Out Hemp Supply Chain

    By Cannabis Business Times
    Maine Hemp Growers Advised to Focus on Value-added Products
    By WGME13 CBS News

    Texas to Begin Accepting Hemp Production Licenses on March 16
    By Hemp Grower

    USDA Approves Wyoming Hemp Plan
    By The Guernsey Gazette

    Oregon Dairy Farmer Converts to Hemp
    By Organic Farmer Magazine

    Iowa Governor Signs Law Enabling Industrial Hemp Production
    By KCCI News, Des Moines

    German Government Sides with European Hemp Association on CBD “Novel Food” Question
    By HempToday

    Mexican Lawmakers Give Initial OK to Hemp, Cannabis Legalization
    By Hemp Industry Daily

    Employee of U.S.-owned Hemp Farm in Myanmar Gets 20 Years in Jail
    By ABC News

    Coming Cannabis Bill Is a Good Signal for South African Hemp
    By HempToday

    9th International Hemp Building Symposium, March 31 – April 1, 2020, York, U.K.

    Pet CBD & Wellness Expo Midwest, April 24-26, 2020, St. Louis, MO

    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 in Time for NoCo Hemp Expo!

    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.

    “As a hempcrete homeowner, American Hemp Farmer is the must-read book on hemp I’m proud to keep on my shelf. Someday we may even see NBA arenas built from hemp. But for now, Doug should be prepared to lose more money at the poker table that sits on the hemp floor in my hemp-paneled card room.” – Don Nelson, NBA Hall of Fame Inductee

    Pre-order American Hemp Farmer now. Use code EXPO and you can also pick up your copy, signed by Doug Fine, at the upcoming NoCo Hemp Expo, March 26-28, 2020, in Denver.

    Pre-Order American Hemp Farmer Here
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  • Urgent Announcement: 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo Rescheduled to Take Place August 6-8, 2020

    Urgent Announcement: 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo Rescheduled to Take Place August 6-8, 2020

    Urgent Announcement: 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo Rescheduled to Take Place August 6-8, 2020, National Western Complex, Denver, CO

    Trade Show Organizers Move the Dates of Three-Day Investor Forum, Business Conference, and Farm Symposium. Team Explores Online Conference Options to Further Hemp Education

    “The decision to shift the timing of this year’s Expo has not been an easy one. The health and safety of all participants remains a top priority. We want to provide attendees, exhibitors, vendors, staff, industry partners, and others involved in the Expo enough time to rework their schedules and plan accordingly for the newly announced August dates,” said Morris Beegle, Producer, NoCo Hemp Expo. “We’re also exploring options for a potential online digital conference in the upcoming weeks to continue the conversation about hemp. We look forward to creating a robust, powerhouse event in August and appreciate everyone’s support.” Denver, CO (March 9, 2020) – Organizers for the 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo are rescheduling this year’s three-day Investor Forum, Business Conference, Farm Symposium, and sold out Exposition Hall, out of concern for the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Originally scheduled for March 26-28, 2020, the trade show will now take place the weekend of August 6-8, 2020, in the same locations, which include the Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel and the National Western Complex, Denver, Colorado.

    NoCo Hemp Expo’s team will continue to monitor and comply with all protocols that are provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the Covid-19 situation. The NoCo Hemp Expo team is collaborating with Expo partners, including the National Western Complex, the City of Denver Coronavirus Task Force, Colorado Governor Jared Polis’ office, and other local public health agencies to ensure the safety of all participants for the August gathering.

    Additionally, producers of the NoCo Hemp Expo are putting the Southern Hemp Expo on hold, originally scheduled for August 14-15, 2020, in Nashville, TN. More information regarding the future of that event will be released at a later date.

    Tickets and updated information for the NoCo Hemp Expo in August will be released in the very near future. Please refer to the www.nocohempexpo.com website and social media channels for continued updates throughout the upcoming weeks.

    About NoCo Hemp Expo 

    The NoCo Hemp Expo, August 6-8, 2020, is focused on the evolution of hemp and the role it’s playing in the future of business, agriculture, food, and supplements. Now in its seventh year, supported by presenting sponsor EcoGen Laboratories, the three-day conference and two-day exposition features an expanded exhibit hall showcasing hemp companies. NoCo7 includes an Investor Forum, Business Conference, Farm Symposium, and Let’s Talk Hemp Education Stage, with each day focusing on topics relating to hemp. The show’s lineup consists of notable experts, speakers, and educational programming and positions NoCo7 as the world’s most comprehensive hemp exposition and trade show.

    Sponsorship and Exhibitor Inquiries

    NoCo7 would like to thank its current roster of sponsors and media partners for their support of the Expo. If interested in sponsorship or exhibiting at NoCo7, please email info@nocohempexpo.com or complete our sponsorship form for complete details.

    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, prosper, 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

    Useful Links

    How COVID19 Spreads – US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

    Prevention and Treatment – CDC

    Guarding Against Stigma Related to COVID19 -CDC

    Information for Travelers – CDC

  • NoCo Hemp Expo:  Co-creating the Hemp Revolution

    NoCo Hemp Expo: Co-creating the Hemp Revolution

    Alyssa Boston, Miss Universe Canada 2019, a prominent hemp and cannabis advocate, is a featured speaker at NoCo7. Photo courtesy of Miss Universe Canada 2019.

    Miss Universe Canada 2019, Former Pro Soccer Star Rachael Rapinoe, USDA Hemp Program Chief William Richmond, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg to Headline Speaker Program at 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo

    Now in its seventh year, organizers of the NoCo Hemp Expo are pleased to announce its initial all-star line-up of speakers and programming for the world’s most comprehensive hemp exposition and trade show, taking place March 26 – 28, 2020, at the National Western Complex in Denver, CO. More than 20,000 attendees will network, learn, and discover new trends and regulations from hemp industry business leaders, government officials, celebrity athletes, and farmers.

    Presenting Sponsor EcoGen Laboratories, along with Lead Sponsors John Deere/4Rivers Equipment, New Holland Agriculture, Patagonia, Nutrition Capital Network and Halcyon Holdings, NoCo7 is the country’s premier hemp-centric event where the hemp community gathers together under one roof to co-create a vibrant future for the legal hemp market.

    Notable Industry SpeakersInitial confirmed keynote speakers include business leaders in the hemp space, investors, legal and policy experts, and elite athletes, including a special appearance 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 at the conference. Top government officials, including William Richmond, USDA’s Chief of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Program, and Kate Greenberg, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, will also be on hand to discuss recent rules and regulations regarding hemp. In addition, Arran Stevens, Cofounder organic and hemp food leader Nature’s Path Foods, will discuss innovation in consumer products, hemp and organic agriculture.

    The Let’s Talk Hemp Stadium Arena at NoCo7 will host distinguished keynote speakers and panelists throughout the three-day conference. It will feature experts ranging from government affairs to the industrial and consumer hemp market, including:

    Paul Benhaim, Cofounder and Chair, The Hemp Plastic Company; Founder, Elixinol GlobalAlyssa Boston, Miss Universe Canada 2019

    Felecia Dawson, M.D., Holistic OB/GYN, Cannabis Educator & Advocate

    Doug Fine, Author, American Hemp Farmer

    Kate Greenberg, Commissioner of Agriculture, Colorado Department of Agriculture

    Bob Hoban, Cannabis Attorney and Founder, Hoban Law Group

    Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association

    Rachael Rapinoe, Athlete and CEO/Co-founder, Mendi

    William Richmond, Chief, U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program, USDA

    Arran Stephens, Co-founder and Co-CEO, Nature’s Path Foods

    Hemp Pitch Slam

    Canopy Boulder will host a Pitch Slam for exhibitors on Friday, March 27, during the Business Conference. The Pitch Slam is an opportunity for attendees and investors to learn about some of the hottest and most exciting hemp businesses on the market today.

    Three Days Celebrating the Business and World of Hemp

    NoCo7 includes an investor forum, business conference, and farm symposium throughout the three-day conference. Each day will focus on specific topics ranging from legal updates to discussions on the 2020 hemp business landscape to soil health and farming equipment:

    Thursday, March 26: NoCo Hemp Expo Investor Forum, Renaissance Stapleton Hotel

    Friday, March 27: Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference, B2B Trade Show, National Western Complex

    Saturday, March 28: Let’s Talk Hemp Farm Symposium, Consumer Day, National Western Complex

    More than 200,000 square feet of event space will showcase hemp’s many uses from CBD to botanicals to building materials and will include over 400 exhibitors. The Expo will also feature six interactive learning zones, including a Materials Zone; Mushroom Pavilion; Friends of Hemp Plants Zone; Rejuvenation Spa; Equipment Zone; and an International Pavilion, dedicated to all things hemp.

    More than Just a Conference

    “NoCo Hemp Expo is more than just a conference; it’s an overall experience where the community gathers together on hemp education and advocacy. NoCo7 embodies the innovative spirit of the industry and features the country’s most prominent names, with high-level speakers and experts helping chart a course for the hemp industry,” says Morris Beegle, Producer of the NoCo Hemp Expo. “The time is right for the hemp industry to remain proactive on all fronts. NoCo7 sets the stage for discussions about the opportunity to co-create an industry built on authenticity, transparency, entrepreneurship, innovation, diversity, equal opportunity, and cooperation.”

    NoCo7 Hemp Expo

    Thursday, March 26: NoCo Hemp Expo Investor Forum, Renaissance Stapleton Hotel

    Friday, March 27: Let’s Talk Hemp Business Conference, B2B Trade Show, , Stadium Arena Concert and Speakeasy Party, National Western Complex

    Saturday, March 28: Let’s Talk Hemp Farm Symposium, General Admission Consumer Day, National Western Complex

    NoCo Hemp Expo is produced by the Colorado Hemp Company, 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, prosper, and help individuals and communities throughout America and around the globe.

    News Briefs

  • THC-Limits for Hemp Hurt the Industry and the Environment

    THC-Limits for Hemp Hurt the Industry and the Environment

    Hemp is arguably the most versatile plant on the planet. It is well documented that hemp can be used to make things like paper and rope, but hemp can also do so much more.

    The hemp plant can be used to make fuel in the form of bio-diesel. It can also be used to make medicine. A team of scientists even built a super-capacitor out of hemp. A super-capacitor is an energy storage device, like a battery.

    Hemp has been prohibited in the United States since 1937, but a 2014 Farm Bill provided for exceptions in states that have legalized hemp for research and/or pilot program purposes.

    To date, 31 states have passed such laws according to the organization Vote Hemp. Hemp production has taken off in many states, with states like Kentucky nearly tripling production in 2017 (a total of 12,800 acres).

    The spread of hemp reform has been paralleled by an increase in public awareness about the wellness benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), which is found in abundance in hemp plants.

    Read the full article here

  • NoCo Hemp Expo Takes #LetsTalkHemp Speaker Series on Tour

    NoCo Hemp Expo Takes #LetsTalkHemp Speaker Series on Tour

    http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/noco-hemp-expo-takes-letstalkhemp-speaker-series-on-tour-795787.htm

    Cannabis-hemp education takes to the road with a stop in Hawaii

    Loveland, CO — (ReleaseWire) — 04/18/2017 — Looking for ways to stay in the know about cannabis-hemp? We’ve got you covered with the NoCo Hemp Expo #LetsTalkHemp Speaker Series hitting the road over the coming weeks and months. Our team will be traveling to different areas of the country to spread the message of cannabis-hemp through information, education, advocacy, and activism.

    First stop, the The Kaya Festival in Miami, FL takes place Saturday April 22, 2017 with an all-day, star-filled musical event featuring; The Marley Brothers, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Sean Paul and more. The Kaya Fest will be hosting a free, educational symposium on April 21st where experts from around the globe will talk on Education Before Recreation with focus on creating public awareness on the many uses of the cannabis plant. NoCo Hemp Expo founder Morris Beegle and Program Director Preston Whitfield will both participate in this years symposium.

    Next stop, Hollywood, California for The Cannabis Health Summit. Known as the “TED talks of cannabis”, The Cannabis Health Summit, produced by Green Flower Media, will have a worldwide Live Stream event on May 5-6, 2017. The Summit features leading experts, doctors, researchers, scientists, and celebrities who will give compelling, short talks about today’s most important cannabis and health related topics.

    Over 39,000+ people tuned in to watch the 2016 Summit and this year is expected to have over 75,000+ people to join in from over 100 different countries for the live stream.
    If you’re looking for a reason to visit Hawaii, the Hawaii Hemp Conference is a great reason to travel! June 9-11th the NoCo Hemp Expo takes the show to Hilo, Hawaii. The mini-expo and educational event will feature expert speakers and collaboration pertaining to all things industrial hemp. This first-time event will be informative and beneficial for anyone interested in the evolving hemp industry locally, nationally and globally.

    Want to come to the western slope and learn about hemp? Here is your opportunity. Hemp on the Slope, taking place on July 22, 2017, will make a return to Salt Creek Ranch in Collbran, Colorado for it’s second year. It will be filled with even more workshops, industry panels, networking, farming info, live music, community and fun. Colorado Hemp Company and Salt Creek Hemp Company have joined forces to produce this lively event and we are looking forward seeing new faces this year.

    From August 4-6th you can catch Colorado Hemp companies and more at the Arise Music Festival. If you’ve never been to Arise, you should consider attending. This year, the NoCo Hemp Village will feature many different hemp vendors, awesome products and topics of interest for all attendees and lovers of community and music.

    Keep up-to-date with future hemp events, festivals and collaborative programming Colorado Hemp Company and NoCo Hemp Expo are participating in at HempEvents.org.About WAFBA LLCWAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives) is home to the NoCo Hemp Expo, TreeFreeHemp and Colorado Hemp Company, located in Loveland, Colorado and operating since 2012. Areas of focus include product and brand development, marketing, printing, production, hemp events and advocacy. Join us on http://www.facebook.com/ColoradoHemp “>Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates.

    Media Relations Contact
    Morris Beegle Founder
    720-354-2816
    970-581-5049
    http://www.coloradohempcompany.com

  • NoCo Hemp Expo showcases region as leader in hemp industry

    NoCo Hemp Expo showcases region as leader in hemp industry

    By Jensen Werley — 

    LOVELAND  — The NoCo Hemp Expo returns this weekend and will host feature some of the first U.S.-built equipment necessary for the fledgling industry.

    The festival will take place Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1, at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland.

    About 4,000 people are expected to come to the fourth annual event, Morris Beegle, festival organizer and founder of Colorado Hemp Co., told BizWest.

    In addition to being larger than last year — about 3,000 people came in 2016, Beegle said — a new feature this year will be a tent designated for hemp artists and activists.

    Another new addition will be a showcase for hemp equipment, including some of the first production equipment built in the United States.

    The GrassHopper, made by Power Zone Equipment, collects and stores profitable hemp. It is the first of its kind to be built stateside — in Center, Colo. — and is directly attributed to Colorado’s growing hemp industry.

    Having agricultural equipment at the Expo will be a chance to showcase innovations in agriculture because of hemp.

    “Farming equipment and technology is something we have to figure out as a fledgling industry,” Beegle said. “It’s exciting to have a company like Power Zone, with the ability to make most anything, looking for new opportunities and excited about hemp.”

    Beegle said as this type of farming grows, the processing side will take off, so farmers have a place where they can bring their crop and have it processed.

    Because Amendment 64 opened the door for hemp production when it legalized recreational marijuana use in Colorado, the state is a leader in the farming practice, hence the need for and growth of events like the Hemp Expo.

    “Colorado is a leader in industrial hemp now,” Beegle said. “Amendment 64 allowed us to get a head start on everyone else. It’s a natural draw to Colorado and brings attention to North Colorado. This area has really embraced hemp.”

    Registration for the event is available here.

  • NoCo Hemp Expo 4 Confirms Programming Details for March 31-April 1 Event

    NoCo Hemp Expo 4 Confirms Programming Details for March 31-April 1 Event

    Friday Industry Day and Saturday Public Sessions cover the full scope of the hemp industry.

    Loveland, CO — (ReleaseWire) — 03/15/2017 –The NoCo Hemp Expo, the largest hemp-centric event in the U.S., has announced programming details for this year’s event on March 30 and April 1 at The Ranch Events Complex off I-25 in Loveland, Colorado. A complete schedule of this year’s panels, presentations, workshops, and more, presented by some of the leading hemp experts from around the world, can be found at http://nocohempexpo.com/2017-schedule/. A complete list of presenters who will share their industry knowledge is at http://nocohempexpo.com/speakers/.

    “We are excited to have so many exceptional thought-leaders this year to talk hemp, natural products, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, health and wellness, economics, and the environment — everything that hemp encapsulates,” said NoCo Hemp Expo Founder Morris Beegle.

    No matter what area of the hemp industry attendees are interested in, they can choose from two full days of programming from the Let’s Talk Hemp stage and in the Hemp Summit Room, the Workshop tent and the Artists and Activists tent. Each offers engaging sessions from stakeholders and innovators on the leading edge of the industrial hemp industry.

    Friday sessions from 10am to 6pm focus on the needs and concerns of those in the industry. The opening keynote for the Hemp Summit is former CIA Director Jim Woolsey. From 2pm to 5pm, the Cannabis Professional Advancement Series covers the latest in legal and regulatory issues. Other industry sessions include discussions on investing; supply chain; policy, legislation and regulations; processing and infrastructure; marketing and distribution; and more.

    Saturday the Expo opens its doors to the public from 10am to 6pm, with consumer and general public oriented sessions that include Hemp 101, hemp and the family farm, athletes and cannabinoids, veterans/family/kids and cannabis, women in hemp, and a highly entertaining keynote from hemp evangelist and author Doug Fine. Hands-on workshops include demonstrations on using hemp to build and insulate, make paper, weave, cook with, and roast and infuse coffee.

    For tickets to the Expo and access to the full range of programming during Friday’s Industry Day and Saturday’s public events, visit http://nocohempexpo.com/ticket-sales/.

    Major sponsors of NoCo Hemp Expo 4 include CBDRx, offering vertically integrated hemp extract services to the industry; EnerHealth, offering hemp-based supplements and nutraceuticals; and Sub Zero Extracts/Nature’s Love, offering extraction technology to the industry.

    About NoCo Hemp Expo 4, Colorado Hemp Company and TreeFreeHemp
    WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives) is home to the NoCo Hemp Expo, TreeFreeHemp and Colorado Hemp Company, located in Loveland, Colorado and operating since 2012. Areas of focus include product and brand development, marketing, printing, production, events and advocacy.

    Learn more at NocoHempExpo.com, and find us on Facebook and Twitter.

  • NoCo Hemp Expo 4 Announces Artists & Activists Tent, Concert and After Party Details

    NoCo Hemp Expo 4 Announces Artists & Activists Tent, Concert and After Party Details

    Thursday and Saturday night concerts bookend two full days of programming designed specifically for artists and activists

    Marco Benevento

    Loveland, CO – The NoCo Hemp Expo, the largest hemp-centric event in the U.S., has announced details of its opening and closing concert events, as well as programming highlights from the Bluebird Botanicals Artists & Activists Tent. Thursday night’s kickoff concert (March 30th) is at the Aggie Theater in Fort Collins. Saturday night’s (April 1st) Honor the Earth after-Expo concert is at Avogadro’s Number in Fort Collins. The Artists & Activist Tent will be part of the Expo on March 31 and April 1 at the Ranch Events Complex located off I25 in Loveland, CO.

    “Particularly given the current political climate and the long-standing bias at the federal level against hemp, the involvement and passion of the public through art and activism has been and is still vital to the cause of advancing the industry,” said NoCo Hemp Expo Founder Morris Beegle. “We have more work to do, and we want to educate and involve more people, as well as recognize and celebrate the successes and accomplishments we’ve achieved to this point in time.”

    Musketeer Gripweed

    The NoCo Hemp Expo 4 kickoff concert at the Aggie Theater is Thursday, March 30 at 204 S College Avenue. Doors open at 8:00 pm, with Colorado favorites Musketeer Gripweed kicking things off at 9:00 pm, followed by the adventurous, uncompromising and inspiring Marco Benevento takes the stage at 10:45 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 day of show at ticketfly.com.

    On March 31 and April 1 at the Expo arena, visit the Artists and Activists Tent sponsored by Bluebird Botanicals on Friday from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm and on Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Tickets to the Expo and access to the Artists & Activists Tent, can be found online at nocohempexpo.com/ticket-sales/.

    Friday’s Featured Segment:
    2:30-5:30 pm – Cannabinoid Conversations Q&A Open Forum:
    A lively discussion with industry experts on growing hemp for high cannabinoid profiles,
    lab testing, pesticides, extraction processes, manufacturing methods, regulations, compliance, quality control, pricing, keeping it craft/going industrial, lobbying, legislation, and more.

    Colony Funk

    Saturday Highlights:
    10:00-10:15 am – Gemma Ra Star – Earth Blessing and Song
    10:15-11:00 am – Marcus Ginon, RoseBud White Plume – First Nation / Water Protectors 12:00-12:30 pm – Marc Ross – Corporate Responsibility and Community Engagement 12:30-1:00 pm – Steve Hoffman – Hemp, Regenerative Agriculture and Climate Change 1:30-2:00 pm – Nikki Florio – Buds and Bees: How Hemp Helps Save Pollinators 3:30-4:00 pm – Ed Lehrburger – Biorefining the Future
    Music throughout the day by Dave Beegle with special guests including Aviva Vuvuzela.

    Saturday night’s Honor the Earth Post-Expo Concert is at Avogadro’s Number from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am. Colony Funk will perform with special guests, including Aviva Vuvuzela from Aviva and the Flying Penguins. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets for the after-Expo concert can be found at avogadros.com.
    Major sponsors of NoCo Hemp Expo 4 include CBDRx, offering vertically integrated hemp extract services to the industry; EnerHealth, offering hemp-based supplements and nutraceuticals; and Sub Zero Extracts/Nature’s Love, offering extraction technology to the industry. 

  • Early Bird Ticket Sales for NoCo Hemp Expo 2017 End January 27

    Early Bird Ticket Sales for NoCo Hemp Expo 2017 End January 27

    Join the largest gathering of its kind in North America, where everyone has a role in Setting the Stage for Hemp Tomorrow

    Loveland, CO — (ReleaseWire) — 01/11/2017 –Early bird tickets for NoCo Hemp Expo 2017 are on sale through January 27th. Industry experts from around the globe will be in attendance, and thousands of burgeoning entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, farmers, and consumers alike, will descend upon the Loveland location to join the hemp revolution currently underway in the USA.

    The NoCo Hemp Expo Hall will be filled with exhibitors and sponsors showcasing a wide array of products, services, technology, and equipment that is set to open up a multi-billion dollar domestic industry in the next three to five years. Products include textiles and apparel, building materials, super foods, bodycare, personal wellness and health supplements, bio-plastics and composites, paper and specialty board products, nano-tech fiber technologies, extraction and processing equipment, and much more. This is where you will learn everything you need to learn about the non-psychoactive side of the cannabis plant. This is where you will learn that hemp is not marijuana.

    Section 7606 of the 2014 Farm Bill, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama, differentiates industrial hemp from marijuana at the federal level, and legalizes the growth and production in states that have passed legislation and setup the regulatory framework through the department of agriculture. It defines industrial hemp as follows:

    “The term ‘industrial hemp’ means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and ANY PART OF SUCH PLANT, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.”

    The 2014 Farm Bill language reaffirms and expands the 2004 Ninth Circuit Court’s ruling on imported industrial hemp in HIA vs. DEA that protects naturally occurring cannabinoids, including delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.

    This week, Congressman Jared Polis of Colorado and Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky reintroduced the Industrial Hemp Farming Act which would completely remove Industrial Hemp from the Controlled Substances Act. “The federal ban on hemp has been a waste of taxpayer dollars that ignores science, suppresses innovation, and subverts the will of states that have chosen to incorporate this versatile crop into their economies,” said Representative Polis.

    The NoCo Hemp Expo enters its fourth year at The Ranch Events Complex on March 31 and April 1, 2017, in Loveland, Colorado. The expo has grown from just over 300 attendees in 2014 to more than 3,000 in 2016. Attendance is expected to exceed 4,000 in 2017. These numbers reflect growth nationally in market interest and production of industrial hemp. Roughly 200 acres planted in various states in 2014 grew to more than 10,000 acres planted in 2016, with an additional 2 million+ square feet of indoor greenhouse space growing high cannabinoid, non-psychoactive hemp targeted for the health and wellness sectors of industry. More than 30 states have passed hemp legislation that effectively nullifies the outdated and incorrect inclusion of industrial hemp within the Controlled Substances Act.

    Colorado Hemp Company president and NoCo Hemp Expo Founder Morris Beegle recently stated, “Industrial hemp, along with all of the nutritional, nutraceutical, health and wellness benefits, are one side of the beneficiary coin for those living in the United States. The other side includes the tremendous economical and environmental benefits of allowing farmers nationwide to grow hemp without impediment from the overreaching arm of the federal government. Industrial hemp is a crop that should be managed by the Department of Agriculture, just like corn, soy, and potatoes, and should not have interference from the DEA or FDA. Industrial hemp is an ag crop…period.”

    About NoCo Hemp Expo 4, Colorado Hemp Company and TreeFreeHemp
    WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives) is home to the NoCo Hemp Expo, TreeFreeHemp and Colorado Hemp Company, located in Loveland, Colorado and operating since 2012. Areas of focus include product and brand development, marketing, printing, production, events and advocacy.

    Learn more at NocoHempExpo.com, and find us on Facebook and Twitter.

  • Hemp Nutrition and Wellness at Third Annual NoCo Hemp Expo

    Hemp Nutrition and Wellness at Third Annual NoCo Hemp Expo

    Many have taken a liking to the nutty, protein and omega packed hemp seed over the years. High in essential amino acids, omegas 3, 6, and 9, and other vitamins including Zinc, Iron, and Magnesium, this long-outlawed “cash crop” is also a natural anti-inflammatory, making hemp a superfood/health supplement that is taking the nutritional market by storm in 2016.

    “According to GrubHub Inc., an online and mobile food ordering company, demand for trending health foods such as chia seeds and quinoa increased more than 100% in the last year. Hemp grew 110% with women in the past year which overcame demand for chia seeds in the GrubHub study.”

    Hemp Way Foods, GoodSeed Veggie Burgers, EvoHemp, and Boulder Hemp Farm’s Chef and Culinary Anthropologist, Shadi Ramey are a few participants showcasing their top of the line hemp-based cuisine and health foods for two days at NoCo Hemp Expo.

    “We have 100+ vendors this year featuring a wide variety of products and services, all of which hemp is a key ingredient.” – Morris Beegle, Founder

    NoCo3 offers the latest on the nutraceutical market, featuring companies like Bluebird Botanicals, CW Botanicals, and more. Expo attendees can explore a vast array of hemp-based skin and body care products from Nature’s Root, Hemp Alchemy, Fay Farm and White Elk Creations.

    Want to learn more? One General Admission ticket on Saturday, April 2nd earns your way to an unlimited amount of community resources. Get your hands on hemp at workshops covering hemp building, artisan crafting, and painting on hemp paper. Attend B2B industry day on Friday, April 1 to receive access to hemp-centric companies, industry experts, and global leaders who are building validity in a growing and diverse market.

    NoCo Hemp Expo is presented by CBDRx, a science-based, nutraceutical Colorado company. Join Colorado Hemp Company on April 1-2 at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland, CO and show your support for hemp agriculture and sustainability in Colorado.

    About NoCo Hemp Expo, Colorado Hemp Company and TreeFreeHemp

    WAFBA LLC(We Are For Better Alternatives) is home to the NoCo Hemp Expo, TreeFreeHemp and Colorado Hemp Company  located in Loveland, Colorado and operating since 2012. Areas of focus include product and brand development, marketing, printing, production, events and advocacy.

    Press Contact:
    Abbie Marks
    (985) 518-7493
    abbie@nocohempexpo.com