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  • Let’s Talk Hemp Media Leads the Way with Virtual and In-Person Events

    Let’s Talk Hemp Media Leads the Way with Virtual and In-Person Events

    Let’s Talk Hemp Media Leads the Way with Virtual and In-Person Events; Announces New Partnership with RAD Expo, Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas Convention Center, October 6-7, 2020

    National Media Platform Connects Hemp Community with Fall Trade Shows, Sets Sights on 2021, and Opens Doors to Retail and Dispensary Opportunities Nationwide.

    Denver, CO (July xx, 2020) – Let’s Talk Hemp, a nationally renowned media platform, is excited to announce its latest endeavor to generate new opportunities for the hemp and CBD industries by co-producing the cannabis-themed RAD (Retail and Dispensary) Expo. Now in its fourth year, RAD Expo is a business-to-business cannabis event, taking place this fall at the Las Vegas Convention Center, October 6-7, 2020. Let’s Talk Hemp is partnering with RAD Expo for the first time and intends to bridge hemp, CBD, and cannabis together to market to retail and dispensaries.

    A 100% B2B trade show, the expo will feature more than 300 retail-specific exhibitors and vendors in one setting. “Let’s Talk Hemp is proud to collaborate with RAD Expo. The in-person fall event sets the stage for the future of both industries and is a must-attend for hemp companies looking to expand their footprint in the cannabis market,” says Morris Beegle, Let’s Talk Hemp Media Co-founder and Producer of NoCo Hemp Expo and Southern Hemp Expo.

    Safety First: RAD Social Distancing Measures

    Let’s Talk Hemp, in conjunction with Marijuana Venture and Cannabis & Tech Today, will co-produce the in-person expo and they are working very closely with organizers and production and venue partners to enforce strict social distancing and safety measures for attendees, exhibitors, and vendors.

    “We are taking extended measures to ensure our team, attendees, and community’s safety and wellness during this time. We’re fortunate to be working with some of the most experienced venue and event partners, such as the Las Vegas Convention Center; Freeman Event Management and our hotel partner, Sahara Cares,” said Greg James, founder of RAD Expo and Marijuana Venture.

    The RAD Expo plans to implement the following COVID-19 precautions:

    • SOCIAL DISTANCING: Six-foot markers and spaces will be placed between exhibit booths, and time slots will be put in place at registration to control crowds.
    • PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Attendees will be provided with sponsored cloth masks and hand sanitizer for their protection and the protection of those around them.
    • SANITATION: All registration devices and microphones will be wiped down after every use. Hygiene reminders will be placed with signage and notifications on the RAD Expo App. There will be additional designated sanitation sites stocked with hand sanitizer and disposable disinfectant wipes.

    Beyond RAD + Save the Dates

    Beegle and the Let’s Talk Hemp Media team are looking forward to producing more events such as this fall’s RAD Expo, a Virtual conference and trade show in November, NoCo Hemp Expo’s NoCo7 event that will take place March 25-27, 2021 in Denver, CO, and the Southern Hemp Expo, slated for Aug. 20-21 in Nashville, TN.

    “We have already had a powerhouse schedule of virtual events this year, with successful turnouts at both our EARTH WEEK Virtual Conference and Trade Show and our most recent Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE event. We have our eyes set on charting a successful course to connect our community and industry with in-person events this fall and in 2021,” adds Beegle. “It will be exciting to see familiar and new faces, both in-person and online. We can unify and better serve the community with informative and appealing educational events.”

    Mark your calendar for these upcoming educational events:

    • Third Virtual Event, November 10-12, 2020, hosted by We Are For Better Alternatives (WAFBA), in conjunction with NoCo Hemp Expo and Let’s Talk Hemp Media. Details and registration will open soon.
    • NoCoHemp Expo will now take place March 25-27, 2021. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers had to shift plans from 2020 to 2021.
    • Southern Hemp Expo, Aug. 20-21, 2021, Nashville, TN

    Be RAD, Register Here

    RAD Expo Registration is FREE for qualified industry professionals until July 31, 2020. After July 31st, there will be a 2-day general admission charge of $100.

    Register Here: https://www.theradexpo.com/register.

    Exhibitor Information:

    Interested in exhibiting at RAD Expo? Select your booth at https://www.theradexpo.com/booth-registration. For information on NoCo7, Southern Hemp Expo and other events, visit www.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). Subscribe to Let’s Talk Hemp’s weekly hemp and cannabis industry newsletter at www.letstalkhemp.com.

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

  • New Dates Announced for NoCo7 Hemp Expo: March 25-27, 2021;

    New Dates Announced for NoCo7 Hemp Expo: March 25-27, 2021;

    New Dates Announced for NoCo7 Hemp Expo: March 25-27, 2021; Show Producers Chart Course for the Future with Expanded Initiatives

    NoCo Hemp Expo Producers Unveil Expanded Multimedia Platforms to Further Educate, Advance and Unite the Industrial Hemp Community, Including a Year in Review Virtual Conference & Trade Show, a Hemp-Themed Digital Magazine, Podcasts, Weekly Newsletter and More.

    Denver, CO (June 24, 2020) – On the heels of this month’s Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference & Trade Show, event producers have announced new dates for the NoCoHemp Expo, which will now take place March 25-27, 2021. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, show organizers have had to shift plans in 2020 and remain optimistic in order for the industry and community to flourish. Originally scheduled for March 2020, and then rescheduled for this coming August, organizers made the hard decision to push NoCo7 to 2021, due to guidelines and event regulations set forth by the City of Denver.

    “The decision to reschedule NoCo7 was not easy and it was made over a period of time. The industry and our community’s wellbeing is at the top of mind, and in order to protect the health and safety of everyone, we had to make the decision to move the conference to next year,” said Morris Beegle, Let’s Talk Hemp Media Co-founder and Producer of NoCo Hemp Expo. "We're looking forward to an in-person event, but we will continue to plan virtual events that positively impact our
    industry, including a fall event that will coincide with this year’s harvest. We also plan to expand upon our Let’s Talk Hemp digital magazine, and will create new multimedia platforms to inform, educate and unite the hemp community.”

    NoCo7’s venue will remain the same and will take place at the famed National Western Complex, Denver, Colorado. Stay tuned for additional details on NoCo7 at www.nocohempexpo.com. Recent SUMMER SOLSTICE Conference Highlights Innovation; Call for Unity As the producers of NoCo Hemp Expo have pivoted and found ways to serve the growing hemp community during the coronavirus pandemic, the recently held Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE was well received. Insightful conversations on industrial uses of the entire hemp plant and technological advancements were primary themes throughout the virtual event that was held June 16-19, 2020.

    Beegle added, "We're committed to helping the hemp industry thrive. The Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference & Expo solidified the need for our community to gather and share ideas while navigating these uncertain times." Participants accessed six live webcast Supersessions, which covered important topics relevant to the industrial hemp market today. More than thirty guest speakers, including presenting sponsor PureHemp Technologies, kicked off conversations centered on the evolution of hemp and its potential during these ever-changing times.

    Among the highlights included an earnest discussion on the arbitrary .3% vs. the 1% solution in which hemp advocates declared the current ruling as a roadblock for farmers. "We need to change federal guidelines while working with the USDA. We can do that by telling the stories of the farmers. Their stories will hopefully get us there so we can stop decriminalizing the pioneers of our
    industry. Without the farmers, we have nothing,” says Doug Fine, bestselling author, hemp farmer, and renowned industry advocate.
    Beegle agreed, “There is so much passion in our industry, and this .3% burden should not be on the farmer’s shoulders. Our only option in getting legislation passed is to stand together. We know there is a better solution out there, we need to unite on all fronts." Additionally, panelists discussed hemp’s potential for fiber, textiles, building materials and more, and addressed hemp as a key ingredient for food sovereignty. Participants also heard from investors regarding hemp's economic outlook and viability as a commodity beyond the CBD market.

    Fall Event – WAFBA Virtual Conference and Trade Show
    We Are For Better Alternatives (WAFBA), in conjunction with NoCo Hemp Expo and Let’;s Talk Hemp media are also pleased to announce plans for a third virtual event coming this fall on November 11-13, 2020. Details and registration will open soon.

    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

  • Innovation Takes Center Stage at Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference & Trade Show, June 16-19, 2020

    Innovation Takes Center Stage at Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference & Trade Show, June 16-19, 2020

    Leading Hemp Experts to Address the State of the Hemp Industry in a Rapidly Changing World. The Virtual Conference and Trade Show is Produced by NoCo Hemp Expo and Let’s Talk Hemp Media, featuring Presenting Sponsor PureHemp Technology.

    What: Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference & Trade Show

    When: June 16-19, 2020

    To Register: Click Here for FREE Registration

    Denver, CO (June 11, 2020) – Leading hemp experts will address the state of the industry at next week’s Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference & Trade Show, June 16-19, 2020. Entrepreneurs and others seeking the latest on hemp news, regulations, innovations, and investment opportunities are encouraged to register and hear insights from panelists throughout the four-day virtual conference and trade show.

    Participants will have access to six live webcast Supersessions along with video archives and content that will cover key topics driving the industrial hemp market today. More than 30 guest speakers will kick off conversations centered on the evolution of – and opportunities for – hemp during these very fluid times. Hear from executives and business leaders from the agricultural, investment, commercial and advocacy sectors, including:

    • Joy Beckerman, Consultant, Legal Hemp Advocate, Founder, Hempace
    • Andrew Bish, COO, Bish Enterprises
    • Shawn Hauser, Partner, Vicente Sederberg
    • Winona LaDuke, Farmer, Hemp Advocate, Environmentalist
    • Sean Murphy, Hemp Industry Consultant and Founder, Hemp Business Journal
    • Scheril Murray Powell, ESQ, Managing Partner, Scheril Murray Powell
    • Patrick Rea, CEO and Co-founder, Canopy Boulder
    • Courtney Moran, Founding Principal, Earth Law
    • Doug Fine, Author and Hemp Farmer … and more!

    Winona LaDuke, Farmer, Hemp Advocate, Environmentalist

    Summer Solstice Speakers

    Fort Lupton, CO, based PureHemp Technology, an internationally recognized manufacturer, uses proprietary technologies to refine hemp into pulp, sugars, lignin and full-spectrum cannabinoids for use in multiple hemp-based products. Ed Lehrburger, PureHemp Technology’s CEO, will share insights on how the company is revolutionizing the packaging design and paper products industry.

    “PureHemp is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of Experience Hemp’s SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference & Trade Show. Our participation is a positive gesture that strengthens the community,” said Lehrburger. “We believe in whole plant utilization, sustainable organic farming practices, and we want to support the local and global hemp industry.”

    “We’re more than grateful and pleased to have this continued support from our sponsors and speakers. Our longstanding partners are truly what make these industry gatherings possible, especially now,” said Elizzy Knight, Vice President, We Are For Better Alternatives (WAFBA).

    Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Line-up (all times are in MDT):

    Tuesday, June 16: 

    11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Technology Across the Hemp Supply Chain

    2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Investor Outlook & the Financial Future of The Hemp Industry

    Wednesday, June 17: 

    11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Food Sovereignty, Nutrition & Hemp’s Role

    2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Bast & Hurd: Opportunities in Building, Biocomposites, Biofuels & More

    Thursday, June 18: 

    11:00 am – 12:30 pm: The 2020 Hemp Crop: Harvesting, Drying, Handling & Finding Markets

    2:00 pm – 3:30 pm: The 1 Percent Solution – Why 0.3 Percent THC is Arbitrary and Wrong

    Once the live sessions have finished, participants can continue the experience by visiting the Library and viewing pre-recorded archive footage from around the world.

    Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE: Virtual Expo Halls

    Attendees also will have access to the virtual Expo Halls, open through Friday, June 19, 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 video content from past hemp events in the Library
    • Check out the Sound Stage and listen to the sound of hemp featuring new and classic tunes
    • Chat with attendees from around the world through an easy user interface

    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.

    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, producer of the NoCo Hemp Expo and the Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference & Trade Show, and publisher of Let’s Talk Hemp Media, is a leading organization for the advancement and advocacy of hemp farming, processing, production, innovation, education, and legalization in the United States. Operated under parent company WAFBA – We Are for Better Alternatives – 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

  • Are You Experienced?

    Are You Experienced?

    Are You Experienced? Mark Your Calendar for the “Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE” Virtual Conference & Trade Show, June 16-19, 2020 

    Hemp Goes Digital! NoCo Hemp Expo Presents its Second in a Series of Online Events Designed for the Industrial Hemp Community to Stay Informed During Social Distancing

    Denver, CO (May 13, 2020) – The hemp community is invited to kick off the summer season with an educational journey during the Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference & Trade Show, June 16-19, 2020. NoCo Hemp Expo, in conjunction with Let’s Talk Hemp Media, is pleased to announce the four-day conference, which is the second in a series of virtual events designed for industrial hemp professionals during a time of social distancing.

    Packed full of programming, the Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Event will provide participants with FREE access to six live webcast Supersessions, including dozens of videos and pre-recorded content in the exclusive Let’s Talk Hemp Library & Archives. Additionally, participants will be able to:

    • Explore innovative hemp brands from around the globe
    • Engage, discuss and make valuable connections in the virtual Networking Lounges
    • Search for career opportunities and post resumes in the Job Fair Lounge
    • Catch footage from past hemp events in the Library

    VIRTUAL EXPO HALLS

    Visit the virtual Expo Halls featuring a variety of hemp businesses, brands, products, and services and chat with industry professionals. The interactive rooms offer an opportunity to connect with hemp-based businesses and keep the conversations moving forward to strengthen our industry.

    “The SUMMER SOLSTICE event allows people the chance to discover new opportunities within the hemp industry and hear from nationally renowned experts. Additionally, participants will experience hemp unlike they ever have before, with new speakers and programming, plus a dedicated Sound Room where guests can check out the sound of hemp,” said Morris Beegle, Let’s Talk Hemp Media Co-founder and Producer of NoCo Hemp Expo.

    LIVE WEBCAST SUPERSESSIONS

    The Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference & Trade Show will feature six  90-minute live webcast Supersessions, offered twice a day, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, June 16-18. During the sessions, join in live chats and a Q&A with panelists, guest speakers, and webcast hosts Morris Beegle and Rick Trojan. Speakers will be announced soon. The following is the live Supersession schedule:

    TUESDAY, JUNE 16,

    11:00 am – 12:30 pm MDT

    Innovation: Technology Advances Across the Hemp Supply Chain

    Stay up to date on the latest exciting innovations happening in the hemp space, from farm and harvesting machinery, drone and data collection technology, extraction and processing equipment, analytics and testing, product development, packaging, and more.

    2:00 pm – 3:30 pm MDT

    Investor Outlook & the Financial Future of The Hemp Industry

    Investment professionals, financial analysts, and business leaders dedicated to the industrial hemp market will share their perspectives on the current hemp investment landscape.

    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17

    11:00 am – 12:30 pm MDT

    Food Sovereignty, Nutrition & Hemp’s Role

    Humans have used hemp for food, medicine, and more since Paleolithic times. Now that it is legal, hemp today is considered a superfood. This discussion will explore what opportunities and roadblocks are ahead in furthering hemp’s role in our food system.

    2:00 pm – 3:30 pm MDT

    Bast & Hurd: Industrial Hemp Opportunities in Building, Biocomposites, Biofuels & More

    Learn more about hemp’s importance beyond CBD and its role in sustainable building and construction, the manufacturing of bio-composite materials such as bioplastics, plant-based biofuels, and other products innovated from its fiber, bast and hurd.

    THURSDAY, JUNE 18

    11:00 am – 12:30 pm MDT

    The 2020 Hemp Crop: Harvesting, Drying, Handling & Finding Markets

    Learn from the experts and share what you know on how to get the best return on investment for the 2020 hemp-growing season. This panel will share what they’ve learned to maximize the hemp crop, including best practices and research.

    2:00 pm – 3:30 pm MDT

    The 1 Percent Solution — Why 0.3% THC is Arbitrary and Wrong

    Panelist will address questions regarding the USDA ruling and its latest policy regulations relating to the limit under USDA rules governing hemp cultivation. Join in the conversation as to how the industry can unite and effectively lobby to help effect this needed change.

    The Expo halls will remain open through Friday, June 19, with pre-recorded content, trade show, and more networking opportunities.

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION

    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. Or register today for the FREE Experience Hemp SUMMER SOLSTICE Virtual Conference & Trade Show. For Exhibitor and Sponsor interest, please click here for more information.

    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

  • 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

     

  • Let’s Talk Hemp and the 422 Podcast Kicks Off 3rd Season with Renowned Hemp Industry Expert Paul Benhaim

    Let’s Talk Hemp and the 422 Podcast Kicks Off 3rd Season with Renowned Hemp Industry Expert Paul Benhaim

    As Mother Earth Takes a Breath, Join Hosts Morris Beegle and Rick Trojan with Special Guest Paul Benhaim to Discuss How Cannabis Trumps Chaos. Tune-in to what Forbes Magazine Called One of the “Top 8 Cannabis Podcasts You Need in Your Life.”

    Denver, CO (March 25, 2020) – Hemp industry leaders and national media hosts Morris Beegle and Rick Trojan are pleased to announce the third season of the popular Let’s Talk Hemp and the 422 podcast. Episode One, Season Three of the podcast debuts today, Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

    In this season’s first episode, Beegle and Trojan dive into a timely and lively discussion on the positive impact hemp could make in the reduction of plastic consumption in the next several years. The podcast’s theme, Cannabis Trumps Chaos, features three international guests from Australia, Columbia, and the U.K., including hemp industry pioneer Paul Benhaim, co-founder of CBD leader Elixinol and industry startup The Hemp Plastic Company; Oliver Zugel, CEO of CBD maker FoliuMed in Colombia; and Tommy Prendergrast, Event Manager of the Hemp & CBD Expo in Birmingham, England. All three guests discuss the vital role hemp plays in sustainability, as well as its popularity as a supplement in health and wellness as people seek to boost their health and immunity during the coronavirus crisis.

    Twice a month, the Let’s Talk Hemp hosts cover innovative topics that remind listeners that “Every day is Earth Day.” Additionally, their goal is to inform and unite a global audience through the episode’s Hemp Passport Segment, which provides international perspectives from first-hand experiences. Together, Beegle and Trojan interview acclaimed hemp industry leaders and ask them three essential questions:

    • What are you most thankful for in this industry?
    • What is the hemp industry’s biggest challenge?
    • What is your favorite hemp product?

    According to the Let’s Talk Hemp media website, the podcast serves as a positive voice for the industry and educational resource for the community for all things hemp. Recently, Forbes Magazine named the ‘Let’s Talk Hemp’ podcast as one of “Top 8 Cannabis Podcasts You Need in Your Life.”

    “Now more than ever, we need to join together as a community, and we encourage everyone to listen in to our new episode. We’re excited to kick off our third season and share with the world how hemp can protect the Earth,” said Morris Beegle, Let’s Talk Hemp Media Co-founder. “Through this global coronavirus pandemic, we need to remember to not only protect our health and each other but also to preserve our planet. We’ve seen a shift in the environment as China’s air pollution levels improve and how the water has returned to its normal color in Venice, Italy. We can continue to make strides in preserving our land, air and water with the viable and sustainable power of hemp.”

    The Let’s Talk Hemp and the 422 podcast allows people to learn about hemp innovations remotely. Be on the lookout for future episodes to include interviews from politicians, professional athletes, and leaders from across six continents. Listen in and change the cannabis conversation by downloading the ‘Let’s Talk Hemp and the 422’ podcast here or download from iTunes or Spotify.

    About Let’s Talk Hemp Media

    Let’s Talk Hemp is a leading media platform that focuses on “Changing the Cannabis Conversation.” We provide 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 specifically on the subject of industrial hemp and cannabis. Let’s Talk Hemp features and curates 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, prosper, and help individuals and communities throughout America and around the globe. Note, the 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo will take place August 6-8, 2020, at the National Western Complex in Denver, CO.

    Earth Week

    Let’s Talk Hemp Newsletter

    waterfall

    Ancient Hempcrete Preserves India’s Ellora Caves for 1,500 Years
    By HG Media

    CBD

    Charlotte’s Web Acquires CBDMedic Maker Abacus Health for $68.5 Million
    By The Observer

     hemp toilet paper

    Hemp Played Roll in Invention of Toilet Paper
    By Fox13 News, Memphis, TN

    SAB

    Small Business Coronavirus Disaster Loans Available
    By Small Business Administration

    Check out our new digital Let’s Talk Hemp magazine, powered by Honeysuckle Magazine. Available now!

    NoCo 7 Digital Magazine

     

    HEADLINE NEWS

    Fantastic Fungi Movie Available Online; Producers to Hold Live Q&A on March 26
    By Fantastic Fungi<

    FDA-Turned-CBD Scientist: Dosage Likely First Step of Federal Regulations
    By Westword

    Natural Products Industry on Front Lines of Coronavirus Crisis
    By Compass Natural

    Cannabis, CBD Dispensaries Deemed Essential Services by California’s Coronavirus Order
    By Quartz

    U.S. Hemp Industries Association Parts Ways with Its President
    By HempToday

    OxiClean Spokesman Anthony Sullivan Plans TV Series on His Journey as a Hemp Farmer
    By Hemp Grower

    FOOD, BEVERAGE & SUPPLEMENTS

    Victory Hemp Foods, Applied Food Sciences Partner to Expand Hemp as a Protein Source
    By Food Ingredients First

    Functional Remedies Earns NSF International’s GMP Registration
    By Business Wire

    Montana Topical CBD Manufacturer Pivots to Hand Sanitizer
    By KPAX Channel 8 News, Missoula, MT

    Beware CBD-Coronavirus Misinformation
    By Analytical Cannabis

    FDA Issues Dietary Supplements Adverse Event Reporting Guidelines During a Pandemic
    By FDA

    FASHION, FIBER AND CONSTRUCTION

    Five Best Hemp Shoe Brands
    By Candid Magazine

    Dutch Company Uses Hemp in New Generation of Washable Diapers
    By Cannabis Now

    Hempcrete, 3D Printing May Have Promising Future in Building Design, Construction
    By The Nelson Daily Mail

    FARMING AND AGRICULTURE

    Hemp Farmers Really Need a Break in 2020
    By Fresh Toast

    Hemp Shows Economic Promise for Native American Communities
    By Benzinga

    Hemp Farmers Seek to Lock Down Seed Amid Coronavirus Uncertainty
    By Hemp Industry Daily

    INTERNATIONAL NEWS

    United Kingdom Poised to Be Major Market for CBD Beauty Products
    By Cosmetics Design-Europe

    Mexico’s Pending Legalization of Hemp, Cannabis Could Be Significant for U.S. Market
    By Hemp Industry Daily

    Ghana Legalizes Industrial Hemp
    By The Motley Fool

    Interview with European Hemp Educator Hana Gabrielova
    By HempToday

    EVENTS

    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

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

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

  • 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.”

    Read full article

    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

  • Is CBD Isolate Losing Its Appeal?

    Is CBD Isolate Losing Its Appeal?

    By Tim Gordon, Chief Science Officer, Functional Remedies

    As full-spectrum hemp products are being recognized as the best options for our bodies, CBD and cannabinoid isolate products are trending differently. In the ever changing cannabis industry, we have witnessed the rise and fall of isolated cannabinoid products. In 2015, at the start of the legal hemp industry, the emerging CBD market began to take hold. Through 2016 and into 2017, isolated CBD was selling for upwards of $5,000 per kilogram and the market was on the rise. CBD extraction companies were setting up shop across the country in hopes of joining the emerging industry and seeing large financial returns.

    At the same time, multiple companies in the pharmacopeia world were conducting research on the CBD molecule. The research being conducted was specific to certain conditions or ailments but within that specific research, between the lines, were some very telling facts about how CBD works and its potential toxic and damaging effects on the body.

    As the CBD industry entered into its third and fourth years of maturity in the United States, the tell-tale signs of an industry on the brink self-imploding began to rise. The commoditization of CBD began to show itself across the country. Large CBD companies began massive layoffs, farmers were told their contracts could not be fulfilled, some companies began closing and filing for bankruptcy. We watched as the market flooded with product and the price began falling below $1,000 per kilogram for CBD isolate.

    Research in the world of pharma continued to thrive with more details as to potential side effects of a CBD molecule. GW Pharma’s research has been used in reference by the FDA on its findings of their CBD-based drug Epidiolex, which showed promising signs for certain disorders but also potentially compromising signs of liver toxicity and reproductive issues.

    As the hemp-cannabis industry continues into its fifth year of growth, many factors will influence its further development. Regulations from the USDA and multiple federal agencies will be put into place. Pharma will continue research and development with isolated CBD and mixed isolated cannabinoid products. More education as to why CBD alone is not the best for our bodies will emerge. Where that will leave CBD extraction and isolate companies is unknown.

    Tim Gordon has the honor of serving as founder and Chief Science Officer for Colorado-based Functional Remedies, a leading manufacturer of hemp-based cannabinoid products in the United States.

    Photo Credit: Unsplash

    Hemp and cannabinoid expert Tim Gordon, founder and Chief Science Officer of Functional Remedies, explains why full spectrum cannabinoid products may be safer – and sell better – than products made from CBD isolate.

    News Briefs

    USDA Issues Report on Economic Viability of Hemp

    By USDA

    Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet

    By Natural Awakenings

    Renewable Hemp-based Packaging Finds New Uses

    By Merry Jane

    Hemp, Cannabis Businesses Bolster Real Estate Market

    By UPI

    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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  • 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

    Filmmaker, Hemp Advocate Diana Oliver Passes Away
    By HempToday

    Coronavirus Affecting Hemp Textile Trade in China
    By New York Times

    Interest Grows in Hemp as a Nutritional Supplement for Livestock
    By Norfolk Daily News

    Cornell Researcher: Hemp Goes Hot Due to Genetics, Not Conditions
    By Phys.org / Science X Network

    Headline News

    CBD and Plant-based Continue to Reshape the Retail Landscape
    By Supermarket News

    Week Marks February 4 as 2nd Annual National Hemp Day
    By MindBodyGreen

    Southern University First Historically Black College to Launch Southern Hemp Products
    By WBRZ ABC News2

    Wholesale Hemp CBD Markets Face Challenges in 2020
    By World Daily

    KY Hemp Companies Face Bankruptcy as “Bureaucratic Paralysis” Dogs Industry
    By the Lexington Herald

    City of Boulder, Eyeing Regulations for Hemp Cultivation, Extraction Businesses
    By The Charlotte Post

    Food, Beverage & Supplements

    Colorado’s EcoGen Laboratories Raises $40 Million in Private Placement
    By The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

    Pharma Hemp Complex Donates CBD Salve to Help Animals Injured in Australia Bush Fires
    By Yahoo Finance

    Winged CBD a Winner at BeautyX Media Pitch Competition
    By Beauty Independent

    CBD Oil Producer Hemp Depot Received GMP and cGMP Certifications
    By Benzinga

    Fashion, Fiber, and Construction

    Hemp Fiber Maker Sunstrand Files for Bankruptcy
    By Hemp Industry Daily

    Why Aren’t We Making More Hemp Textiles in the U.S.?
    By SVN Space

    Montana State Student Tests Building Material Made of Hemp Byproduct
    By The Farm Forum

    Hemp Houses: A More Sustainable Way to Build, and Live
    By GreenCamp

    Farming and Agriculture

    International News

    Hemp Advocates in Ireland Seek to Amend Legislation
    By Change.org

    Hemp Beer Debuts to Coincide with Legalization of Cannabis in Canberra, Australia
    By Merry Jane

    Sale of Hemp Tea in Germany Leads to Probation for Store Owners
    By Hemp Industry Daily

  • Save The Date: 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo

    Save The Date: 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo

    Save The Date: 7th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo, the World’s Largest Hemp Conference & Trade Show, Expands to National Western Complex in Denver, CO, March 26 – 28, 2020

    Leading Hemp Event Producer Sponsors Additional Industry Trade Shows Across the Country

    Loveland, CO (October 23, 2019) – The Seventh Annual NoCo Hemp Expo (NoCo2020) is pleased to announce its expansion to Denver’s famed National Western Complex for its March 26-28, 2020, conference and trade show. The NoCo Hemp Expo features an Investor Forum, Business Conference, Farm Symposium, and an expanded exhibit floor and sets the stage for innovative discussions on the future of hemp farming, processing, manufacturing, marketing, retailing, sales and regulatory policies during the world’s most comprehensive hemp exposition and trade show on the planet.

    “Since the inaugural NoCo Hemp Expo in 2014, we have been contemplating the past, cultivating the present and creating the future of hemp. As we roll into NoCo7 and 2020, the landscape for domestic and industrial hemp in the U.S. will change dramatically,” says Morris Beegle, Founder of the Colorado Hemp Company and Producer of the NoCo Hemp Expo and Southern Hemp Expo. “We are pleased to produce this event at the National Western Complex, the perfect agriculture-inspired setting for the largest gathering of hemp industry professionals under one roof. The hemp industry is evolving and transitioning and has the potential for exponential growth and can positively impact the future.”

    Designed specifically for manufacturers, producers, retailers, farmers, buyers, sellers, and others involved in sales and marketing of hemp-related products, NoCo7 is now anticipating up to 20,000 attendees to visit the 200,000 square feet of event space, including 400 exhibitors during the two-day event and one-day Investor Forum. Keynote speakers from past events have featured notable politicians including Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Presidential Candidate Tulsi Gabbard, hemp advocate and environmental activist Winona LaDuke, former NFL player Matt Wilhelm, Dr. Bronner’s David Bronner, author Doug Fine and others.

    The 2020 NoCo Hemp Expo will feature an expanded Exhibit Hall with 400+ exhibitors. Photo: Colorado Hemp Company

    NoCo Hemp Expo Event Details: March 26 – 28, 2020

    National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216

    Expo Hall Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Conference Hours: 10:15 am – 5:00 pm

    For details on sponsor and exhibitor opportunities, complete the form here. Tickets will be available for purchase in December. For more information, visit www.nocohempexpo.com.

    More Hemp-tastic News

    In addition to NoCo7, the Colorado Hemp Company is pleased to provide additional sponsorship support at the following upcoming industry events taking place across the country:

     

    • Hemp Building Summit: International hemp building experts and U.S. hemp building leaders will gather for the first of its kind summit to advance hemp-based building materials in Ketchum, Idaho, Oct. 24 – 25, 2019. This event will also mark the formal launch of the U.S. Hemp Building Association.
    • Hawaii Farmers Union United Convention: The Hawaii Farmers Union Convention unites farmers who implement regenerative techniques in producing food that will ultimately create a resilient, vital and productive agricultural system for the Hawaiian people. Join us for a special Let’s Talk Hemp Hawaii Tent for the duration of the event. This convention will be held Nov. 8 – 10, 2019 in Maui, Hawaii.
    • Texas Hemp Convention: The Texas Hemp Convention is one the largest gathering of hemp and CBD business professionals in Texas. Colorado Hemp Company’s Morris Beegle will be speaking at this event, Jan. 28 – 30, 2020.

    About Colorado Hemp Company

    The Colorado Hemp Company, producer of the NoCo Hemp Expo, 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

  • Tennessee Hemp Innovator Blühen Botanicals Leads All-star Sponsor Line-up for the 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo

    Tennessee Hemp Innovator Blühen Botanicals Leads All-star Sponsor Line-up for the 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo

    Tickets on Sale Now for Largest Hemp Industry Gathering in the Eastern U.S.,

    Sept. 6 – 7, 2019, 10 am – 6 pm, at the Williamson County AG Expo Park in Franklin, TN

     

    FRANKLIN, TN (August 21, 2019) – Organizers for the Southern Hemp Expo (SHE) are gearing up in welcoming more than 5,000 hemp industry experts and enthusiasts to Tennessee, an epicenter for the exploding hemp market, this September 6 – 7 at the Williamson County AG Expo Park in Franklin, TN. As the hemp industry continues to grow exponentially, SHE is looking forward to returning to the great state of Tennessee for the second year in a row focusing on the economic impact and innovation in the marketplace for all things hemp.

    The two-day conference and exposition is open to entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, manufacturers, producers, agriculturalists and consumers interested in products made from hemp, CBD and full spectrum hemp extract. This year’s SHE event features a business conference; farm symposium; and industry day with a business-to-business expo hall on Friday, September 6. The general public is then invited to attend on Saturday, September 7, with nearly 150 exhibitors, workshops and demonstrations.

    Among the speaker line-up, SHE is pleased to announce that two-time NHRA Funny Car World Champion turned hemp farmer, Matt Hagan, will take the stage for a keynote address on Saturday during the conference. Expo attendees will receive up-to-date information about federal and state legislation and regulations, current trends in CBD and hemp supplements; the latest developments in processing, technology and innovation; certification, market research, compliance and lab testing; breeding, genetics, seeds and clones, and more.

    Presenting Sponsor Blühen Botanicals

    Tennessee’s Blühen Botanicals will be featured as the Presenting Sponsor of Southern Hemp Expo. Founded by a dedicated team of Knoxville, TN-based entrepreneurs, soil scientists, farmers and hemp advocates, Blühen Botanicals is a hemp biomass processing and extraction company with farming and distribution partners across the United States. With a dedicated, pharmaceutical grade hemp research facility, Blühen works with manufacturers to produce custom formulations for its own blend of boutique wellness products such as full spectrum hemp extract oils, softgels, creams, and pet treats and oils. The company employs expert entomologists, plant pathologists, agronomists, chemists, and engineers. Learn more at www.bluhenbotanicals.com.

    Hemp’s Economic Impact

    “The excitement and momentum around hemp has amplified eleven-fold since the end of 2018, and the volume is only getting louder. People from all industries and all walks of life are showing interest and curiosity about the opportunities and benefits of this plant,” explains Morris Beegle, Producer of Southern Hemp Expo.

    Hemp-derived CBD sales alone increased 57% in 2018 over the previous year, according to Nutrition Business Journal, with sales reaching $238 million. Additionally, according to data gathered by advocacy group votehemp.com, hemp acreage under license across the U.S. increased nearly five-fold in the past year from 112,000 acres reported in 2018 to 480,000 acres reported in 2019. Eric Steenstra, President of votehemp.com, notes that the states of Kentucky and Tennessee are among the top five hemp-producing states in the U.S., and the state of Tennessee also has the highest number of applicants, indicating a strong level of interest in hemp production among small scale and family farms. Steenstra says that a full report on the growth of hemp acreage and other key agricultural data will be available at the Southern Hemp Expo.

    Other Lead Sponsors

    • GenCanna: Founded by industry pioneers who champion the world’s leading hemp genetics, cannabidiol (CBD) formulations, and groundbreaking legislation, GenCanna™ on scaling premium agricultural hemp production for food products to promote easy availability locally, nationally, and globally. GenCanna’s mission is to deliver wellness and quality of life to the world by helping farmers farm.
    • Hoban Law Firm: Hoban Law Group is one of the nation’s premier cannabis business law firms, serving clients with medical and adult use marijuana businesses as well as those operating in the industrial hemp sector. Hoban’s attorneys are actively engaged in legal and professional organizations around the world and are regularly featured speakers at all major cannabis industry conferences in the U.S. and abroad.
    • LabCanna: LabCanna is proud to call Franklin, TN home where they officially started in January of 2016 after Co-Founders, Joshua Camp and Ian Leadon decided to take part in Tennessee’s Industrial Hemp Research Program. In April of 2016, LabCanna was awarded the first ever Hemp Processing License by the State of Tennessee. LabCanna was also among the first to receive a hemp growers’ license in Tennessee, which was immediately put to use on their farm in Franklin, TN.
    • Restorative Botanicals: Boulder County, CO-based Restorative Botanicals, founded in 2015, offers a wide portfolio of full-spectrum hemp oil blends, foods, softgels and topical products made in a CDPHE-licensed, FDA-registered food manufacturing facility from certified organic and registered Colorado hemp. Restorative Botanicals oils are extracted using a solvent-free, low-temperature CO2 process that preserves the plant’s broad spectrum of beneficial compounds and optimizes its naturally occurring cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, antioxidants and phytonutrients.
    • Extract Labs: Combat veteran, Craig Henderson, started Extract Lab company out of his garage in 2016 after serving in the U.S. Army. He earned a Master’s of Engineering from the University of Louisville, in Kentucky and gained industry experience while working as a salesperson and expert instructor in supercritical CO2 extraction. In just two years, Extract Labs has grown exponentially in its Colorado headquarters and has recently added a second lab in Louisville, KY.
    • HGH Seed: Longmont, CO-based HGH Seed, a hemp genetics company, will be sponsoring the After Party to benefit the Jack Herer Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 8 pm – midnight. Committed to farming superior quality and consistent strains of hemp flower, HGH Seed Inc. aims to reinvigorate agriculture, foster new economic opportunity, and promote environmental sustainability.

    For a complete list of sponsors, please visit: https://southernhempexpo.com/sponsors/

    Tickets and Press Passes Available Now

    Avoid the lines and preregister before SHE sells out! Tickets are on sale and available now for purchase: www.southernhempexpo.com. For press passes, please contact Evan Tompros at Compass Natural Marketing at evan@compassnatural.com.

    About the Southern Hemp Expo

    The Southern Hemp Expo is produced by the Colorado Hemp Company, a division of WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives), based in Loveland, CO, and producer of NoCo Hemp Expo, the world’s largest and most comprehensive trade show and conference for industrial hemp. WAFBA is founder of TreeFreeHemp paper and printing services and the Colorado Hemp Company. Areas of focus include product and brand development, event production, consulting and advocacy. Learn more at SouthernHempExpo.com, and find us on Facebook and Twitter.

    Contact

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

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

  • We are the CHAMPions

    We are the CHAMPions

    We are the CHAMPions

    A New Public Private Partnership, the Colorado Hemp Advancement & Management Plan (CHAMP), Is Set to Strengthen the State’s Leadership Position in Hemp

    By Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural

    With the passage in 2012 of marijuana legalization in Colorado, the hemp industry also got an early start in the state, and Colorado is now considered one of the country’s epicenters of hemp agriculture, manufacturing and production. To further that leadership position, Governor Jared Polis has created a unique new public-private initiative, the Colorado Hemp Advancement & Management Plan (CHAMP). His priority in establishing the CHAMP initiative is for “Colorado to remain an innovating force in the promotion of this high-value agricultural commodity,” says the CHAMP website.

    Led by Betsy Markey, former Representative to U.S. Congress and current cabinet member of the Polis administration and Executive Director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, along with Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg, CHAMP is a year-long statewide initiative that brings together state, local and tribal agencies, as well as industry experts in cultivation, testing, research, processing, finance, economics and marketing.

    Read the full article here.

    News Briefs

    NHRA’s Funny Car World Champion to Present Keynote Address at 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo
    by Colorado Hemp Company

    CBD is More Popular Online than Kim Kardashian and Beyonce
    by Maxim

    USDA: Hemp Acreage Quadrupled in
    the Past Year
    by Quartz

    CBD-infused Snack & Beverage Maker Weller Closes on $3 Million Investment Round
    by BevNet

    Headline News

    Former FDA Head Says CBD in Food, Supplements is Illegal
    by CNBC

    2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo to Feature Business Conference, Ag Symposium
    by Colorado Hemp Company

    Gallup Poll: 1 in 7 Americans Use CBD Products
    by USA Today

    New York Times: CBD Ads Are Everywhere; Oversight is Not
    by the New York Times

    Food and Beverage Execs Cross Over to Cannabis
    by Food Dive

    Chinese Tariffs Have Minimal Effect on Hemp Industry
    by Hemp Industry Daily

    Cornell University Seed Bank Could Bring New Hemp Cultivars within Five Years
    by Hemp Today

    Webinar Charts Path Ahead for CBD Dietary Supplements, August 22
    by Nutra-Ingredients USA

    Hemp Farmers Struggle with Rejection from Banks, Social Media Ads
    by WRVO Public Media

    New Jersey, the Garden State, Greenlights Hemp Farming
    by NJ.com

    CBD Oil Popular for Helping Calm Anxiety
    by BBC News

  • NHRA’s Funny Car World Champion Matt Hagan to Present Keynote Address at Second Annual Southern Hemp Expo in Franklin, Tennessee

    NHRA’s Funny Car World Champion Matt Hagan to Present Keynote Address at Second Annual Southern Hemp Expo in Franklin, Tennessee

    Photo: Matt Hagan, 2-Time Funny Car World Champion. Photo Credit: Twitter/Matt Hagan

    Tickets On Sale Now to Hear Industry Experts, Farmers, Exhibitors, Innovative Brands & Investors Discuss the Economic Power of Hemp

     FRANKLIN, TN (August 14, 2019) – Two-time Funny Car World Champion turned hemp farmer, Matt Hagan, will take the stage for a keynote address at the 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo (SHE) at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park in Franklin, TN, on Sept. 6-7, 2019. Hagan, who is scheduled to speak on Saturday, September 7th during the Expo, will share a personal account on how he combines his two passions – from the race track to the field.

    Hagan will join more than 60 experts and leaders in the hemp industry and will speak on the “Let’s Talk Hemp” stage during the Expo – a gathering that unites more than 5,000 industry experts, innovative brands, farmers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. The SHE event is a robust and program-rich show specifically designed for the rapidly growing industrial, nutritional and therapeutic hemp industry.

    Speaker Highlights

    • Bob Hoban, Hoban Law Group: Bob Hoban is the President and Founder of Hoban Law Group, the nation’s premier full service ‘cannabusiness’ law firm, with offices in 13 states across the country. Through Bob’s legal counsel and policy efforts, he has won landmark cases that have ultimately shaped the creation and growth of the CBD industry.
    • Janel Ralph, Palmetto Harmony: Janel has been a parent advocate for CBD and hemp-based products after her youngest daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that was untreatable by modern medicine. Janel is the founder and CEO of Palmetto Synergistic Research, the CEO of Palmetto Harmony and the Executive Director of Compassionate South Carolina, plus a founder of American Hemp Seed.
    • Matt Hagan, Two-Time World Champion Funny Car Driver & Hemp Farmer: Race car driver, outdoorsman entrepreneur, and now hemp-farmer, Matt Hagan operates a 100-acre plot of cannabis near his 2,000 acre cattle farm in rural Virginia. Hagan who has been racing cars for almost half his life is trying his green thumb in raising hemp.
    • Colleen Keahey Lanier, Hemp Industries Association: Colleen was instrumental in coordinating the first state chapter of the Hemp Industries Association in Tennessee in 2013. In 2017, she relocated to Arizona and now serves as the Executive Director of the Hemp Industries Association.
    • Dani Billings, Nature’s Root & Colorado Hemp Project: Dani has been sharing her business expertise and farming experiences since 2014, the year she started Nature’s Root, an all organic, hemp-based body care company that specializes in therapeutics and nutritional food. In addition, Nature’s Root is the first hemp-based spa in the world.
    • Doug Fine, Author & Hemp Farmer: Doug is a nationally known cannabis activist and advocate, regenerative hemp farmer, researcher and bestselling author of HempBound. In addition, Doug is an award-winning culture and climate correspondent and regular on National Public Radio.
    • Franny Tacy, Franny’s Farm: As the first female hemp farmer in North Carolina, Franny Tacy has created a “Hempire” and has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS and more! Franny tells her story from seed to shelf and is a sought after national speaker and panelist.
    • Sean Murphy, Hemp Business Journal & New Frontier Data: Sean is the Founder and Publisher of the Hemp Business Journal, the hemp industry’s premier publication of big data and market intelligence.

    This year’s Southern Hemp Expo features a business conference; farm symposium; and industry day with a business-to-business expo hall on Friday, September 6. The general public is then invited to attend on Saturday, September 7, with nearly 150 exhibitors, workshops and demonstrations. Attendees will receive up-to-date information about federal and state legislation and regulations, current trends in CBD and hemp supplements; the latest developments in processing, technology and innovation; certification, market research, compliance and lab testing; breeding, genetics, seeds and clones, and more.

    “The Southern Hemp Expo is a unique gathering on a national scale that unites business leaders, entrepreneurs and consumers with experts who share common ground for the burgeoning hemp industry,” explains Colorado Hemp Company co-founder Morris Beegle, producer of NoCo Hemp and SHE. “The addition of race car champion Matt Hagan adds additional diversity and proves the popularity of hemp-derived products will only continue to grow across the country. SHE provides an excellent access point for emerging businesses looking to break into the hemp world – from farming to manufacturing.”

    Sponsors at Southern Hemp Expo (SHE)

    SHE sponsors include Presenting Sponsor Blühen Botanicals, a leading producer of premium hemp extracts based in Knoxville, TN. Other Sponsors include GenCanna, LabCanna, Restorative Botanicals, Extract Labs, ProVerde Laboratories, Myco Sativa, Key to Life and more.

    Tickets and Press Passes Available Now

    Tickets are on sale and available now for purchase: www.southernhempexpo.com. For press passes, please contact Evan Tompros at Compass Natural Marketing at evan@compassnatural.com.

    About the Southern Hemp Expo

    The Southern Hemp Expo is produced by the Colorado Hemp Company, a division of WAFBA LLC (We Are For Better Alternatives), based in Loveland, CO, and producer of NoCo Hemp Expo, the world’s largest and most comprehensive trade show and conference for industrial hemp. WAFBA is founder of TreeFreeHemp paper and printing services and the Colorado Hemp Company. Areas of focus include product and brand development, event production, consulting and advocacy. Learn more at SouthernHempExpo.com, and find us on Facebook and Twitter.

    Contact

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

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

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  • 500 Farmers, Enthusiasts Attend 4th Annual Hemp on the Slope

    500 Farmers, Enthusiasts Attend 4th Annual Hemp on the Slope

    By Heather Collins

    PHOTO: Hemp on the Slope, held on July 20 in Collbran, CO, drew 500 farmers, producers, manufacturers, advocates and others to Colorado’s Western Slope for a day of education, networking and information exchange as Colorado and the Western U.S. position as leaders in industrial hemp production.

    The rural town of Collbran, Colorado, located at the base of the Grand Mesa on the Western Slope, was alive on Saturday, July 20, 2019, in part due to the Hemp on the Slope summit that took place at beautiful Salt Creek Ranch.

    The Colorado Hemp Company, Salt Creek Hemp Co,  and Colorado Hemp Project hosted this educational hemp-centric event, which attracted nearly 500 attendees including experienced hemp farmers and some growers that are new to the industry. Lively discussions were held, including informative question and answer sessions focused on farming industrial hemp for food, fuel, fiber, animal nutrition, building materials, and many other uses of non-psychoactive cannabis.

    This year’s Hemp on the Slope featured more than 25 exhibitors that ranged from farm equipment processing demonstrations, to skin care to soil. There were many community advocates on hand to discuss the benefits of hemp production and answer concerns regarding FDA and USDA regulations. In addition, industry leading speakers discussed the economic impact hemp production will have on local economies and its rapid growth as a top commodity for Colorado and beyond.

    Next year’s Hemp on the Slope is already underway with plans for it to expand to Grand Junction. If you’re interested in attending more seminars and events like Hemp on the Slope, be sure to check out the  2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo on Sept. 6 – 7, 2019 in Franklin, TN. Join in on the fun and visit with more than 5,000 farmers, entrepreneurs, investors, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers during this year’s Expo, which will be a program-rich conference, exhibition and trade show structured specifically for the rapidly growing industrial, nutritional, and therapeutic hemp industries. Attendees will receive up-to-date information about federal and state legislation and regulations, current trends in CBD and hemp supplements; the latest developments in processing, technology and innovation; certification, compliance and lab testing; and breeding, genetics, seeds and clones, and more.

    *Save the Date* for NOCO Hemp Expo, March 28 – 31, 2020 in Denver.

    Photos: Compass Natural

    Heather Collins is a longtime public relations professional serving the natural, organic and eco-friendly products market, and is a senior account manager with Compass Natural working with a number of hemp and CBD related companies.

     

     

  • Laissez les Bon “Hemps” Rouler

    Laissez les Bon “Hemps” Rouler

    Hemp on the Bayou, a Town Hall-Style Symposium, Explores Opportunities in Hemp on May 1 During New Orleans JazzFest

    NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (April 17, 2019) – What could be better than attending the legendary JazzFest in New Orleans, especially for retailers, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders and others interested in the rapidly growing industrial hemp products market? With over 25,000 uses ranging from full-spectrum CBD hemp extract and hemp superfoods to textiles, building materials and bioplastics, now that hemp is legal in the United States as a result of the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, its impact has the potential to change the world.

    Join hosts Morris Beegle and Rick Trojan of the Let’s Talk Hemp Podcast on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, at the Central City BBQ, 1201 South Rampart Street, in historic downtown New Orleans for Hemp on the Bayou, held this year during the 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Presented as a town-hall style symposium, Hemp on the Bayou will feature a recap of the sold out NoCo Hemp Expo, educational tracks on hemp market opportunities, USDA and FDA rules and regulations, the 2019/2020 hemp forecast, growing hemp in Louisiana and throughout the U.S, policy predictions and more.

    Hemp Experts Gather in New Orleans During JazzFest

    Speakers for Hemp on the Bayou feature such industry luminaries as Tim Gordon, President of the Colorado Hemp Industries Association, and Chief Science Officer of leading CBD producer Functional Remedies; Jeffrey Cole, Senior Director of Business Development for Restorative Botanicals, maker of foods and supplements made from full-spectrum hemp extract; Dani Billings, President and Co-founder of the hemp-centric spa Nature’s Root, and founder of the Colorado Hemp Project; biological and agricultural engineer Kristy Hebert, founder of Louisiana-based Cypress Hemp; Eric Steenstra, President of Vote Hemp and Executive Director of the Hemp Industries Association; and other experts and specialists in hemp agriculture, production, sales, marketing, and business development.

    “We are beyond thrilled to combine the excitement of the hemp industry with the energy and excitement of JazzFest as we present Hemp on the Bayou to the Louisiana agriculture, entrepreneurial, music and entertainment communities,” said Morris Beegle, Co-founder of Colorado Hemp Company, producer of Hemp on the Bayou and the annual NoCo Hemp Expo, the world’s largest gathering of hemp industry professionals. Beegle is also producer of the upcoming Southern Hemp Expo, Sept. 6-7, 2019, in Nashville, TN.

    In addition to educational panels, Hemp on the Bayou will feature networking, community, collaboration, a New Orleans live music “After Party” and “Crawfish Fest,” and more. Presenting Sponsors for the 2019 Hemp on the Bayou include Restorative Botanicals and Seed2System. For tickets and information to participate in Hemp on the Bayou, visit www.hemponthebayou.com

    EarthX: Hemp Can Save the Planet

     

    In addition to hosting the upcoming Hemp on the Bayou in New Orleans on May 1st, Morris Beegle will be a featured speaker at the 2019 EarthX, April 25-28, 2019, in Dallas, TX. A leading nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire and energize the global community in ways that help create a sustainable world for all living things, and a better, cleaner, healthier world for future generations, this year’s international EarthX conference will feature a special educational track on industrial hemp. In addition to Morris Beegle speaking at the event, Southern Hemp Expo is a Sponsor of EarthX. Visit www.EarthX.org.

    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.

    About Hemp on the Bayou

    Hemp on the Bayou 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 NoCo Hemp Expo, the world’s largest conference and exposition for hemp industry professionals and advocates, and the 2nd Annual Southern Hemp Expo , Sept. 6-7, 2019, in Nashville, TN. Colorado Hemp Company also is the founder of TreeFreeHemp paper and printing services. Areas of focus include product and brand development, event production, and advocacy. Hemp on the Bayou provides support to nonprofit organizations including the Jack Herer Foundation; and Hemp History Week, celebrating its 10th anniversary in June 2019. Learn more at www.hemponthebayou.com, or visit us on Facebook. 

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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

  • 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. 

  • 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