Hemp Mushroom Coffins and the Future of Sustainable Burial
Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast
by Eric Hurlock
6d ago
On this episode we talk to Max Justice from Setas Mushrooms — the innovator behind MyCoffin, biodegradable coffins made of mycelium and industrial hemp. Justice is the co-founder and CEO of Setas Eternal Living, a company that offers people a sustainable end-of life solution — with aspirations to disrupt the death industry with affordable and sustainable options. For Justice, Setas Eternal Living was logical next step in his fungus journey. He and his wife started Setas Mushrooms on their farm in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, after discovering the healing power of mushrooms during his wife’s illn ..read more
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California’s War on Hemp: Chris Boucher Breaks it Down
Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast
by Eric Hurlock
2w ago
On this episode we check back in Chris Boucher, who was originally on the program in July of 2022. Boucher is a hemp industry OG. In 1990, he was first introduced to hemp by Jack Herer himself in, author of the book that jumpstarted the hemp movement in America, The Emperor Wears No Clothes. In 1994 Boucher was issued a permit from the USDA to grow fiber hemp in California, but his crop was destroyed before harvest by local drug enforcement agents. He was a founding member of the Hemp Industries Association and was part of the landmark case HIA vs. DEA that established the legality of CBD. But ..read more
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Lucia Vignale and the Cornell Hemp Webinar Series
Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast
by Eric Hurlock
2w ago
This week’s guest on the Industrial Hemp podcast is Lucia Vignale, a third-year PhD student at Cornell University, where she studies plant breeding, genetics and pathology. “I’m interested in searching for, mapping, and characterizing new sources of resistance against hemp powdery mildew,” she said. Vignale earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in molecular biologist in her native Uruguay, and in 2022 she came to Larry Smart’s hemp lab at Cornell on a Fullbright scholarship to pursue her PhD. Her passion for hemp is intertwined with her passion for science. There's so much that we don't k ..read more
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Pennsylvania Hemp Farmer Steve Groff Goes to China
Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast
by Eric Hurlock
2M ago
Holtwood, PENNSYLVANIA—On this episode of the Industrial Hemp Podcast, Lancaster Farming visits with Lancaster County hemp farmer Steve Groff to discuss his recent trip to China. Steve shares his observations from visiting China's expansive hemp supply chain, from farms to textile factories. With vivid descriptions and first-hand insights, Steve explains how the Chinese grow, harvest and process industrial hemp at an unparalleled scale. The conversation explores: • The differences between Chinese and American hemp farming practices. • China's advanced textile production, blending hemp with cot ..read more
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One Plant Film Reaches Kickstarter Fundraising Goal. Now What?
Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast
by Eric Hurlock
2M ago
This week on the Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast, host Eric Hurlock speaks with filmmaker Jordan Berger from Sunflower Films in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Berger and his team are creating the documentary One Plant, that tells the story the cannabis plant. Fresh off the success of a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $65,000, Jordan discusses the process of funding, creating, and finishing a film. He provides insight into how the funds will be allocated, including editing, sound design, animation, and licensing music to bring the project to completion. The episode also highlights the ..read more
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Jean Lotus Trains an Eagle Eye on Hemp Building Worldwide
Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast
by Eric Hurlock
2M ago
Jean Lotus is an award-winning investigative journalist and publisher of HempBuild Magazine. She is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she has been covering the hemp industry since 2017, and is our guest on this week’s hemp podcast. While she has written about various sectors of the hemp industry, her main area of interest is the hemp building sector. “I thought, jeez, this is a technology that’s been in use successfully in Europe for 30 years,” she said. “They’ve already made all the mistakes, they’ve done all the testing. They know what works.” “All we have to do is sort of turn a key an ..read more
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In a World of Hemp with Cameron McIntosh
Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast
by Eric Hurlock
2M ago
In this special Thanksgiving episode, hemp podcast host Eric Hurlock sits down with hempcrete builder Cameron McIntosh of Americhanvre Cast Hemp. Fresh off his return from the World Hemp Forum in France, Cameron shares insights from his whirlwind trip, including a tour of La Chanvrière's world-class processing facility and his participation on a global panel of hemp-building experts. The conversation explores the state of hemp construction globally and at home, covering key events like Greenbuild in Philadelphia and the Lower Sioux Indian Community’s groundbreaking hemp projects in Minnesota ..read more
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Talking Hemp with Morris Beegle
Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast
by Eric Hurlock
2M ago
This week we talk hemp with industry leader Morris Beegle. Known for his work with the NoCo Hemp Expo, Let’s Talk Hemp, and other ventures, Morris shares his insights on the year in hemp, global developments, and what lies ahead for the industry. From international travels to Japan, Peru, and Prague to organizing major events in the U.S. and Europe, Morris offers a unique perspective on hemp’s evolving landscape. In this conversation we explore the challenges and opportunities for industrial hemp and linger perhaps a bit too long on the linguistic and regulatory nuances that divide the plant's ..read more
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Hemp Goes to GreenBuild
Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast
by Eric Hurlock
3M ago
In this episode of the Industrial Hemp Podcast, we take you to the GreenBuild Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, the world’s largest event dedicated to green building and sustainable construction. This annual gathering brings together architects, engineers, builders, and innovators, all focused on creating a more sustainable future for the built environment. Under the banner of The Goodness of Hemp, an inspiring collective of hemp-based businesses showcased their products and vision for the future of construction. From cutting-edge materials to bold collaborations, this episode highlights th ..read more
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Montana 2024, Part One: The Goodness of Hemp
Lancaster Farming Industrial Hemp Podcast
by Eric Hurlock
3M ago
This is part one of our coverage of the 2024 Montana Hemp Summit, also known as the "Goodness of Hemp" Summit, that took place in Great Falls, Montana, Oct. 15-17. First, please take action now. Help support the One Plant Kickstarter campaign. The episode opens with a conversation with Ken Elliott, co-founder of IND HEMP in Montana. Host Eric Hurlock and Ken talk about the recent summit, the introduction of HEMI, and why people in the hemp industry should stop what they’re doing right now and go help throw in on the "One Plant" documentary film KickStarter Campaign. Then you'll ..read more
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