Hemp Can Do It

On this episode of Hemp Can Do It!, Kattia Jimenez speaks with crop consultant, seed breeder, and cannabis activist Benjamin F Grant. The two discuss farmer partnerships, Wisconsin’s hemp pilot program, and challenges for growers in the 2019 season.

Kattia speaks to Josh Hendrix of the US Hemp Roundtable about Kentucky hemp, the CBD market and Wisconsin’s hemp potential.

On this episode of Hemp Can Do It! Kattia speaks with UW-Madison assistant professor of agronomy and Extension specialist Rodrigo Werle. Professor Werle is the leader of the UW-Madison industrial hemp project, he will be researching various grain varieties. Dr. Shelby Ellison will work on industrial hemp extension and education concentrating on hemp grown for CBD. Dr. Ellison will transition into an associate faculty position in the Department of Horticulture in June.

In this episode of Hemp Can Do It, Kattia and Larry speak with Brian Kuhn of Wisconsin’s Department of Agriculture Trade and Consumer Protection. Brian heads the Bureau of Plant Industry, the department tasked with creating the industrial hemp pilot program for Wisconsin.

In this episode of Hemp Can Do It!, Larry and Kattia speak with State Senator Patrick Testin from Wisconsin’s 24th district. Senator Testin helped write and pass Act 100, which created the industrial hemp pilot program for Wisconsin.

Introducing a new podcast about Wisconsin’s growing hemp industry. In this first episode of Hemp Can Do It!, News Director Molly Stentz speaks with Wisconsin Hemp Alliance co-founders Larry Konopacki and Kattia Jimenez about the growing pains of our state’s industrial hemp pilot program.