Ihemp Revolution

Hempstone Heritage By Less Stark Learn about the fascinating details of the old Pennsylvania hemp industry in the Hempstone Heritage Series written be Les Stark. By analyzing many primary documents he was able to come up with a unique perspective of the old hemp industry. What he found was a story nothing short of amazing! Les is now able to bring the story of the Pennsylvania hemp industry to the world. There were over 100 water-powered hemp mills lining the streams creeks and rivers of Lancaster County alone with dozens of hemp mills in neighboring York County and the surrounding counties. There were almost as many oil mills for processing hempseed and flaxseed oil. The Hempstone Heritage Series reveals to us all of the fascinating details of this once thriving industry. Website: HempStoneHeritage.com Email: LesStark@HempStoneHeritage.com

The Hoban Law Group is the nation’s only full service, full time cannabis business (“cannabusiness”) law firm.  They are Colorado's largest and most experienced cannabis business law firm and has consistently provided expert commercial legal advice to its clients in the industrial hemp industry and the regulated marijuana dispensary system. Hoban Law Group attorneys are licensed in over a dozen states across the country with the expertise to offer clients a one-stop-shop for their rapidly expanding hemp business legal needs. Their clients include industrial hemp entrepreneurs and producers, marijuana entrepreneurs, ancillary businesses and even local, state and international governmental bodies seeking regulatory counsel. Website: Hoban.law Email: Bob@Hoban.law

Elliot Galdy is the Vice President of NC Hemp Industry Association with an update on Vote Hemp. Elliot is the owner of Hybrid Health that offers a wide range of CBD products. Vote Hemp is a national, single-issue, non-profit advocacy group founded in 2000 by members of the hemp industry to remove barriers to industrial hemp farming in the U.S. through education, legislation and advocacy. They work to build grassroots support for hemp through voter education, registration and mobilization, as well as defend against any new laws, regulations or policies that would prohibit or restrict hemp trade. Website: VoteHemp.com Elliot Galdy: Elliot@HybridHealth.us Website: HybridHealth.Com

Paradise Hemp Coffee is located in Gainsville Florida and sources coffees from around the world to find the perfect pairings for organic ground hemp seeds. They then go through the process of roasting these coffees to not only bring out their best qualities but compliment hemp's subtle flavors.   The health benefits of hemp combined with quality coffee create a perfect combination for the health conscious and the coffee connoisseurs alike. Their hemp seeds are Non-Gmo, pesticide free, gluten free, THC-free, kosher and vegan friendly. Website: ParadiseHempCoffee.com Email: ParadiseCBD@gmail.com

E R Beach is the owner of four Hemptations stores (aka Hemp department stores) in Ohio. Hemptations has been open for over 20 years. His stores have accumulated many Best of Cincinnati Awards in both City Beat and Cincinnati Magazine, Best Store Name and Best Use for Grass are two favorites. Beach discusses some CBD issues as well as what going on in the Hemp world today. Website: Hemptations.com & PlanetEveryWear.com Email: Hemptations@yahoo.com

BlueBird Botanicals: Mike Harinen is the Marketing Director of BlueBird Botanicals in Bloomfield CO, just north of Denver CO. BlueBird Botanicals mission is to make a positive impact on humanity and the world, one day at a time. Their business practices are designed to have minimal negative impact on the environment, while their products themselves are of the utmost highest quality. They are dedicated to making the world a better place. Fair business, philanthropy, sustainability, and the well-being of their customers fuel their desire to be the best. The planet-and-people-friendly, all-natural products help to enrich your spirit, calm your mind, and restore vitality to your body. Bluebird is privately owned, fully insured, trusted by thousands, uses multiple third party laboratories for analysis of their ingredients and products, and comprises a group of passionate people in Broomfield, Colorado. Email: Mike@BlueBirdBotanicals.com Website: BlueBirdBotanicals.com

Dan Johnson Kentucky House Representative Dan Johnson (R) is supporting HB 448 which addresses industrial hemp wording. He represents House District 49 Bullitt County KY Annex: 502-564-8100 Ext. 651 Annex: Dan.Johnson@lrc.ky.gov

Brandon Pitcher and Hemp Circle Industries is a full service advisory firm guiding clients, from a wide range of industries, through the practical and implementable solutions necessary to integrate hemp into their products and value chains.  From where to get optimum raw inputs and product development support to managing global research efforts, Hemp Circle Industries has the team for the job.

Chad Wilson is a true blue Kentuckian and he is proud of his states hemp heritage. He says, “Hemp brings hope, brings health, and it brings prosperity.” He is the Vice President of Marketing for Green Remedy, a CBD extraction company in Louisville KY. His big dream was to move his wife and family back onto a renewable and sustainable living family farm, while assisting as many hemp entrepreneurs along the way to realize their dreams. Chad now owns a 45 acre farm called Modern Farm Concepts, an organic and hydroponic garden center, to compliment Green Remedy in Kentucky. Website is: GreenRemedy.com Email is: Chad@GreenRemedy.com

Jeff Cartonia is the executive director of North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association and he is the Vice President in a company called Founders Hemp.

Industrial Hemp Laws In Colorado David Bush is an attorney that believes the practice of law is about solving problems reasonably, ethically and professionally. He represents individuals and business in the industrial hemp industry.

Tyler Frank is the founder of HempTopia, "The Weave of the Future”, an online marketplace for all types of Hemp Products and Services. They offer a full range of hemp products, promotional goods for companies, and stock everything in their warehouse for next day shipping. Website: HempTopia.com HempTradingPost.com Email: TeamHemp@HempTopia.com

NoCo Hemp Expo March 31 and April 1st of 2017 Setting The Stage For Hemp Tomorrow Day 1: Friday, March 30, 2017: B2B and Industry Day Industry Panels and Presentations B2B Expo for Buyers Networking with Industry Peers and Leaders Media Spotlight on the Hemp Industry Hemp Summit Day 2: Saturday, April 1, 2017, Open to the Public 100+ Vendors and Exhibitors Educational Panels and Workshops Hemp Fashion Feature Elected State and National Representatives Arts, Crafts and Entertainment Website: NoCoHempExpo.com Promoter: Morris Beegle Colorado Hemp Company “Supporting all Things Hemp”

Joel Bedard is the founder of the Vermont Hemp Company in Jericho Vermont. The Vermont Hemp Company is dedicated to improving our world, through hemp. Food-Fuel-Fiber

Dan is an agricultural economist with Seed CX and has a passion for using quantitative tools and methods in order to analyze and understand intricate problems and issues in the world of agriculture and industrial hemp. Website: SeedCX.com Email: Daniel@SeedCX.com

Lawrence Serbin is the President of HIA and the owner of Hemp Traders. Hemp Traders is one of the largest supplier of hemp fiber products in the US. They supply hemp fabric, hemp twine, hemp rope, hemp clothing, hemp webbing and much more. Website: HempTraders.com Email: Lawrence@HempTraders.com

Marcus Grignon is a member of the Menominee Indian Tribe in Wisconsin. He holds a Double Associate’s Degree in Tribal Law and Sustainable Development from the College of Menominee Nation. He’s currently Campaign Manager of Hempstead Project Heart. A Wisconsin campaign to re-legalize Industrial Hemp cultivation in the state. Website: HempsteadProjectHEART.org

Governor Wolf of Pennsylvania signed HB 967 Industrial Hemp Bill with a “Pen Made Out Of Hemp from Green Spring Technologies. Green Spring Technologies is a sustainable tech company located in Fort Worth, TX determined to make a difference. Inspired with a "Do It Yourself" spirit, Green Spring uses local and veteran owned businesses and US products. Owner Mark Linday says: “Taking care of each other is the ultimate in sustainability.” Mark@TheGreenSpring.us TheGreenSpring.us

The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) is a non-profit trade association representing businesses, farmers, researchers and investors working with industrial hemp. HIA Conference in Denver CO 2016: Zev Paise; National Hemp Association Nick Donaldson; Ganja Capitol Advisors Rick Trojan; Hemp Road Trip USA Ron Alcalay; Vital Hemp, Hemp Clothing CA Sherie; San Diago CA, Cannabis Patients Tom Murphy; Maine HIA Waylon Pretends Eagle; Hidatsa Horticulture, PA Website: TheHIA.org Executive Director: Eric Steenstra Email: Erics@TheHIA.org

The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) is a non-profit trade association representing businesses, farmers, researchers and investors working with industrial hemp. HIA Conference in Denver CO 2016: Tom Dermity; Industrial Hemp Research Foundation CO Nancy Quigley; Nurse Practioner TN Sam Johnston; VA Environmental Lawyer Tim Callahan; Alembic Studio NC Tom Quick; Grow More CA, Organic Farming Tyler Frank; HempTopia CA, Functional Clothing Website: TheHIA.org Executive Director: Eric Steenstra Email: Erics@TheHIA.org