Intoxicating hemp: Joy Beckerman breaks down changes in the federal definition of hemp, as recently imposed by Congress

Intoxicating hemp: Joy Beckerman breaks down changes in the federal definition of hemp, as recently imposed by Congress

Author: Cannabis Radio December 29, 2025 Duration: 30:25

Joy Beckerman has been involved in the hemp movement and industries for over 30 years, and her extraordinary knowledge and passion for this versatile, valuable crop is contagious! Often referred to as a "hemp encyclopedia," Joy is the Principal and Senior Paralegal at Hemp Ace International, a Seattle-based consulting, legal support, and expert witness firm serving the global hemp industries. She is also a sought-after regulatory specialist in the rapidly developing field of non-intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids.



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