Counting the Blessings of HempWood with Greg Wilson

Counting the Blessings of HempWood with Greg Wilson

Author: Eric Hurlock, Digital Editor September 1, 2026 Duration: 30:16

This week on The Hemp Show, we check in with Greg Wilson from Hempwood in Murray, Kentucky where, five years ago, Lancaster Farming's National Hemp Tour made its first stop.

A lot has happened with Hempwood since then, and on this episode, Wilson brings us up to speed.

In many ways, this show is a counting of the blessings — a list of what Wilson and his team have accomplished over the past half decade.

We discuss new factories, new products and award-winning installations in the Bowling Green public schools that are changing the quality of education through natural building materials for generations of Kentucky schoolchildren.

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Bowling Green Daily News

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Ursa Alta from Condor Seed

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Murray State University – Center for Agricultural Hemp

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There’s a quiet revolution happening in fields and factories, and it’s centered on a single, versatile plant. Industrial Hemp Podcast, guided by Eric Hurlock, the Digital Editor at Lancaster Farming, moves beyond the headlines to explore what’s actually happening on the ground. This isn’t just theoretical discussion; it’s a direct line to the people driving the industry forward. Each episode features conversations with the farmers who are planting and harvesting these crops, facing very real agronomic challenges and opportunities. You’ll also hear from researchers, processors, and policy experts who are shaping the future of hemp for fiber, grain, and other industrial applications. The dialogue digs into the practicalities-from planting techniques and harvesting equipment to market trends, regulatory hurdles, and technological innovations that are changing the game. It’s a clear-eyed look at an agricultural sector finding its footing, reported by journalists with deep roots in farming communities. For anyone curious about the business, science, and sheer hard work behind industrial hemp, this podcast serves as an essential, grounded resource. Tune in for honest talk that cuts through the hype and gets to the root of this growing field.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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