Regenerative Hemp Field Day at Pocono Organics

Regenerative Hemp Field Day at Pocono Organics

Author: Eric Hurlock, Digital Editor August 27, 2025 Duration: 40:47

This week on the hemp show we're going to a field day at Pocono Organics. Not just any field day, but a hemp field day, which in my opinion, is the best kind of field.

The Hemp Field Day at Pocono Organics was hosted in partnership with the Rodale Institute and Jefferson University, August 21, 2025 in Blakeslee, PA.

One this episode we will talk to Ashley Walsh from Pocono Organics, Tara Caton from the Rodale Institute and Ron Kander from Jefferson University.

ON this episode we will also hear from Larry Smart and Jacob Bish from Cornell University about Cornell's upcoming hemp field day and 3-day hemp construction work shop.

This episode starts at Americhanvre's shop in Barto, PA, where Larry Smart just loaded an Ereasy Spray-Applied Hemp System into his truck.

Learn more:

Pocono Organics
https://www.poconoorganics.com/

Rodale Institute
https://rodaleinstitute.org/

Jefferson University
https://www.jefferson.edu/index.html

Cornell University Hemp
https://hemp.cals.cornell.edu/

Cornell Field Day Registration
https://cals.cornell.edu/events/cornell-grain-fiber-hemp-field-day

Cornell Hemp Construction Workshop
https://cals.cornell.edu/events/cornell-agritech-hemp-building-workshop-september-16-18-geneva-ny

News Nuggets

Whichever path it travels, Texas appears determined to wipe out intoxicating hemp
https://hemptoday.net/whichever-path-it-travels-texas-appears-determined-to-wipe-out-intoxicating-hemp/

Australian inquiry spotlights hemp's promise for housing, farming and climate goals
https://hemptoday.net/australian-inquiry-spotlights-hemps-promise-for-housing-farming-and-climate-goals/

Hemp is but one victim in Trump's gutting of Biden-era environmental programs
https://hemptoday.net/hemp-is-but-one-victim-in-trumps-gutting-of-biden-era-environmental-programs/

Thanks to our sponsors

Americhanvre
https://americhanvre.com/

King's AgriSeeds
https://kingsagriseeds.com/


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.
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