The Hemp Waltz, Sides 5 and 6

The Hemp Waltz, Sides 5 and 6

Author: Eric Hurlock, Digital Editor August 15, 2025 Duration: 55:38

This is the final installment of our special Global Hemp Fiber Summit Box Set. Sides 5 and 6 wrap up our coverage from Raleigh 2025, featuring voices from across the fiber hemp industry—from seasoned pioneers to fresh perspectives. Hear updates from long-time advocates, emerging researchers, farmers, processors, and policy influencers shaping the future of American hemp textiles.

Side 5:

Robert Jungman Jungmaven jungmaven.com

Joe Hickey – longtime hemp advocate

Gabriela Fioravanti – Thomas Jefferson University – https://www.jefferson.edu/

Eric Singular – INCERT / Responsible Hemp Standard https://www.responsiblehempstandard.com

Heidi Barr – PA Flax Project – https://paflaxproject.com/

Sandra Marquardt – On the Mark Consulting https://www.onthemark.info/

Aaron Baldwin – South Bend Industrial Hemp – southbendindustrialhemp.com

Side 6:

Mark D'Sa – Panda Biotech pandabiotech.com

Peter Dushop – Forever Green hempcutter.com

Andre West – NC State Wilson College of Textiles textiles.ncsu.edu

Arlo Estill – Hempsmith Clothing hempsmithclothing.com

Amy Schwest – Go Go Hemp

Miles Cathrigh – BoardWurks Biocomposites – https://boardwurks.com/

Derrick Muhamed – Bossville Farms https://www.bossvillefarms.com/

Guy Carpenter – Bear Fiber bearfiber.com

Thanks to our sponsor: 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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