The Winds of Cansayapi (Part Three)

The Winds of Cansayapi (Part Three)

Author: Eric Hurlock, Digital Editor November 4, 2025 Duration: 48:31

Welcome to part three of our Cansayapi Trilogy in which we explore the 13th International Hemp Building Symposium, held Oct. 3-5, 2025, at the Lower Sioux Indian Community in Southwestern Minnesota.

Part Three opens where part two left off, with the sounds of a waterfall that melts into the rhythms of the Red Tree Singers as they chant and pray and lead the way into Day Three of the Hemp Building Symposium.

After a news nugget from HempToday, this episodes opens with a tale of three Minnesota architects — Janneke Schaap, Simona Fischer and Anna Koosmann — who provide a roadmap for getting biobased building materials like hemp-lime and straw bale construction adopted into state building codes.

Then we hear a collection of one-on-one interviews with farmers, builders and advocates.

In order of appearance, you will hear:

Marcus Grignon — Hempstead Project Heart, Menominee Nation

hempsteadprojectheart.org

Ira Vandever — Indigenous Hemp and Cannabis Farmers Cooperative, Navajo Nation

ihcfc.org

Tom Knouss — RootDown Building Collective, Charleston

rootdownbuildingcollective.org

Alex Sparrow — UK Hempcrete, England

ukhempcrete.com/the-hempcrete-book

Gabriel Gauthier — ArtCan Hemp Construction, Quebec

artcan.ca

Guillaume Delannoy — FRD-CODEM, France

frd.fr

Micaela Machado — Old Pueblo Hemp Co., Tucson

oldpueblohemp.com

Steve Allin — International Hemp Building Association (IHBA), Ireland

internationalhempbuilding.org

News nugget from HempToday

Bipartisan U.S. group calls for 'Frankenstein' intoxicating hemp market to be curbed

hemptoday.net/bipartisan-u-s-group-calls-for-frankenstein-intoxicating-hemp-market-to-be-curbed/

Be More Pirate

bepirate.com — Sam Conniff's Be More Pirate, recommended by Alex Sparrow as a blueprint for creative rebellion and collaboration.


Sponsors

indhemp.com — IND HEMP, building a sustainable hemp supply chain in Montana and beyond.

hempinitiatives.org — HEMI, the Hemp Education and Marketing Initiative, connecting businesses with the potential of industrial hemp.

americhanvre.com — Americhanvre Cast Hemp, Pennsylvania-based hemp building specialists advancing circular design and education.

sunrayhemp.com — SunRay Hemp, Alaska-grown innovation and community-driven hemp projects led by Ray DePriest.


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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