In this episode, Ryan & Matt speak with Tony de Veyra from the Rodale Institute. They discuss the important research Rodale does, where hemp fits into the regenerative farming conversation, and much more.    

Whether you operate a large farm, grow your own vegetables at home, or just want to be more educated consumer, Rodale Institute's website has the best resources for you. Check out their site at www.rodaleinstitute.org

Timestamps

00:00 Intro 

00:20 What is the Rodale Institute? 

02:37 Tony's role at Rodale 

03:08 Benefits of organic/no till vs conventional 

07:37 Hemp research at Rodale 

10:25 Record setting cultivation 

11:40 Advantage of growing tall plants 

14:40 Where does hemp fit into big agriculture? 

18:11 What are the farmers saying? 

19:55 Ecologic synergies hemp creates 

25:50 Hemp and potatoes  

27:38 Some differences between fiber and grain varieties 

34:45 Largest hurdles in the hemp industry 

38:46 Potential advantages of Mississippi River 

43:46 What aspect of hemp excites Tony the most 

49:03 Comments on climate emergency and hemp processing 

53:11 Final thoughts