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In this episode, regenerative industrial hemp farmer Steve Groff returns for a candid discussion about the current state of hemp farming, innovation and industry challenges in Pennsylvania.
Groff shares insights on the unexpected bureaucratic setbacks he's faced, his pragmatic approach to political and economic changes and exciting developments in precision planting technology aimed at revolutionizing hemp and flax cultivation.
Despite encountering funding hurdles and project delays, Groff remains optimistic, advocating strongly for unity and honest collaboration within the hemp community.
Topics Include:
• The impact of political uncertainty and tariffs on hemp and produce farmers
• Challenges with labor and government bureaucracy
• Innovations in precision planting for fiber quality
• The struggle and reality of securing funding
• Updates on biochar experimentation
• Status of regional hemp processing facilities
• Strategies for moving forward amid industry setbacks
Groff emphasizes a practical mindset and underscores the need for honest communication and cooperation within the hemp industry to achieve shared goals.
Learn More:
Steve Groff
Hemp Katalyst
Thanks to our sponsors:
IND HEMP
King's Agriseeds
Forever Green
Music courtesy of Tin Bird Shadow:
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In this episode, regenerative industrial hemp farmer Steve Groff returns for a candid discussion about the current state of hemp farming, innovation and industry challenges in Pennsylvania.
Groff shares insights on the unexpected bureaucratic setbacks he's faced, his pragmatic approach to political and economic changes and exciting developments in precision planting technology aimed at revolutionizing hemp and flax cultivation.
Despite encountering funding hurdles and project delays, Groff remains optimistic, advocating strongly for unity and honest collaboration within the hemp community.
Topics Include:
• The impact of political uncertainty and tariffs on hemp and produce farmers
• Challenges with labor and government bureaucracy
• Innovations in precision planting for fiber quality
• The struggle and reality of securing funding
• Updates on biochar experimentation
• Status of regional hemp processing facilities
• Strategies for moving forward amid industry setbacks
Groff emphasizes a practical mindset and underscores the need for honest communication and cooperation within the hemp industry to achieve shared goals.
Learn More:
Steve Groff
Hemp Katalyst
Thanks to our sponsors:
IND HEMP
King's Agriseeds
Forever Green
Music courtesy of Tin Bird Shadow:

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