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Holtwood, PENNSYLVANIA—On this episode of the Industrial Hemp Podcast, Lancaster Farming visits with Lancaster County hemp farmer Steve Groff to discuss his recent trip to China.
Steve shares his observations from visiting China's expansive hemp supply chain, from farms to textile factories. With vivid descriptions and first-hand insights, Steve explains how the Chinese grow, harvest and process industrial hemp at an unparalleled scale.
The conversation explores:
• The differences between Chinese and American hemp farming practices.
• China's advanced textile production, blending hemp with cotton and flax.
• The challenges and opportunities of scaling the U.S. hemp industry.
• Steve's key takeaways from China, including what the fledgling American hemp industry can learn from their systems.
Thanks to our sponsors!
KP4 Hemp Cutter: Revolutionizing hemp harvesting with speed and efficiency. Learn more
King's AgriSeeds: Supporting fiber and grain hemp growers in the Mid-Atlantic region. Learn more
IND Hemp: A family-owned hemp food, feed, and fiber company in Fort Benton, Montana. Learn more
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Holtwood, PENNSYLVANIA—On this episode of the Industrial Hemp Podcast, Lancaster Farming visits with Lancaster County hemp farmer Steve Groff to discuss his recent trip to China.
Steve shares his observations from visiting China's expansive hemp supply chain, from farms to textile factories. With vivid descriptions and first-hand insights, Steve explains how the Chinese grow, harvest and process industrial hemp at an unparalleled scale.
The conversation explores:
• The differences between Chinese and American hemp farming practices.
• China's advanced textile production, blending hemp with cotton and flax.
• The challenges and opportunities of scaling the U.S. hemp industry.
• Steve's key takeaways from China, including what the fledgling American hemp industry can learn from their systems.
Thanks to our sponsors!
KP4 Hemp Cutter: Revolutionizing hemp harvesting with speed and efficiency. Learn more
King's AgriSeeds: Supporting fiber and grain hemp growers in the Mid-Atlantic region. Learn more
IND Hemp: A family-owned hemp food, feed, and fiber company in Fort Benton, Montana. Learn more

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