Jonathan Miller interviews Rob Pero and Mary Jane Oatman, the President and Executive Director of the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association, about the development of the hemp industry among Native American tribal organizations and on Indian reservations. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at [email protected]. 

Hemp Industry questions covered in the episode: 

1. What's the history of hemp and cannabis in our U.S. tribal communities?
2. How have Native Americans been disproportionately impacts by the War on Drugs?
3. How has the 2018 Farm Bill impact hemp growth and development on Indian reservations?
4. What projects and programs are Tribal organizations working on to build the domestic hemp industry?
5. What is the Native American community looking for in the drafting of the 2023 Farm Bill?
6. What is your 20-year vision for the development of the hemp industry among tribal communities?