Join us for a conversation with our regenerative champions, TJ Richardson and Justin Helt. The duo co-owns The Ohio Hemp Company (TOHC) in New Carlisle, Ohio. Founded in 2020, TOHC is driven by the cultivation and promotion of high-quality hemp fiber and grains. They work alongside farmers and researchers to validate the potential of hemp as a renewable resource that reduces environmental impact and offers natural alternatives to plastics, textiles, feed, and more. But their journey isn’t without hurdles, TJ and Justin describes limited processing infrastructure, lack of funding, climate change, and lack of public education. Despite these challenges, TJ and Justin remains steadfast in their mission to lay the groundwork for a more resilient, hemp-powered future in Ohio and beyond.

The material featured in this episode is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under Regional Conservation Partnership Program Supplemental Agreement number 2794. 

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