
Mandi Kerr: Global Hemp Association
10/21/21 • 32 min
Mandi Kerr is the founder of the Global Hemp Association to connect people across the hemp industry through networking, events and marketing.
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EPISODE LINKS
Global Hemp Association: https://globalhempassociation.org/
Hemp Hallway: https://hemphallway.com/
Mandi Kerr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandikerr/
PODCAST INFO
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQ
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OUTLINE:
0:00Introduction
3:41The process of launching the Global Hemp Association
6:47What's your initial talking point to people new to the hemp?
8:08Production vs commercialization
10:40Compliance and regulatory issues
11:27Textile application preset standards vs hemp industry standards
16:45What are the first steps for new members to take full advantage of the Global Hemp Association community?
19:59What have been the biggest changes across the hemp space?
21:04Where do you see Global Hemp Association in the next few years?
22:34Mandi’s advice to people looking to pursue a career in hemp
24:24Overview of carbon credits
28:19Opportunities big companies open up for the hemp industry
29:37 What the hemp industry needs to succeed in the next 3-5 years
GET IN TOUCH
If you would like to connect, I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me at [email protected]
Mandi Kerr is the founder of the Global Hemp Association to connect people across the hemp industry through networking, events and marketing.
Please support this podcast by checking out:
- Steward: https://gosteward.com/
EPISODE LINKS
Global Hemp Association: https://globalhempassociation.org/
Hemp Hallway: https://hemphallway.com/
Mandi Kerr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandikerr/
PODCAST INFO
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQ
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rss
Full Episode Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8yg
OUTLINE:
0:00Introduction
3:41The process of launching the Global Hemp Association
6:47What's your initial talking point to people new to the hemp?
8:08Production vs commercialization
10:40Compliance and regulatory issues
11:27Textile application preset standards vs hemp industry standards
16:45What are the first steps for new members to take full advantage of the Global Hemp Association community?
19:59What have been the biggest changes across the hemp space?
21:04Where do you see Global Hemp Association in the next few years?
22:34Mandi’s advice to people looking to pursue a career in hemp
24:24Overview of carbon credits
28:19Opportunities big companies open up for the hemp industry
29:37 What the hemp industry needs to succeed in the next 3-5 years
GET IN TOUCH
If you would like to connect, I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me at [email protected]
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Derrick Jackson: Grass Grazed
Derrick Jackson owns and operates Grass Grazed Farm with his wife Paige in North Carolina. Grass Grazed is a 60 acre farmstead where the Jacksons raise pastured livestock based on principles of sustainable agriculture.
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EPISODE LINKS
Grass Grazed Website: https://www.grassgrazed.com/
Heifer International: https://www.heifer.org/
PODCAST INFO
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038
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OUTLINE:
0:00 Introduction
0:57 Derrick’s 13 year military career and the transition to civilian life
9:11 Initial market validation
11:31 Characteristics of the farm
15:26 Rotational Grazing 101
21:22 Derrick’s favorite cut of meat
24:10 Balancing farm life with family life
30:05 Farmers Concord
42:44 How to buy Grass Grazed products
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Riley Gordon: Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
Riley Gordon graduated with honors from Brandon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics (Mathematics minor) in the spring of 2014. Then, in 2017 he completed a degree program at the University of Minnesota—Twin Cities, obtaining a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with Environmental Emphasis in water related topics. Coinciding with his time at the U of M, Riley interned with a Civil Engineering consulting firm, working in both Intelligent Transportation Systems and Water Resources groups.
As an engineer, Riley will be applying the skills he gained through both his education and related industry experience to assist in AURI’s broad range of projects and initiatives. He primarily works out of the Co-products lab in Waseca, MN, but will also apply his skillsets by delving into projects related to all four of the focus areas that encompass AURI’s work.
Riley is originally from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
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EPISODE LINKS
AURI Website: https://auri.org/
PODCAST INFO
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-agriculture-club/id1589813038
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NcUjBj2OIXjjcQBV0rPv2?si=ruFlImdlTvK9NBkTh1ptOQ
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1847147.rss
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEOn-dUAkZxJzkzuRfs8yg
OUTLINE:
0:00 Introduction
4:33 AURI’s geographic footprint
5:56 Main focus areas
10:48 What's the path when clients first engage with the Institute?
12:17 North America major ag trends
15:28 Changes since the 2018 farm bill
22:58 Interacting with larger companies who are testing the waters in the hemp space
24:51 Production and processing
29:11 Supporting Native Communities
32:45 What's your advice to young people who are considering a career in agriculture?
35:29 How can people get in touch with you?
GET IN TOUCH
If you would like to connect, I would love to hear from you. Feel free to email me at [email protected]
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