An update on state and federal hemp regulations currently being debated and their potential impacts on the cannabis industry in Wisconsin and beyond. Our guests are Dr. Shelby Ellison and Rob Pero.
Dr. Shelby Ellison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences at UW-Madison whose research focuses on preserving, characterizing, and utilizing genetic diversity in hemp and other alternative crops.
Rob Pero is an entrepreneur, visionary creative director, and advocate dedicated to creating economic opportunities for Indigenous communities. He is founder of multiple organizations and businesses, including Perodigm, Indigenous Business Group, Canndigenous, Ripley Green Apothecary, and the Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association.
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This is a podcast about new crops. You’re gonna love it. Join us on The Cutting Edge, a podcast in search of new crops for Wisconsin.
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The Cutting Edge Podcast Episode #35: A Ho-Chunk Perspective on Hemp
The Cutting Edge Podcast Episode #53: Hemp Research Priorities at UW-Madison with Dr. Shelby Ellison