The Past, Present, and Future of Industrial Hemp in America with Joseph Hickey, Sr.

Joseph Hickey, a long-time advocate for hemp farming, discusses his journey and efforts in reviving the hemp industry in Kentucky and the U.S.

He recounts discovering historical documents about hemp's significance in Kentucky, which inspired him to re-establish the Kentucky Hemp Growers Cooperative Association. Hickey emphasizes the differences between industrial hemp and marijuana, advocating for regulatory changes to treat hemp as an agricultural crop.

He also highlights the economic and environmental benefits of hemp, stressing the need for a robust supply chain and the role of major corporations in driving hemp's future growth.