Compass Coffee Talk Episode 22 - The Future of Hemp
The Future of Hemp
Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg, Hemp Activist and Educator Saba Tesfay, and NoCo Hemp Expo Producer Morris Beegle Discuss the Future of Hemp.
Wednesday, March 16, 11:30 am – Noon EST
Zoom, Admission is Free
(L) Kate Greenberg, (C) Saba Tesfay, (R) Morris Beegle
Compass Coffee Talk and influential panel guests will discuss the opportunities and challenges generated by the resurgence of industrial hemp – sharing insight and innovation on March 16, 2022, ahead of Denver’s 8th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo.
"As we approach the 8th Annual NoCo Hemp Expo in Denver, I can’t be more delighted to hear the ‘big picture’ on the hemp resurgence from this panel of industry experts,” said Steven Hoffman, Managing Director of Compass Natural and co-host of Compass Coffee Talk. “Hemp is an amazing new-but-ancient resource that can generate a sustainable revolution in green products, superfoods and regenerative agriculture. Hemp holds the answer to so many contemporary problems, including our overreliance on petrochemicals,” he added.
About Kate Greenberg
Kate Greenberg has served as Colorado’s Commissioner of Agriculture since 2018. Prior to her appointment, Greenberg was the Western Program Director for National Young Farmers Coalition, where she established and grew the organization’s presence and membership across the West. Greenberg has farmed on operations across the West, managed Western policy field programs through Whitman College, and worked in natural resource education and restoration from eastern Washington to Mexico’s Colorado River Delta. She was involved in the development of the Colorado Water Plan and Colorado River Basin water policy and is a graduate of Water Education Colorado’s Water Leaders flagship course. While she currently spends much of her time traveling the state, Durango, Colorado is home.
About Morris Beegle
Morris Beegle is Co-founder and President of the We Are For Better Alternatives (WAFBA) family of brands. Spanning education, advocacy and entertainment, Beegle engages audiences around the world through podcasts, virtual conferences and webinars, digital and print media, radio, and live events. He is an entrepreneur, business leader, and respected industry thought leader. Under the WAFBA umbrella, Beegle produces hemp-centric events including the NoCo Hemp Expo, the Southern Hemp Expo, and the Winter Hemp Summit. He also publishes the LetsTalkHemp.com media platform. WAFBA has a products division which includes Silver Mountain Hemp Guitars, maker of hand-crafted hemp guitars, cabinets and components; Tree Free Hemp Paper and Printing; and One Planet Hemp, an online merchandise store including apparel, posters and accessories.
About Saba Tesfay
Saba Tesfay is an emerging player within the hemp building sector connecting experts and citing trends. With a focus on environmental sustainability and social welfare, Saba shares our vision to fundamentally shift the attitudes and relationship towards the hemp plant to address the many issues society faces today. Saba’s direct experience and knowledge in the US and Africa evolved around applying practical solutions regarding natural resource management and education through outreach and television production. With a focus on new and emerging hemp technologies for regenerative systems, Saba served as Vice President of the US Hemp Building Association to encourage the advancement of their mission.
About Compass Coffee Talk™
Take a 30-minute virtual coffee break with Compass Coffee Talk™. Hosted by natural industry veterans Bill Capsalis and Steve Hoffman, Coffee Talk features lively interactive conversations with industry leaders and experts designed to help guide entrepreneurs and businesses of any size succeed in the market for natural, organic, regenerative, hemp-derived and other eco-friendly products.
Compass Coffee Talk™ is produced by Compass Natural Marketing, a leading PR, branding and business development agency serving the natural and organic products industry. Learn more.
