293. Shawn Patrick House on the History and Potential of Hemp

Why has hemp, with its vast potential and numerous sustainable uses, faced so many challenges and misconceptions? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael talks with Shawn Patrick House, CEO of Lancaster Trading House and creator of Hempzels, the original hemp pretzel. With over 30 years in the hemp industry, Shawn has pioneered innovative hemp products, from pretzels to dairy-free ice cream, and is a passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture and industrial hemp. Tune in to hear about Shawn Patrick House's journey in the hemp industry. Episode Highlights: Introductions: Why Hemp? [0:54] Full Potential: The History of Hemp [2:56] Multi-use: Different Types of Hemp and Their Uses [8:01] Road Blocks: Challenges Faced in the Hemp Industry [11:48] Polyculture: Hemp as a Rotation Crop [28:18] Sustainability: The Versatility of Hemp as a Sustainable Resource [34:23] Products and Distribution: How to find Lancaster products [43:42] Don't miss this episode on the exciting developments in the hemp industry and the future of hemp-based products with Shawn Patrick House.   About the Guest: Shawn Patrick House is an old school hempentrepreneur and might be the Forest Gump of hemp. A political activist who ran for Congress in 2016, he's been advocating for true cannabis hemp almost half of his life. He has survived the government hemp food ban from 2000-2004 and he has quite an interesting story and angle when it comes to the future of hemp. Connect with Shawn: Website: Hempzels Instagram: Follow on Instagram Facebook: Like on Facebook   The Thriving Farmer Podcast Team would like to thank our sponsor Growing Farmers! Are you tired of guessing how to price your farm-fresh vegetables? Stop second-guessing and start maximizing your profits with our Vegetable Pricing Guide and Calculator. Whether you sell at farmers markets, a farm store, or anywhere else, our resources and tutorials will help you set prices based on your production costs and desired profit margins. Don’t let uncertainty dictate your pricing strategy. Join countless farmers who’ve transformed their pricing game with the Vegetable Pricing Guide. Visit us now at growingfarmers.com/veggieguide and take control of your profitability!