Industrial Hemp: transformation for NC agriculture? | Jack Whitley | TEDxGreensboro 

Finally people are moving forward with hemp growth and production. All I can say is...It's about time!

I've seen several TED talks about industrial hemp, and I have to comment that this is the best one yet. Very clear and concise data presented. I really hope more people become passionate about making America the number one industrial hemp producer and innovator, but we're so behind in comparison to other nations. This is such a great opportunity to revitalize our production/manufacturing industry.

I hope we finally get our regulatory environment regarding hemp straightened out. It looks like its a more profitable cash crop than tobacco, especially when the lower resources are considered. Hemp doesn't need as much water or soil amendments as tobacco, which will save farmers money per acre. Also, more of the plant is usable compared to tobacco, reducing waste. And for those nay-sayers out there who complain that the hemp plant is indistinguishable from marijuana, I think there is an easy and elegant solution: legalize both and stop worrying about which plant is which. We have elected allegedly intelligent people to various state and federal offices, so drafting legislation to legalize marijuana and hemp, as well as developing appropriate controls for marijuana, should be possible.

future is here, 1st public company going forward with hemp energy storage initiative, AlterNet Systems Inc. Clarkson University Professor David Mitlin has been working on hemp storage for years, now working with ALYI (OTC)

And Hemp is a great insulator for buildings. Keeps it warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Hemp is such an incredible plant and something that America is finally seeing come back that should have never been taken away from us. There are so many benefits to Hemp and it's incredible health benefits as well as other products that are also beneficial.

Robeson county which is a Tier 1 economically distressed zone which has lots of tax credits and incentatives available for job creation. I have access to over 200k sqft of industrial manufacturing space perfect for indoor growing and processing along with solar power being installed. I have access to over 100 acres of farmland ideal for outside growing and greenhouses...advisors and investors needed

I saw the "moon landing", I watched the Miami Dolphins go undefeated, I watched Mark Spitz win 7 gold metals, I saw the wall come down and I watched the total eclipse from my front porch but this is the most exciting thing I have seen in my life time.

Solar and EV’s a match main heaven is a good video

Wonderful to watch. Thank you!

Great! The only thing to miss is, why Henry Anslinger, the paperindustrie and the oil companies trashed this great, american plant in the 1930's!? It is time to have it back...All over the Green countries!

Good news. Please keep us updated. God bless your non-toxic efforts :)

Great presentation. Thank you. However, who can farmers sell their product to in America? Living in Indiana, i see corn, wheat, and soybeans, sold to local grain elevators who then sell it to various companies. How would hemp farmers be able to sell their product?

outstanding. i will be pitching some hemp flight suits to US Navy this year. Contact Madison Sexton at Hem Mills in NC.

Great presentation... covered the bases.

its the best thing nature could give you.

WOW!! Amazing information! Thank you for sharing your story and this information - Brilliant!!!

im just the 900 person to like this video huge support to this guy cause his idea is the thing to save the all world cause clothes have a so huge impact we does not really see it

Bring Hemp back. Today.

This is our vibranium

There is only 13 colonies when Thomas Jefferson wrote that

I eat hemp seeds with my salad all the time! They aren't bad.

Stoners can be so productive and intelligent when it comes to getting stuff done. It's a trillion dollar industry after just 5 years after Colorado legalized

Interesting that he’s so tied to the land, but he keeps calling soil, dirt.

Can we stop calling it Marijuana and call it Cannabis what it's been called more than a thousand years.

The answer is…membranes!

Damn good video

The Jamestown settlers mandated by law that everyone grow cannabis. It worked so well, that when the Massachusetts Bay colony was formed, they mandated that everyone grow cannabis too. What we are dealing with is an egregious lie perpetrated on our society.

What is your stock symbol?

Does somebody have anything negative to say about hemp? This guy makes it sound like the ultimate plant.

WHEN did PLANTS naturally OCCURING materials become PATENTABLE suspect FARCE FRAUD FABRICATION blatant LIES by CORRUPTED Patent Office Employees Politician ETC. {"POST copy of ALLEGED PATENT include TEXT and pending NUMBER asap"} THANKS in ADVANCE for ADDRESSING Matter Issue Topic CONCERNS STATED?

6k views that is not good enough.

If only Hemp could transform North Carolina itself....

This aged well lol

Pretty sure there are 20 amino acids not 9

somebody give him some water

And the crowd goes silent, 14 minutes later they giggle

Smaller amounts then the bongs or the current hashish that is being called marijuana.etc. There are different strains. Different strengths. Just like hemp to hashish. I do not know what makes that my research did not extend that far. It isn't my interest as I do not like to fell vulnerable. Or excessively high or not in total control. I am a control freak by nature. Not something I can help but being.

Popcorn is another profitable crop. Put a cover crop on save you money put cows on it to eat save you money save you money.

Anybody get successfully cured of cancer with CBD or THC ?

ANY & EVERY MADE of oil. can be made of hemp. duh. get ON WITH IT!

marijuana and hemp are the same just high in cbd and low in thc maybe around1% in hemp and up to 30% in marijuana and tbh a drunk person vs a high peson ill choose the high person drunks are hella annoying

Phytoremediation properties is something everyone should know about. If that doesn't change your mind about industrial hemp then nothing will. There is just to much information for me to cover it in a youtube comment. If you don't know you need to research it. I won't knock Jack Whitley for not covering it because for some inexplicable reason nobody does.

Congratulations, very good explanation. I have an observation though, THC is NOT toxic, its the most, anti-cancer compound found in nature. It brings homeostasis to the whole body from the endocannabinoid system located in our central nervous system, CBD has its own medical values but not as strong as THC (im a psychologist and researcher)

Good presentation. However, he was incorrect when speaking about CBD. The medicinal components of hemp called cannabinoids, (better known as CBD), do NOT come from the oil of the SEEDS. They are found in the trichomes or crystals of the FLOWER, which are then extracted to produce what is known as CBD oil (often called HEMP OIL). This is very different than HEMP SEED OIL which is a super food. The CBD hemp plant is grown just like marijuana and if the hemp plant is pollinated, CBD production immediately stops. Seeds are bad for CBD hemp cultivars. Furthering the confusion around this issue is the FDA 'advises' producers of CBD oil to omit the term 'CBD' or 'cannabinoids' from their labels, thereby leading producers to use the term HEMP OIL, which is not the same as HEMP SEED OIL. Hopefully, regulations and proper education will help clear this issue.

Let’s go America ! Better get in now. When California was going through prop 215 for recreational there were more Chinese investors taking notes sitting in the room during some of these meetings of state and city/county guidelines for cultivation/ transportation/ lab permit for processing & testing. I was intrigued. The funny thing is I also brought a China Man with my wife and I to one of these functions. I think he was as less shocked as I was to see who actually showed up in numbers. He later shared some information with me that just confirmed I was at the right place at the right time and was where I was suppose to be. The man I/ we invited was very interesting. Very educated and successful CEO of a manufacturing company in China. among some other business will get into that later . Anyway this guy way out of my league so at first I was being cautious of being myself but once we broke the ice I felt more comfortable because I felt he was being very receptive. After the city meeting we went to lunch and I had to ask where he thought the best Chinese place to eat was where we lived in Temecula California home to So. Cals wineries. Anyways if you made it this far and would like me to keep continuing with one of my many experiences just say so and thanks for reading. First time I have ever typed this out or even shared it and was kind of therapeutic . Peace and love

I want authorised farming of ganja (Hemp) please give me advice and guidance

Hemp can heal and save America!

Hemp And Bamboo are the Hybrid Crops of the Past And the Future!

I want to grow hemp!

University of California Davis has a new solar panel for farming blue light generate electricity. Red light is best for growing crops.

This wheat harvester can harvest industrial hemp A wheat Harvester can easily go through brush and other things

Sir, you should learn about the triterpenes in the roots!! Parkinson's patients find all kinds of relief from their tremors as do neuropathy patients. Please learn more!!! We are all about the healing at Albany's Canna Kitchen & Research. Prayers up!

You are SO right ! Nothing is more important than the land! Good dirt is priceless. I’m for hemp farming.

Who making clothes?

Hemp can’t be grown on infertile soil that’s a myth it’s a wonder plant not magic beans. I love ag and want this to get out I’m actually pissed hemp was illegalized it’s a crime against humanity. I am mad that weed is illegal but hemp! CMON!

Hemp and cannabis is a bit of a if you can’t love me at my worst you don’t deserve me at my best kind of story in my opinion

And there you have it. The only reason industrial hemp is allowed with plenty of limitations. It’s because the pharmaceutical industry as a patent on CBD oil.

Very good, keep up the great work.

Harry anslinger ruined it for everyone

Henry Ford hemp car. I see that dream

Cbs. I tried it one time I had heart attack symptoms. I tried it a second time 2 weeks later, the same results. Increased emotion. It did not act on the nervous system the same way as marijuana. Those vested in cbs will say because of a high. There is a way to use marijuana without the quote unquote high. Just most people do not accept my answers including but not limited to the mayo study. I have in excess of 40 yrs of actual compiled information actual studies and research aside from those that believe the hype about laced marijuana. ETC. It does not benefit me either way. Monetarily or otherwise to not give facts in regards to the health care and my condition. Unlike others driven by investment. My interests quality of life unlike others.

Love your presentation.

A provision to legalize hemp is in the current Farm Bill. Senator Mitch McConnell is highly in favor of it.

thank you this topic very important.this was a illegal.because some petrol company want it.because hemp is best biooil is very effective if we develope the hemp for biooil.they are dont make money.

Is there a company on the stock market producing stuff from industrial hemp in 2018?

Just a note for any future public speakers, drink some water first.

Industrial hemp... Soon going to create environment and health problems by adding petrochemicals Plastic as binding materials.

This guy is still spreading bad propaganda. Wish people would stop doing that. . .

i hate backwards laws.

Wake up America !!!!!!!!

Soil not dirt.

Good on ya man

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"hemp is not a marijuana."'smh....

There is so much misinformation in this talk.

Not one mention of Dr Sebi, oh how we forget