This wide-ranging conversation from late February goes back to the start of New York's hemp program in 2015. Assemblywoman Lupardo describes her inspiration to set up New York's pilot hemp research program, the process to do so, and how the program transformed from a dozen research partners to a full-fledged statewide industry.
We also discussed the recently enacted Hemp Extract Bill and why it was so important to pre-empt the FDA in considering extract products to be dietary supplements, imposing strict quality standards on out-of-state products, and expanding access to the market for New York farmers and businesses.
This episode will give you a unique insight into New York's hemp industry and the leader behind its creation.
