033 A higher standard: Organic Cannabis and Texas Hemp Farming with Sage Howell

Sage Howell is the Vice President of Texas Hemp Cultivators, a certified organic hemp production company that operates in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area. In this episode, hear Sage talk about growing an organic hemp farm in Texas and what it takes to get recognized and be a certified organic hemp farm.

[00:01 – 12:43] What it takes to be a certified organic farm

[12:44 – 14:44] Why growing hemp should be done organically

[14:45 – 27:47] Sage shares what it’s like being a hemp farmer in Texas

[27:48 – 37:45] Opportunities in the cannabis industry

[37:46 – 42:54] Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Sage Howell is the Vice President of Texas Hemp Cultivators, a certified organic hemp production company with a mission to provide seed to sale transparency, stabilize hemp genetics in Texas soils, and create vertically integrated cannabis products that represent a waste diverting circular economy. Sage also operates TexSelect LLC. a greenhouse and agricultural company that specializes in commercial food production utilizing innovative solutions for indoor food production systems by optimizing hydroponic growing and harvesting techniques. When he isn't thinking green or hosting his podcast Hemp Cultivation Science you can find him practicing yoga, running with his rescue farm dog Sacha, or snapping photos with his camera.

Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she’s one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas’ premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi

Tweetable Quotes:

“For anybody that’s getting into the hemp industry…it’s not a get in and get out industry. It’s not a one and done...one year, and you’re done industry. It’s not a get rich quick scheme. It’s essential for somebody who wants to put the work in.” – Sage Howell

“There’s a risk to any endeavor you ever take, and you’ve got to know your limits. You’ve got to partner with people you trust, and you’ve got to understand what you’re trying to accomplish.” – Sage Howell

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