Cornell Hemp Webinar Series: Supply Chains and Processing
Trey Riddle, IND HEMP
February 7, 2024 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. (EST)
Dr. Trey Riddle has worked as an engineer, manager, and executive. He is an avid entrepreneur, having founded and run several businesses. He has built factories and authored numerous peer-reviewed papers. As the Chief Strategy Officer of IND HEMP, he is responsible for the Sales, Marketing, and Finance departments and is an expert in biofiber manufacturing and utilization. He holds a Ph.D. from Montana State University and a Masters from Cornell University in Mechanical Engineering.
IND HEMP operates industrial-scale hemp grain and fiber processing centers in Montana. IND HEMP’s mission is to create new and rewarding opportunities for rural agriculture communities and companies. IND HEMP believes in the importance of American-grown and processed hemp and integrating these products into the food, feed, and fiber industries. IND HEMP has contracted with over 50 growers for over 25,000 acres, predominantly in Montana, but has also worked with producers in Washington, Oregon, North Dakota, Texas, Kansas, Idaho, Indiana, and Colorado
The supply chain for the nascent hemp industry can be broadly described in three sectors;
1. Agriculture – raw materials
2. Processing – 1st touch agri-processor and secondary conversion
3. Markets – end, bulk B2B and distribution
This talk will address the necessary alignment of these three sectors. Special attention will be given to current bottlenecks and future opportunities. Examples and discussion will be provided on hemp supply chains in other parts of the world. Discussions will cover topics in both fiber (bast and hurd) and grain (and seed).
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Hemp Webinar Series Schedule
Subject to change
- Feb 21: Expanding the NPGS Collection and Supporting Hemp Industry Development – David Gang, Washington State University
- Mar 6: Climate Smart Hemp – Babu Valliyodan, Lincoln University
- Mar 20: Fiber Quality Analysis – Wayne Swink, USDA-ARS Chris Delhom Lab
- Apr 3: Weed Management – Lynn Sosnoskie, Cornell University
- Apr 17: Agronomic Practices: Effect on Quality, Yield and Processing – Stefano Amaducci, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
- May 1: Feral Germplasm and Genetic Diversity – Shelby Ellison, University of Wisconsin
The webinars will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. EST via Zoom.
If you miss one of our sessions or want to watch a session again, you can find recordings on our 2024 Cornell Hemp Webinar YouTube playlist.