Fred Cawthon and Developing a More Equitable Hemp Industry

Jonathan Miller interviews Frederick Cawthon, the CEO of Verge Agritech, and Vice President for Minority Empowerment of the US Hemp Roundtable. Fred and Jonathan discuss the industry’s challenging history when it comes to race, as well as the US Hemp Roundtable’s response to promote justice and equality. Fred also discusses how minority-owned businesses can thrive in the space. If you have questions about the episode or ideas for Hemp related topics, email us at hemplegallyspeaking@fbtlaw.com.
Fred Cawthon and Developing a More Equitable Hemp Industry Episode Resources:

Host: Jonathan Miller
Guest: Frederick Cawthon
Blog: Hemp Legally Speaking

Hemp Industry questions covered in this episode:
  1. How have Americans of color struggled over the past few centuries when it has come to issues of hemp and cannabis?
  2. What steps are the US Hemp Roundtable taking to redress these wrongs and promote justice and equality in the hemp industry?
  3. What legislation is being sponsored to promote hemp research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities?
  4. How does a person of color enter the hemp industry and overcome obstacles presented to small businesses?
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