Stop the Seed Ban! with Jim Riddle
About this episode
Dr. Riley Kirk discusses the implications of changing cannabis seed laws with expert Jim Riddle.
Cannabis seed laws are changing, and the consequences could reshape home grow, hemp, cannabis breeding, and the future of plant genetics in the United States. In this episode of the Bioactive Podcast, Dr. Riley Kirk sits down with longtime organic farmer, seed breeder, and policy advocate Jim Riddle to explain the proposed federal seed ban, why cannabis seeds are being caught up in new legislation, and what it could mean for growers, breeders, researchers, and consumers. Drawing from over four decades of experience in organic agriculture and public policy, Jim breaks down how a single sentence in federal legislation could classify cannabis seeds based on the THC content of the parent plant rather than the seed itself. Together, Riley and Jim discuss why many believe this is both scientifically flawed and harmful to innovation, home cultivation, and the broader hemp industry. The conversation also explores cannabis genetics, landrace preservation, hemp seed regulation, organic farming, home grow rights, the importance of genetic diversity, and practical ways listeners can advocate for keeping seeds legal. If you care about cannabis science, cultivation, hemp policy, seed…
People in this episode
Host: Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.
Guest: Jim Riddle
Topics covered
- cannabis seed laws
- home grow
- cannabis breeding
- plant genetics
- organic agriculture
- hemp policy
Keywords
- cannabis
- seeds
- THC content
- genetics
- home cultivation
- hemp industry
- organic farming
- seed preservation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: DEA, ASIGA
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