Intoxicating hemp: Joy Beckerman breaks down changes in the federal definition of hemp, as recently imposed by Congress

About this episode

Joy Beckerman discusses the recent changes in the federal definition of hemp and her extensive experience in the hemp industry.

Joy Beckerman has been involved in the hemp movement and industries for over 30 years, and her extraordinary knowledge and passion for this versatile, valuable crop is contagious! Often referred to as a "hemp encyclopedia," Joy is the Principal and Senior Paralegal at Hemp Ace International, a Seattle-based consulting, legal support, and expert witness firm serving the global hemp industries. She is also a sought-after regulatory specialist in the rapidly developing field of non-intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Guest: Joy Beckerman

Topics covered

• hemp
• cannabis
• regulation
• agriculture
• law

Keywords

• hemp movement
• non-intoxicating cannabinoids
• regulatory specialist
• hemp industries
• legal support

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Hemp Ace International

Places: Seattle

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