The new PBS documentary, American Hemp Farmer, with filmmaker and hemp advocate Doug Fine
About this episode
Doug Fine discusses his PBS documentary 'American Hemp Farmer' and the benefits of hemp.
A Southwest-based author whose books Willie Nelson describes as “a blueprint for the America of the future,” Doug Fine is the author of six books, including 2020’s American Hemp Farmer as well as the Boston Globe Bestseller, Farewell, My Subaru. His wild goat-wrangling stories and optimistic persona have led to media appearances on Conan, The Tonight Show, BBC, and CNN, as well as a TED Talk and testimony before the United Nations on the right-to-farm. Fine’s speaking engagements have included appearances at SXSW, Town Hall Seattle, the National Geographic Heroes of the Planet Series, and at dozens of universities. Doug talks about his newest project, the myriad benefits and applications of the hemp plant, and the joys of sustainable living. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
People in this episode
Guest: Doug Fine
Topics covered
- hemp
- sustainable living
- documentary
- agriculture
- advocacy
Keywords
- PBS documentary
- American Hemp Farmer
- sustainable living
- hemp plant
- Doug Fine
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: American Hemp Farmer, Farewell, My Subaru, The Tonight Show
Places: Southwest, America, Seattle
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