How New York Got Here with NYS Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo

This wide-ranging conversation from late February goes back to
the start of New York's hemp program in 2015. Assemblywoman
Lupardo describes her inspiration to set up New York's pilot hemp
research program, the process to do so, and how the program
transformed from a dozen research partners to a full-fledged
statewide industry.


We also discussed the recently enacted Hemp Extract Bill and why
it was so important to pre-empt the FDA in considering extract
products to be dietary supplements, imposing strict quality
standards on out-of-state products, and expanding access to the
market for New York farmers and businesses.


This episode will give you a unique insight into New York's hemp
industry and the leader behind its creation.