April 18, The Buzz About Hemp

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Heard On Route 51
Industrial Hemp Credit: CC BY-SA

This kind of cannabis won’t get you high. But there’s an undeniable buzz about growing industrial hemp in Wisconsin, a product that has uses ranging from textiles to bio-fuels and body products. On Thursday, April 18 at 10 a.m., Wisconsin Public Radio “Route 51” host Shereen Siewert welcomes Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and hemp farmers Mike Omernick and Deb Tanis.

Siewert and her guests will discuss efforts underway in Wisconsin to ease restrictions for Wisconsin farmers interested in growing hemp.

Episode Credits

  • Shereen Siewert Host
  • Melissa Benzshawel Producer
  • Rick Reyer Technical Director
  • State Senator Patrick Testin Guest
  • Mike Omernick Guest
  • Deb Tanis Guest