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SALT LAKE CITY—Today Sutherland Institute President and CEO Rick Larsen announced that Dr. Frantz Belot is joining the organization’s Board of Directors.
"It was apparent from our first conversation that Frantz possesses a respect and gratitude for freedom and the virtues that ensure it," Larsen said. "His thoughtful and principled approach to family, community and business is aligned with the highest aspirations of Sutherland Institute."
“I like the fact that Sutherland Institute invites healthy conversations based on sound principles,” Dr. Belot said. “We may be firm in our values, but I still believe that we ought to consider other perspectives. I have found in my religious, professional, and personal life that learning from other people is key to progress and sometimes a key to avoid dire consequences. My passion for freedom mirrors my love for education – I think they go hand in hand. I was born in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. My parents did all that they could to give us a better education – they felt that education was the key to opportunities. They were right. I am now in a position in life where most of my personal and professional endeavors are centered on empowering people through training and education.”
BIO:
Frantz Belot, Ph.D., is co-founder of Tyfoom, a mobile-first platform that documents and improves communication, productivity and training. He is also a co-founder of Tech Trep Academy, a tuition-free, public school program tailored to the unique needs of each student. From 2011 to 2015, he worked with Imagine Learning, which provides a complete suite of adaptive digital curriculum and assessment solutions for PreK-8 in language development. As one of the executives, he was instrumental in helping the company to a successful acquisition. Dr. Belot is a native of Haiti and was raised in Montreal, Quebec. Dr. Belot obtained his Ph.D. from BYU in educational leadership with an emphasis in organizational behavior. His entrepreneurial spirit permeates all aspects of his life. He’s passionate about helping people access education and training so they can positively impact their lives, businesses and communities for good. Frantz and his wife, Brandi, are joyfully raising five sons.
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Hemp, Inc. Praises Recently Announced Bi-partisan House Legislation That Promotes Hemp-Derived CBD as Dietary Supplement
GlobeNewswire•January 21, 2020
Las Vegas, NV, Jan. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Hemp, Inc. (OTC PINK: HEMP), announced today its support of new bi-partisan House legislation that would promote hemp-derived CBD as a substance that could be lawfully marketed as a dietary supplement instead of a drug.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-Minn.) sponsored the legislation (H.R. 5587), and found support from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The new legislation amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to change the way the Food and Drug Administration regulates the product. Hemp and its derivatives were federally legalized under the 2018 Farm Bill, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still in the process of developing regulations that would let businesses sell it in the food supply or as nutritional supplements.
Under Colin Peterson’s (D-Minn.) new legislation, the Agriculture Department would be required to study "regulatory and market barriers" for hemp farmers and would amend the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) by carving out a specific exemption for hemp derived CBD.
"This new legislation will be very beneficial to small hemp farmers because it will remove a lot of regulatory and market barriers that hemp farmers face. It will also provide more regulatory certainty," said Hemp, Inc. CEO Bruce Perlowin. "This legislation provides clarity in the marketplace, creates a pathway for hemp-derived products, and more opportunities for hemp farmers."
The bill, which has been referred to the Agriculture and Energy and Commerce Committees, also includes a provision that would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to research the costs of destroying hemp with excess THC content, the costs of implementing a hemp testing program, the "feasibility" of the testing timeline farmers must follow and "other known or potential challenges" related to participation in a domestic hemp market. The department would have to issue a report on its findings within one year of the bill’s enactment.
The cannabidiol (CBD) market is on track to grow to $23.7 billion through 2023, according to Brightfield Group. The firm also estimated the smokeable hemp market to be valued at $11.5 million in 2018, a growth of 250% from 2017.
Hemp, Inc. is a global leader in the industrial hemp industry with bi-coastal processing centers, including the largest multipurpose industrial hemp processing facility in the western hemisphere.
To see 1-minute videos of Hemp, Inc.’s current activities, go to Bruce Perlowin’s personal Facebook page where he posts daily on all of Hemp, Inc.’s activities around the country. Additionally, follow Hemp, Inc. on Facebook, here; on Instagram, here; and on Twitter, here.
WHAT IS HEMP, INC.?
What is Hemp, Inc.? With a deep-rooted social and environmental mission at its core, Hemp, Inc. seeks to build a business constituency for the American small farmer, the American veteran, and other groups experiencing the ever-increasing disparity between tapering income and soaring expenses. As a leader in the industrial hemp industry with ownership of the largest commercial multi-purpose industrial hemp processing facility in North America, Hemp, Inc. believes there can be tangible benefits reaped from adhering to a corporate social responsibility plan.
DAILY UPDATES ON FACEBOOK
Hemp, Inc. strives to be one of the most transparent companies in the public sector. To adhere to this company policy of transparency, CEO Bruce Perlowin posts 1-minute video updates daily on his personal Facebook page to give an inside look and behind-the-scenes footage of what Hemp, Inc. is doing on a daily basis. "We want them to know how the company is performing and what it is doing to reach its goals," says Perlowin. To see 1 minute videos of Hemp, Inc.’s current activities, go to Bruce Perlowin’s personal Facebook page where he posts daily on all the activity Hemp, Inc. is doing around the country. (No other public company has this level of transparency than Hemp, Inc.)
THE UPCOMING DOCUSERIES
Hemp, Inc. entered into an agreement with 2 Manifest Studio, LLC, a Wyoming, Limited Liability Company (VED), to create a documentary and subsequent docuseries over the course of an estimated five years. Per the terms of the agreement, VED will create a feature length film and corresponding docuseries and other video materials about the history of hemp with a strong focus on Hemp, Inc. and other pioneers and companies that are leaders in the modern-day history of industrial hemp. The content will be wholly-owned by Hemp, Inc. 2 Manifest Studio Director Joseph Trivigno and his team have been tracking Hemp, Inc.’s progress, as executives meet with farmers throughout the country to document the company’s expansion into new markets. The documentary is expected to be released by 2020. The docuseries is expected to follow the film’s release. The film crew will also capture hemp developments in markets around the globe.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEMP AND MARIJUANA
Hemp is completely different from marijuana in its function, cultivation and application. In cultivating marijuana, the plants are spaced far apart, and the male plants are destroyed to assure that they cannot seed the female plants, which would result in undesirable, less potent and less marketable, seeded marijuana buds. Hemp, on the other hand, is planted close together and commonly hermaphrodites, which creates an abundance of seeds, the main component of Hemp foods and supplements. The Hemp stalks are processed and used for fiber, composite, and other hemp based end products.
Hemp is used in variety of other applications that marijuana couldn’t possibly be used in. These include healthy dietary supplements, skin products, clothing, and accessories. Overall, hemp is known to have over 25,000 possible applications. Hemp products such as Hemp Milk, Hemp Cereal, and Hemp Oil are used by consumers every day.
For an excellent read on the difference between hemp and marijuana, visit the Ministry of Hemp.
HOW HEMP CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
Fiber – Hemp fiber can be used to make fabrics and textiles, rope and paper. The word ‘canvas’ actually derives from the word cannabis.
Fuel – While the industrial, medicinal and commercial properties of hemp have been known to mankind for a very long time, its benefits to the environment have just been realized in recent years. One of the compelling things hemp offers is fuel. With reserves of petroleum being depleted, it would be nice if we could have a fuel source which was reusable and which we could grow right here, making us completely energy independent.
Food – Hemp seeds are very nutritious and were first thought to be eaten by the Ancient Chinese and Indians. Hemp seeds have a nutty taste and can be eaten raw, ground up, sprouted, or made into dried sprout powder. Hemp seeds also contain a very beneficial oil that is high in unsaturated fatty acids, including an optimal 1:4 ratio of omega-3 to 6.
Building Material – Hemp can be made into a variety of building materials. These include concrete-like blocks called ‘hempcrete’, biodegradable plastics, and wood replacements. These materials have been used in the manufacture of many things, including electronics, cars and houses. In fact, the first American home made of hemp-based materials was completed in August 2010 in Asheville, North Carolina.
Biofuel – Remarkably, the oil from hemp seeds and stalks can also be made into biofuels such as Biodiesel — sometimes known as ‘hempoline’. While this biofuel can be used to power engines, it does take quite a lot of raw material to produce a substantial amount.
SUBSCRIBE TO HEMP, INC.’S VIDEO UPDATES
"Hemp, Inc. Presents" captures the historic, monumental re-creation of the hemp decorticator and the hemp grinding and milling facility (which has been operational for 2 ½ years now) as America begins to evolve into a cleaner, green eco-friendly sustainable environment. What many see as the next American Industrial Revolution is actually the Industrial Hemp Revolution. Watch as Hemp, Inc., the No. 1 leader in the industrial hemp industry, engages its shareholders and the public through each step in bringing back the hemp decorticator as described in the "Freedom Leaf Magazine" article "The Return of the Hemp Decorticator" by Steve Bloom.
"Hemp, Inc. Presents" is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by visiting www.hempinc.com. To subscribe to the "Hemp, Inc. Presents" YouTube channel, be sure to click the subscribe button.
HEMP BENCHMARKS
Hemp Benchmarks®, a division of New Leaf Data Services, is a leading provider of financial, business and industry data for the North American hemp markets. They offer comprehensive and unique benchmark services for public and private organizations, and financial institutions. Hemp Benchmarks’ management team has over 100 years of cumulative commodity data services experience, more than 80 years of cumulative hemp and cannabis industry experience and subject matter experts in multiple jurisdictions/geographies. Their September 2019 "Hemp Benchmarks Spot Price Index Report" is a comprehensive and valuable resource that includes the following:
· September Assessed Price by Product Category
· Monthly Biomass Volume Discount Curve
· Wholesale Price Correlation Matrix
· 2019 Biomass Yield & Market Value Estimates
· Comprehensive U.S. State Acreage & License Counts
· USDA & FDA Updates
The downloadable PDF can be accessed here. Be sure to visit their site, www.hempbenchmarks.com.
UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC EVENTS
Across the globe, the hemp industry is rising to astronomical levels. In the wake of the hemp industry projected to grow 700% and hit $1.8 billion by 2020, there has been more education and networking within the industry. That means more events and conferences, thus, Hemp, Inc. has started compiling an ongoing list of upcoming hemp events around the world. Check out the listing of international and domestic events here.
SOCIAL NETWORKS
https://www.facebook.com/KingOfPot (Bruce Perlowin’s Facebook Page)
http://www.facebook.com/hempinc (Facebook)
https://www.hempincpresents.com (Hemp, Inc.’s North Carolina YouTube Channel)
https://www.instagram.com/hempincorporated/ (Hemp, Inc.’s Instagram)
https://twitter.com/HempInc (Hemp, Inc.’s Twitter)
FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLAIMER AND DISCLOSURES
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements and information, as defined within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and is subject to the Safe Harbor created by those sections. To clarify the issue of OTC placing a stop sign next to Hemp, Inc.’s stock trading symbol, that symbol indicates Hemp, Inc. does not report their financials. As a non-reporting pink sheet company, Hemp, Inc. is not required to report. The company does, however, choose to publicly report its quarterly and yearly financials on its website. According to the company’s CEO, the OTC stop sign is a misrepresentation of that reporting fact. This material contains statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements by definition involve risks, uncertainties.
Contact:
Hemp, Inc.
855-436-7688
ir@hempinc.com
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Governor appoints Laurieann Thorpe to the Utah State Board of Education
SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 21, 2020) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has appointed Laurieann Thorpe to represent District 3 on the Utah State Board of Education. District 3 encompasses a portion of Granite School District, including schools in West Valley City, as well as Juab, Tooele, and Tintic school districts.
“I look forward to collaborating with Laurieann as she serves on the State Board of Education. I am confident she will serve her district well and bring new thoughts and ideas on how to improve education for all Utah students,” said Gov. Herbert. “Laurieann’s passion and experience will help her to connect on a deeper level with students, parents and educators alike.”
Thorpe is currently the executive director for Prevent Child Abuse Utah. She previously worked for the Utah State Board of Education in the Special Education Department and with Youth In Care. Additionally, she has owned a consulting business where she provided professional development for educational entities. Thorpe holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from Brigham Young University.
“I am thrilled to be appointed to serve on the Utah State Board of Education,” said Thorpe. “I care deeply about education and the power it has to transform lives.”
Thorpe will fill the vacancy created when Linda Hansen moved out of District 3. This appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. Thorpe’s term will expire December 31, 2020. The remainder of the term will be filled as part of the 2020 election process.
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