NEW YORK STATE INDUSTRIAL HEMP AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH PILOT PROGRAM (NYS-IHARPP)
Enabling and accelerating Industrial Hemp market opportunities and research in New York State through New York State’s Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program and in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and Markets and Cornell Universities College of Agriculture and Life Science.
Introducing mobile hemp processing through a portable decortication system, developing an unfair advantage for acquiring strategic partnerships by offering more cost effective, environmentally conscious, processing.
Delivered 10+ speeches, wrote 5+ papers, and completed 3+ architectural design projects on industrial hemp.
Strengthened relationships and gained support with Hobart and William Smith Colleges Finger Lakes Institute, Centennial Center for Leadership, Fribolin Farm, Alumni Associations Office, Alumnus, Geneva community members and former President, Mark Gearan.
Designed and integrated 3D printed hemp filament cylinders apart of Hobart and William Smith Colleges RockSat-C teams aerospace research payload competition that was used to detect radiation shielding properties in space to conduct product and market research for hemp products.
Co-manage resources and operations.
Produce business, grants, and partnership proposals.
Drafted and developed operations strategy, market strategy, timeline, and research proposals.
Initiated business relationships with farmers, processors, and product manufacturers to advance research, economic development, and market opportunities.
Advocated and communicated support to New York State Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Thomas O’mara for the 2017 Hemp Bill revision at the first-ever Industrial Hemp Summit in New York State as a representative for Hi-Zor Farm.
Received one of the first Industrial Hemp Processing Licenses in New York State.
Hi-Zor Farm Industrial Hemp Processing
Co Founder, Partner & Processor
December 2016 – Present
Seneca Castle, NY