Hemp's New Horizon: Innovation and Sustainability with Ryan McKeever

Conscious Design Podcast™

The evolution of hemp and the stories that are in the hemp bubble.

The story of Western Colorado's CBD hemp hustle during the peak and collapse. Documentary series produced by Plotline.

In this episode, Ian Peterman talks with Ryan McKeever, a veteran TV commercial director turned hemp farmer. Ryan discusses his transition to the forefront of the hemp industry, starting with his early work on CBD media productions to farming hemp on his property. He details the volatile shifts in the hemp market, from the boom in CBD prices to the advent of Delta-8 THC, exploring the economic impacts and opportunities within the industry. The episode dives into the challenges of market trust and the potential of hemp in sustainable applications like hempcrete and bio-composites.

Notable Moments:

• 01:03 Hemp Farming And CBD Industry

• 08:26 Hemp Industry Evolution From CBD To Building Materials

• 20:05 Building Trust In The Hemp Industry Through Regulation

• 24:20 Carbon Sequestration And Supply Chain Transparency In The Industry

• 29:12 Potential Risks And Rewards: Importance Of The Industry's Changes

• 34:42 Insights On Its Potential Uses And Benefits

About Ryan McKeever:

Ryan McKeever is a 30-time award-winning producer and director with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for storytelling. Over the past 23 years, he has successfully led teams of over 100 people in high-stress environments, achieving bottom-line success. He has utilized his expertise to inspire both startups and Fortune 500 companies, consistently delivering a stream of innovative ideas and solutions that drive successful business outcomes and significantly boost brand recognition globally.

Learn more about Ryan McKeever and Hemp Valley Colorado:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjmckeever/

• https://www.plotlinespeaks.com/

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/hemp-valley-colorado/

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