Dave Weir: Creating a sustainable system around the next commodity crop

Hemp farming has become increasingly popular since the 2018 Farm Bill was passed, but patchwork federal and state regulations, unpredictable demand for the crop and numerous operational obstacles have prevented farmers from experiencing the full benefits of this lucrative industry. Dave Weir, the Co-Founder & CEO of First Crop, hopes that his public benefit company can create a framework for better farming and business practices for stakeholders in the hemp space. In this episode, Dave discusses key principles First Crop operates by to create a sustainable, stable and healthy system for hemp farmers, provides unique insights on the future of hemp applications and outlines how all players in the cannabis space can be better stewards of the emerging industry.