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USDA Releases National Hemp Report
USDA RELEASES NATIONAL HEMP REPORT
Value of hemp production totaled $824 million in 2021
February 28, 2022, Jasper, Florida – The 2021 USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the results of the 2021 Hemp Acreage and Production Survey in its 2021 USDA Hemp Report. This national report is the first of its kind for the federal agency. The survey collected data for hemp grown in the open and hemp under production. Planted area for industrial hemp for all utilization totaled over 52k acres with over 33k of
Hemp’s Presidential History
HEMP’S PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY IN THE UNITED STATES
February 22, 2022, Jasper, Florida – Hemp’s Presidential history began in our country more than 200 years ago. In fact, our country’s history with hemp is older than the country itself. The first five presidents all grew hemp and several spoke extensively about the impact the crop could have on the country’s wealth and security.
George Washington cultivated hemp at Mount Vernon for industrial uses, such as ropes and clothing. He even considered whether hemp could be a
Hamilton County Included as a Top Agribusiness Location in Business Facilities Magazine
BUSINESS FACILITIES HIGHLIGHTS LOCATIONS FOR THE AGRIBUSINESS INDUSTRY, INCLUDES HAMILTON COUNTY AND GREEN POINT RESEARCH
October 27, 2021, Jasper, Florida – Green Point Research (Green Point), is mentioned in a Business Facilities Magazine article touting Hamilton County, Florida’s strong agribusiness environment. In late 2020, the company relocated its headquarters to the Jasper, Florida location. The new location in a Qualified Opportunity Zone allows more efficient access to North Florida’s farmers and agriculturally rich land allowing the company to expand its infrastructure for broader
Cannabis LAB Interviews Light Townsend, Chief Legal Officer and Hemp Crop Warranty Expert
CANNABIS LAB INTERVIEWS LIGHT TOWNSEND, GREEN POINT CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER AND HEMP CROP WARRANTY SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
September 8, 2021 – Jasper, Florida – Green Point Research (Green Point), is featured in a Cannabis LAB (Legal, Accounting, Business) interview this month highlighting an opportunity with a new hemp crop warranty program. Todd Rosales with Elevate Your Grind, spoke with Green Point’s CLO, Light Townsend in a 47-minute video podcast interview. Todd began by referencing his
Is Delta-8 the Beta Test for Legalization?
CANNABIS LAB INTERVIEWS DAVID HASENAUER AS A NATION SEEKS TO UNDERSTAND NEW CANNABINOIDS
August 30, 2021 – Jasper, Florida – Green Point Research (Green Point), is featured in a Cannabis LAB (Legal, Accounting, Business) interview this month. Todd Rosales with Elevate Your Grind, spoke with Green Point’s CEO, David Hasenauer in a 50 minute video podcast interview. In the segment, Hasenauer noted the recent growth of hemp derived cannabinoids such as
WFSU Interview with CEO David Hasenauer Highlights Florida Hemp Industry
WFSU INTERVIEWS CEO DAVID HASENAUER AS FLORIDA HEMP INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS DISCUSS GROWTH STRATEGIES
July 30, 2021 – Jasper, Florida – Green Point Research (Green Point), is featured in a WFSU interview this week. Robbie Gaffney with WFSU, spoke with Florida Big Bend area hemp stakeholders. In the segment, David Hasenauer, Green Point CEO, highlighted the significant growth opportunity for the industry as additional cannabinoids are discovered, grown, and processed.
“We’ve really seen only the development of the CBD cannabinoid side of the business,” said Hasenauer. “There’s still significant opportunity for other
Green Point Research Strengthens Hamilton County Infrastructure and Capabilities
GREEN POINT RESEARCH STRENGTHENS HAMILTON COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE AND CAPABILITIES
Over 150,000 pounds of dried biomass was shipped out of Green Point’s Jasper facility during the Fall 2020 harvest season. The company projects a significant increase in drying and shipping during the Fall 2021 harvest season.
May 19, 2021 – Jasper, Florida – Green Point Research (Green Point), an international phytocannabinoid-rich biomass originator and processor, expands its Hamilton County infrastructure and capabilities with the addition of equipment, products, and people. Recently, the company completed a phase of its Cannabis Center of Excellence
Green Point CEO Featured on Bay 9 News Hemp Feature
Green Point Research CEO, David Hasenauer, Featured on Tampa Bay 9 News Hemp Feature with Florida Agriculture Commissioner, Nikki Fried
Jasper, FL, May 20, 2021— Green Point Research, an international phytocannabinoid-rich biomass originator and processor, was represented this month as CEO, David Hasenauer, was interviewed along with Nikki Fried, Florida Agriculture Commissioner, during a Bay 9 News Feature: Hemp The rise of a persecuted plant.
On the latest video and podcast episode of this To The Point Already podcast, Tampa Bay 9‘s Rick Elmhorst
Green Point Receives Hemp Food Establishment Permit
Green Point Research Receives Its Hemp Food Establishment Permit
Jasper, FL, March 25, 2021— Green Point Research, an international phytocannabinoid-rich biomass originator and processor, received its hemp food establishment permit from Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services this month. In order to receive the permit, the company was required to submit approved accurate documentation and undergo thorough sanitation inspections.
Any establishment that manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells food consisting of or containing hemp extract intended for human ingestion is considered a hemp food establishment and is required to
Fox Business News Covers Florida Hemp Industry on Location With Green Point
Fox Business News came to Green Point Research’s Fort Meade, Florida location to learn more about operations of one of the the State’s leading hemp companies
L-R: Holly Bell (FDACS Director of Cannabis), Robin P. Pate (Chief Marketing Officer), David Hasenauer (Chief Executive Officer), Ashley Webster (Fox Business News Anchor)
Fort Meade, FL, February 19, 2021— Hemp is making headlines across the nation as one of the country’s biggest economic and agricultural opportunities. Green Point Research, an international phytocannabinoid-rich biomass originator and processor, hosted Fox Business