VI readers know we’ve been actively involved in efforts to legalize, tax, and regulate both hemp and cannabis here in our once-and-future Vermont republic for agri-preneurial, medical and recreational purposes for several years – watch our short “Cannabis Conversations@Nectars” talk here, or read our “Top 10 Reasons Why Vermont Should Legalize Cannabis” article here.

And now – the first annual Vermont Hemp Fest at Burke Mountain, sponsored by Heady Vermont (read their VI pro-cannabis legalization article here). Join Vermont’repreneurs working in the hemp and cannabis space, compare notes attend workshops, and hear from keynoter Michael Lewis, featured in the Patagonia sponsored film “Harvesting Liberty.”

Click here for information, tickets, and schedule.

 

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August 23, 2017

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August 23, 2017

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August 16, 2017

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August 13, 2017

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