Internationally renowned hemp industry leader Joy Beckerman is thrilled to bring Gregg Gnecco of Montana’s IND Hemp to the stage to share the uplifting fountain of raw materials and products being produced by IND Hemp and its manufacturing customers. Hempen dreams have become reality and the future is here! IND Hemp, a Certified B Corporation, supports farm families and rural communities by producing and supplying natural hemp materials to make products and industry more sustainable, while regenerating the earth with agriculture. They call it The Goodness of Hemp™. Hemp biocomposites, textiles, building materials, single use products, food, feed, and so much more – it’s happening, it’s here, and Provender is bringing it to you!

Greg Gnecco

Gregg Gnecco built his career in the outdoor and adventure sports product industries leading international branded sales and marketing strategies for technical products and new innovations in a variety of market channels, domestically and around the world. His enthusiasm for “doing it better” and an understanding of product life from development to manufacturing through launch, sales, consumer use and end of life disposal shapes his ability to communicate the benefits of incorporating the sustainability and performance benefits of hemp across all steps of the supply and value chains. Gregg is passionate about IND Hemp’s mission to connect American farmers with the pioneers and businesses that see hemp as a way to bring real and lasting change to our communities and planet.

Joy Beckerman

Joy Beckerman is an internationally renowned hemp industries leader who has been involved in the industrial hemp movement for over 30 years. Often referred to as a “hemp encyclopedia,” she is a Regulatory Specialist and the Principal at Hemp Ace International, a U.S.-based consulting, legal support, and expert witness firm serving the global hemp industries. Ms. Beckerman has contributed thousands of hours of service to the industrial hemp movement across decades, using her grassroots organizing, advocacy and professional legal support skills to advance legalization and common-sense regulation; and to educate the public, farmers, business owners, economic developers, academia, lawmakers and regulators.