Build Green Now #BGN - 2023-09-29 Update:Cover Crop Time:
As we prepare to grow our first Industrial Hemp crop in 2024, now it is time to plant winter cover crops. Did you know there is money available to receive up to $82/acre for dual species after you show it has progressed to about 80% (about 3-5 weeks) as proof of cultivar viability. Did you know there is a “No-till Drill Rental Program”. Fill the Entrepreneurship Form on this page to let us know if you need help with this paperwork or other research and grant applications and or logistics. We just completed the paperwork for Seed Song Farm. For more details visit: www.ucswcd.org or call them at: (845) 883-7162. Cornell Hemp Field Day:
How did your garden grow this year? Living in farm country one gets closer to the cycle of the seasons. Industrial Hemp Harvest time is upon us. In this update we have some exciting content from “Cornell Hemp Field Day”. During this update we are sharing pictures from the event. Once we get budget approval, we will hire resources to process the video and audio content into a format that is easier to consume while in the field and or away from a computer screen. |
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2023-03-31 Update (revised 2023-09-29):
Eco Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center - iPark 87 Ulster County
Good news! We have a sponsor for a resolution to open an Eco Entrepreneurship Center at the iPark 87 location. Even better, the Unfettered Arts team is part of this proposal.
Imagine a workshop that includes industry tools plus a team focused on innovation using regenerative materials like Industrial Hemp.
Revised 2023-09-29:
With a change in leadership of the Ulster County Economic Development team, we have been standing by. This week we have reconnected and plan to restart communications next week. We are working on a 3 years multi-million dollar budget to help stand up the industrial hemp industry in the County. Seems like a good investment and that we must protect our farmers from most of these start up risks. This means we need to advocate for subsidies just like any new industry.
Eco Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center - iPark 87 Ulster County
Good news! We have a sponsor for a resolution to open an Eco Entrepreneurship Center at the iPark 87 location. Even better, the Unfettered Arts team is part of this proposal.
Imagine a workshop that includes industry tools plus a team focused on innovation using regenerative materials like Industrial Hemp.
Revised 2023-09-29:
With a change in leadership of the Ulster County Economic Development team, we have been standing by. This week we have reconnected and plan to restart communications next week. We are working on a 3 years multi-million dollar budget to help stand up the industrial hemp industry in the County. Seems like a good investment and that we must protect our farmers from most of these start up risks. This means we need to advocate for subsidies just like any new industry.
Insulation Research Request for Sponsorship
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2023-03-21 Update: Ulster County Legislative Meeting
Join us Tuesday, March 21, 2023 for the Ulster County Legislative meeting at the county building, to hear requests to the county legislators.
Legislators are finalizing the State budget. Let's ask for funding to accelerate investments in local workforce development to prepare and train our communities so we can design, test and refine solutions that save energy/time.
(Location: 244 Fair St. Kingston on the 6th floor, in the Legislative Chambers
Via Zoom: Meeting ID:831 8403 3102, dial in (646) 558-8556 7:20pm).
Join us Tuesday, March 21, 2023 for the Ulster County Legislative meeting at the county building, to hear requests to the county legislators.
Legislators are finalizing the State budget. Let's ask for funding to accelerate investments in local workforce development to prepare and train our communities so we can design, test and refine solutions that save energy/time.
(Location: 244 Fair St. Kingston on the 6th floor, in the Legislative Chambers
Via Zoom: Meeting ID:831 8403 3102, dial in (646) 558-8556 7:20pm).
#BGN News 2023-03-01a - Presentation to the Ulster County Legislators
Here is a summary, download the files below for details:
- Project Management Services - Pathway to Accountability
- Prepare the Response to Executive Order 01-2023
- New York Hemp Insulation (Sell/Tax) - Before and After
- New York Hemp-Lime Products - Develop, Sell and Tax
- Cross-Silo Review of RFPs - More Local Funding
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#BGN News 2023-02-15a - Industrial Hemp - A Renewable Energy Acceleration Plan
New York is behind schedule for 70% renewable energy by 2030 plus 40% of homes insulated. The BIPOCC Industrial Hemp Renewable Energy Acceleration Plan enables New York to exceed it’s goals while creating examples that lead the nation.
We have a shovel ready plan that demonstrates Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Residential and Industrial Insulation, Soil Remediation and Business/Career opportunities. Industrial Hemp sequesters CO2 faster than a tree, requires less land, requires less water, requires less time while meeting all of the needs mentioned above.
Join our mailing list if you want to be notified when we schedule our presentation and action steps.
New York is behind schedule for 70% renewable energy by 2030 plus 40% of homes insulated. The BIPOCC Industrial Hemp Renewable Energy Acceleration Plan enables New York to exceed it’s goals while creating examples that lead the nation.
We have a shovel ready plan that demonstrates Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Residential and Industrial Insulation, Soil Remediation and Business/Career opportunities. Industrial Hemp sequesters CO2 faster than a tree, requires less land, requires less water, requires less time while meeting all of the needs mentioned above.
Join our mailing list if you want to be notified when we schedule our presentation and action steps.
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#BGN News 2023-02-15b
Industrial Hemp Is Part of the Solution to Reducing CO2 This entire video is a treasure. Listen to master Ayden Whitted represent leadership during this Senate Hearing. Go to time 6:53:54 Also listen as Senator Hinchey understands the value of Industrial Hemp and with perfect pitch creates a defining moment for Industrial hemp. |
collaboration Roadmap
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Overview:
There are opportunities to support existing businesses and launch new businesses in our communities. Businesses require skilled labor. People are looking for opportunities to improve their skills. Build Green Now is focused on Eco-Entrepreneurship Training as a process for building the pipeline necessary to accelerate growth through collaboration. 
Insulation Solar-Battery Solutions:This is likely the single most significate work that we have in mind for 2023. Community members have signed contracts for solutions that under performs and misses their expectations.
To expand the pipeline of candidates trained to work in the PV Solar field, we are excited to confirm a new collaboration with Bill McKnight and the Energy Conservation Services, Inc. team out of Port Ewen. A next step is to develop a viable micro grid proposal in collaboration with our County Legislators and Central Hudson. A next step is to complete the PV-Solar Apprenticeship application with the Department of Labor (DOL). A Federally issued DOL code will make PV-Solar training grant funding easier. A next step is sustaining local and vocal support for building a hemp processing facility in Ulster County. The State legislator is reviewing a proposal at present. See Hemp Mill for details. Affordable Housing:We know the need for housing is urgent. At Seed Song Farm, in Kingston, we have formed a committee to focus on retrofitting the existing farm house and creating a plan to set aside land for workforce housing.
Our team is a regional leading in using natural building materials and built NY's first hempcrete retrofit. A next step is to work with Nubian Directions and Unfettered Arts to create a plan for remodeling mobile homes. Our partners have a warehouse and a makers space for training and creative work. A next steps is to work with SUNY Ulster to redesign a certificate programs based on interviews with community leaders and Insulation/PV-Solar-Battery business owners. |
Become a Collaborator:
If you are inspired by this approach, please provide a brief response using the form. We will reach out to you with next steps. For example a phone call to discuss ideas aligned with a shared vision/mission. Creating Community Spaces:We are collaborating with Pastor Taylor and In Cho (Cho Shields Studio), to create a brick repointing, insulation and design plan for St. Mark's AME, African Methodist Church.
A next step is arranging funding to fix their historic building. Our goal is to create an emergency warming center, child care, and training center. The community values safe spaces offering mentoring and support services leading towards workforce development. Zero Waste Collaboration:The Greenway team operates a New York State registered compost facility. They were the "ZERO WASTE" solution vendor for the HUDSON VALLEY GARLIC FESTIVAL / OCTOBER 1 & 2, 2022.
A next step is orchestrating a gathering of trainees and presenting several business opportunities that support Greenway. This team already has infrastructure and equipment. It is possible to launch the following businesses as teams are trained: a) compost sales, packaging and delivery b) no odor compost solutions (for kitchens) c) backyard micro greenhouse solutions for growing food during winter.= d) backyard no odor composting |
Eco-Entrepreneurship Training collaboration
(These are the primary areas of our focus: housing, Hemp, solar-battery and food security)
Eco-Entrepreneurship Roadmap (2022-12-12)
In 2023 our collaboration partners are: Energy Conservation Services, Inc., GreenWay, Nubian Directions, Unfettered Arts, Seed Song Farm, and St. Mark’s AME Church (w/ Cho Shields Studio).
As part of our collaboration, we work with Sustainable Hudson Valley to define goals and missions that are mutually beneficial. We look forward to further developments as they apply for the Mosaic RFP. Our mission is strengthening the workstreams described below.
Our letter of support for the Mosaic RFP is provided below.
Eco-Entrepreneurship Workstreams:
I. Regional Training Collaboration
II. Eco-Entrepreneurship - Money Saving Services
III. Eco-Entrepreneurship - Project Management and Placement Services
In 2023 our collaboration partners are: Energy Conservation Services, Inc., GreenWay, Nubian Directions, Unfettered Arts, Seed Song Farm, and St. Mark’s AME Church (w/ Cho Shields Studio).
As part of our collaboration, we work with Sustainable Hudson Valley to define goals and missions that are mutually beneficial. We look forward to further developments as they apply for the Mosaic RFP. Our mission is strengthening the workstreams described below.
Our letter of support for the Mosaic RFP is provided below.
Eco-Entrepreneurship Workstreams:
I. Regional Training Collaboration
- Offer Hemp House #1 - New York as a training lab to study Hemp-Lime Thermal Design Considerations
- Continue work toward BGN Fund I, a $500K pool used to finance Eco_House #1.
- Co-create a "Regenerative Technology" Certificate Program (combining electrical, PV Solar-Battery, building sciences, construction content used by SUNY Ulster)
- Co-design the "Regenerative Technology" Certificate Program in collaboration with Nubian Directions, SUNY Ulster, SUNY Dutchess, SUNY New Paltz, Youth Build Kingston and Youth Build Poughkeepsie. The goal include ease of access, affordability recognition by employers/colleges.
- Work with Ulster Legislators and Dutchess Legislators to allocate funding for equipment, startup costs, student stipends and expenses (like travel) as approved by a project budget. The goal includes providing structure and accountability to work that is already needed across multiple departments and towns.
II. Eco-Entrepreneurship - Money Saving Services
- Create a learning experience focused on starting a business and encourage the students to pick one. The goal is to create customized experiences that help accelerate learning.
- Create 3 student let project teams (Audit Services and PV Solar-Battery and Eco Food Services). Work with each team to create basic planning and communication documents
- Perform at least one energy audit, design an energy/insulation solution and design 1 Eco Food solutions. In this case our goal is to test an implementation of Greenway's Zero Waste solution.
III. Eco-Entrepreneurship - Project Management and Placement Services
- In collaboration with Sustainable Hudson Valley, create project launch documents for all three projects (Statement of Work, Schedule, Budget, Resource Plan, Governance Documents etc.)
- Create educational experiences for the community based on the projects
- Create an investment pool to support a project launch process for students and the community
- Host a Project Launch Event where we arrange for investors to hear the pitches and then rank them (ranking determines funding from the pool that we pre announce
- Complete the Solar Apprenticeship Program Application to the US Department of Labor
- Offer PV Solar-Battery Project Management Services to Ulster County
- Design and launch a jobs board to support creation of job placement plans
- Strengthen the local tech economy by supporting a local technology development student team (AI and Metaverse and Metrics Presentation Services)
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