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The Upstate New York Hemp R&D Committee Introduce:
New York Hemp Mill - #1
A PROPOSED COMMUNITY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTER for INDUSTRIAL HEMP
Henry and Sally completed Upstate New York's first Hemp-Lime retrofit in Kingston, NY. Now they are building a hemp mill:
A PROPOSED COMMUNITY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTER for INDUSTRIAL HEMP
Henry and Sally completed Upstate New York's first Hemp-Lime retrofit in Kingston, NY. Now they are building a hemp mill:
- Hemp Hurd for building materials (hemp-lime used for insulation)
- Fiber for weaving, paper products, ropes, plastics
- Biochar for filtration, building material carbon storage and soil amendment
- A Maker Space to support the creative work of innovators who will create good jobs
Henry and Sally, founders of Build Green Now and founders of The Hudson Valley Hemp Processing Exploratory Committee (2019) at Seed Song Farm Center in Kingston. We were recently the Key Note speakers for Black History Month during Seed Song Farm's Maple Festival and family event, where they presented a vision for building a local hemp processing mill and creating jobs.
Our first action is to find a way to purchase hemp stalks and biomass from farmers, as soon as possible. This can provide much needed working capital to the farmers on the front line figuring out the details of growing a new cultivar in our region.
Our commitment is to support farmers by providing seed money for those willing to embark on a shared journey to grow, harvest and process Industrial Hemp.
Along with a hemp processing center, we inspire innovation and imagination using hemp. By including a tech center, the entrepreneurial spirit is awaken leading to new collaborations and inventions by young and mature inventors. The tech center features industrial sewing machines, metal shop, solid matter printers, wood shop and more.
Steps to Project Kick-Off:
Please enquire at Henrygagejr@gmail.com for more information and investment opportunities. We depend on the support of our community to accomplish this work. We completed building a hemp-lime house, mentor young people, Henry has become Certifications Director for the US Hemp Building Association and we gathered a team and wrote a plan.
Unfortunately none of this work has compensation similar to what jobs in financial services offer. However we have made a commitment to build resilient and regenerative solutions and practice what we believe. We appreciate your vote of confidence by providing financial support to cover expenses until project kick off. Funds go towards research, project management, office supplies etc.
To ensure this vision is brought to life, please actively support the work.
Our first action is to find a way to purchase hemp stalks and biomass from farmers, as soon as possible. This can provide much needed working capital to the farmers on the front line figuring out the details of growing a new cultivar in our region.
Our commitment is to support farmers by providing seed money for those willing to embark on a shared journey to grow, harvest and process Industrial Hemp.
Along with a hemp processing center, we inspire innovation and imagination using hemp. By including a tech center, the entrepreneurial spirit is awaken leading to new collaborations and inventions by young and mature inventors. The tech center features industrial sewing machines, metal shop, solid matter printers, wood shop and more.
Steps to Project Kick-Off:
- Read the Roadmap - Upstate NY Hemp Mill Roadmap - 2022 Ver 0.5 - click here
- Gather Consensus - Organize and attend community meetings, gather consensus, talk with: Community Leaders, Farmers, Students, University Representatives, Subject Matte Experts, Federal Legislators, County Legislators, Mayors Offices and Investors.
- Fund the Project: The package we are proposing has a budget of $3.8M - $5M depending on phase I scope. We are actively seeking investors, grants, and government funding to get the projects underway by summer.
- To track progress, sign up for the new letter - click here.
Please enquire at Henrygagejr@gmail.com for more information and investment opportunities. We depend on the support of our community to accomplish this work. We completed building a hemp-lime house, mentor young people, Henry has become Certifications Director for the US Hemp Building Association and we gathered a team and wrote a plan.
Unfortunately none of this work has compensation similar to what jobs in financial services offer. However we have made a commitment to build resilient and regenerative solutions and practice what we believe. We appreciate your vote of confidence by providing financial support to cover expenses until project kick off. Funds go towards research, project management, office supplies etc.
To ensure this vision is brought to life, please actively support the work.
The work presented on this site is brought to you by the Build Green Now team, which is supported by donations. If this work is helpful, please contribute something on a regular basis.