Holtwood, PENNSYLVANIA—On this episode of the Industrial Hemp Podcast, Lancaster Farming visits with Lancaster County hemp farmer Steve Groff to discuss his recent trip to China.

Steve shares his observations from visiting China's expansive hemp supply chain, from farms to textile factories. With vivid descriptions and first-hand insights, Steve explains how the Chinese grow, harvest and process industrial hemp at an unparalleled scale.

The conversation explores:

• The differences between Chinese and American hemp farming practices.

• China's advanced textile production, blending hemp with cotton and flax.

• The challenges and opportunities of scaling the U.S. hemp industry.

• Steve’s key takeaways from China, including what the fledgling American  hemp industry can learn from their systems.

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