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    Free Webinar, HEMP 4 Humanity: All about the Farm to Frame Initiative, December 17, 12-1 pm ET

  • 17 December 2025 To 10 December 2025
  • Start time : 12:00 PM
  • End time : 01:00 PM
  • Event Host : GreenHome Institute
Free Webinar, HEMP 4 Humanity, GreenHome Institute
Event Description

Join GreenHome Institute to discuss the Farm to Frame Initiative (FFI), run by Hemp for Humanity, a Michigan-based nonprofit focused on providing affordable, high-performing, and sustainable housing to underserved, low-income communities. FFI will build key partnerships with local organizations and communities to develop a framework for workforce training, jobs, and environmentally healthy housing solutions. Through knowledge and access to locally grown hemp, they will engage these communities to assess housing and economic challenges that inform tailored training curricula and workforce development systems. Whether you live in MI or want to be inspired in your location, this session is for you.

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • GreenHome Institute
  • Agenda
    • Agenda and Speakers

      12:00-12:10 PM Brett GHI Intro


      12:10-12:25 PM Cody Ley | Hemp For Humanity | The Farm to Frame Initiative

      Introduction to hemp-based healthy housing solutions, an overview of the Thriving Communities Grant funded project, and the goals of the Farm to Frame Initiative.


      12:25-12:40 PM Blaine Becktold | iHemp Michigan:Farming & Economics in Michigan

      Understand industrial hemp cultivation, economic opportunities for farmers, and scaling supply chains in the state.


      12:40-1:55 PM Alex Sexsmith | Sexsmith Architect: Healthy Hemp Home Design

      Natural design strategies, healthy materials, and integrating hempcrete into affordable homebuilding.


      1:55-1:10 PM Toni Shananaquaet | Native Cultivations | Community-Informed Tribal Design

      Working with tribal communities, lessons from Indigenous-led housing design, and principles of culturally relevant development.


      1:10 - 1:25 PM Heart of New Earth | Building Networks & Future Steps

      Coalition building, regional partnerships, and pathways for future collaboration under the Farm to Frame umbrella.


      1:25-1:45 PM

      Workforce Development Panel: Kamilah (ElevateNP), TBD, TBD


      1:45 PM - Closing Remarks, Q&A with Cody Ley

      Recap of presentations and key insights, with an invitation to stay involved in future Farm to Frame events across Michigan.
  • Cost
    • FREE Event
  • Event type
    • Online/Webinar

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