Building the Future: Hemp Innovation, Advocacy, and Sustainable Solutions with Ingrid Fay

In this IHGA Exclusive video, Rachel welcomes Ingrid Fay, a passionate advocate for hemp building and board member of the U.S. Hemp Building Association (USHBA).

Ingrid shares her journey from interior design to becoming a pioneer in hemp construction, emphasizing the importance of collaboration across regions and industries to propel this new market forward.

Together, they discuss the transformative potential of hemp as a sustainable building material and its growing presence in industries ranging from construction to food and fashion.

Rachel and Ingrid also touch on critical advocacy efforts, upcoming events, and resources for builders, architects, and farmers interested in hemp's diverse applications.

They discuss:

• The USHBA's Architect Toolkit , IRC Building Codes (check it out here) and upcoming BOD Election.

• Exciting projects like the Green Buffalo Project (view the film) and a sneak peak at an upcoming event in February in partnership with IHGA, Patagonia, Think Hempology and special guest, Danny Desjarlais.

• The IHGA's Membership Meeting on December 20th (RSVP here) and Lobby Day on January 7th (RSVP here).

• The potential of hemp to reshape our economy, environment, and well-being.
  

Whether you’re a builder, a farmer, an environmental advocate, or simply curious, this episode offers valuable insights into the hemp industry and opportunities to get involved.

Stay tuned for more episodes and updates, follow Rachel and Ingrid for additional resources and event announcements, and don’t forget to become a subscriber on our Patreon or a member/sponsor here on our website at illinoishga.com/pay-dues.

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