Event Highlights: Back to Back Debates, Womxn in VT’s Food System HEMP + CANNABIS, Save the Dates
Womxn in VT’s Food System
Part 4: Vermont’s New Wave of Agriculture: Womxn in Hemp & Cannabis
October 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
This panel will focus on the experience of womxn and femmes within the booming hemp and cannabis industry. We will dive into the inner workings of what it means to be a femme farmer growing hemp and cannabis in Vermont with an emphasis on the challenges that they face, the crucial need for racially conscious structural change, and how this industry can sustainably strengthen Vermont’s working landscape.
Panelists:
- Harmony Edosomwan, Activist and author of Sad Black Girl
- Monica Donovan, Co-founder and CEO, Heady Vermont
- Jessilyn Dolan, VT American Nurses Association/ Nurse Grown Organics
- Laura Sullivan, Pipe Dreams Hempworks
- Arantha Farrow, CEO of Caledonia Cannabis
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Register for Womxn in Hemp + Cannabis now.
Women in Plant Medicine Summit
Wednesday, September 30 @ 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Women in Plant Medicine Virtual Summit is a gathering of women working in cannabis, hemp, CBD and psychedelic studies. Featuring keynote speakers Stormy Simon and Scheril Murray Powell, the summit is for executives, business owners, professionals, and those new to or seeking a career in plant medicine.
There will be five tracks to choose from: Executive, Business, Science and Research, Policy & Activism, Self-Care and COVID, with talks that range in subject from beginner to advanced.
Learn more about the event and register to attend.
⭐ POLITICS: Gubernatorial and Presidential Debates
Gubernatorial Debate: Phil Scott and David Zuckerman
Tuesday, September 29 5:30-7:00 pm
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Presidential Debate: Donald Trump and Joe Biden
Tuesday, September 29 9:00-10:30 pm
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It’s going to be a long night. But here’s one way to cope: Play our 2020 Presidential Debate Bingo. Optionally, if you’d like to add a little buzz to your game, toke or drink when prompted.
What’s Next in Criminal Justice Reform in Vermont?
September 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Learn more about the event Speakers:
- Chittenden County State’s Attorney Sarah George
- Community Advocate Skyler Nash
- Assistant Attorney General David Sherr
- Chittenden County State Senate Candidate Kesha Ram
⭐ ⭐ SAVE THE DATES for these upcoming events:
Virtual Hempfest
January 29, 2021 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Stay tuned for a virtual Hemp Fest taking place on January 29, 2021 that will include panels and speakers, a buyers and growers exchange and other online networking opportunities!
- Panels & Workshops
- Growers & Buyers Meetup
- Virtual Attendee Gift Bag
- Exhibitor Signups Open Next Month
Visit hempfest.headyvermont.com to learn more.
NECANN Vermont
May 29-30, 2021
The Third Annual Vermont Cannabis and Hemp Convention will take place at Champlain Valley Expo in Essex Junction from May 29 to May 30, 2021.
Get more info on the 2021 Vermont Cannabis Convention here.