sustainable farming

Hemp Decorticator Value: 5 Crops, 1 tool

The Day I Discovered My Hemp Decorticator’s Hidden Talents Last October, I was visiting Frank Mitchell’s farm in eastern Oregon. Frank had built one of our DIY hemp decorticators the previous spring. As we walked through his barn, I noticed something strange—he was running kenaf stalks through the machine. “What are you doing?” I asked, […]

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Hemp hurd used as animal bedding; a practical way to use hemp hurd on your farm.

Use Hemp Hurd: 3 Easy Ways to Make the Most of Your Crop

Hemp hurd, the often-overlooked byproduct of hemp processing, is a versatile resource with endless potential. From animal bedding to sustainable building materials, discover three simple ways to make the most of your hemp hurd. Learn how this humble material can save you time, reduce waste, and add value to your farm, all while supporting sustainable practices.

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On-Demand Hemp Processing: Farmers Ditch Retting for Speed

Retting has been the go-to method for hemp processing for decades, but its slow, unpredictable nature is costing farmers time and money. Enter on-demand hemp processing, which is a faster and more efficient alternative that’s changing the game. Discover why farmers are ditching retting and how tools like Hempower’s handheld decorticator are making hemp processing easier, faster, and more profitable than ever.

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