#34 Steve Philpott (USMC) - Illinois Minority Growers Association

October 27, 2021 00:51:26
#34 Steve Philpott (USMC) - Illinois Minority Growers Association
Vets In Ag Podcast
#34 Steve Philpott (USMC) - Illinois Minority Growers Association

Oct 27 2021 | 00:51:26

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Show Notes

Let the plant science guide policy”

This encapsulates Steve Philpott’s motivation for pursuing a career in cannabis research and opportunity creation within his community.

Steve is a former US Marine, graduate student and cannabis researcher at Chicago State University and Co-Founder for the Illinois Minority Growers Association. Here, their mission is to close the disparity gap by addressing socio-economic related barriers for minorities. They’re educating growers by providing information services and partnerships that afford them increased access to Illinois’ agricultural industry.

Steve’s story is filled with:

– His experiences growing up in Chicago in the aftermath of the war on drugs

– Stories of camaraderie and loss in uniformed service

– His own struggles with opioids and cannabis alternatives

– Intentional opportunity-creation within his community

– Technical knowledge about cannabis breeding and cultivation

– Examples of the disconnect between cannabis plant science and public policy

Find out how Steven left Chicago a scared 19-year old kid and returned with a renewed sense of purpose and drive within agriculture.

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