Welcome to the National Hemp Association’s In Conversation Series where we highlight our business members and affiliates.
In this installment, NHA Executive Director, Erica Stark, interviews James Forbes of Tiger Fiber Hemp Company
Advancing the Industrial Fiber Industry with Tiger Fiber Hemp Company
James Forbes, co-founder of Tiger Fiber Hemp, dives into all parts of the hemp plant while building the industry’s hemp fiber infrastructure. From genetics to agronomy to machinery, Forbes realized how much the US is behind compared to our neighboring country, Canada, in terms of hemp production.
Modifying their decortication machine to process different size stalks and specifications, learn how Tiger Fiber Hemp operates and why they believe hemp fiber can be used in various applications, including stuffing for soft toys!
We hope you enjoyed this video – stay tuned for our next interview!