Celebrating Black-owned Business in Hemp: Farming for Fiber Hemp in the South
Saturday, August 20, 2022, 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Patrick Brown

Located in Southeast Warren County, NC, the Black-owned Brown Family Farm was established in 1865 by first generation farmer Byron Brown. Today, Patrick Brown is the fourth generation family member leading production on the estate, including cultivated grain and industrial hemp and a line of hemp-derived CBD products under the Hempfinity brand. Learn how Patrick took the family farm in the direction of producing hemp and value-added products derived from hemp, and how he helps others in agriculture and Black farm communities via consulting, education, outreach and support.

Main Stage
The Fairgrounds Nashville
1813 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37203
United States