Winner of the IL Hemp Grant Competition ANNOUNCED
This year Chicago NORML and the Midwest Hemp Coalition teamed up in advocation and celebration of hemp by founding the Illinois Hemp Grant Business Competition. The mission of for our collaboration is to provide hemp education to those unaware of the economic benefits within the hemp industry.
Visit ILHempGrant.com for more information.
Both Chicago NORML and Midwest Hemp Coalition take pride in their efforts towards advocating for safe medicinal access to cannabis, cannabis rights, and educating their communities on the economic, political and health benefits cannabis brings.
Hemp is a vehicle that can be used to stimulate the economic growth in communities, especially disproportionately impacted areas. This collaborative effort with the Midwest Hemp Coalition and Chicago NORML is the perfect way to educate and promote the emerging industry of hemp.
The finalist and winner of the first Illinois Hemp Grant Business Competition was announced at the local sector’s virtual Zoom event Smokin’ Note on October 31st. Five finalists of a total of 16 applicants competed in a live Zoom pitch in front of judges Manny Mendoza, Tiffany Reynolds, Ryan Rapaport, and Andrew Farrior the day prior to the winner’s announcement.
Congratulations to Rachel Smedberg
of Tulip Tree Gardens!!!
Winner Rachel Smedberg & partner Jesse of Tulip Tree Gardens
Rachael started Tulip Tree Gardens as a micro farm applying her knowledge in soil health and organic practices while supplying her local community with organic produce. Jesse brings years of engineering experience along with a passion for nature, science and wellness.
Working together with her partner, this first-generation farming couple and parents of young twins work hard day in and out for crops and their community. It’s hard work, but for Rachael and Jesse, protecting the soil, biodiversity, and our ecosystem is a privilege well worth the effort. Tulip Tree Gardens owns and operates their own hemp fields showing as much love and attention to the soil as they do their products and community.
Regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices allow Tulip Tree Gardens to heal their soils while producing better plants using only the finest ingredients with purpose driven formulary, TTG offers truly remarkable products. Rachel and Tulip Tree Gardens believes in the importance of third-party lab testing each batch of their high-quality products. Shop Tulip Tree Gardens Be Well, Care Well, and Live Well product brands and see their lab results tab for full results.
Visit TulipTreeGardensCo.com to learn more information
In winning the IL Hemp Grant Competition, Rachel wins one year of legal services including legal document assistance, permits and application forms. A year of marketing services from AV Social Strategies valued at $1500. One year accounting services by Mueller, A certified public accountant, and one year of paid licensing fees. Rachel will also be featured in an article by HempToday, the leading global source for business information about the hemp industry.
Congratulations Rachel! We are excited to see where the IL Hemp Grant win takes her next.
