#170 - Illinois Hemp Farm Raided by Police
In this special live episode of The Cole Memo, Cole Preston is joined by co-host Phil and guest Demarcus Medley, owner of Green Lords Farms in Galesburg, Illinois. They dive into Demarcus’s journey from urban farming with aquaponics to becoming one of Illinois’ first Black hemp farmers. Demarcus shares the harrowing story of being raided by police despite holding a legal hemp license, the challenges of hemp farming in Illinois, and how systemic barriers continue to prevent minority entrepreneurs from entering the market. The conversation also explores broader themes of social equity, the…
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