{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e81afb926d53a5937855140/5f9ff3ac3c85985dd1898d13?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Steve Barron - Hemp Farming, A Sustainable High","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e81afb926d53a5937855140/1604317901831-1879aee9653ad8f8d40e57de51fdf69c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this week’s episode, we chat to hemp farmer and renowned Music Video, TV and Film director, Steve Barron.</p><p>Steve talks us through the&nbsp;benefits of farming hemp and its many applications throughout various industries as a sustainable, organic fibre.</p><p>He also teaches us about its tumultuous past and why it has been held back from mass production until, potentially, the near future.</p><p>We also hear about Steve’s personal history as a highly acclaimed Music Video, TV and Film director, having worked on Billie Jean, Aha’s “Take On Me”, Toto’s “Africa” and many more.&nbsp;He even&nbsp;gives us some insight in to how he brought the highest grossing independent film of all time to the big screen.</p><p>Wrapping up, Steve tells us what is needed next to help hemp reach it’s full potential as a revolutionary sustainable crop.</p>","author_name":"Osprey Europe"}