Danny Desjarlais
Lower Sioux Indian Community
Danny Desjarlais is the Industrial Hemp Construction Project Manager at the Lower Sioux Indian Community, a small reservation near Morton, Minnesota. As an enrolled member of the tribe, Danny has dedicated his efforts to rebuilding his community with healthier alternative building materials that will benefit future generations. He has successfully promoted the recent expansion of hemp building activities at the Lower Sioux Indian Community reservation and is recognised across the United States as a leading advocate for the use of hemp building materials and social housing.
3:45pm
Thursday General Session Hall
Ancestral Knowledge, Modern Markets: Indigenous Perspectives on Hemp "
Indigenous leadership, land stewardship, and economic sovereignty shaping a more ethical and resilient hemp industry.
11:30am
Friday General Session Hall
From Factory to Jobsite: Scaling Hemp Building Materials
An industry-focused discussion on how hemp building material manufacturers are scaling production, meeting performance and certification requirements, and aligning with builders and regulators.