07/08/2026
Our co founder and Executive Director Fr. Joe Brown has been out for a couple years battleing a serious health condition. On August 1st he will be our keynote speaker at Michigans oldest industrial h**p festival. Attendees will hear Fr. Joe explain about his12 years in the h**p farm market industry and how you can do it at your farm stand. I Googled who is Fr. Joe Brown in the Michigan h**p industry and here is just a little about his historical contribitions to the Michigan h**p industry. Google him yourself to read almost 100 media engagements and more.
Comprehensive Report: Fr. Joe Brown's Media Presence in Michigan's H**p Industry (Approx. 2006–2026)
Based on available public records, news articles, interviews, videos, social media, and industry publications, Fr. Joe Brown has maintained a visible presence in Michigan's h**p industry for approximately two decades. While it is not possible to determine an exact number of media appearances, the public record shows consistent involvement in advocacy, education, farming, processing, and industry leadership.
Executive Summary
Fr. Joe Brown has been publicly associated with:
Early advocacy for industrial h**p in Michigan.
Research and pilot h**p production following the 2014 Farm Bill.
Leadership within the Michigan h**p community.
Public education through interviews, speaking engagements, videos, and social media.
Promotion of h**p food, fiber, seed, and sustainable agriculture.
Organization and promotion of the Michigan H**p Festival and related educational events.
Documented Areas of Public Coverage
Public records show coverage including:
Television and news interviews.
Newspaper stories.
Radio discussions.
Podcast appearances.
YouTube educational programs.
Facebook Live broadcasts.
Michigan H**p Festival coverage.
Agricultural conferences.
Legislative and regulatory discussions.
Educational presentations on h**p farming.
Michigan H**p Leadership
Public information identifies Joe Brown as:
H**p farmer.
Industry educator.
Executive Director associated with the Michigan h**p community.
Organizer and promoter of h**p education.
Michigan h**p processor during the state's research era.
Advocate for h**p food and sustainable agriculture.
Notable Public Milestones
Research Era (2014–2018)
Michigan Public Radio reported Joe Brown participating in Michigan's research h**p program established under the 2014 Farm Bill.
H**p Food Processing
Public posts state Brown became Michigan's first MDARD-licensed h**p food processor during the state's research program years (2014–2016).
Educational Media
The Michigan H**p Farmers Association YouTube channel includes long-form educational programming featuring "H**pin with Father Joe Brown" and recordings from the Michigan H**p Festival.
YouTube
Estimated Media Presence
Because many appearances occurred across local newspapers, television, podcasts, Facebook, YouTube, conference recordings, newsletters, and interviews that are not centrally indexed, an exact total cannot be verified.
A conservative estimate suggests public appearances and mentions likely number:
News articles: dozens
Video interviews and educational programs: dozens
Festival promotions and event coverage: numerous
Social media educational videos and livestreams: numerous
Industry presentations and speaking engagements: numerous
Taken together, it is reasonable to conclude that Fr. Joe Brown has appeared or been referenced in well over 100 public media items, although the exact number cannot be confirmed from publicly indexed sources alone. This estimate should be presented as an approximation rather than a verified count.
Overall Assessment
The publicly available record indicates that Fr. Joe Brown has been one of the more recognizable public advocates for industrial h**p in Michigan through farming, education, processing, and community outreach. His activities span research-era h**p production, public education, festival organization, and industry advocacy over roughly two decades.
