Industrial Hemp Cultivation
Fiber‑forward varietals grown with soil‑health practices, irrigation efficiency, and agrovoltaic potential.
- 3–10 acre pilot plots (2026 scale‑up)
- UC Extension‑aligned soil testing
- Local processing partnerships
What we do
Hempcrete Materials & Specs
Pilot‑scale hemp hurd + lime systems for blocks, cast‑in‑place, and infill assemblies.
- Spec sheets & thermal performance targets
- Moisture, fire, and acoustic testing partners
- Demo builds for developers & owner‑builders
Training & Workforce
Hands‑on workshops for trades, architects, and inspectors; by‑the‑book install methods.
- 1‑day primers & 3‑day intensive labs
- Curriculum + CEU pathway (in progress)
- On‑site demos aligned with pilot builds
Impact, measured
−60% to −80%
Embodied carbon potential vs. conventional walls (hemp‑lime assemblies; pilot target)
+20% water
Irrigation efficiency uplift through sensor‑guided micro‑irrigation (target)
Agro‑PV
Co‑located solar improves shade/wind profile while powering processing
Note: Values are pilot targets; third‑party validation to be published as results become available.
Grant‑backed roadmap
Current pipeline
- Hello Alice Growth Fund – working capital & branding
- CalOSBA / Go‑Biz TA – startup technical assistance
- USDA NRCS CIG – regenerative ag & soil carbon R&D
- USDA REAP – renewable energy for farm operations
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Downloads
Import our deadlines calendar to stay aligned with our buildout.
Grant Deadlines (ICS) Grant Tracker (CSV)
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Why Colusa County
Right‑size land, right‑size water
Flat, arable ground with access to district water and a strong ag services base makes Colusa ideal for fiber hemp and pilot manufacturing.
Rural innovation corridor
Proximity to UC research, I‑5 logistics, and Northern California builders enables fast iteration from field to wall system.
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Landowners & developers
Have 5–40 acres in Colusa County? Interested in agrovoltaics or pilot manufacturing? Let’s talk.
- Option agreements / JV structures
- Pilot builds for show homes and civic projects
- Workforce training embedded in projects