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Advocating with Hemp Farming with Bear Syavong #45

February 28, 2022
Bear Sayavong

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Bear Sayavong

If you do it right, success will come.  That’s a direct quote from our guest Bear Syavong, cofounder of Klemmson Bear farms, a licensed hemp farm in Illinois. Bear and I meet at Arcedium coffee in St. Charles IL and we talk about business. how he’s a proponent of organic and natural practices, what it takes to be successful as a hemp farmer and the importance of advocacy and how Bear promotes a monthly cannabis meetup called Vibe Nites.

Klemmson Bear Farms

Klemmson Bear farms is located in the Northwest Suburbs Chicagoland area. They have a 20K foot greenhouse for growing cannabis. One strain he promotes his CBD Super Silver. Bear’s family is from Laos and they have a history of farming and gardening. He’s always been drawn to organic farming. Running the farm is more than horticulture. Some of the challenges he has faced include:

  • Raising working capital
  • Finding investors
  • Converting an older greenhouse for hemp growing
  • Finding the right strain that grow well locally

He believes there is plenty of opportunity in the cannabis and hemp space. He recommends you don’t worry about the competition, instead focus on you and producing a quality product. Be passionate about your work and the money will follow.

Vibe Nites -Free Cannabis Education & Networking Event

Alternative Vibes is hosts a Vibe Nites event at Spotted Fox Ale House Spring Hill Mall, Carpentersville, IL.  The event is held every 1st Thursday of the month. You can expect an evening of presentations and networking provided by local cannabis advocates and professionals. FREE Tickets are limited so please make sure you register on Eventbrite. Winner will be announced each event at 9:30 pm and must be present to claim your Free Prize.

How To Connect with Bear Syavong

To contact Bear and Klemmson Bear Farms find the links below:

This is a production of Habanero Media. 

The Cannabis Advocate Podcast

The Cannabis Advocate podcast advocates for businesses in the cannabis industry and the explores the unique challenges they face. Despite hurdles in legislation, regulation, and culture, there are tremendous opportunities for growers, producers and sellers of cannabis products. Many of these issues are unique to the cannabis industry, This podcast speaks to these common concerns and shares stories of success.

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