Source: ocregister.com
HempAware is holding an educational event in Old Town Tustin to teach people about the non-medicinal uses of the plant.
The Costa Mesa-based group HempAware is holding an
event in Old Town Tustin to educate people about the uses of hemp.
Ever since Tyler Hoff tried hemp protein powder, he's been on a mission to educate people about the wonders of hemp.
His grandmother, Linda Johnston, introduced him to the hemp protein powder. And then he began to learn more about the different uses of hemp.
"Before that I only knew people smoked it and made jewelry," he said.
Hoff and Costa Mesa-based HempAware are organizing an event from 2 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Earthly Juices, 664 El Camino Real near the Encore Theatre in Old Town Tustin. HempAware is working to increase people's knowledge of the many uses of hemp – in clothing, food and other products, he said.
The event is not about smoking or using medicinal marijuana, according to Hoff.
Hoff, a Costa Mesa resident, has been creating a lexicon (or as he calls it, "hempxicon") for hemp buyers.
"No matter how many people show up, we're going to hempducate and hempower the people," he said.
The plant has been used historically in clothing and fabrics. HempAware will bring together professionals who use hemp in products, such as in food, drinks, fabric and other materials.
The HempAware event costs $20 and features a fashion show, live music, presentations, food sampling and demonstrations of how to make hemp yogurt and hemp ice cream, and a drum circle.
The goal, Hoff said, is to let people know about "this amazing plant that has been pushed under the rug for the last 70 to 80 years."
The fashion show, held outside Earthly Juices, will feature pieces by Natural High Lifestyle, Vital Hemp and Groceries Apparel. There will also be hemp arts and crafts – likely an art installation that will be displayed at Earthly Juices, Hoff said.
HempAware is family-friendly, Hoff said. Children will be able to touch the products, participate in the arts and crafts and live music.
At 6:30 p.m. HempAware visitors will share their occupations and brainstorm ways to further integrate hemp into their lives, Hoff said. The session is followed by a drum circle led by Kiro at African Corner.
"This isn't just about our business or our companies or making money. It's really about seven generations to come," Hoff said.
Information: hempaware.com
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