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Veritas Farms Highlights VP of Business Development Derek Thomas' TED Talk on the Relationship Between Hemp and Humanity
Veritas Farms Highlights VP of Business Development Derek Thomas' TED Talk on the Relationship Between Hemp and Humanity.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n Fort Lauderdale, FL, Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Veritas Farms, Inc. (OTCQB: VFRM) (“Veritas Farms” or the “Company”), a vertically integrated agribusiness focused on the production of full spectrum hemp oil products with naturally occurring cannabinoids is pleased to announce that the VP of Business Development, Derek Thomas, presented at TEDxBocaRaton on the relationship between hemp and humanity. On December 12, 2019, Mr. Thomas spoke at TEDxBocaRaton at the Florida Atlantic University auditorium about the relationship between hemp and humanity, where he postulated a necessary change in consumer perspective for the hemp industry to experience wider marketplace adoption. The goal of the talk is to help change the dialogue around cannabis while shifting perspectives and consumer mindsets about the emerging hemp-derived full spectrum hemp oil industry. The presentation further highlights Mr. Thomas’ outstanding work as a thought leader in the industry. Erik Mintz, Official Organizer of TEDxBoca Raton, stated, \"Derek's talk was one of the best at the event this year. He's a gifted speaker and I was glad to get to know him. He clearly put a lot of hard work into translating his knowledge of cannabis and hemp into an idea worth spreading. It was a timely talk and we were fortunate to have him.\" Alexander Salgado, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Farms, stated, “The necessity for continued public education about hemp is not to be understated. It is presentations like Derek’s that further these endeavors and we are thankful for his passionate work in our industry. We believe that this industry would be positively benefited if everyone was able to listen to Derek speak on this TED Talk.”  You can watch Derek Thomas’ TED Talk video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y27LDTbAMho About TEDxBocaRaton TEDxBocaRaton is an independently organized event which follows guidance from the general TED programs. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TED Talks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx. About Veritas Farms, Inc. Verita...