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Empire Hemp Co. was founded by Chris VanDusen in 2017. Chris is an entrepreneur/furniture maker/contractor/bicycle mechanic/tour guide and father of three who has experience with every aspect of the businesses he’s built and the industries in which he has worked. When the opportunity arose to be on the ground floor of the Hemp Industry in New York State he knew that he’d finally found a way to optimize his talents, pursue his curiosity and satisfy his desire to help others.

Chris has been a cancer survivor for over twenty years. During his time as an active patient, he had become aware of cannabis being used to ease the side effects of the chemotherapy. At this time California had just legalized Medical Marijuana, but unfortunately it wasn’t an option in NY. After using cannabis, Chris would get relief from the negative side effects of chemo. From that point forward, Chris truly believed in the power of this plant and continued to learn more about it’s healing potential.