Hemp
Where in the world is professor Zhaohui Wu? Japan
Photo: Zhaohui Wu, on the right, helped to build a wall using hemp as insulation material during his trip to Japan.
Zhaohui Wu is the assistant director of industry outreach with OSU’s Global Hemp Innovation Center, housed within the College of Agricultural Sciences, and a professor of supply chain management and industry policy in the College of Business. His work recently took him to Japan to learn about hemp production and hemp’s role in cultural settings.
Cultural competency training & tribal partnerships at the core of Global Hemp Innovation Center
Doug Boon, enrolled member of the Tulalip Tribes (left) and Gordon Jones, OSU Extension faculty member (right) check out hemp varieties being tested at the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center near Central Point. Photo courtesy Jeff Steiner.
Since its inception in 2019, Oregon State University’s Global Hemp Innovation Center has prioritized building strong relationships with rural businesses including Native American tribal partners throughout the region.