Please welcome Franny Tacy, a true pioneer in the cannabis industry for over 20 years and the first female hemp farmer in North Carolina in modern history. Franny is the founder and CEO of a fully vertically integrated cannabis company, leading operations that span cultivation, manufacturing, franchised retail, and e-commerce. With a diverse background in agriculture and pharmaceutical sales, she’s known for blending science with sustainability in a model that’s reshaping the future of regenerative farming. Often called “The Force” and affectionately known as the “Hippie in High Heels,” Franny is also a TEDx speaker, published author, nonprofit founder, and a nationally recognized figure featured across major media as a champion for ethical entrepreneurship in hemp and cannabis.