KRISTY HEBERT
In 2017 Hebert decided to make the move back to Louisiana. “I just felt that I needed to move back to my home state and help do something in this industry.” Hebert’s time in Kentucky showed her how the biggest fight won with the acceptance of this plant was in educating the public.
One of the things they wanted to see come to fruition in accordance with their brand was the absence of pesticide use. They also concluded that they wanted to utilize organically grown plants, and that their end-product be free of harmful microbes or leftover residuals.
“I knew very early on that if I were to get involved in this, I also wanted to do my part to educate the public,” she explained.
Hebert explains how the business grew organically, and that they continue to rethink solutions to problems that they see. Instead of using any type of chemical pest control, they utilize Mother Nature. Hebert explained enthusiastically, “ladybugs are our form of pest control!” She continued, “The way that we choose to consume products is how we strive to produce our own,” Hebert said.
Hebert explained that the idea for the Cypress Hemp company came when herself and friend Blake Bilger decided to dedicate themselves to pursue the cannabis business. “Blake and I met in engineering school. We’re both problem solvers by nature.” They spent a lot of time contemplating what they wanted to see change in the industry.
I asked Hebert her opinion on the state of cannabis as it stands currently in Louisiana. “One thing I do want people 19