This week we saw the emergence of the first 1,800 hemp shoots in Natural Resource’s germination facility. Another 2,000 were planted this Tuesday and the remaining 2,200 will be planted this Friday & Saturday. These 6,000 plants are for the production of CBD oil, which is an answer to the opioid epidemic. May 30, our live webinar will feature Industrial Hemp and how versatile it is and has been used for thousands of years.

Another first this week was the genesis of the OSR Manufacturing Group. The group has designed and is producing the first prototypes for a Mulch/Plastic Laying implement and a Hemp Planting implement. Both designed for the small farmer. The demand for such machines has outstripped the supply with waiting times up to 18 weeks.

Furthermore, OSR Green, LLC has contracted the services of Randon Wilson of Dorsey & Whitney LLP, a specialist in agricultural cooperatives. Mr. Wilson has experience in establishing and working with existing cooperatives and association all over the US and Canada. The Utah OSR Land Coop name has been reserved with the articles of incorporation and the by-laws soon to follow. Mr. Wilson has been briefed on the concerns and discussions held by the legal advisory board. Before the bylaws are filed, they will be made available for those on the OSR Correlation Council to review and comment on.

All in all, an excellent week for Operation Self-Reliance. Our next Super Saturday will take place on the 15^th of June at the Riverbed Road Ranch. There will be tours, service projects, and presentations. For those that wish to come on Friday and enjoy the out of doors, there will be a campfire program. We hope to see you there.

God speed, 
Philip J. Gleason
Director