Meet U.S. Freedom Farms

We are a pioneering agricultural company dedicated to the cultivation of industrial hemp and the establishment of an advanced hemp fiber processing center in Waterloo, Iowa. Our commitment is twofold: (1) to support veterans by providing them with opportunities in farming and entrepreneurship, and (2) to contribute to the growing demand for sustainable hemp fiber in various industries. To this end, USFF subscribes to the following Vision, Mission & Core Values:

We strive to be a leading provider of premium hemp fiber products, while adhering to our commitment to veterans and taking our stewardship responsibilities seriously regarding environmental friendliness and sustainability.
We seek to empower veterans through sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship opportunities while producing high-quality hemp fiber.
We are committed to principles of dignity, respect, and helpfulness in providing veterans with meaningful opportunities in agriculture and related agri-business.

The USFF vision calls for an immediate increase in awareness regarding the advantages of industrial hemp, its cultivation, processing, and the manufacturing of products for end-users nationwide. Our objective is to capture 10% of the American market for supplying and processing hemp across various industries where hemp presents a more environmentally friendly solution, such as construction, textiles & fashion, automotive, food & beverage, biofuels & energy, and more. To attain this target, we propose a strategic plan to establish 3 to 6 USFF Processing facilities in each state within the next 15 years.

U.S. Freedom Farms is more than just a construction organization. We are a veteran owned and operated business that is dedicated to supporting our fellow veterans and helping humanity as a whole. Our agricultural and processing operations provide us with the resources to create sustainable construction solutions that reduce waste and minimize our carbon footprint. We leverage our collective experience to deliver outstanding results for those who choose to work with us. Contact us today to learn how we can revolutionize your construction process.

Our Story

Meet The Team

Bill Ludwig

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer - graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Bill started his career in sales and quickly moved into management and ownership. Extensive experience in small business acquisitions and growth. Founded and co-owned a Real Estate company and gained a net worth of $2 million in 5 years. Neuro Rehab Care of Waterloo is a nationally recognized company that Bill helped start in Iowa. NRC has generated annual revenues of 1.2 million a year since its inception. Taking the fight to the rehabilitation for others is one of Bill’s missions and Freedom Farms is the next step in taking care of those in need of a “hand-up”. Bill is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the Company and providing the innovative guidance to create value for our customers. In addition, Bill will maintain a close working relationship with our strategic partners and external vendors that play key roles in our operational processes.

Matt Lavine

CFO

US Freedom Farms - Chief Financial Officer - Matt has a BA in Psychology from the University of Albany. Finance, risk management, and project management professional with a background in the healthcare, financial markets, and technology industries. Matt spent the last twenty years at United Health Group in operational and strategic management roles. Matt is responsible for overseeing the financial management and business administrative activities for the Company. He is accountable for managing the capital requirements to meet strategic goals, managing the accounting activities for the Company, and overseeing other administrative activities necessary to managing the business. Matt also plays a key role in providing strategic direction and managing risks for the Company. Lastly, Matt has taken the lead to manage the strategic partnerships we are developing with local chemical testing labs across the US.

Randy Hasstedt

Executive Vice President

Executive Vice President - Randy has acquired numerous skills including organizational, logistical, design, and performance and has completed many multimillion dollar projects on time and on budget. Randy has been involved in all phases of each project. Randy designed and carried out the plan to load and equip transport vehicles for convoys in Iraq. Accounting, organizing lumber and other building materials directly led to an efficient streamlined class 4 outdoor warehouse for his Batallion. Responsible accounting and thorough organizatioal practices provided our battalion with the ability to save the Government millions of dollars in over spending.

Focusing on understanding blueprints allowed Randy the ability to think outside the box; to run a more efficient crew, thus saving the company and client’s money for materials and man hours.

Over the last couple of years we have put together a 501c3 for homeless veterans operation which has given us valuable experience working with other professionals, business owners, upper management, employees, and the general public to align with the goals of our mission statement.

Mike Hasstedt

New Project Development

Company Research and Development - US Veteran - Mike is one of the owners of US Freedom Farms and a member of the US Veterans Alliance (Non-Profit). He is a large part of the current hemp operations that US Freedom Farms have established in Iowa as well as being a leader in the fight to bring hemp and its derivatives into the construction industry nationwide.

Roger Wooden

Vice President - COO

US Freedom Farms - Vice President, Chief Operations Officer - Roger has 8 years of experience in building companies. Roger helped build a real estate company that had sales of over $2 million in 5 years. Roger helped start and build Neuro Rehab care of Waterloo which has a current annual revenue of 1.2 million a year. He oversaw the growth of the companies and met or exceeded annual investment and savings goals. He has also developed, executed, and managed various operational processes for private business and federal and state agencies. He has spent the last 10 years working in the realm of strategic sustainability, specifically at the nexus of operationalizing triple bottom line goals. Most recently he managed 150+ commercial relationships for a nationally recognized and award winning business based environmental program. Currently, Roger is responsible for overseeing the operational activities for the Company. He is accountable for overseeing business development activities, managing current customer and collaborator relationships, developing and implementing systems for tracking customer plants, workflow, and associated relationships, guiding the marketing effort, and employee recruitment and retention for the Company. Roger is also instrumental in providing direction on strategic development and risk management, part of which was establishing working parameters with chemical testing labs. Finally, Roger has taken the lead in developing a network of connections in the Hemp Industry.