Abner is a co-founder of Pure Shenandoah, a seed to sale company based out of Elkton, Virginia. He is one of nine siblings, and works with 4 of his brothers, managing production & operations. Pure Shenandoah has extraction services ranging from CO2 crude to distillate & product manufacturing capabilities. Abner and his family grew over 300 acres of hemp in partnership with Virginia farmers, with the overarching goal of influencing the agricultural landscape while promoting regenerative farming techniques.