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RECENT NEWS
Hemp for a Healthy Microbiome
Hemp has recently seen a resurgence with many US states allowing for Industrial Hemp cultivation. Industrial hemp had been banned back in the 1930’s and until recent times was really only grown and processed in Europe. This ban had to do with it’s relationship with...
read moreGeoff Whaling reflects on first year at NHA
It’s been one year since I was elected Chairman of the Association and there have been many accomplishments achieved, many as a direct result of the work and efforts of our supporters and membership. I would like to reflect on the last year, acknowledge our...
read moreSenate Farm Bill Passes with Hemp Farming Act Included!
Hemp just moved one step closer to federal legalization! The US Senate version of the 2018 Farm Bill (HR2) has just passed 86-11 WITH THE HEMP AMENDMENT INCLUDED! The next step is a conference to reconcile the Senate and House versions. Please contact your Senator and...
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BREAKING NEWS: Farm Bill Passes - HEMP IS NOW LEGAL IN THE UNITED STATES!!!
Full commercial production of hemp will now be able to proceed unimpeded or restrained by the confines of a research program.
The Farm Bill passed yesterday in the Senate and today in the House of Representatives. All that is needed now is a signature and that will come soon.
HEMP, HEMP, HOORAY!!!
Only bad thing is that 'Turtle' man McConnell, now becomes the Hemp King of Kentucky. He used his position to put himself into this position, while enabling the man-child in the White House.
Hemp! Not Cannabis. Big difference, even though they are in the same plant group. Like hops are related too!
Hemp will be legal once Trump signs it and that's if he does before the 21st. It's not legal yet. I can't imagine he won't sign it though. This is crazy exciting!
Michael Hellman, Mike Bostick
If the mad king signs it. Don't count your hurds yet.
So could the average gardener grow hemp for seeds and oil? CBD? Just because?? Thats what i wanna know!
NHA can we talk in the next week. Thanksm v
It's not law yet.
Congratulations National Hemp Association! Thank you for all the years of work you have put into making this our reality!!! 🌱🙏❤️
Dana Meadows
Jordan Taaffe
Francis Nicoll Ramos Solivan
Maurice O'Keeffe
it will have the same regulations as growing tomatoes ~don't listen to the talking heads
Woohoo!
Jordan Kreager this! yes!
Yasssssss finally! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙌🏻
republicans trying anything to get your mind off impeachment
Elizabeth M. Gonce
Hemp sounds like a wonderfully beneficial plant for building materials, durable clothing and more. 👍
Woohoo!!
YES!
This is a huge step!
The new Farm Bill *could* have protected hemp CBD explicitly, like an earlier version of the Therapeutic Hemp Act did. In other words, “our DSHEA.” Instead it explicitly exposes CBD and hemp food to FDCA and DSHEA regulations. Meaning only stalk is actually free from government control (monopoly), not quite yet seed and oil as food, or other hemp flower products like CBD. At least not until FDA accepts them as GRAS, or as ingredients existing before DSHEA (1994). After 12,000 years of continuous safe use around the world, that shouldn’t be hard.
For those who have worked for decades to fully legalize industrial hemp on a national level this moment brings tears of joy.
www.kentuckynewera.com/multimedia/video/news/youtube_acffd2c0-9015-5f61-b648-2feb29a9324f.html
McConnell Hemp Provision Clears Another Hurdle; Final Vote Expected Soon
kentuckynewera.com
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate regarding the Farm Bill and the inclusion of a pro-hemp provision.
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I and my team are being developed Cambodian Hemp Project.
First American farmers in, win! Go!
"The final version of the 2018 Farm Bill was released this week and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) symbolically signed his name to the bill — which will federally legalize industrial hemp — using a pen made from hemp, the senator tweeted yesterday.
The 800-page text of the farm bill was made public on Monday and, as promised, hemp legalization made the cut. The bill will also allow for insurance packages for hemp crops.
The bipartisan bill, when approved in its final vote sometime this week, is expected to pass President Trump’s desk into law without issue.
In his tweet, Sen. McConnell shared a video that loops himself signing the bill with a “hemp pen.”
“With today’s signature, my provision to legalize industrial hemp is 1 step closer to reality,” he wrote."
www.ganjapreneur.com/mitch-mcconnell-uses-hemp-pen-to-sign-finalized-farm-bill/
Mitch McConnell Uses Hemp Pen to Sign Finalized Farm Bill | Ganjapreneur
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Mitch McConnell Uses Hemp Pen to Sign Finalized Farm Bill 12/11/2018 Graham Abbott a word from our sponsors: become a sponsor advertisement advertise here The final version of the 2018 Farm Bill was released this week and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) symbolically signed his na...
The guy Must have some sort of investment or a friend... Something in it for him. However!!! This is Great! Now I need a field!
Arrest him. It's still a schedule 1 narcotic on federal laws.
now he needs to retire.
Republicans are caving into public demand and the inability to continue their lies.
I'm assuming it's just for "hemp" not medicinal marijuana.
If hemp has been illegal all of this time, how is he able to sign a bill legalizing it, with a hemp pen?
Most people don’t know that somebody sent a lobbyist to Congress to impress upon Congress to make hemp an illegal drug. Once it was passed they said they wouldn’t enforce it, but that proved to be false. Interesting, who the person was who sent that lobbyist, somebody that was big into plastics, and knew that hemp would be strong competition to his plastics. Hemp has thousands of uses and one of the main things is that it is bio-degradable which would really help out all our garbage sites, which could be reused after materials broke down in the soils. Some food for thought!!!
The bill has been passed by both houses of Congress, with veto proof majorities, and is on its way to becoming law.
He owns a lot of farm land and knows the hemp is a cash crop that will make it profitable. It is still a surprise...
Does anyone know how this would affect the 2019 Hemp Research growers Program permits? The deadline for permitting is Dec 17, but if this is going to change federal law in a few weeks/months, I wonder what the effect will be (ie, change permitting or remove permitting?). Interested in hearing from someone who has already gotten the answer to this and is familiar with the program. I sent this question to the program managers, haven't heard back.
You know turtle man will somehow profit financially from this. It's all that pos cares about. #richgetricher
Ole cocaine Mitch investing in the hemp business. Why don't he start a bill to legalize it all.
The FDA though.....
The irony that it was mitch McConnell
If we have to ask permission to grow it than it’s not freedom or legal.
800 pages? To badd the government got to have their grubby paws in this.
Thank you God, thank you Jesus, finally getting change for the better.
Sonewhere, Jack Herrer is smiling.
the turtle still sucks
About fucking time.
Very interesting site.
This is bullship
This is bullship
Yaaaayyyyyyy😁😁😝😝😝
Final Farm Bill Language!
2018 Farm Bill | National Hemp Association
nationalhempassociation.org
2018 Farm Bill by NHA | Dec 11, 2018 | HEMP NEWS | Hemp Legalization about to pass! The language that pertains to hemp is scattered through out the document. We will update this page with a summary of how it pertains to our industry. In the meantime a search of ‘hemp’ will take you to the releva...
Jim Steele
It's great that Hemp is moving forward, although, the Farm Bill is a disaster overall and just supports big ag. No more Government in farming please! Hell, no more Government in most things please!
Notaryuses.com - Central New York!
At approx. 10:00am ET, during Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s opening remarks on the Senate floor, he will discuss a variety of topics, including his provision to legalize industrial hemp – which is now one step closer to becoming law
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Hemp Education
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. ~Nelson Mandela
Much work still needs to be done with the general public, farmers and our elected officials about the nutritional, industrial, environmental and medicinal benefits of hemp. As laws change, research is conducted and commercialization begins, sharing information will be vital to ensure the hemp industry thrives. NHA is committed to advancing this awareness and knowledge.
Hemp Legislation
NHA’s main priority is the passage of comprehensive hemp legislation on a federal level. We also are here to help individual states with their hemp legislation. Stay tuned for important updates of how you can help pass HR3550, The 2017 Industrial Hemp Act!
Hemp Business
Hemp has the potential to bring prosperity to many segments of our society. Not only will it be a new cash and rotational crop for farmers, the possibilities for manufacturing are virtuously endless. Not only can hemp make thousands of products, hemp can be used to makes thousands of products, better, stronger and more sustainable. Now is the time to start think about how hemp can be incorporated into your business plan. If you have an existing hemp business, an NHA business level membership is a great way to not only support our efforts but to promote your business tp thousands of hemp enthusiasts!
HEMP IS NOT MARIJUANA
One of the biggest misconceptions is believing that industrial hemp is the same thing as marijuana.
The two plants are the same species, but are more like first cousins and NOT identical twins.
“Hemp Can Save The Planet!”
– Jack Herer
Hemp is the most versatile plant on earth.
It can be used for food, medicine, biofuel, compostable plastics, building materials and more.
It is time for the full legalization of industrial hemp at the federal level.
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