PUSHING PROGRESS TOGETHER
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Supporting the growth and development of all aspects of the industrial hemp industry.
We are pleased to present this educational webinar series to our members! We’ve gathered experts to present you the information you need to know to get started in the industry. Topics include:
- CBD Cultivation Best Practices
- Fiber and Grain Cultivation Best Practice
- Selecting Genetics
- How to Read a Certificate of Analysis
- Understanding THC Testing
- CBD Extraction Methods
- Taking Products to Market
- And More!
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US Senate Ag Committee Hearing July, 2019
NHA was honored to be invited to give testimony at the US Senate Ag Committee Hearing “Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill” on July 25th, 2019. Video of NHA testimony below.
Panel Discussion with USDA – May 2019
Watch our Panel Discussion with USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach, Assistant Counsel to NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo, Axel Bernabe, NHA Chairman Geoff Whaling; Moderated by Executive Director Erica Stark at the May 2019 CWCBExpo in NY.
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Our membership includes farmers, entrepreneurs, processors, manufacturers, researchers, investors, organizations and businesses of all sizes who have entered the emerging hemp industry.
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Volunteers receive a free individual membership, which gives access to the membership directory, resources for hemp legislation, state affiliate opportunities and more. Plus, stay connected with companies and experts that are already established in the industry.
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The National Hemp Association is a non-profit organization. With your help, we can help fulfill our mission of supporting all aspects of the hemp industry, educating people about the uses for hemp, and making industrial hemp legal at the federal level.
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HEMP NEWS
All Hemp News
Comprehensive list of all hemp news. Click one of the other sections if you only wish to see news related to a specific segment of the industry.
NHA News
Check out the latest NHA specific news and updates.
Legislative News
Get the latest on where we stand with federal legislation. This is also where you’ll find article related to specific state’s legislation and programs.
Agriculture News
News related to cultivation and harvesting of hemp.
Medical News
CBD and related medical news.
Food and Manufacturing News
News related to all things fiber and seed.
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If you are interested in learning more about hemp from flower, fiber, to seed, please explore our Webinar series! From Selecting Genetics to Building with Hempcrete, our Webinar series is a collection of educational videos packed with great information for anyone wanting to learn more about this amazing plant.
Webinars can be accessed if you are a member. If you aren't, but you're still curious about hemp, please explore our website
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Hemp IPO forging ahead despite market instability
On March 12th, the headlines described a plunging stock market and plummeting oil prices. Then, the co-founder of Collective Growth Corp. said, “And today we are about to meet with investment bankers!”CGC huh? lol.
"The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) again indicated that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) had an outsized influence on its proposed rules for hemp, stating that the agency “really didn’t like the whole program to begin with.”
During a hearing on USDA’s budget before the Senate Appropriations Committee last week, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue was pressed on restrictive provisions of USDA’s interim final rule for hemp, specifically as it concerns the limited THC threshold allowed in the crop.
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) said the 0.3 percent THC limit is arbitrary, and it’s not necessary to distinguish hemp from marijuana.
Perdue said that was “certainly true” and he added that USDA “fought for a little more flexibility of widening those standards,” but it was constrained by congressionally approved statutes and faced pushback from other federal agencies as it attempted to loosen restrictions.
“You may know also in the regulations, we had some pushback from DEA,” the secretary said, noting for the second time this month that the agency stood opposed to implementing a domestic hemp program in the first place. He previously called out DEA for its role in shaping restrictive rules for the newly legal crop in a House hearing.
“We made a few modification as we were able to under the legal statutes in our interim final rule. This is a new and unusual crop, as you understand, and we’ll be very open to ongoing comments as we go forward about what those other flexibilities,” he said. “But our hands were constrained many times by the interagency process of other people weighing in.”
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) quickly followed up to say that he shares Merkley’s concerns and he urged Perdue to “continue working with us to get it right.”
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USDA Secretary Again Blames DEA For Interfering In Hemp Regulations | Marijuana Moment
The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) again indicated that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) had an outsized influence on its proposed rules for hemp, stating that the agency “really didn’t like the whole program to begin with.” During a hearing on USDA’s budget befor...So this is the reason my local dispensary is no longer able to sell CBD unless it contains at least THCa??? I’m hesitant to buy on line, from a supplier I don’t know and trust. My local dispensary has made every effort to follow the rules and this has hit them very hard. I’m STILL trying to find a local supplier.
Shut down the Unconstitutional DEA and all of the other Unconstitutional alphabet agencies. The only ones that should exist are the BP (border patrol) and ICE.
the Feds should just get over the bias!! They know what the majority want and yet fight tooth and nail against us. >:(
Not new and not unusual.
Of Course they Did!!
DEA needs eliminated
//Experts in the field say that opening up sales could lead to an infiltration of seeds from other states or countries that may be not conducive to growing in Florida or be “hot,” with THC content over the legal limit.//
This hemp bill will change things for Florida farmers
Experts in the field say that opening up sales could lead to an infiltration of seeds from other states or countries that may be not conducive to growing in Florida or be “hot,” with THC content over the legal limit.Dylan Pettyjohn
WE SUPPORT
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.
GET INVOLVED TODAY
Volunteer with the NHA
There is a lot of work to be done and we can use your help. Contact us today to see how you can make a difference.
Contact Congress
It is important to contact your senators and representatives and let them know you support the legalization of hemp.
