PUSHING PROGRESS TOGETHER
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Supporting the growth and development of all aspects of the industrial hemp industry.
We are looking to build a collective of like minded entities and individuals to help promote hemp as a way to support American farmers, businesses and to build local, sustainable supply chains. Be one of the first to join the movement to unleash the promise of hemp!
ON DEMAND WEBINARS
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.
Become A Member
Our membership includes farmers, entrepreneurs, processors, manufacturers, researchers, investors, organizations and businesses of all sizes who have entered the emerging hemp industry.
Volunteer
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.
Donate
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.
RECENT NEWS
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Regulating Heavy Metals in Cannabis: What Can be Learned from the Pharmaceutical Industry? Part 5
Part 5: Contamination and Errors Associated with the ICP-MS Testing Procedure The first installment of the series gave an overview of why testing cannabis and hemp for heavy metal contaminants is so important and how the pharmaceutical industry can play a...
Regulating Heavy Metals in Cannabis: What Can be Learned from the Pharmaceutical Industry? Part 4
Potential sources of contamination: the final products The first installment of the series gave an overview of why testing cannabis and hemp for heavy metal contaminants is so important and how the pharmaceutical industry can play a critical role in...
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You can email those questions to farmbill.hemp@usda.gov or hold them for a live question and answer session that will be held via zoom on Tuesday, September 15th at 1PM.
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Can I grow hemp at 8500’ in the Rockies?
'Whaling said the USDA is the hemp industry’s ally, not its foe. “We have a very short window to [comment], and I know that there is a very eager group within USDA [that] wants to hear from our stakeholders because they are committed to building this crop. Unless they hear from everyone, they won't be able to achieve that,” he said. The USDA has only been involved in the hemp industry since 2018, after the passage of the Farm Bill; there are hemp farmers that have been in the industry for a longer period of time than the federal regulators.
“So, the more people that can participate by sharing their experience, the more that we will help educate them, which will, at the end of the day, help the industry,” Whaling said'
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www.hempgrower.com/article/usda-reopens-comment-period-hemp-ifr/
USDA Reopens Comment Period on Hemp Interim Final Rule
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Farmers and industry stakeholders now have until Oct. 8 to submit comments on new working regulations.Comment on Facebook Farmers and industry...
Because hemp ruins good medicinal crops. They don't care about us.
Again!
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Washington D.C. and Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 08, 2020 -- Prior to the UN vote in December and in the midst of a puzzling and unfair situation concerning the legal status of Cannabis sativa...The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is providing an additional thirty (30) days for public comments on the interim final rule (IFR) that established the Domestic Hemp Production Program on October 31, 2019. Reopening the comment period gives interested persons an additional opportunity to comment on the IFR. Comments are solicited from all stakeholders, notably those who were subject to the regulatory requirements of the IFR during the 2020 production cycle.
Dates
The comment period for the interim final rule published on October 31, 2019, at 84 FR 58522, is reopened. Comments must be received by October 8, 2020.
www.regulations.gov/document?D=AMS_FRDOC_0001-2107
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.