President Trump releases Industrial Hemp from DEA schedule 1 Listing

President Trump's official signing of the 2018 Farm Bill into law. The bill, which redefines hemp as an agricultural commodity, explicitly removes hemp from the purview of the Controlled Substances Act and the jurisdiction of the Drug Enforcement Administration, thereby paving the way for a massive expansion of economic opportunities across all sectors of the hemp industry.

While this bill allows state and tribal governments to impose their own restrictions and requirements, members of the hemp industry can now work with federally regulated institutions such as banks, merchant services, credit card companies, and advertising platforms. Further, hemp farmers can finally access needed crop insurance and can fully participate in USDA programs for certification and competitive grants. In addition, interstate transport of hemp and hemp products will be legal in all 50 states. The bill specifically defines hemp, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of not more than 0.3%, including the plant's viable seeds, extracts, and derivatives.

"Despite being able to legally participate in a 2014 Farm Bill-compliant hemp pilot program, every participating farmer took some sort of financial or otherwise substantial risk," said Colleen Keahey Lanier Executive Director of the Hemp Industries Association. "The hemp provision in the 2018 Farm Bill eliminates those risks in favor of full recognition as an agricultural commodity. We are grateful for the collaborative organization support for the updated provisions made by the U.S. Hemp Roundtable, American Herbal Products Association, National Hemp Association, Vote Hemp, Drug Policy Alliance, and NORML."

While CBD has been the most high-profile hemp product in recent years, hemp has been cultivated for the purpose of food and body care products, paper, textiles, and building materials for hundreds of years. Hemp seeds provide the highest content of digestible protein in both the plant and animal kingdoms and a recent study from Spain's University of Seville found that hemp seed may have "favorable nutritional implications and beneficial physiological effects on the prevention of coronary heart disease and cancer." That said, the FDA will continue to exercise jurisdiction over the regulation of ingestible and topical hemp products.

"After decades of commitment and hard work by revolutionary pioneers and advocates, legalization of the extraordinarily versatile hemp crop as an agricultural commodity is finally upon us. From dense nutrition, body care, and wellness, to paper, textiles, building materials, bioplastics, biofuel, and nanotechnology, hemp has arrived to reinvigorate American farms. We are now experiencing the historic ushering in of true agricultural and industrial revolutions in the United States, and the HIA is poised and ready for both!" said Joy Beckerman, HIA Board President.

The United States is currently the largest importer of hemp goods in the world. The hemp market generated over $820 million in sales in the U.S. in 2017, up from $680 million in 2016, and is expected to swell to $1.9 billion by 2022. Just under 10,000 acres of hemp were cultivated in the U.S. under agricultural pilot and other programs in 2016, and that number more than doubled to just under 26,000 acres in 2017. Using available data for 2018, the Hemp Industries Association estimates there are upwards of 1,200 licensed U.S. hemp farmers operating on over 40,000 acres, along with hundreds of processors across the nation. The new Farm Bill opens the floodgates to domestic production, economic stimulus, job creation, and opportunities for international trade.

Hemp Industries Association Conference 2015

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENTS (More coming soon...) Emily Paxhia Poseidon Asset Management Emily Paxhia Founding Partner & Director of Relations Poseidon Asset Management   Emily spends her time analyzing cannabis companies and building relationships with entrepreneurs and investors. With 10+ years of experience working as a brand consultant and researcher, her work spans multiple categories and industries. She consulted the re-branding of the Independent Film Channel to increase viewership and revenue and to develop Emmy-nominated Portlandia. Emily's clients have included McKinsey, Time Warner, Viacom, HBO, Participant Media, and Comcast.  David Mitlin Ph.D.   Clarkson University David Mitlin Ph.D. Professor and GE Chair in Oil and Gas Systems in both the Departments of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and Mechanical Engineering  Clarkson University READ: Hemp Fibres 'Better Than Graphene' Professor Mitlin has published over 125 peer-reviewed journal articles and presented to more than 60 invited or keynote events. He is credited to the research revealing the quality of hemp as a graphene alternative. He also holds 3 U.S. patents, is an editor for Journal of Materials Science and serves on the      Board of Review for Metallurgical and Materials      Transactions. Notably, he has supervised      and graduated 13 Ph.D. students, 6 M.S. students      and 8 post docs, all of who are now working as      leaders in industry, government research      organizations and academia. Dave received a      Doctorate in Materials Science from U.C. Berkeley       in 2000.      SOW SPONSORS   Global Hemp Cannabis Basics Alaska Hemp Industries Northern Lights Legal Services  Tahoe Hemp Company    Other Confirmed Speakers: Adam Watson - Kentucky Department of Agriculture David Williams - Agronomist at University of Kentucky Dr. Ethan Russo MD - Medical Director of Phytecs Many more to be announced...  For more details visit website! Registration Fee, before August 15th:  HIA MEMBER $400 | NON-MEMBER $500 (become a member) Register Today!

Hemp Industries Association 2013 Conference

WASHINGTON, DC (October 17, 2013)—The Missouri Hemp Network announces the upcoming HIA Conference in Washington, DC, which will be held on Sunday and Monday November 17th-18th.  The conference will be held at the Phoenix Park Hotel. 520 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20001,Toll Free: 1-800-824-5419,202-638-6900, www.phoenixparkhotel.com.

Schedule of events:

*Registration begins on Sunday, November 17 at 8:00am.

*Conference takes place on Sunday, November 17 from 9:00am-6:00pm.

*Dinner on Sunday, November 17 at 7:30pm at restaurant TBD.

*Lobby Day on Monday, November 18 from 8:00am-5:00pm.

*Bringing It Home film screening, Monday Nov. 18 from 7-9pm at Busboys & Poets.

List of speakers:

Tony Budden, Hemporium - South Africa
Kevin Greenwood, VP Marketing, Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods
Erik Hunter, Hemp Cleans
Fred Kirsch, Hemp for America
Larry Serbin, Hemp Traders
Christina Volgyesi, Director of Marketing, Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps
George Weiblen, PhD, University of Minnesota

Errol Schweizer, Whole Foods Market
Eric Steenstra, Vote Hemp & HIA
Patrick Goggin, Vote Hemp
Steve Levine, Vote Hemp
Anndrea Hermann, M.Sc., P.Ag. B.GS., The Ridge International Cannabis Consulting

If you are coming to Washington, DC and want to schedule a meeting with your Congressional offices, please start by clicking here and fill out our form to help you schedule a meeting with your Congressperson and/or Senator(s) for our Lobby Day.

This year, after the suggestion of many members, we have also added a second day to the conference. This will be an Organized Lobby Day and you have the opportunity to attend one or both days.

The registration fee includes lunch and dinner on Sunday, November 17. (The hotel offers breakfast in their restaurant next to The Dubliner pub.) It also includes attendance to our Annual General Meeting, panel discussions and awards dinner, as well as the opportunity to network with other members. It also includes the Lobby Day on Monday, November 18, which includes training and speakers at the hotel in the morning. Your travel, lodging and meals (except as noted above) are not included.

Fees for the conference:

Conference Door (day of): $400.00

Lobbying Day only: $75.00

For more information please contact;
Hemp Industries Association
P.O. Box 575
Summerland, CA 93067
Phone/Fax: 707-874-3648
Email: info@thehia.org