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The Member category highlights the stories and contributions of the diverse businesses and individuals who form the backbone of Michigan’s professional hemp network. This section features spotlights on local growers, processors, and retailers, showcasing the real-world applications of their expertise and their impact on the state’s agricultural economy. It serves to recognize the dedicated professionals who are actively collaborating to build a transparent and thriving industry rooted in Michigan soil.
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These Bills would allow the Michigan Hemp Growing Program to be sent back to USDA for administration. We need both House and Senate leadership to get this Bill introduced and voted on.
Buried in the notice of unannounced inspections is language that reads like a quiet revolution. It says that a processor‑handler shall not sell or transport viable seed, leaf, or floral material to any location not listed on the license, or to any person in Michigan who is not a registered grower or a licensed processor‑handler.
A Legislative Dagger Aimed at the Heart of Michigan’s Hemp Industry
by Dave Crabill
/ July 15, 2025
A dangerous amendment to the Farm Bill, proposed by Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) and passed by the House Agriculture Committee, seeks to turn back the clock. This amendment would effectively dismantle the entire hemp-derived products industry, unraveling nearly a decade of progress and investment.
🌿 Standing Up for Hemp: iHemp Michigan at the CRA Public Hearing
by Dave Crabill
/ May 16, 2025
iHemp Michigan stood shoulder to shoulder with farmers, processors, and advocates at the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency’s (CRA) public hearing in Lansing. As proposed rules begin to shape the future of both marijuana and hemp in our state, this was a pivotal moment to ensure industrial hemp is heard — and protected.
Come and enjoy fellowship and hear about iHemp Michigan’s accomplishments for 2024 and what is planned for 2025 as we move Industrial Hemp forward in Michigan.
MDARD to Send the Industrial Hemp Program back to USDA
by Dave Crabill
/ October 16, 2024
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will be requesting the Industrial Hemp program for Michigan Industrial Hemp Growers be abolished and returned to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for program administration.
We encourage interested growers who are willing to share their experiences producing industrial hemp in the region, especially women, members of underrepresented communities, and veteran farmers to contact Dr. Elizabeth Long
Rules are released as the industrial hemp industry processing moves to the Cannabis Regulatory Agency.
“I don’t think that type of oversight is as necessary on the hemp side of things.” — MRA Director Andrew Brisbo on Michigan’s lighter-touch approach to hemp regulation. In this landmark iHemp Hour, we sat down with the head of Michigan’s soon-to-be Cannabis Regulatory Agency to discuss what Executive Order 2022-1 means for hemp processors, retailers, and farmers. Good news: No metric system required. No license needed to sell hemp products online. And a fee structure that respects agriculture, not prohibition. This is the conversation every Michigan hemp stakeholder needs to hear.
Updates on the policy and regulation | iHemp Hour ft Molly Mott of MDARD
by Dave Crabill
/ September 16, 2021
The 20-Day Rule: MDARD, Hot Crops, and the End of the Wild West
Excerpt: “If you talk to the regulators, they will work with you. If you don’t, you won’t like the consequences.” With grower numbers down 80%, the industry has shifted from a gold rush to a compliance game. In this iHemp Hour, MDARD’s Molly Mott explains exactly when to call for testing (don’t harvest yet!), the difference between “compliance” and “negligence,” and why transparency is your best insurance policy.