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iHemp Michigan is a member-based organization backing hemp farmers, seed cultivators, processors, manufacturers and hemp businesses statewide. Our members are engaged in defining the path to success of Industrial Hemp from seed to sale and beyond. We are committed to empowering hemp farmers, fueling industry leaders, and educating consumers to ensure Hemp flourishes in the Midwest. Our focus is influencing responsible and fair regulation, providing grower education, and enabling full access to the evolving marketplace. iHemp Michigan advocates for wellness in people and the planet through Hemp… and it begins with the farmer.
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2019 Michigan Final Hemp Report
MDARD issues final report for the state’s inaugural industrial hemp ag pilot program Michigan Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development sent this bulletin at 06/10/2020 10:00 AM EDT For immediate release: June 10, 2020Program contact: Gina Alessandri,...
2021 Hemp Program Legislation
On St Patricks Day, Senator Lauwers filed the updated industrial hemp program legislation to conform with the USDA rules. Please read them over and send us your thoughts / comments. Here are two big take aways that we noticed. 2020 SIB 0850 Sec. 313. A grower may sell...
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iHemp Michigan In The News
Barn Owl Drone Service Cuts Hemp Labor Cost
A brother and sister duo from Colorado have dived deep into automation to develop the technology to detect male plants as well as identify common agricultural issues such as weed growth and crop health using drones. Their service, Barn Owl Drone Service is discussed...
ReBlocks Goes Hemp Infused – These Are Not Lincoln Logs
"What would you build?" is the common question being asked by those that see these incredible new blocks. Just when you were thinking that life as an adult couldn't get any better, ReBlocks came along to put an innovative twist on a product that has been used in South...
Hemp Building Future! Learn about hempcrete and more!
Dawn Schultz & Eric McKee of the US Hemp Building Association will bring us up to speed on the emerging hemp building industry. If you have not looked into Hemp Crete or Hemp Lime yet, there are resources to review on their website: USHBA.org "Fiber will dwarf the...
Morris Beegle and Eric Streenstra on the iHemp Hour
Morris and Eric updated us on their NoCo Summer Solstice Expo and the state of the industrial hemp industry. They both became active with hemp years before it became fashionable and their vision and insight is important as we navigate the supply chain build out and...
Jonathan Miller of US Hemp Roundtable
We invited an Attorney to join us on the iHemp Hour this week. Not just any attorney. Let me introduce you to Jonathan Miller of Frost Brown Todd Attorneys. Jonathan was instrumental in driving legislation to legalize industrial hemp in the United States. He serves as...
iHemp Michigan Donates Hemp Masks to MI State Workers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2020 Contact: Dave Crabill, 810-471-7767 (PHOTO CAPTION: iHemp Michigan Communications Director Dave Crabill (L) and MDARD Legislative Director Nathan Kark (R) model hemp face masks delivered to the State Emergency Operations Center in...
Hemp Plant Cloning on iHemp Hour
We have made many friends along the way as we hosted events and connected up resources. Some become the "go to" people as we want to share some knowledge. Michael Thue has always been there to share his knowledge and help out. Dave drove up to Traverse City to buy a...
iHemp Hour – Gina Alessandri of MDARD and Senator Dan Lauwers
We enjoyed a visit with Michigan's leaders in the emerging industrial hemp industry. Gina Alessandir of Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development was instrumental in getting the 2019 growing season going. Senator Dan Lauwers began the legislation as a...
iHemp Hour 5 Finance & Fiber
Bob Moore provides details on how hemp farmers can financing land, equipment, purchase orders, invoices and more. Business name: Bob Moore Financing email contact: bobmoorefinancing@gmail.com phone number: 580-695-0331 or Toll Free 866-383-4120 Gary Schuler, from GTF,...
Insurance for Hemp Growers on iHemp Hour
Each Thursday at noon we tackle an important issue facing hemp farmers. We are fortunate to have experts from a variety of disciplines who are willing and able to share their knowledge. Tune in, learn, ask questions and participate with this amazing community. On the...
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The I Hemp Michigan Expo was an excellent expo and was very comprehensive.