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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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Tell Your Hemp Story

Tell Your Hemp Story

Northcentral Hemp IPM Working Group seeking growers to share their pest management experiencesAre you producing industrial hemp in the northcentral region? Would you be willing to share your experiences in this crop, including managing disease, weeds, and/or insects?...

Free Hemp Disease & Pest Diagnosis

Free Hemp Disease & Pest Diagnosis

Hello there,I’m a graduate student at Northern Michigan University working with Dr. James DeDecker and others on a study of potential biocontrols for hemp diseases. We are looking for controls of both gray (Botrytis cinerea) and white (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) molds...

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iHemp Michigan In The News

US Hemp Building Association

US Hemp Building Association

Jacob Waddell is the Interim Executive Director of the US Hemp Building Association. He has been working with the USHBA for two years. Before this challenge, he has worked for a testing lab, as a musician, as an engineer and program manager in marine and automotive...

Hemp Moving To MRA

Hemp Moving To MRA

Because of recent regulation changes in Michigan with the MRA becoming the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), and parts of the industrial hemp regulation being moved from MDARD to the CRA, we have Andrew Brisbo, the Executive Director of the MRA on this week’s iHemp...

Americans for Safe Access

Americans for Safe Access

Because of recent regulation changes in Michigan, we have asked Americans for Safe Access to join us at this year’s Expo. The mission of Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is to ensure safe and legal access to cannabis (marijuana) for therapeutic use and research. This...

The Future of Hemp Grain

The Future of Hemp Grain

Jeff is known for his ‘real life’ experience in the field as a pedigreed Hemp seed grower, and having a strong applied research background providing benchmarks in the hemp industry. Jeff has assisted in the success of producers, Industry and colleagues in the...

COVID and Cannabinoids

COVID and Cannabinoids

Annie Rouse is co-founder and COO of OP Innovates, innovative formulations and sustainable manufacturing company offering improved bioavailability through its patent-pending organic delivery system, Naturia+™. OP Innovates offers Naturia+ in bulk and private/white...

How Carbon Programs Operate

How Carbon Programs Operate

Carbon credits are rapidly developing in the US, and hemp and other specialty crops are especially suited for the challenge of sequestering carbon in US soils. PanXchange’s carbon program is farmer-friendly and uniquely suited for hemp carbon credits. They aim to...

The Hemp Industries Association

The Hemp Industries Association

Jody has worked for membership nonprofits for more than 20 years, helping organizations to transform in order to better serve their members and their missions. He is passionate about the potential for hemp to bring value to rural communities, help heal the planet, and...

Scott Colville Crop Insurance

Scott Colville Crop Insurance

Scott Colville Crop Insurance’s mission is the same today as when Jim Colville started back in 1967: To help farmers sleep better, regardless of what nature throws their way. The Colville family has been insuring crops for small to medium farmers in the Midwest region...

Creating a Reliable Supply Chain of Carbon-Negative Hemp Materials

Creating a Reliable Supply Chain of Carbon-Negative Hemp Materials

Heartland Industries is a biotech company that engineers hemp fibers as additives to plastics. Heartland’s hemp additives make plastics stronger, lighter, cheaper, and more sustainable. The Heartland team focuses on creating a reliable supply chain of carbon-negative...

The Results of Varietal Trials

The Results of Varietal Trials

James DeDecker, PhD is the Director of the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center in Chatham, Michigan and a Specialist in the MSU Extension Community, Food and Environment Institute. He earned a BS in Environmental Studies and Anthropology from the...

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