Industrial Hemp:
A Win-Win For The Economy And The Environment
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Our Mission: To educate, inform and promote the research, development, and cultivation of industrial hemp in Michigan.
St John's - AgroLiquid
Industrial Hemp Industry Training
Legal Update & Farming Insight
March 7,
While the Michigan rules will still be in development we will bring you up to date on the latest information and prepare you for the next steps to plant. Plus, you will learn from industry experts some hard-learned lessons about the hemp plant, its growth, and production.
Includes:
- Comprehensive speaker lineup
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch provided
March 7th in St. Johns is Sold Out
Bad Axe - Franklin Inn
Educational Hemp Meeting for Thumb Area Farmers & Processors
by Industrial Hemp Industry of Michigan
March 14, 2019, 10 am till 3 pm
This Special Industrial Hemp meeting for the Thumb Area will combine the best items from the previous IHEMP MICHIGAN meetings. At this meeting, you get the latest update on Michigan’s plan to allow farming and processing Industrial Hemp in Michigan. The uses of Industrial Hemp products. What it takes to grow and harvest and process Industrial Hemp. Networking with other farmers and processors. A chance to get answers to your questions regarding the exciting opportunity Hemp Farming has to offer.
Includes:
- Comprehensive speaker lineup
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch provided
There are over 50,000 uses for hemp, below is a quick overview.
Our mission is to be a catalyst to bring the Industrial Hemp industry to Michigan.
Hit the learn more button to dive deeper into each component of the plant.
Hemp Fiber
Fiber
The outer long fibers of the hemp stalk are bast fiber. These long fibers are noted for their strength and durability. Rope and canvas were made of hemp before prohibition.
Common uses include:
- Textiles
- Compression molded parts
- Brake / Clutch Linings
- Paper / Cardboard
Hemp Hurd
Hurd
The inside of the stalk is known as
Common uses include:
- Paper
- Building Materials
- Fiberboard
- Insulation
- Fiberglass Substitute
- Cement Blocks
- Stucco & Mortar
- Mulch
- Mushroom Compost
Hemp Leaves
Flower & Bud
Industrial Hemp offers less of the iconic leaves as other varieties of Cannabis.
Common uses include:
- Mulch
- Mushroom Compost
Hemp Seed
Seed
Hemp seed is a superfood and offers many uses and benefits. They are a great source of lean protein as well as essential fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6.
Shown here is seed before the outer shell is removed.
Common uses include:
- Foods
- Oil
- Varnishes
- Printing Inks
- Fuel
- Solvents
- Lubricants
- Personal Hygiene
- Animal Feed
The Budding Economy of CBD
Cannabidiol (CBD) is extracted from the flowers and buds of hemp plants. It is Not an intoxicant and has been credited with many health benefits.
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration advisory panel recently recommended approval of the CBD medication Epidiolex to treat two rare forms of childhood epilepsy.
The U.S. market for CBD grew 40% in 2017 to $367 million dollars and this new market is poised for explosive growth. (cited from New Frontier Data 2018 CBD Report)
CBD Market 2017 in millions
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Michigan needs farmers, processor, and manufacturers to come together to build the Industrial Hemp Industry in Michigan.
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We strongly believe that this renewable resource offers a path to a cleaner and healthier environment.