Tuesday, May 23, 2017 10:00:13 AM
May 16, 2016
http://www.ncagr.gov/hemp/Commission.htm
http://nationalhempassociation.org/north-carolina-hemp-commission-receives-funding/
The NCIHA saw the next step to hemp production in NC sprout Wednesday when $200,000 of non-state money, as required by Senate Bill 313, was presented to the Commissioner of Agriculture, Steve Troxler. Through the joint efforts of the NC Industrial Hemp Association and BioRegen Innovations Cooperative, the initial operating expenses of the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission have been funded. “We are excited about the possibility of a spring 2017 hemp crop but there is still a lot of work to be accomplished,” said Commissioner Troxler during the meeting.
The meeting involved a discussion of potential legislative changes, including:
- Introduction of additional legislation to include more farmers on the Commission
- NC State University and NC A&T State University executing the research portion of the pilot program
- Ability for farmers to market their crops and products
Additional highlights include:
- Development of a Certified Seed Program
- Organic farms, small farms, greenhouses and large acre entities have access to grow
A small infrastructure for farmers is present in NC, but additional manufacturing facilities for the broad range of products hemp can produce will be needed in industries including, but far from limited to, fiber and food production, building materials, health, bio-fuels and hemp plastics. The application process to grow hemp will likely commence once the members of the commission have been appointed and that process has started. The NCIHA voting members will be notified when this process begins.
The NCIHA is continuing to accept memberships and donations for the ongoing efforts of the commission and efforts related the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission, per the provisions set forth in SB 313. Anyone using the “Promise Pledge” is encouraged to submit their pledge now.
The NCIHA is looking to bring North Carolina to the top of the industry in worldwide hemp cultivation. Hemp is a sustainable and renewable agricultural resource that provides raw materials in high demand due to the corresponding supply required for the tremendous growth of economic opportunities within this re-emerging industry.
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