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The Untold Story of Black Hemp Farmers in America

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The history of Black hemp farmers in America is a story that has been largely ignored. Many people are unaware of the important role that these pioneering farmers played in the development of the hemp industry. Black farmers played a critical role in the development of the hemp industry, but their stories have gone untold.

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Over 40 Members of Congress Request SBA Access For Small Marijuana Businesses

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“Many of these establishments are small-to-medium size operators, with their employees keeping their doors open without access to the support systems in place for other businesses, thus depriving them of potentially lifesaving protections.” ” You can find the full Senate letter here.

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Patrick Atagi named president and CEO at National Industrial Hemp Council

Cannabis Law Report

Hemp Today reports. National Industrial Hemp Council (NIHC). The organization is dedicated to furthering market development, assisting new industry entrants, and educating consumers on industrial hemp and its applications. hemp abroad through research and marketing of products and brands. delta-9 THC. Bush administration.

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Illinois university students create ‘cannabis clubs’

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For example, the University of Illinois has its first official cannabis-related RSO, The Hemp Club. Heim, who also works at Cookies Bloomington , plans more advocacies for the plant and cannabis cardholders in the area. Cannabis Club Redbirds has 95 members and two advisors, Dr. Rob Rhykerd and Alex Kraft. “I

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Senate Coalition Urges SBA to Support Small Cannabis Businesses

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Just two weeks ago, a representative from the Administration acknowledged , “With the exception of businesses that produce or sell hemp and hemp-derived products (Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, Public Law 115-334), marijuana-related businesses are not eligible for SBA-funded services.”

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CBD and Hemp Legal and Regulatory Roundup – January 2022

Cannabis Law Report

Welcome to our weekly roundup of CBD and hemp-related legal and regulatory news: CBD. GenCanna trustee seeks $50K paid to trade advocacy group. legislation will merge hemp, cannabis supply chains. county proposes 180-acre cap on hemp cultivation in unincorporated areas. Law 360 (sub. edhat Santa Barbara.

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First International Hemp Auction and Market Announced Largest Hemp Auction Will Set Baseline Prices, Support Industry Legislation, and Join Buyers and Growers for Live Bidding and CBD Sales

Cannabis Law Report

5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Southern Hemp Marketplace (SHM), LLC., announced it will host as many as a thousand or more farmers, growers, processors and traders at the first-ever International Hemp Auction and Market (IHAM), a three-day event with a minimum target goal of one million pounds. NASHVILLE, Tenn. , Sept.

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