November 28, 2022
A weekly newsletter to keep you informed.
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1 Day to go!
This upcoming year we have some pretty large goals. We not only are going to continue our national seed trials, we are also looking to launch a number of different marketing campaigns both on the consumer and B2B side. Working with higher ed and facilitating and obtaining grants is another large focus for us next year. Below is a list of more initiatives that these funds will go towards.
- National Hemp Seed Variety Trials (Fiber and Grain)
- Funding & Grant Support
- On-Farm Education Events
- Marketing and Consumer Demand Campaigns.
- Collaborations with Universities & Educational Institutions
- Policy and Regulatory Framework
- Market Expansion
- Data Consolidation
Our goal is to raise $20,000 for this challenge. With over 20,000 people in the community, Imagine the impact and progress we could see if everyone just donated $10!!!!
So we need your help! Until December 2nd, all donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar by our generous donors.
What better way to celebrate Giving Tuesday than by supporting your community? Starting TOMORROW @ 9 am, you can visit https://www.bggives.org/fundraise/13805/mandikerr and make your first donation. Then, share your donation on social media with #GoodGivingChallenge
To fill the gaps in information and education, please support and donate to the upcoming #GoodGivingChallenge on November 29 - Dec 2 , 2022.
EVERY DOLLAR that you give has a matching fund from Generous donors!!
Watch out for more updates!~
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Guest Speakers Background:
Hana Gabrielová is a 20 year veteran in the hemp and cannabis industry. Her career spans the gamut of policy, NGO, and for-profit organizations. She has led advocacy and policy initiatives both in the EU and international cannabis policy.
When she’s not on a plane or a stage you can find her at Biofarm Sasov in the beautiful rolling hills of the Czech countryside, where her seed-to-shelf company Hempoint is headquartered.
Robin Destiche joined Hempoint in 2020 after several years of world travel, studies and hemp research. Since then, he has been working on projects including seed sales, decortication and product development. Prior to hemp, Robin was working with executive leadership within the hospitality industry in the United States: strategic planning, team building, finance, project management and employee development.
Robin believes that open and honest communication is the foundation to successful relationships—and he brings this same approach to handling commerce as a partner in international trade and distribution.
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It's important to make sure that your seed is well-suited for the climate and soil of your region!
Do you want seed data before making a decision?
Curious about average yields or different genetics in your region?
Are certified seeds performing?
All data will be available to sponsors by end year 2022. Sponsors start at $10,000 and are a tax-deductible donation to Friends of Hemp 501(c)(3)
Data will be available to GHA Members in May 2023.
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Are you working in the hemp industry? Do you have a story to tell?
We are looking for more people to be featured on Moving Hemp Forward Podcast and interviews.
Topics of interest that we would like to feature are of course any of our farmers, carbon capture and sequestration, data collection, material science, seed and genetics processing and manufacturing, anything dealing with our supply chain etc. We are not limited to these topics so if you have something you are passionate about apply via the link below and lets get your voice heard!
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We've got a lot of great events coming up, so we wanted to make sure you knew about them!
Check out our calendar for a full list of upcoming events, as well as industry-related events. By participating in these events, you're learning more about the industry and also getting a chance to meet and collaborate with other hemp professionals.
If you want to reserve your spot at any of these events, just click the calendar above!
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Thank you so much for your membership! We are thrilled that you have chosen to be a part of the Global Hemp Association community, and we hope that you will love everything about what we have to offer. Looking forward to collaborating with you soon!
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Benefits of Joining GHA Membership
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Gain support from a unique network of professionals across the supply chain
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Get involved with GHA committees and projects
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Access to leading resources and data
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Stay up to date on the latest news
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Access to all events & meetings
- Get in front of your target markets / customers
- Get a FREE "Moving Hemp Forward. Together" T-shirt when you join GHA Annual Membership (Associate and Corporate)
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Have questions about what's included with GHA membership?
Please book an appointment with Mandi.
Make a list of your questions and spend time connecting directly.
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Have you ordered your 'Moving Hemp Forward. Together' t-shirt?!?
This t-shirt is made from Hemp fabric which is an excellent alternative to other fabrics in terms of sustainability, comfort, and durability. It's really, really warm and gets softer with time. It's made with 55% hemp and 45% organic cotton, so it's super soft and comfortable.
All proceeds support hemp research, consumer education, on-farm resources and standard development for the industry.
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If you want AmazonSmile to donate to Friends of Hemp, you need to start each shopping session at the URL smile.amazon.com or with AmazonSmile turned ON in the Amazon Shopping app, and they will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases.
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Why We Need An Industrial Hemp Exemption
Hemp has been growing, again, in the United States for the last seven (7) years. Pilot programs under the authority of the State Departments of Agriculture collected data about the varieties grown and have adhered to and strictly enforced THC testing protocols. It’s time we leverage that information to reduce the burden on hemp farmers who grow solely for grain and fiber.
Campaign Goals
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Draft legislation and pass a bill creating an exemption for industrial hemp grain & fiber
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Educate lawmakers about the need for exemptions and opportunities with grain & fiber
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Secure bipartisan support for the exemption framework
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Unite and mobilize advocates!
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ABOUT THE EXPO
The "Asia International HEMP Expo" is the first and only international event in Thailand for business people and industrialists seeking information, crucial benefits, greater awareness, and sustainable solutions for the future of hemp which has already been unlocked and legalized in Thailand.
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Explore the GHA Resources
(Articles, Podcast, Interviews, Meeting Recordings etc.)
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GHA Latest Blog
- GHA Fiber Hemp Seed Trials – Protocols and Costs Read Here
- 7 Questions to Ask Before You Buy any Hemp Seed Read Here
- Building with Hemp - Old Materials, New Technology Read here
- Hemp - The Healthy Building Material Read Here
- GHA Store Hemp Properly to Avoid Spontaneous Combustion Read here
- GHA Starts National Fiber Hemp Seed Trials Read Here
Articles and Podcasts Featured GHA and Mandi Kerr
- NAICC News Article - June 2022 Click Here..
- GHA and National Variety Trials by Lancaster Farming. Click Here
- Hemp Fiber & Grain Stakeholders Push for THC “Exemption”. Click Here
- Global Hemp Association Seed Trials will Reduce Risk, Organizers Say by Jean Lotus. Click Here
- Guphoria Presents: Women in Hemp with Special Guest Mandi Kerr CEO of Global Hemp Association. Click Here
- Hemp Fiber Trials Expected to Yield Important New Insights for Young Industry Click Here
GHA Interview/Meeting Recordings
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Hemp and Cannabis Industries with Joel Holton Click Here
- Hemp and Development of the World Market with Adrien Delecourt - Click Here
- Hemp and Sustainability with Parvinder Kaur Click Here
- Healing and Nutritional Benefits of Hemp with Megan Galaske Click Here
- Advantage of Hemp as a Rotation Crop with David Tweet Click Here
- Value of Hemp Seed with Eric Singular and Wendy Mosher Click Here
Articles/News/Report
- Carbon-busting hemp could help transform Scottish agriculture to zero emissions. "Hemp is one of the oldest traded plants in the world, and cultivation in Scotland started as far back as the 11th century." Read more
- Hemp And CBD To Be Removed From German Narcotics Act Bringing An End To Business Prosecutions "WHILE the draft of Germany’s cannabis laws has received a mixed response, those in the country’s hemp industry have welcomed developments." Read more
- Hemp farms closer to resprouting in county " … you do not get a big profit from industrial hemp, so if you put too many regulations and requirements, you are probably going to price the program to the point where it is not profitable.” Read more
- Your Ecological House: Hemp for hope, hope for hemp "“Until 1883, 90% of all paper in the world was made with hemp fiber.” — Tree Free Hemp Paper website.Fifty years ago, solar panels were a pricey novelty. Only a few experimental home builders installed them, and their best-known application was powering gadgets on NASA’s spacecraft." Read more
- Brightseed to debut its new dietary fiber with bioactives derived from hemp hulls at SupplySide West "Brightseed (San Franscisco, CA) has announced the launch of Brightseed Bio 01, a novel dietary hemp fiber to support gut health, for use in food and beverages. The ingredient is made from upcycled hemp hulls and formulated to optimize bioactive content." Read more
- National Animal Group Urges Idaho To Lift CBD Pet Ban" The National Animal Supplement Council believes Idaho’s CBD pet ban does more harm than good." Read more
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Thank you to our sponsors!
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