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IHGA

May 29
3 min

Hemp Builds Communities

Hemp can be grown and processed locally to supply your community with food, clothing, and even shelter.

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IHGA

May 21
4 min

Vibe Check: What does the term "hemp" mean to you?

A New video, New rules are coming in October. A Vibe Check, A new sponsor, and more!

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IHGA

May 7
3 min

Hemp Fiber Seed and Other Updates

Changes to the site, updates on fiber hemp seed, our new youtube channel, our next quarterly meeting, and Illinois Extension hemp webinars.

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IHGA

Apr 16
7 min

Vibe Check: Illinois Hemp Harvest Numbers

Hemp harvest report, Grower troubles, Retail prices, Vibe Check, A new map, A new sponsor, A shout out, and two upcoming webinars this week!

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IHGA

Mar 25
3 min

Vibe Check: Hemp in Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Products

Yesterday, the Illinois Department of Agriculture issued a policy memo which will have an impact on the hemp industry in Illinois

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IHGA

Mar 18
3 min

Focus on Farming

It is a good time to examine the value of local produce in our communities.

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IHGA

Mar 4
4 min

Congress vs. The FDA

HR5587 was introduced by congressman Colin Peterson (D-MN) on January 13th. The bill has two main objectives...

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IHGA

Feb 26
2 min

Is Hemp Economically Viable?

The USDA put out a new report this month analyzing hemp production, pilot programs and the economic viability of the crop...

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IHGA

Feb 18
2 min

Hemp Politics and Plastics

HB5216 had it's first reading today and was referred to the Rules Committee. This bill could have a big impact for Illinois' hemp industry.

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IHGA

Feb 12
3 min

Time for Genetics

Now is the right time to start selecting your genetics for the 2020 growing season.

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Illinois Hemp Growers Association

BENEFIT CORPORATION

Hemp Builds Communities

Vibe Check: What does the term "hemp" mean to you?

Hemp Fiber Seed and Other Updates

Vibe Check: Illinois Hemp Harvest Numbers

Vibe Check: Hemp in Medical and Adult-Use Cannabis Products

Focus on Farming

Congress vs. The FDA

Is Hemp Economically Viable?

Hemp Politics and Plastics

Time for Genetics