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IHGA
Legislative Outreach
May 09, 2023
In Community Announcements
If you are a farmer living in Southern Illinois, are interested in growing industrial hemp fiber, and want to help survey the feasibility of bringing hemp fiber processing to the region, please consider filling out the survey below. We are working with SIU and The Climate Economy to collect data that will help developers know where we want to grow!
"Most of southern Illinois has been designated as “priority energy communities” by the President’s Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization. The project will serve counties within a 50-60 mile radius of Southern Illinois University for the purposes of the initial study, with the potential to expand. This includes 15 southernmost counties, including 12 that are priority energy communities, and a majority of which suffer from chronic high unemployment, poverty and outmigration."
The purpose of this survey is to understand the needs of industrial hemp (fiber/grain) farming in Southern Illinois.
Compensation is in the form of drawings for a $25 Amazon gift card for those who complete this survey. Winners will be excluded in subsequent drawings.
Participation is voluntary. If you choose to participate in the study, it will take approximately 7 minutes of your time. You must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
Confidentiality: Responses will be anonymized. Upon receipt of the completed survey, your email will be entered for the drawing and will no longer be linked to your survey. There is no option to change responses to questions since it will be anonymous.
Questions: contact Dr. Jeb, SIU Agribusiness Economics professor at ajebaraj@live.com.
Take the survey: https://siucpsyc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_08KpESuHbVo8Aui
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IHGA
Legislative Outreach
May 09, 2023
In Hemp Events
Join Dr. DK Lee and the IHGA for a day of hemp observation, demonstrations, education, and networking. Select between 2 dates: Friday, July 21st OR Saturday, July 22nd.
Lunch provided.
Registration required to receive a lunch!
https://:surveys.illinois.edu/sec/1241228710
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IHGA
Legislative Outreach
May 09, 2023
In Hemp Events
How will the decisions made at the Statehouse this year impact your hemp business? Join us for a look back at the 2023 legislative session and a preview of the year to come. MHC President Justin Swanson will recap the Indiana legislative session, and we'll enjoy a night of hemp updates from across the Midwest. We can't wait to see you, and you won't want to miss it! Ticket price includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Speakers:
Justin Swanson, Midwest Hemp Council Katie Moyer, Kentucky Hemp Association Rachel Berry, Illinois Hemp Growers Association Details:
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Bose Public Affairs Group
111 Monument Circle, Suite 2700
Indianapolis, IN 46204
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$25 for members | $50 for non-members Registration required: http://mhc.memberclicks.net/message2/link/43dcefb2-b6bd-4b25-ae06-4e3ea2695f8f/2
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IHGA
Legislative Outreach
Nov 21, 2022
In Community Announcements
Researchers at the University of Illinois, Illinois State University, Western Illinois University, and Southern Illinois University are conducting research to understand what factors influence farm success in the state of Illinois and to learn about farm experiences. We are surveying about 500 farmers in total. This survey will gather anonymous information about the benefits people gain from farming, and the barriers and supports they have for their work. The research will help policy makers, agencies, and farm groups to understand whether there are barriers to farm ownership, activity, and success faced by people in the state. To take the survey, click the link here https://bit.ly/IllinoisFarmSuccess or contact Susan Graybill at farmsuccess@ilstu.edu to have a paper survey and return envelope sent to you. On behalf of the Research Team, Aslihan Spaulding Professor of Agribusiness & Food Industry Management Spaulding@IllinoisState.edu farmsuccess@ilstu.edu
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IHGA
Legislative Outreach
Aug 27, 2022
In Community Announcements
Registration is open: https://conferenceservices.siu.edu/conferences/southern-illinois-hemp-symposium.php
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IHGA
Legislative Outreach
Mar 14, 2022
In Community Announcements
Greetings Illinois hemp growers ~
We are passing on this message from our friend @Phillip Alberti, Commercial Agriculture Educator at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. If you are interested in learning more, participating in, or supporting this project please reach out to Phillip directly, 217.300.7392 | palberti@illinois.edu.
From Phillip - "This year I am working with Dr. DK Lee on his hemp grain/fiber breeding program. His research has focused on crossing feral hemp lines with high cannabinoid hemp to develop a dual-purpose hemp line. His field trials were successful last year and now he wants to grow these lines out for seed production. This requires a buffer zone of a mile or so, but will allow us to increase seed quantities to conduct variety trials next year. One step closer to developing in Illinois hemp line. Dr. Lee is looking for growers who are willing to try one of these lines (~ 1 acre) on their farm. Dr. Lee would require the grain be harvested and returned to him, but the fiber is left for the grower. Dr. Lee would be available to help during harvest and can pick up the harvested seed as well."
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IHGA
Legislative Outreach
Feb 27, 2022
In Community Announcements
About Don Salvador Company - "For the past 5 years, the Don Family has been developing a Chicago-based clothing company that focuses on sustainability and industrial hemp. We believe there is great potential in hemp fiber. The goal of our company is to connect with Illinois farmers and people in the hemp community like Illinois Stewardship Alliance and IL Hemp Growers Association that want to continue to bring awareness to this beautiful plant. If you want to connect I am available by email or don't hesitate to call or text 630-825-8360."
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IHGA
Legislative Outreach
Feb 27, 2022
In Community Announcements
More information and registration here: https://libertyprairiefoundation.salsalabs.org/MakingSuccessionPlanningaSuccessforYourFamilyFarmland/index.html
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IHGA
Legislative Outreach
Feb 02, 2022
In Community Announcements
Only 10 days away at McHenry County College ~ Education, networking, vending and giveaways! Get the latest on the hemp industry in Illinois and beyond. Learn about the opportunities and challenges that exist for industrial hemp growers, processors, and business owners. Gain insight and inspiration from the Illinois Hemp Community. When? Saturday, February, 12 from 10-2pm Where? McHenry County College in Crystal Lake Cost: $35 (box lunch included) Registration: https://www.mchenry.edu/events/2022/02/cal-02-12.html?fbclid=IwAR1nBFgiLnXtF4XFFR4WLJndVLFKibWb9bd6TJ_RNJx-oxJPjTFpivaGRfI
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IHGA
Legislative Outreach
Jan 18, 2022
In Community Announcements
Registration is now open for the IL Department of Ag's 2022 Virtual Hemp Summit:
https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr/Plants/Pages/Hemp-Summit-Registration.aspx
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IHGA
Legislative Outreach
Dec 26, 2021
In Community Announcements
This report is MANDATORY for maintaining your Hemp Growers License and must be submitted to qualify for renewal. Review and Submit here: https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr/Plants/Pages/CultivatorFinalReport.aspx
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IHGA
Legislative Outreach
Dec 20, 2021
In Community Announcements
Greetings Illinois hemp growers!
We have been receiving requests for internship opportunities from students and program instructors around the state. If you are growing in 2022 and interested in providing hands on opportunities for students to assist and learn during the season please contact us so we can help connect you!
Thanks!
Rachel Berry, CEO
Rachel@illinoishga.com
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IHGA
Legislative Outreach
Oct 14, 2021