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Hemp is a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant species grown specifically for industrial uses. It is one of the fastest-growing plants and was one of the first plants to be spun into usable fiber.

MDARD Announces Grants For Rural Areas

LANSING—The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is now accepting proposals for the Rural Development Fund grants, a competitive grant program aimed at promoting the sustainability of land-based industries and supporting infrastructure that benefits rural communities in Michigan.      The Rural Development Fund grants are available for projects addressing expansion and sustainability of land-based

By |2020-10-02T17:27:05-04:00October 2nd, 2020|Hemp|
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Grant Funds Still Available For Farms, Agricultural and Food Processors

LANSING - Funding is still available for farms and agricultural processors with employees of 10 or more through the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grants program, as well as for small farms with fewer than 10 employees through the MEDC Small Farm Safety Grant program. These funds aim to help both large and small Michigan farms, as

By |2020-08-23T15:37:31-04:00August 21st, 2020|Featured, Hemp, New Products / Contracts, Politics, Politics/Government|
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iHemp Hour Aug. 13 – Delta-8 THC, Types Of CBD Oil Products

ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour July 16 featured what's happening with the US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency in Hemp Supply Chain. Guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD, U.S. Hemp Authority President. And for transparency in the Hemp Supply Chain, Dr. Richard McDermott and Terri Miller of Signakey. https://youtu.be/vD-OHkA0Wgw On iHemp Hour Aug.

By |2020-08-09T18:20:06-04:00August 9th, 2020|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|
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AndCan Index: U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Surges 4 Percent In May

EAST LANSING - According to Anderson Economic Group’s monthly AndCan Index, demand for legal cannabis products in the United States surged 4 percent in May 2020 after rebounding in April. AEG’s experts produce this monthly measurement by closely following 50 state trends for both the recreational and medicinal marijuana markets. Monthly calculations are based on

By |2020-08-08T19:26:07-04:00August 5th, 2020|ESD, Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|
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$1.25 Million In Grant Funding Available From MEDC To Assist Small Farms Implement COVID-19 Safety Measures

LANSING  - As a result of high demand for the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant program, and a clear need to help small farms mitigate risks of the COVID-19 virus in their operation, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced it is accepting applications for the MEDC Small Farm Safety Grant program Modeled after the Michigan Agricultural

By |2020-08-01T13:34:45-04:00August 1st, 2020|Hemp, Politics, Politics/Government|
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Hemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain

ANN ARBOR - Our guests included: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhD plus U.S. Hemp Authority President Transparency in Hemp Supply Chain, Dr. Richard McDermott and Terri Miller of Signakey. You're going to want to watch this video if you are a hemp farmer. You’re also going to want to watch live Thursday July 23 on

By |2020-07-22T18:55:51-04:00July 22nd, 2020|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|
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iHemp Hour: US Hemp Certification, Transparency In Hemp Supply Chain

ANN ARBOR - iHemp Hour Thursday July 16 US Hemp Authority Certification Program and Transparency in Hemp Supply Chain. Guests include: Certification Programs, Marielle Weintraub, PhDU.S. Hemp Authority President Transparency in Hemp Supply Chain, Dr. Richard McDermott and Terri Miller of Signakey The live zoom session always viewers to ask questions of our guests. You

By |2020-07-15T18:44:35-04:00July 15th, 2020|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|
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iHemp Hour: CBD Retailing With Lori Putt

ANN ARBOR - Growing hemp is one challenge. Setting up product development and distribution is another set of challenges.  Lori Putt learned some hard lessons growing hops before the 2019 rush to grow CBD. Hang Over Hops became HOH Hempnotize and she became active with iHemp Michigan and has been a great source of information

By |2020-07-15T14:11:43-04:00July 15th, 2020|Hemp, Marijuana Business, News|
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