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Farmer harvesting industrial hemp. Source: NC Industrial Hemp Association, ncindhemp.org
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission Public Meeting by Conference Call is Dec. 14

December 7, 2017 Kay Whatley

The next meeting of the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission has been announced.  The Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via telephone conference call. On Thursday, December 14, 2017, the meeting will begin online […]

Source: Hemp Inc University, Spring Hope NC
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NC Industrial Hemp Economics Workshop is Dec. 2

November 27, 2017 Kay Whatley

The Hemp Money event, presented by Hemp Inc. University, is holding a one-day workshop to educate on NC’s Young Industrial Hemp Industry. “The Hemp Money Event – Economics, Lessons and Planning for 2018″ is scheduled for […]

Hemp Blue jeans, clothing made with industrial hemp. Photo: Kay Whatley.
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission Next Public Meeting in Williamston

September 22, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve research pilot program applications and continue permanent rule-making. This public meeting is Wednesday, October 11, 2017, beginning at 9am. There […]

Hemp Oil photo source NCDA&CS.
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission to Meet Aug. 30

August 25, 2017 Kay Whatley

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via telephone conference call to review and approve research pilot program applications. The meeting is Wednesday, August 30, 2017, starting at 8am. The meeting will […]

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First NC Hemp Product Now Processing in Spring Hope NC Facility

August 3, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

On August 2, 2017, Hemp, Inc. announced that after 3-1/2 years, millions of dollars spent on purchasing, disassembling, transporting, reassembling, rebuilding, refurbishing, beta testing and debugging, the largest multipurpose industrial hemp processing facility in the […]

Statewide Industrial Hemp Field Day 2017 flyer. Source: NCDA&CS
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Registration Open for Inaugural Industrial Hemp Field Day on Aug. 16

August 2, 2017 Guest Author or Contributor

Space Limited to First 85 Registrants The North Carolina Cooperative Extension is holding the first Statewide Industrial Hemp Field Day. This new event is scheduled for August 16, 2017, 5-7:30pm, at the Piedmont Research Station, 8350 Sherrills […]

Farmer harvesting industrial hemp. Source: NC Industrial Hemp Association, ncindhemp.org
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission to Meet July 28

July 26, 2017 Kay Whatley

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting to review and approve applications for the research pilot program and to begin making permanent rules. The meeting is Friday, July 28, 2017, starting at […]

Farmer harvesting industrial hemp. Source: NC Industrial Hemp Association, ncindhemp.org
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission to Host Public Online Meeting on May 30

May 25, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Sandy Stewart, NCDA&CS Research Stations Division The Industrial Hemp Commission will hold a public meeting via telephone conference call/webinar to review and approve research pilot program applications. This online meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May […]

Hemp Oil photo source NCDA&CS.
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Public Support Needed for NC Pilot Program Farmers Seedless Due to DEA

April 18, 2017 Kay Whatley

Help is needed from Advocates and Supporters of NC Industrial Hemp Farming, and the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA) Board of Directors and its Volunteers issued a plea asking for the public’s help. The […]

Farmer harvesting industrial hemp. Source: NC Industrial Hemp Association, ncindhemp.org
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NC Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program Accepting Applications

April 13, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor North Carolina farmers interested in growing industrial hemp may be planting soon. The state’s Industrial Hemp Commission, formed late last year, released the first rules in early 2017. The new rules will […]

Hemp Oil photo source NCDA&CS.
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission to Host Public Meeting Mar. 29

March 24, 2017 Kay Whatley

By Sandy Stewart, NCDA&CS Research Stations Division The Industrial Hemp Commission will host a public meeting to review and approve applications received to grow industrial hemp, and to begin the permanent rulemaking process. The meeting is […]

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NC Industrial Hemp Association Plans December Meeting, Vote

December 5, 2016 Kay Whatley

The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association, a member organization working for statewide hemp growth and production, is holdings its first annual Voting Member and Board Meeting on December 12, 2016. The meeting is being hosted by […]

Hemp Oil photo source NCDA&CS.
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First NC industrial Hemp Commission Draws Crowd

November 2, 2016 Kay Whatley

By Kay Whatley, Editor The first NC industrial Hemp Commission (NCIHC) meeting was held at the state fairgrounds on November 1, 2016, at 2pm. In addition to the newly appointed Commissioners was Mr. Troxler, a […]

Hemp Oil photo source NCDA&CS.
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NC Industrial Hemp Commission to Hold First Meeting on Nov. 1

October 25, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Dr. Sandy Stewart and Lori Pfister, NCDA&CS Research Stations Division The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission will hold its first meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2016. This first official commission meeting will be […]

Farmer harvesting industrial hemp. Source: NC Industrial Hemp Association, ncindhemp.org
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1st NC Industrial Hemp Association Meeting Postponed from Nov. 1

October 6, 2016 Kay Whatley

**UPDATE received Oct. 6, 2016, from the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA): “We have been advised that the North Caroline Industrial Hemp Commission has been Appointed in full! The NCIHA is making efforts to meet with the [state] NCIHC in the near future. “Our originally scheduled Nov. 1st Meeting of the NCIHA has been postponed with a […]

Source: Bringing it Home documentary movie site, bringingithomemovie.com.
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“Dinner & A Movie” Industrial Hemp Educational Events by Vance-Granville Community College

August 17, 2016 Kay Whatley

Vance-Granville Community College invites the public to learn about the state’s new Industrial Hemp Program through movie screenings and discussions, organized with the NC Industrial Hemp Association. The free “Dinner and a Movie” events includes the film, Bringing it […]

North Carolina Triad - Hemp informational session in Greensboro NC image. Source: NC Industrial Hemp Association, Raleigh NC.
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Industrial Hemp Funding Goal Reached in NC

May 13, 2016 Kay Whatley

Initial Commission Funding Complete! On to the Next Step Toward Growing in North Carolina. Released by the North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association The NCIHA saw the next step to hemp production in NC sprout Wednesday when […]

Farmer harvesting industrial hemp. Source: NC Industrial Hemp Association, ncindhemp.org
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NC Industrial Hemp Assoc. Gathering Support

April 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

Industrial Hemp Farming Still Grounded in NC By Kay Whatley The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA) has been gathering funds to start the state’s new Industrial Hemp Commission. As soon as the association raises $200,000, the […]

North Carolina Triad - Hemp informational session in Greensboro NC image. Source: NC Industrial Hemp Association, Raleigh NC.
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NC Industrial Hemp Information Session April 19th

April 14, 2016 Kay Whatley

Released by Jeffrey M. Cartonia and Warren Williams (NCIHA) The North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association (NCIHA) is holding a “Hemp Informational Session” on April 19, 2016, starting at 7pm. The session should last about two hours. The event is hosted […]

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