by PAHIC | Aug 9, 2017 | Hemp Blogs
From zero to hero in one short year” are the words that attendees to this year’s AG Progress Days will hear from the stage about the excitement building around Pennsylvania’s Industrial Hemp Crop. The Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council will provide 4...
by PAHIC | Jun 30, 2017 | Hemp Blogs
PAHIC President and NHA Board Chairman Geoff Whaling met with senior USDA staff on June 28th, with the encouragement of Agricultural Secretary Perdue. Mr. Whaling initiated the meeting along with Erica McBride of the Pennsylvania Industrial Hemp Council. This was the...
by PAHIC | Jun 18, 2017 | Hemp Blogs
Traditionally the first week of June marks the week long ‘Hemp History Week’. The last several years we have hosted events in conjunction with Hemp History Week to not only celebrate the rich history of hemp in PA, but to push for hemp legislation. This...
by PAHIC | May 3, 2017 | Hemp Blogs
When hemp is planted in the Lehigh Valley in May of 2017 it will not be making a brand new debut. No, it is in fact making a long awaited return to the fields it so comfortably inhabited for the better part of two centuries. Today, the plant is utilized heavily in...
by PAHIC | Jan 7, 2017 | Hemp Blogs
Yesterday was an historic day in Pennsylvania as the PA Department of Agriculture closed its application acceptance for the 2017 Hemp Pilot Program. From what we are told they received right around 30 applications which is the maximum number of permits that will be...
by PAHIC | Jan 2, 2017 | Hemp Blogs
2016 was a big year for Hemp in PA! While there was much disappointment in how the program was ultimately implemented, there was also a lot to celebrate! Here is a look back of all PAHIC accomplished in 2016 and we are ready to continue to fight for farmers,...
