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Consumers, governments, and businesses are all calling for sustainable practices and products that don’t endanger our environment. Industrial hemp is a valuable asset in this transition away from hydrocarbons, providing high-quality carbon neutral inputs for construction, cars, clothing, food, and much more.
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The Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council is on a mission to bring industrial hemp back to the state’s farm fields on a massive scale! We’re building a dynamic collaboration between farmers, businesses, investors, government agencies, and the community to make it happen.
Get ready for an exciting new era of rural rejuvenation, with hemp paving the way for good-paying jobs and economic growth. By investing in PA hemp, we’re creating a bio-based economy that’s ready to tackle today’s biggest challenges with innovative solutions.
With its rich agricultural heritage, fertile soils, prime location near major markets, and top-notch universities and research facilities, Pennsylvania is the perfect place to invest in the hemp revolution! So let’s get growing!
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Industrial hemp provides sustainable industrial inputs for fiber and nutrition. Hemp fiber is used for construction, clothing, car parts and much more. Hemp seed is an ideal plant-based protein, and hemp seed oil is a high-value derivative of the plant used in many foods and cosmetics. With investment in commercial-scale processing infrastructure, PA can unlock the immense value of this fully legal crop.
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Hey hemp-trepreneurs, ready to start your hemp-based business? Through a grant provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, PAHIC has created easy-to-use financial models and pitch deck guides to help guide you to success.
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The Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council seeks to accelerate the return of the Industrial Hemp Crop to
Did you know hemp seed meal is already approved for laying hens? Research shows it helps hens stay healthier—and their eggs contain more balanced omega-3s and other nutrients.
This is a real, usable solution that could benefit poultry farmers here in Pennsylvania. ... See MoreSee Less
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PAHIC was with Joanne Martin of Reimagine Beaver County's Breathe Project at the Penn State Beaver campus recently for Beaver County: Our Future, Our Environment hosted by Penn State in conjunction with Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community. This event highlighted sustainable economic opportunities and presented a special screening of Single-Use Planet, a documentary about plastic and its effects on our world. Students were able to ask questions and learn about industrial hemp and its potential for the southwestern PA regRe-Imagine Beaver Countyounty ... See MoreSee Less
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🚗💨 Moving Forward with Hemp
Lighter than fiberglass. Stronger than plastic. And grown right here in the U.S.
Hemp composites are powering the next generation of cars, trucks, and transit tech — without the weight or waste. From door panels to dashboards, this plant is more than a crop — it’s a materials revolution. ... See MoreSee Less
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Hemplime — or hempcrete — isn’t just an innovative material, it’s a smarter way to build. It helps regulate indoor temperatures naturally, reduces mold and moisture, and stands the test of time. And while Pennsylvania doesn’t yet have the processing infrastructure to meet demand, the potential is right in front of us — grown by local farmers, waiting to be built into our future.
If we want cleaner air, better housing, and real rural development, it starts with what we build — and what we build it with.
Check out what PA-based industry leaders are doing--you will be amazed!
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Pennsylvania has over 90 Superfund sites — places where toxic pollution still lingers in the soil. But what if part of the solution could be planted?
Industrial hemp is gaining attention for its ability to help clean up contaminated soils through phytoremediation. With its deep roots and fast growth, hemp can pull up heavy metals, break down pollutants, and help restore land once written off.
It’s not a silver bullet — but it’s a shovel-ready step toward environmental recovery. ... See MoreSee Less
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No-till hemp isn’t just a smart conservation practice — it’s a strategy for building long-term soil health, improving water retention, and reducing erosion.
By leaving the soil structure intact, hemp farmers support microbial life, cut fuel use, and keep carbon underground where it belongs.
This is what sustainable agriculture looks like — and it starts from the ground up. ... See MoreSee Less
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Hempseed oil isn’t just healthy — it’s rare.
It’s one of the only plant oils that naturally contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a rare omega fatty acid also found in breast milk and evening primrose oil.
➡️ Anti-inflammatory. Bioavailable. Straight from the seed. ... See MoreSee Less
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Get ready for a hemp-tastic adventure! 🌱 Don't miss the Lancaster Hemp Circuit, where history meets innovation. 🚜✨ Curious about the future of hemp? Want to see it in action? This is your chance! Click below to find out more and secure your spot before it’s too late!
www.pahic.org/lancaster-hemp-circuit-2-days-4-locations-the-ultimate-pa-hemp-event/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Anyone have suggestions on CC processing company for hemp that is USA based? Please message me. Thank you
Big congratulations to Cameron McIntosh of Americhanvre! This is a big deal 🙂
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