KNOW Hemp!
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!
Project Invest in PA Hemp
Project Invest in PA Hemp aims to attract investment in the PA hemp industry. The project represents a collaboration of six solid PA companies to promote three key hemp industry verticals: Grain, Construction Materials & Textiles. The project partners, Hemp-Alternative, LLC, DON Processing LLC, Americhanvre LLC, Coexist Build LLC, PhilaFabric LLC and Intention Lifestyles, LLC are a diverse representation of the state’s geographic regions and hemp industries.
Pennsylvania is a very strong agricultural state with over 52 thousand farms and 8 million acres of farm land. These farmers, the entire state, as well as the environment will benefit tremendously a robust hemp industry. With our ideal climate and proximity to major markets, we have everything we need to lead. Hemp can help propel Pennsylvania to the forefront of a new paradigm that integrates, complements and strengthens efforts to becoming more self-sufficient and sustainable.
Attracting investment in industrial hemp products is necessary for Pennsylvania to become a market leader. Facilitating growth and development of agricultural hemp products in Pennsylvania (PA) starts by attracting funding for PA producers, agribusinesses and entrepreneurs. Public and private funding to support product development, supply chains and global distribution is the key to increase consumer awareness of upcoming agricultural hemp products and ultimately increase demand and sales of these products.
The message PA offers about its strengths and potential to lead this market must be broad, deep and focus on the key industry verticals of grain, textiles and construction materials which collectively make investment in PA hemp businesses a powerful play. The key is to promote the opportunity and highlight the benefits of reviving the hemp industry here in PA.
Grain
Construction Materials
There is a lack of general awareness about earth friendly building materials such as hempcrete, hemp fiber batting insulation, and engineered flooring made from hemp. Developing a business-to-business market demand for hemp building materials that addresses carbon embodiment, sustainability and renewability while reducing toxins, allergens and synthetics requires educating builders, designers, architects, and homeowners. Highlighting projects are the best method to demonstrate the many benefits of hemp building materials to include significant lower running utility costs, greatly improved fire safety, important positive health impacts, carbon sequestration, and enhanced regional agricultural economic opportunities.
Textiles
The US faces challenges with international supply chain problems and internationally sourced materials are not environmentally friendly, come at the cost of deforestation, air pollution and vast usage of chemicals. In addition, oceans are polluted by thousands of metric tons of freight movement each year. Today, from our landfills to our national parks, fabrics made out of man-made plastic fiber materials destroy our earth. Plastic originates as fossil fuels and emit greenhouse gases from cradle to grave.
The Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council seeks to accelerate the return of the Industrial Hemp Crop to
The Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 companion bill has now been introduced in the House! HR 3755 We are so very proud and pleased PA Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-6) is the co-lead of this bipartisan bill along with Matt Rosendale (MT-2). And we have a couple more PA reps waiting to sign on. Both Senators Casey and Fetterman have committed to cosponsoring the senate version S980 which was introduced in March. So strong PA support for Hemp!
Please take action to encourage your Representative cosponsor and to ask for this bill to be included in the 2023 Farm Bill by using our advocacy platform.
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📢 Exciting news! We are thrilled to welcome Steve Groff, a renowned soil health expert, to the PAHIC board! 🙌🏼🎉 Steve's extensive knowledge and expertise will undoubtedly contribute to our mission of promoting hemp and sustainable agriculture!
Check out our latest blog post to learn more about Steve's background and his invaluable contributions to soil health: www.pahic.org/welcome-steve-groff-soil-health-expert-joins-the-pahic-board/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Please help stop the Lancaster County DA's attack on legal hemp products and those who sell them! m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=545087177838007&id=100070101896282
"Once outlawed for over 80 years, industrial hemp in Pennsylvania received a boost last week when a company in Luzerne County was selected to develop an industry accelerator program.
Vytal Plant Science Research, a biotechnology nonprofit based in Hazleton, will use a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to expand the commonwealth’s hemp industry and find new uses for the plant.
The money comes from NSF’s new Regional Innovation Engine program, which doled out money to 44 organizations across the country to develop collaborative partnerships.
Vytal’s CEO Thomas Trite joins other technology company heads, researchers, growers and a large advisory group in his role as the Pa. Industrial Hemp Engine’s development leader...
Dr. Mary Lou D'Allegro, vice president of academic affairs at Luzerne County Community College, is also on the state’s Industrial Hemp Engine leadership team.
D’Allegro said hemp is already known for its fibers used in ropes and textiles, but there are other lesser-known applications for the plant.
Research into bioplastics has expanded hemp’s use in green building construction, especially in adhesives and siding, as well as in food packaging.
In a video on hemp innovations, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture highlights companies that process other building materials like hemp “wood” flooring and hemp “concrete” in residential homes.
Scientists are also looking into how the plant can reduce pollution levels, D’Allegro said.
“There’s some research being done for carbon sequestration… absorption that hemp or part of the hemp plant can do to reduce carbon emissions or greenhouse gases by up to 80%,” she said.
Luzerne County Community College will play a part in workforce development in the hemp industry, according to D’Allegro. Another local partner in the engine, Lackawanna College offers agricultural programs that work with hemp, while other academic institutions will lead the way in genetic research.
Penn State Harrisburg has already partnered with Vytal to learn how industrial hemp can be used in biofuels and in reclaiming abandoned mine land." ... See MoreSee Less
Pennsylvania industrial hemp industry gets boost from federal grant
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Once outlawed for over 80 years, industrial hemp in Pennsylvania received a boost last week when a company in Luzerne County was selected to develop an industry accelerator program.Comment on Facebook
Discover how Pennsylvania is reclaiming its hemp legacy! 🌿
Find out how a groundbreaking initiative is bringing hemp back to the forefront of the state's economy. With an innovative lab, strategic partnerships, and a focus on sustainable products, this is the opportunity you don't want to miss. Click below to learn more!
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Hazleton firm secures $1 million grant for developing industrial hemp industry
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May 11—HAZLETON — An effort to develop the industrial hemp industry is taking root in the city.Comment on Facebook
This Earth Day let’s focus on something positive: Hemp! Great things are happening in hemp right now in Pennsylvania, from plant-based foods, to sustainable clothing, to green construction and more. Hemp is a versatile and important material for our growing domestic bioeconomy, and with its fertile farmlands and history of innovation, PA is the place to invest in this sustainable natural resource. Know Hemp! ... See MoreSee Less
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Save the Date! Learn to Build Hempcrete Panels (May 6-7)
Learn from a top expert in hempcrete construction! Join Cameron McIntosh, Owner of Americhanvre for this two-day hands on workshop on May 6-7, 2023 at Wild Fox Provisions in Barto, PA (only one hour from Philadelphia).
Participants will learn the cast-in-place method of hempcrete construction and how this method can be combined with off-site construction and pre-framed panels as designed by Matt Marino of Homeland Hempcrete.
This workshop is great for builders, tradespeople, architects, designers, apprentices and hemp enthusiasts looking to expand their understanding of hemp, lime and other hemp building materials.
The cost is a sliding scale of $50-100 per day. Full and partial scholarships will be available. Registration will be limited to 40 participants.
All Together Now PA and Americhanvre are proud to be partnering with Farmer Jawn who will be the recipient of the completed workshop panels. The panels will be used to build their future corner store in Philadelphia.
We are very grateful to the PA Department of Agriculture and MPactful Ventures, whose support makes this workshop possible.
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Join Cameron McIntosh, Owner of Americhanvre, and top expert in hempcrete construction, for this two-day hands on workshop on May 6-7, 2023 from 9:30am-5:00pm at Wild Fox Provisions in Barto, […]Comment on Facebook
This week on the Eric Hurlock's Lancaster Farming podcast, he hosted our board of directors Erica Stark, Lori Daytner, Cynthia Petrone-Hudock, Cameron McIntosh, and Drew Oberholtzer. Listen to the podcast to learn more about our plans for sustainable product development and building demand for hemp in the food, fabric, and construction industr#pahempA#sustainableproductsd#investinpatInPA ... See MoreSee Less
Podcast: Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council's Mission to Drive Investment
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This week we talk to the board of the Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council, which received $150,000 in grant money from the PA Dept. of Ag to attract investment in theComment on Facebook
Exciting news for Pennsylvania pet owners and animal lovers! State Senator Judy Schwank has introduced a bill that would allow hemp grain to be used as animal feed for pets, specialty pets, horses, and other non-production animals. This is a significant step forward for the hemp industry in our state and will provide farmers with a new market for their crops. Let's show our support by contacting our state senators and asking them to support SB407.
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Attention all Pennsylvania hemp industry enthusiasts! 🌱💪
We're thrilled to announce the PAHIC website is now relaunched and memberships are again available!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of a community dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Join PAHIC today and invest in the future of the PA hemp industry!
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