Today, Hemp Industry and Farmers of America (HIFA) would like to express deep gratitude to the White House for its leadership and engagement on critical issues facing the hemp sector. President Trump’s executive order gave vital breathing room to the hemp industry – farmers, business owners, and consumers, from seniors to veterans. The Executive Order highlights “the challenging legal landscape, including the recent changes to full-spectrum products,” and the need for commonsense regulatory solutions – not prohibition. Following months of productive dialogue between White House staff and representatives from the Hemp Industry Farmers Association (HIFA) and other industry leaders, stakeholders are optimistic that meaningful action is within reach to preserve an industry valued at between $30-70 billion.
The hemp industry has faced significant regulatory uncertainty in recent weeks, after Congress put hemp on the chopping block, an agricultural sector that supports more than 325,000 jobs across farming, manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Following this detrimental ban, the Hemp Industry is aligned with the White House’s call to improve access and inform standards of care. Over the past several months, HIFA and other industry representatives have participated in substantive meetings with White House officials to discuss pathways forward that balance regulatory concerns, public safety, and economic realities. The President’s Executive Order signals that the time for action is now, with the future of American hemp agriculture hanging in the balance. HIFA plans to double down on our outreach to Congress and expand support among elected officials.
“This isn’t just about policy — it’s about people. Hundreds of thousands of hemp jobs are at stake across the country,” said HIFA Executive Director Brian Swensen. “We thank the President and White House staff for their time, their attention, and their willingness to engage with our team and industry leaders over these past months. Now we’re calling on Congress to step up and work with us to implement common-sense solutions everyone agrees are necessary, starting with a two-year extension on the existing one-year ban. Together, we can ensure this industry continues to thrive and support hundreds of thousands of American families for generations to come.”
Farmers, small businesses, and families from coast to coast are facing devastation after Congress. A hidden anti-hemp provision in the government funding package is leaving communities across the nation scrambling for answers. Thanks to their ill-judged approach, Congress has created a desolate future for the estimated $30-70 billion hemp industry.
Contact: Hemp Industry & Farmers of America
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