Former North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association Expands into Multiple States
Raleigh, N.C., November 20, 2020 (Stratis Hemp News) -- Focusing on the growth of collaborative opportunities across the
Southeast region's hemp industry, the former North Carolina Industrial
Hemp Association has transitioned into the Southeast Hemp Association
(SEHA). With 650 current members from seven different states, the SEHA
will work to build the supply chain across the bioregion for the
industry and promote best practices and standards for all facets of
hemp, from plant to process to product.
The SEHA currently
represents growers, processors, retailers, and ancillary service
providers and plans to coordinate with existing hemp trade organizations
to ensure consistency in messaging and goals. Executive Director Blake
Butler added, "State borders should not define us when it comes to this
multi-use agricultural commodity. Our goal is to establish a better
network of communication to address all the upcoming state and federal
challenges in our industry."
New Board members recently installed
for the SEHA include Rebecca Hobden (CEO, ECC Test Lab), Shawn Hatley
(Co-Founder Aggrist/Growershemp), Susan Crews (CEO, Huntsboro Hemp
Company), Chip Miller (Partner, Abundant Labs), and Paul Thomas (CEO,
Broadway Hemp). Board Chair Marty Clemons and member Warren Williams
will continue to serve out their Board terms.
Mark Gignac,
Executive Director of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
in Danville, Virginia, and founding voting member of the SEHA said, "The
North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association has served as an invaluable
resource for our organization to connect with other like-minded
stakeholders and help advance the emerging industrial hemp industry. As
it transitions to the Southeast Hemp Association and promotes wider
spread collaboration, I feel the benefits and impact will only continue
to grow."
The SEHA recognizes its Founding Voting Members in the
included attachment. Additional information on the association and
benefits of membership are available at www.sehemp.org.
Contact
Jill Lieberman
Adapt Public Relations
828.399.1588
259553@email4pr.com
Source: Southeast Hemp Association