Feb 13 2025 38 mins 1
On this episode of the Hemp Podcast, we welcome back Geoff Whaling, chair of the National Hemp Association, for an in-depth discussion on the evolving landscape of the hemp industry under the new administration.
We cover the uncertainty surrounding the NHA’s $19.8 million climate-smart grant, the impact of leadership changes in Washington, and the ongoing push for hemp as an approved food and animal feed ingredient.
Whaling shares his insights on the Farm Bill negotiations, the role of key officials in the USDA, and why he remains optimistic about hemp’s future despite political shifts.
Topics Covered:
- The latest on the USDA Climate-Smart grant and its uncertain status
- Why Geoff sees opportunities under the new administration
- Key takeaways from his recent meetings in Washington, D.C.
- The push for federal recognition of hemp as animal feed
- How industry members can engage and advocate for hemp policy
Learn more:
Take the NHA Industry Survey
https://nationalhempassociation.org/hemp-industry-survey/
National Hemp Association
https://nationalhempassociation.org/
Congressional Research Service Hemp Update
https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF12278/7
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