Leaders of the Colorado Hemp Advancement and Management Plan (CHAMP) will hold a second public meeting on the subject of regulatory and economic issues surrounding industrial hemp. The meeting will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Adams State University Student Union Building first floor banquet rooms.
The meeting will be held in partnership with Adams State University for the purpose of gathering public feedback on how Colorado can establish and promote Colorado’s new hemp industry. Issues to be discussed will involve the supply chain of hemp from seed to market. Topics include research and development, cultivation, testing, transportation, processing, manufacturing and banking, and insurance.
“In keeping with Colorado’s position as a leader in the advancement of hemp, we are committed to seeking valuable input offered by voices in the San Luis Valley and partnering with leading academic institutions, including Adam State University, to explore the potential of this high value crop,” said Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg.
The CHAMP Initiative is a statewide effort to develop a Colorado blueprint that will outline a regulatory framework and identify the economic opportunities needed to build a robust and sustainable hemp industry across the state.
It is spearheaded by the office of Governor Jared Polis, the Colorado Departments of Agriculture, Public Health and Environment, Regulatory Agencies and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade. The initiative also includes a number of other state, local, and tribal agencies and more than 150 stakeholders representing private industries.
All are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Please call 303-869-9103 to register.
