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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐ŸŒฟ The future of h**p is happening in Winnipeg!The 2025 H**p Canada Conference & Expo, hosted by the Canadian H**p Trad...
10/15/2025

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐ŸŒฟ The future of h**p is happening in Winnipeg!

The 2025 H**p Canada Conference & Expo, hosted by the Canadian H**p Trade Alliance (CHTA) is happening next month!
๐Ÿ“ Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown
๐Ÿ—“ November 18โ€“20, 2025

This yearโ€™s theme focuses on Driving Sustainable Futures through research, innovation, and collaboration across the full h**p value chain โ€” from soil to standards.

The event will feature:
โœจ Industry workshops on resiliency, sustainability, and strategy
๐ŸŒ Global speakers from Spain, South Africa, and the U.S.
๐Ÿง  Hands-on sessions on carbon markets, fiber standards, and supply chain solutions
๐Ÿค Networking, the CHTA Annual General Meeting, and the H**p Expo & Reception

Pre-conference tours, panel discussions, and strategic sessions make this one of the most impactful h**p events of 2025. Donโ€™t miss the opportunity to connect with leaders shaping the future of regenerative agriculture and h**p innovation.

๐Ÿ”— Learn more and register here: h**ptrade.ca
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08/20/2025

The NW and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center Meat Team has partnered with Rangeยฎ Meat Academy to offer a final round of deeply discounted online meat courses for individuals in our six-state region.

The ๐‘๐š๐ง๐ ๐žยฎ ๐Œ๐ž๐š๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ž (regularly $549) includes both the Meat Cutter and Meat Clerk certificate courses, and is available at a 75% discount. A Spanish-language version is also offered.

๐„๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ:
You must currently live in one of the following states: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Washington, or Oregon.

๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ž๐ข๐ฏ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐œ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ:
Email your interest to [email protected] and [email protected]
โ€“ Include your name, address, business, and/or tribal meat enterprise affiliation

A promo code will be provided to apply at checkout.

๐ˆ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ž๐š๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ:

Registration closes September 10, 2025

Courses must be completed by December 31, 2025

Learn more and view course descriptions here: https://rangepartners.com/range-meat-academy/

๐Ÿ‘‰ USDA Opens Public Comment on Department Reorganization โ€” 30 Days to Weigh InUSDA has opened a 30-day public comment pe...
08/20/2025

๐Ÿ‘‰ USDA Opens Public Comment on Department Reorganization โ€” 30 Days to Weigh In

USDA has opened a 30-day public comment period (through Aug 26, 2025) on its department-wide reorganization plan. Stakeholdersโ€”including producers, co-ops, universities, NGOs, and Hill officesโ€”are invited to submit feedback as USDA considers consolidations and regional relocations. Comments go to: [email protected].
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Why this matters:
โ€ข Potential shifts in where decisions are made and who your program contacts are
โ€ข Impacts on grants, data services, technical assistance, and field support
โ€ข Transition timelines that could affect FY26 planning and staffing

How to respond quickly:

Identify your top 3 priorities (program access, continuity of service, data timeliness).

Offer concrete recommendations (hub engagement liaisons, SLAs for grants/help desks, transition milestones).

Email [email protected] by Aug 26, 2025 and keep a copy for your records.

๐Ÿ”— Read the press release: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/08/01/usda-opens-public-comment-period-department-reorganization-plan
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โžกAt Agriculture Policy Solutions, we craft credible, actionable comments that policymakers can use. Need a template or a one-pager aligned to your programs or needs? Reach out and we can discuss the policy services APS provides!

๐ŸŒฑ BIG NEWS in regenerative ag: Microsoft has signed a 12-year offtake agreement with Agoro Carbon to purchase 2.6 millio...
08/06/2025

๐ŸŒฑ BIG NEWS in regenerative ag: Microsoft has signed a 12-year offtake agreement with Agoro Carbon to purchase 2.6 million high-quality soil carbon removal credits. ๐Ÿงพ๐Ÿ’ผ

This deal marks one of the largest commitments to agriculture-based carbon removals to date! ๐ŸŒ

โœ… These credits originate from regenerative farms across the U.S., using practices like:

-Cover cropping
-Reduced tillage
-Improved grazing

๐Ÿ“ˆ Impact validified under Verraโ€™s VM0042 methodology, delivering verified, data-driven outcomes. ๐ŸŒพโœ…

This partnership exemplifies what happens when policy, science, and farming unite:

๐Ÿ‘‰Farmers boost soil health, biodiversity & crop resilience

๐Ÿ‘‰Corporations meet net-zero ambitions with credible, traceable solutions

๐Ÿ‘‰Agriculture becomes a core climate solution
๐Ÿ“š Source: https://carboncredits.com/microsoft-msft-signs-2-6-million-soil-carbon-credit-deal-with-agoro-carbon-to-meet-its-net-zero-goals/

๐ŸšจScroll to read the latest from National H**p Grower Association's July Newsletter!๐Ÿšจ"Our policy team at NHGA has prepare...
08/02/2025

๐ŸšจScroll to read the latest from National H**p Grower Association's July Newsletter!๐Ÿšจ

"Our policy team at NHGA has prepared recommendations for the Agriculture Appropriations Billโ€”a critical piece of legislation that determines how federal funding is allocated across agricultural programs, research, and rural development initiatives.

The House Ag Appropriations bill was passed and now the Senate is working on their version with very minor changes to the date of effectiveness. NHGA President, Brian Furnish, has been in conversation with Senate Ag staffers. NHGA Policy Director, Hunter Buffington, communicated with Representative Harris and House Ag staffers to share NHGA recommendations.

In the Senate communications we have been assured multiple times that the language is not any quantifiable amount, but a quantifiable amount to be determined by HHS and the USDA. Our recommendations include a stakeholder group to participate in those discussions; the NHGA recommendations can be found here.

Congress wants to hear from farmers, and we want to hear from you. If you would like to make connections with your legislators or want to join the NHGA Policy Committee send us a message!

We strongly encourage ALL NHGA membersโ€”and anyone invested in the future of h**pโ€”to download and review the full text of the bill. A clear understanding of whatโ€™s included (and whatโ€™s not) is essential for effective advocacy.

Together, we can ensure h**p is represented in the next chapter of U.S. agricultural investment."

๐Ÿ’ชNHGA and APS will continue to fight for farmers across the US with common-sense policy solutions!

Read the full newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/txh**pgrowersassociation.com/the-national-h**p-growers-association-newsletter-july2025
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๐Ÿšจ New Leadership Alert!AAFCO and K-State Olathe have named a Scientific Review Program Manager to oversee the Scientific...
07/30/2025

๐Ÿšจ New Leadership Alert!

AAFCO and K-State Olathe have named a Scientific Review Program Manager to oversee the Scientific Review of Ingredient Submissions (SRIS)โ€”a major step toward enhancing transparency and collaboration in feed ingredient approvals across the U.S. ๐Ÿงช๐ŸŒพ

This new role will streamline how scientific data is evaluated for animal feed ingredients, helping to:
โœ… Improve efficiency in the regulatory process
โœ… Support state and federal partners
โœ… Promote innovation in feed and food systems

๐Ÿ‘ A big win for science-backed agriculture and feed safety!

๐Ÿ“ฐ Read the full announcement from AAFCO:
https://www.aafco.org/news/new-scientific-review-program-manager-named-to-oversee-sris/

๐Ÿšจ EU Pushes for Unified H**p Reform ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บLawmakers in the European Parliament are advocating to raise the THC limit for in...
07/26/2025

๐Ÿšจ EU Pushes for Unified H**p Reform ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ

Lawmakers in the European Parliament are advocating to raise the THC limit for industrial h**p to 0.5% under a harmonized regulatory framework across the EU. This move could reduce trade barriers, improve farmer profitability, and bring consistency to h**p policy across member states. ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐ŸŒฑ

The resolution also calls for:
โœ… Streamlined market authorizations
โœ… Improved access to genetics
โœ… Alignment of EU law with global h**p standards

This is a critical step toward modernization of h**p policyโ€”and one worth watching closely as international h**p markets continue to evolve. ๐ŸŒ

๐Ÿ“ฐ Read more: https://h**ptoday.net/eu-lawmakers-push-to-raise-thc-limit-to-0-5-under-unified-regulations-for-h**p/
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๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ History in the Making! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ›๏ธThe 13th International H**p Building Symposium is coming to the U.S. for the FIRST time ev...
07/23/2025

๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ History in the Making! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ›๏ธ
The 13th International H**p Building Symposium is coming to the U.S. for the FIRST time ever! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโœจ
๐Ÿ“ Lower Sioux Indian Community, Minnesota US
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ October 3โ€“5, 2025

Join global experts, builders, architects & innovators for a groundbreaking event focused on h**pcrete, biocomposites, regenerative design, and more! The 13th International H**p Building Symposium will take place at the Lower Sioux Community in Morton, Minnesota, hosted by the Lower Sioux and the leading U.S. building company Americhanvre. ๐Ÿงฑ๐Ÿง ๐ŸŒ

๐ŸŽค Inspiring talks
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Hands-on demos
๐ŸŒฑ Circular design breakthroughs
๐Ÿค Global networking

๐Ÿ”— REGISTER NOW:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://internationalh**pbuilding.org/13th-international-h**p-building-symposium-the-first-ever-ihba-symposium-to-be-held-in-the-u-s/
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Discover how American farmers and innovators are bringing h**p back into the fabric industry! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ From the field to the m...
07/19/2025

Discover how American farmers and innovators are bringing h**p back into the fabric industry! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

From the field to the mill, U.S.-grown h**p is making waves:

โ€ข Reviving domestic supply chains: Brands are now sourcing h**p fiber, processing it fully within the U.S.โ€”no more reliance on imports.
โ€ข Cleaner manufacturing: Eco-friendly degumming and cotton-compatible processing methods are enabling seamless integration into existing textile mills.
โ€ข Boosting sustainability: H**pโ€™s natural resilience uses less water, requires fewer pesticides, and helps sequester carbonโ€”positioning it as a true climate-smart crop.

From farm to fashion, h**p is stitching sustainability into every fiber. ๐ŸŒฑ Dive into the full article ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/raw-materials/u-s-grown-h**p-revived-for-sustainable-textile-production-1234754012/
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2025 Global Industrial H**p Fiber Summit! APS Director, Hunter Buffington, is currently attending the 2025 Global Indust...
07/16/2025

2025 Global Industrial H**p Fiber Summit!

APS Director, Hunter Buffington, is currently attending the 2025 Global Industrial H**p Fiber Summit. Field tours to NC Stateโ€™s h**p research fields and Biophil Natural Fibers site in Lumberton, NC were just completed where she got a firsthand look at processing and decortication!

๐Ÿ“ธ ASTM D13 Textile & D37.07 Industrial H**p committee members

๐Ÿ”— Learn more here!
https://globalh**pfiber.textiles.ncsu.edu/conference/





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๐ŸŒฟ Join Us at the 2025 Global Industrial H**p Fiber Summit! ๐ŸŒฟAg Policy Solutions is excited to spotlight the NIHC Global ...
07/12/2025

๐ŸŒฟ Join Us at the 2025 Global Industrial H**p Fiber Summit! ๐ŸŒฟ

Ag Policy Solutions is excited to spotlight the NIHC Global Industrial H**p Fiber Summit, happening July 15โ€“17, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. APS Director, Hunter Buffington, will be in attendance!

๐Ÿ“… Event Highlights:

July 14, 6โ€“8 PM: Kick off with a networking reception at Trophy Brewingโ€”great chance to connect in a relaxed setting

July 15: Learnโ€”from seed to fabricโ€”with plenary sessions on agriculture, processing, textiles, composites, building materials, and the industry value chain

July 16: Field tours to NC Stateโ€™s h**p research fields and Biophil Natural Fibers site in Lumberton, NCโ€”get a firsthand look at processing and decortication

July 17: Wrap up with more expert-led discussions, tours of the Wilson College complex and NC Stateโ€™s Nonwovens Institute

๐Ÿ” Why Attend?

Discover cutting-edge innovations across the h**p fiber value chainโ€”from genetics to high-performance textiles and sustainable materials.

Network with global industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

Gain actionable insights to help shape U.S. h**p policy, promote regenerative agriculture, and support sustainable supply chains .

๐Ÿ”— Ready to join or learn more?
https://globalh**pfiber.textiles.ncsu.edu/conference/

๐Ÿ“ข At Ag Policy Solutions, weโ€™re committed to bridging policy and industryโ€”helping stakeholders navigate regulation, investment, and innovation in h**p fiber. See you in Raleigh!
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