What happens when life pushes you in a new direction? For Demarkius, it meant leaving behind industrial work to build something bigger...

Catch up on the latest in hemp via the 1/31/25 IHGA meeting recording. Must be a Member in "good standing" : illinoishga.com/pay-dues

Comment Submitted by Rachel Berry, Founder and CEO of the Illinois Hemp Growers Association on 01/27/2025 Subject Matter Hearing –...

The buzz from lame duck session hasn’t quieted down just yet. News stories and interviews continue to filter in each day and with every...

After another tense, last-minute effort to pass the anti-competitive and shortsighted HB4293 — this time in backroom meetings at the...

Rachel interviews Caleb Howard of the Illinois Black Hemp Association, M4MMJ, and Flower Girl Co hemp products.

We encourage all hemp growers, processors, manufacturers, retailers, small business owners, consumers, and advocates to sign on to the...

There is a lot of information and a plethora of news stories swirling around the web about what is coming next for IL hemp reform. This...

The Illinois hemp industry is disappointed to see that Governor Pritzker is encouraging the House to reconsider failed legislation...

Grassroots efforts to empower urban farmers, support small businesses, protect public safety, and position Illinois as a national leader in

In this IHGA Exclusive video, Rachel welcomes Ingrid Fay, a passionate advocate for hemp building and board member of the U.S. Hemp...

Plants, Products, and Pioneers w/Rachel Berry: North Adams Hemp Episode3

It's been another busy month of advocacy and planning! Let's dive into November’s highlights—from local wins to industry breakthroughs.

With special guests, a full house, and tons of hempy giveaways, this year's open house was to remember! If you missed out be sure to...

The narrative around hemp products needs to move from fear and misinformation to highlighting their benefits and supporting Illinois' hem...

Rachel shares about notable hemp news and happenings in the month of April.

In this episode, we had a great discussion at length about the recent press conference held by special interests in the marijuana...

Member post by IHGA member Ingrid Fay

What a busy and productive month it has been as we gear up for the growing season and for our Hemp Lobby Day next month! Rachel spent the...

IHGA Member POST: Amy Pursell

This month we indulged in February festivities by visiting our Sponsor Hempstock Pharms in Woodstock, IL to share the love (and some...

2024 started off with a bang for us at the IHGA this month with new proposed rules for the Illinois hemp program, events, and a flurry of...

If you've been hearing a lot about hemp cannabinoid products lately and are curious about what's available and how they're made, read on!

The summer season has been a time of deep learning and engagement for the IHGA team. We kicked off our summer field trips with an...