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MDA Seeking Applicants for Montana Hemp Advisory Committee

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  • Logan Kruse
  • September 01 2023

CONTACT:
Logan Kruse, Montana Department of Agriculture, (406) 444-3684
Dani Jones, Montana Department of Agriculture, (406) 444-2402

 

MDA Seeking Applicants for Montana Hemp Advisory Committee
Deadline for applications is Monday 10/16/23

 

Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking applications from hemp growers interested in serving on the Montana Hemp Advisory Committee. The deadline for applications is Monday, October 16th.

The advisory committee consists of at least five voting members involved in the production of hemp within the prior three years, one non-voting processing industry representative, and one non-voting representative from the Montana State University System. The Committee is responsible for advising the Department on the use of hemp checkoff funds generated through Montana’s Agricultural Commodity Research and Market Development program. Through the program, 1% of the net receipts of all hemp crops produced in Montana can be used to further research, marketing and education activities that advance Montana’s hemp industry.

Those interested in serving on the committee can request an application by contacting Dani Jones at (406) 444-2402 or danielle.jones@mt.gov

Finished applications can be sent to MDA:

  • Via email at: danielle.jones@mt.gov
  • Via mail at:
    Montana Department of Agriculture
    Hemp Advisory Committee
    302 N. Roberts
    Helena, MT 59601

The Montana Department of Agriculture is serving Montana Agriculture and growing prosperity under the Big Sky. For more information on department programs and services, visit agr.mt.gov.

 

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Tags: RFP, Growing Hemp in Montana, Request for Proposals and Hemp Advisory Committee