IHA NSW AIMS TO:

• Facilitate knowledge exchange and information dissemination.
• Increase public awareness of the benefits of Industrial Hemp based products in all sectors.
• Support and develop job creation especially in rural areas.
• Establish, administer and develop state and national lobby group to interface with government agencies.
• Commitment to a national Industrial Hemp body.
• Provide an alternative, profitable crop option for growers by facilitating the development of Industrial Hemp enterprise.
• Adopt a firm stance against genetic modification o Industrial Hemp crops.

WHAT WE DO

• Supports Australian farmers, manufacturers and retailers by developing the industrial hemp industry in NSW
• Establishes, administers and develops state and national lobby groups to interface with government agencies
• Facilitates knowledge exchange and information dissemination and to provide a focal point for the industry.
• Forms a foundation and ongoing commitment for a national Australian hemp association
• Represents industry interests in matters of quarantine, legislation and other grower, producer and end user issues, providing a strong industry voice
• Adopts a firm stance against genetic modification of hemp crops
• Increases awareness of the uses and benefits of Industrial Hemp-based sustainable products in all sectors
• Fosters national objective of developing environmentally and economically sustainable Industrial Hemp industry
• Supports the development of new employment opportunities in rural communities – especially those with significant indigenous populations
• Liaises with other state associations/organisations and political affiliates with aligned goals

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