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Why Should I Care About the Farm Bill?

The Farm Bill isn’t just about agriculture but freedom, health, and opportunity. When it comes to hemp, the Farm Bill decides whether this powerful, plant-based solution remains legal and accessible. Without it:

Hemp users could lose safe, regulated access — forced back into the shadows to buy from unreliable, untested sources.

Business owners could see their dreams destroyed by shifting laws, losing jobs, investments, and livelihoods overnight.

Patients relying on hemp-derived compounds for pain, anxiety, epilepsy, and more might face life-altering setbacks.

If protections are rolled back, hemp users don’t go backward — they go underground.

Hemp is healing, innovating, and empowering. The Farm Bill needs to protect it.

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We have to fight for hemp on a federal level.

The Farm Bill is up for renewal, which means both the House Agricultural Committee and the Senate Agricultural Committee are drafting new versions of the Farm Bill. When the Farm Bill was updated in 2014, it federally legalized hemp as we know it. That could all go away with new Farm Bill language.

Contact Senator Mitch McConnell, Senator Gavin Newsom , and Congressman Andy Harris as they are championing a ban on hemp.

If hemp has improved the quality of life of you or a loved one, you should check if any of the politicians in the House Agricultural Committee or Senate Agricultural Committee represent your state. Even if you don't have a representative on an agricultural committee, the politicians who represent you on a federal level (you can find them here) will be giving input and voting on the Farm Bill.

Use these directories to navigate to their contact pages, and let them know how you feel. You can use this template as a guide:

Subject: Support Needed for Hemp Farmers and Responsible Hemp Policy in the Farm Bill

Dear [Representative Name],

As someone who is distressed about the future of hemp access, I urge you to fight for a Farm Bill that protects the rights of America’s hemp farmers, fosters a fair and responsible market for hemp-derived products, and provides clear regulatory guidance for the entire industry.

Hemp farming has created new economic opportunities for thousands of families and entrepreneurs, but uncertainty and inconsistent rules regarding hemp-derived products are threatening their livelihoods. The current regulatory landscape creates confusion for farmers, businesses, and consumers, making it harder for responsible actors to thrive.

Many people across the country rely on hemp-derived products for day-to-day mental and physical relief. Research shows that certain hemp compounds may help relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, epilepsy, and sleep problems, contributing meaningfully to the health and wellbeing of everyday users. For those struggling with mental or physical health challenges, access to safe, regulated hemp products can be life-changing, supporting a better quality of life and overall wellness.

The documentary Hemp On The Line (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF4IfEPn1UA&list=PL_KR-tCdbXqv-4SYMY2VYQtqjZAD9oHlo&index=2) elaborates on these points. Hear from industry professionals and daily hemp users on the relief hemp has brought to their lives. This interview with Senator Rand Paul (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb_aOY-jimQ&t=326s) also gives insight into a common-sense approach to the hemp industry.

As Congress works on the next Farm Bill, please support provisions that:
- Respect the rights of hemp farmers and allow them to compete fairly.
- Enable responsible markets for hemp-derived products while protecting public safety.
- Include clear and workable regulations that make compliance straightforward for honest businesses, rather than blanket bans or ambiguous rules

In addition, Congressional leaders should be consulting with state regulators, industry stakeholders, and public health experts while developing hemp and cannabinoid policies. Collaboration across these groups will help ensure that outcomes are balanced, realistic, and effective for all involved. Listening to state-level experience and practical expertise is critical for crafting thoughtful policy that works nationwide.

Please stand with hemp farmers and the growing hemp industry by supporting a Farm Bill that is fair, science-based, and responsive to the needs of small businesses and consumers. The industry’s future—and the livelihoods it supports—depend on clear, balanced, and forward-looking leadership from Congress.

Thank you for considering these points, and for your commitment to a fair and healthy future.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

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We have to fight for hemp in North Carolina.

In North Carolina, Governer Josh Stein has just established the North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis in an effort to develop thoughtful policy around cannabis that is grounded in public health and safety. This council was largely formed as a response to cannabis overconsumption in minors, and seeks to protect them.

While we encourage this effort, we don’t want them to forget about the adults who use hemp for every day relief, the farmers who rely on hemp as a crop, or the businesses who already implement safety practices to protect minors.

In the council's steps toward comprehensive cannabis policy, it is crucial that we urge them to seek the opinion of businesses and professionals within the hemp industry that are being safe and responsible.

You can submit your comments at the North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis's Public Comment Form, or to any of the Council Members' and Council Staff's individual contact information. The following is a guide of what you can send:

Subject: Support Needed for Hemp Farmers and Responsible Hemp Policy

Dear [Representative Name],

I am writing to encourage your continued support of North Carolina’s hemp industry, which plays a vital role in both our agricultural economy and the wellness of many residents. Hemp provides farmers with crop diversity and market stability while offering consumers safe, affordable relief for everyday physical and mental health needs.

I agree with your concerns regarding irresponsible retailers, particularly vape shops that sell cannabis-derived products to minors. These practices are unacceptable and must be addressed. However, I urge you not to cut down responsible hemp providers because of the harmful actions of the bad actors in the space. Instead, the focus should be on tailored regulation that protects youth and consumers without punishing the responsible businesses that work diligently to operate safely and ethically.

Across North Carolina, many hemp businesses already prioritize best practices: testing products, ensuring accurate labeling, implementing age restrictions, and maintaining transparency. These businesses benefit their communities, uphold consumer trust, and strengthen our agricultural economy. Banning or overregulating hemp would lead to job losses, reduced consumer access to safe products, and an increase in unregulated, underground markets

Furthermore, I urge you to protect North Carolinians’ access to minor cannabinoids like CBN, CBG, and CBC, which have specialized benefits such as sleep, energy, and focus. Many people have adverse physical and mental reactions to traditional pharmaceuticals that boast similar results, but come with risks of addiction and a slew of side effects. Please do not write off these beneficial cannabinoids in your conversations about other synthetic cannabinoids.

I strongly encourage you to seek out credible expertise to inform your decisions. Attorney Rod Kight’s blog (https://cannabusiness.law/articles/) offers valuable legal and policy analysis on hemp regulation. I also recommend the documentary Hemp On The Line (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF4IfEPn1UA&list=PL_KR-tCdbXqv-4SYMY2VYQtqjZAD9oHlo&index=2), which shares stories from both hemp professionals and consumers here in North Carolina. This interview with Senator Rand Paul (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb_aOY-jimQ&t=326s) also gives insight into a common-sense approach to the hemp industry. Together, these resources highlight what is truly at stake and provide balanced perspectives for policy development.

If we lose safe access to hemp products, those who need it will continue to find it in illegal transactions. This is an opportunity for North Carolina to lead with common-sense, evidence-based policy. Please protect public safety while protecting responsible hemp businesses' ability to thrive.

Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.


Sincerely,
[Your Name]

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