Updated October 12 2011

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PRLog (Press Release) - Oct 17, 2011 - Detroit, MI-The Michigan Industrial Hemp Education and Marketing Project (MIHEMP), led by Executive Director Everett Swift announced today that they will start a fund raising campaign in order to raise money to apply for a permit from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to grow industrial hemp. "It will take a lot of money," says Swift, "the permit fee is $3,000 and we will need additional funds for the project." Swift goes on to say, "Any Michigan farmer wanting to grow this crop is burdened with a hefty fee and our goal is to help this needed industry to get underway. more

6/16/2011
The Northeast Michigan Council of Governments has approved a resolution that prods lawmakers to ease restrictions on growing industrial hemp.
The resolution passed by an eleven to one vote.
A pdf of the signed resolution is available here.

6/14/2011
The Oscoda County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution that prods lawmakers to ease restrictions on growing industrial hemp.
The resolution brought forth by Everett Swift, the executive director of the Michigan Industrial Hemp Education and Marketing Project (MIHEMP) passed on a five to one zero vote.
A pdf of the signed resolution is available here.

05/25/2011
The Montmorency County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution that prods lawmakers to ease restrictions on growing industrial hemp.
The resolution brought forth by Everett Swift, the executive director of the Michigan Industrial Hemp Education and Marketing Project (MIHEMP) passed on a four to one vote.
A pdf of the signed resolution is available here.

04/28/2011
The Presque Isle County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution that prods lawmakers to ease restrictions on growing industrial hemp.
The resolution brought forth by Everett Swift, the executive director of the Michigan Industrial Hemp Education and Marketing Project (MIHEMP) passed on a five to nothing vote.
A pdf of the signed resolution is available here

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The Michigan Industrial Hemp Education and Marketing Project has the stated goal of "Working to expand hemp as a natural resource for industrial and private enterprise."

Our mission is to educate the public and state government officials about Industrial Hemp and try to clear up the myths and teach the facts through meetings and seminars and setting up booths at public events.
We also will be working to connect consumers and vendors of hemp products in Michigan and in the United States.

We are a non profit organization and will fund it through membership dues, fund raising events, and donations. If you are interested in helping out or becoming a member please do not hesitate to contact us.

Membership dues are $10.00 year for basic membership and $15.00 a year for enhanced more...

April 28, 2011

County Industrial Hemp Resolution Adopted in Michigan

Presque Isle County Michigan Board of Commissioners vote unanimously adopt a resolution that seeks to ease restrictions on growing industrial hemp.
On April 28th 2011 the Presque Isle County Board of Commissioners voted five to nothing to adopt a resolution that seeks to ease restrictions on growing industrial hemp..... more

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