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We're excited to announce that Hempitecture has been featured on the cover of HEMP Magazine for an article titled "Hempcrete's Future." This article touches on where we see the future of hemp building going, including perspective from some of the other players in the international hemp building industry. Of course none of this would have been possible without our past projects and clients, so we're greatly thankful for the exposure and opportunity to grace to cover of the best magazine in the hemp industry to date. Pick up a copy of HEMP Magazine in Whole Foods, Barnes & Nobles, or order directly from HEMP Magazine online.
Hempitecture will be at the Small Build & Construction Technology Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
Join us for a panel discussion on "Hemp Building in the US: Opportunities and Challenges," at the Las Vegas Convention Center on May 7th.
Click the link above to save $50 on conference registration. We'd love to see you there!
The Small Build & Construction Technology Conference is part of the National Hardware Show: the largest home building and hardware show in the US for 70 years running.
Panel Topic Description: Building materials made with Industrial Hemp are anything but new across the world, however in the US it’s a new and developing market. The 2018 Farm Bill opened the door to industrial hemp cultivation for the first time since the 1930’s, also opening the door to a growing hemp building industry. With industrial hemp now legal, many are eager to realize the benefits of building with environmentally friendly hemp derived products. There are however challenges that make it difficult to implement these lesser known products into projects. This panel will feature industry experts with a wide array of experience to discuss both the opportunities and challenges within this space.
You won't want to miss our panel discussion, or the many other awesome speakers that will be delivering keynote addresses. We're particularly looking forward to seeing the host of hit A&E TV Show "Tiny House Nation," Zach Giffin deliver a keynote address titled "Community Building with Purpose."
Hempitecture Testifies at Idaho State Capital for HB 122
This legislative season has got states across the US catching up and scrambling to meet compliance with the 2018 Federal Farm Bill, signed December 20th, 2018. This bill removed industrial hemp from the controlled substances act and set up guidelines for industrial hemp growing in the US for the first time since the late 1930's. Many states are now in accordance with the Farm Bill, however our home state of Idaho is still behind. Just a month ago, Idaho State Police arrested a truck driver delivering a legal shipment of industrial hemp grown in Oregon to be processed in Colorado. This seizure underscores the importance of all states being on the same page under the same Federal law.
Hempitecture has gotten involved with the efforts of Rep. Troy & Rep. Moon from Idaho to help pass the Idaho HB 122, a conformity bill that would bring Idaho into compliance with the Farm Bill.
Despite overwhelming support being voiced with the Agriculture Affairs Committee meeting, the committee did not vote on the request of Idaho State Police to submit more information. After 4 weeks, the bill was sent to the Idaho State Senate for review under the Senate Committee. Sponsored by Senator Lee, the bill was presented again on March 25, 2019.
There were over 17 speakers signed up for a packed house hearing. Again, the bill received the overwhelming support of farmers, from processors, lobbyists, business owners, and more. Despite this, Idaho State Police voiced their concern that they would not be able to do what 46 other states have already done through creating a scheme for testing and allowing legal transport. There was even concern voiced by law enforcement that the "Mexican's control drug trafficking in the area, and there is a crossover with hemp." The ISP argued that these guidelines were proposed to be included in HB 122 and their suggestions were disregarded.
HB 122 was sent out of committee to the 14th Order for amendments.
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