The Illinois Hemp Growers Association (IHGA) is scheduled to host two events in September. The first event, the Future of Hemp in Illinois, will discuss the controversy surrounding D-8 products, the  Farm Bill, and other industry insight. The second event will celebrate IGHA’s 5-Year Anniversary and includes the 2nd annual Disc Golf Tournament.

The 5-Year Anniversary and Disc Golf Tournament is scheduled for 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, September 30. Chapel Hill Golf Course and Event Center, located at 12927 Co. Road 26 in Princeton, is set to host the event. Tickets includes tournament, lunch, cart rental, and raffle ticket. The event is open to the public. Prizes of 1st,2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded. Registration is required.

Founded in 2018, the Illinois Hemp Growers Association is a women-led benefit corporation supported by the sponsorships, donations, and dues of over 1,000 grassroots members. The IHGA educates producers and consumers while representing the industry’s best interests in Springfield and throughout Illinois.

Rachel Berry, founder and CEO, stated on the IHGA website, “Our goal is to build the resources and relationships necessary to grow a sustainable and equitable hemp industry. The IHGA achieves its goal through public education, consultation and service, working with legislators and statewide media on the issues, and volunteerism.” The IHGA works to engage state and federal lawmakers and departments. The IHGA also prepares and distributes educational materials to the public and advocates for industrial hemp in the press, as well as provides affordable services to help people save time and make informed decisions.

The IHGA can be found on Instagram @illinoishga and Twitter @IllinoisHGA

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