The field of hemp advocacy organizations in the U.S. has been heavily populated, with organizations operating independently from one another in the national sphere. Historically, these organizations have struggled to collaborate, but several key organizations have sought to align their policy stances to present a unified front to congress. 

“We heard Members of Congress and their staff asking for unity in the hemp industry, and we took action,” said Patrick Atagi, President and CEO of the National Industrial Hemp Council. “The industry is now speaking with a unified voice.” Atagi further noted, “We know hemp creates jobs, provides direct and indirect income, supports towns, cities, and municipalities through taxes, and benefits society through sustainable…