Midwest iHemp Expo

As the U.S. manufacturing sector continues looking for sustainable practices, materials and processes, hemp is an emerging material of interest. Makers around the country have been looking at ways industrial hemp can be used for everything from automotive interiors to animal feed and top-line clothing.

The federal government this month approved Michigan’s industrial hemp program, solidifying hemp’s place in our agricultural and manufacturing landscape and signaling this commodity can confidently find a future in the nation’s original manufacturing powerhouse.

iHemp Michigan was formed in 2019 to help return hemp farming and hemp-based industries to our state, with a stated mission to advocate for wellness in people and the planet through hemp.

In January 2020 we hosted an industrial hemp trade show at the Lansing Center. The event, attended by more than 1,200 professionals, featured presenters from around in the nation discussing growing, processing, marketing and the myriad uses for industrial hemp in Michigan.

In 2021, we are bringing the regional expo back to the state capital on January 22- 23, with a more focused event to connect people and resources, farmers and makers, in an effort to fuel the growth of this limitless industry.

Join us as we bring together the leaders of Michigan’s growing hemp industry to map out the future, develop the supply chain for hemp to industry, and discuss the challenges and opportunities for the year ahead.

2021 promises to be a pivotal year for sustainability efforts around the globe. The iHemp expo is a chance to engage with the people and companies who will be leading a hemp-driven revolution founded on technologies that connect our farming heritage with our manufacturing future.