Our mission is to defend and strengthen Missouri’s hemp industry by advocating for fair policy, supporting responsible regulation, and protecting everyone it serves from farmers to consumers.
MoHemp Trade Association is registered as a 501(c)(6) organization.
We work with our members, supporters and partners to protect the federally legal hemp plant and the jobs it supports throughout Missouri and beyond.
There are thousands of federally legal hemp businesses and jobs across the State of Missouri, with many more supported nationwide through the broader hemp supply chain.
We collaborate with small businesses, veterans, farmers, distributors, advocates, educators, policymakers and industry professionals to educate, advocate, and protect the hemp plant, the hemp industry and the consumers it serves. Education, communication and coordinated action are essential to developing practical solutions that strengthen our industry and safeguard the interests of our members, communities and state.
The mission of MoHemp Trade Association includes, but is not limited to, work in the following areas:
- Advocate for Policy and Regulatory Support
Influence legislation and regulatory frameworks that support a fair, responsible and sustainable hemp marketplace. - Promote Industry Standards and Best Practices
Encourage quality, safety, transparency and accountability across all sectors of the industry. - Provide Education and Resources
Deliver training, tools and information that empower members and stakeholders to succeed. - Facilitate Networking and Collaboration
Create opportunities for partnerships, shared knowledge and industry coordination. - Support Economic Growth and Innovation
Promote research, development and commercialization that drive industry advancement. - Enhance Public Awareness and Understanding
Educate communities, leaders and consumers about hemp’s uses, value and impact. - Protect Member Interests
Support members through advocacy, regulatory guidance and industry representation.
MoHemp
Statistics
Brooklyn Hill
President
1000+
Hemp-related businesses and jobs currently supported in Missouri
3
major bills influenced or defeated in the last two years.
$1.3 b
$1.3 billion+ projected U.S. hemp market size by 2027 - 2028
100+
Missouri lawmakers contacted by MHTA during the 2024 session.
40+
local businesses have joined the movement to protect hemp-derived cannabinoids.
