Tag #Hemp Industry

What is the economic significance of the mapped Indigenous cannabis and hemp programs, and how does it impact tribal self-determination?

The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) and Vicente LLP released a map showcasing 52 federally approved Tribal hemp cultivation operations and approximately 26% of federally recognized Indigenous communities involved in cannabis or hemp programs. This highlights the significant economic potential within Indigenous communities, particularly given Canndigenous's successful $15 million USDA Climate-Smart Commodities grant.