Tasmanian Hemp Association

Background

The Tasmanian Hemp Association was first formed in 2010 and is the peak industry body for hemp in Tasmania. The association offers its members educational and agronomic support along with critical networking and lobbying services. Further to this the Association’s aim is to promote sustainable agriculture and renewable sustainable materials.

Our Objectives

• To provide an alternative and profitable cropping option for growers by facilitating the development of an industrial hemp industry in Tasmania

• To establish, administer and develop state and national lobby groups for interface with government agencies

• To facilitate knowledge exchange and information dissemination

• To form a foundation and ongoing commitment for a national Australian industrial hemp association

• To represent industry interests in matters of quarantine, legislation and other grower, producer and end user issues, providing a strong quality industry voice

• To adopt a position regarding genetic engineering of hemp crops

• To increase public awareness of the uses and benefits of industrial hemp based sustainable products

• To foster a national objective of developing an environmentally and economically sustainable Australian industrial hemp industry, creating markets and healthy competition

• To form an active and mutually supporting Australia wide network

• To support the development of new employment opportunities

• To produce and promote sustainable agriculture and renewable sustainable materials

Membership

By joining the Tasmanian Hemp Association you can be part of the exciting future of Hemp growing in Tasmania. Whether you are interested in becoming a grower or are a welcomed supporter and advocate please contact us for further information.

Contact Us

president@hatas.org.au