The mission of the HIA is to represent the interests of the hemp industry and to encourage the research and development of new products made from industrial hemp, low-THC oilseed and fiber varieties of Cannabis. The HIA and HIA Members:

* Educate the public about the exceptional attributes of hemp products.

* Facilitate the exchange of information and technology between hemp agriculturists, processors, manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

* Maintain and defend the integrity of hemp products.

* Advocate and support socially responsible and environmentally sound business practices.

A Trade Association with a Conscience
Members of the HIA support ethical business practices, including accuracy in labeling, use of environmentally friendly technologies, sustainable and organic agriculture, high quality products and concern for human rights. It is the intention of the HIA to take all necessary steps to assure consumer confidence in hemp products. An HIA Member company agrees to the Association's standards. Display of the HIA Membership insignia in business promotion and advertising is a mark of prestige.

Strength in Numbers
The HIA wants to make your experience in the hemp industry as profitable and problem-free as possible. Each new business that joins also increases the HIA's ability to work on behalf of the industry as a whole and to act on behalf of its individual members. Because of the support from our membership, we have been able to fund other value-added services like HempStores.com and TestPledge.com.