Cannabis and Hemp for Veterans
As the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) moves forward with Florida’s newly established hemp program and with improving access to medical cannabis for Floridians, Commissioner Nikki Fried believes that Florida veterans should have fair access to these medications and that veterans should be an integral part in growing the Florida cannabis and hemp industries. General Information on the Florida hemp program and medical cannabis can be found below.
Additionally, FDACS encourages veterans interested in the Florida cannabis and hemp industries to engage with the following Florida-based organizations:
| The Florida Hemp Association (FHA) provides information on the state and federal regulatory framework; industry landscape; and hemp cultivation, sales and processing business opportunities in Florida. FHA is dedicated to providing interested growers, businesses and individuals with information about hemp licensing requirements, program compliance, market dynamics and new business opportunities. |
| The mission of the Florida Hemp Council (FLHC) is to create an ecosystem aimed at growing the Florida hemp industry as a leader in the production of hemp and hemp products. FLHC promotes sound development for the emerging hemp industry and connects its members with programs that enhance their professional growth. |
| Florida Medical Cannabis Conference and Exhibition The Florida Medical Cannabis Conference and Exhibition (FMCCE) is a networking and educational forum that covers the subject of medical cannabis. FMCCE brings together medical professionals, attorneys, finance representatives, operations and communications experts, entrepreneurs and consumers to collaborate on medical cannabis issues. |
| Hemp Industries Association of Florida The Hemp Industries Association of Florida (HIAF) is a nonprofit trade association that is dedicated to supporting farmers and the commercialization of hemp. HIAF provides education, training and a reliable network of industry partners to make Florida the national leader in the hemp industry. |
| Medical Marijuana Business Association of Florida The Medical Marijuana Business Association of Florida (MMBAFL) works to protect and promote rational and compassionate approaches to Florida’s emerging medical marijuana regulatory framework, serve as a business resource for policymakers, grow business opportunities for the medical marijuana industry, and protect the rights of medical marijuana patients and their families. |
