Resources

These organizations work to promote legalization, research, and public awareness of the benefits of cannabis and hemp:

Cannabis Advocacy Organizations

1. NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws)

  • Focus: Cannabis law reform and legalization for both medical and recreational use in the U.S.
  •  Resources: Advocacy tools, state-specific cannabis laws, petitions, and policy updates.

2. Marijuana Policy Project (MPP)

  • Focus: Advocating for the legalization of cannabis across the U.S. and promoting policy reform.
  • Resources: Legislative tracking, advocacy campaigns, reports on state and federal cannabis policies.

3. Drug Policy Alliance (DPA)

  • Focus: Reforming drug laws, with a strong emphasis on cannabis legalization, harm reduction, and criminal justice reform.
  • Resources: Research papers, policy analysis, advocacy resources, and campaign updates.

4. Americans for Safe Access (ASA)

  • Focus: Ensuring safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research.
  • Resources: Patient advocacy guides, medical cannabis resources, legal support, and legislative information.

5. The Last Prisoner Project

  • Focus: Criminal justice reform related to cannabis offenses, advocating for the release of individuals incarcerated for cannabis-related crimes.
  • Resources: Campaigns, petitions, and updates on clemency and legal initiatives.

6. Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP)

  • Focus: A global grassroots network of students advocating for sensible drug policies, including cannabis legalization.
  • Resources: Educational materials, advocacy training, and local chapter support.

Hemp Advocacy Organizations

1. Vote Hemp

  • Focus: Promoting the legalization and sustainable cultivation of industrial hemp.
  • Resources: Hemp legalization news, legislative updates, and grassroots activism resources.

2. Hemp Industries Association (HIA)

  • Focus: Supporting the hemp industry and advocating for policies that promote hemp farming and product development.
  • Resources: Market reports, industry data, policy resources, and advocacy guides.

3. The National Hemp Association (NHA)

  • Focus: Advocating for the expansion and regulation of the hemp industry, supporting farmers and businesses.
  • Resources: Hemp policy updates, business support, legislative tools, and educational webinars.

4. The Hemp Foundation

  • Focus: Advocating for the global use of industrial hemp in sustainable agriculture, textiles, and environmental conservation.
  • Resources: Articles, research on hemp uses, and advocacy strategies for sustainable development.

International Advocacy and Research Organizations

1. European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA)

  • Focus: Representing the interests of industrial hemp farmers, producers, and processors across Europe.
  • Resources: Policy research, advocacy updates, and industry standards for hemp cultivation and production.

2. Cannabis Trades Association (CTA)

  • Focus: Advocacy and support for legal cannabis and hemp businesses in the UK and Europe.
  • Resources: Legislative advice, compliance support, and news related to cannabis and hemp in Europe.

3. International Cannabis and Cannabinoids Institute (ICCI)

  • Focus: Scientific research on medical cannabis and cannabinoids, promoting evidence-based policy and patient advocacy.
  • Resources: Research publications, medical cannabis information, and policy recommendations.

Educational Resources and Advocacy Platforms

1. Project CBD

  • Focus: Providing education and advocacy for CBD use, particularly in medical and therapeutic contexts.
  • Resources: Research articles, CBD usage guides, advocacy materials, and updates on CBD regulations.

2. The Cannabis Alliance

  • Focus: Advocating for a sustainable and ethical cannabis industry, with an emphasis on community and environmental responsibility.
  • Resources: Industry news, sustainability initiatives, and policy advocacy tools.

3. NCIA (National Cannabis Industry Association)

  • Focus: Representing cannabis businesses and working to reform federal cannabis policy in the U.S.
  • Resources: Industry reports, advocacy events, and lobbying support for cannabis business owners.

Hemp-Centric Legal and Regulatory Resources

1. The U.S. Hemp Roundtable

  • Focus: Leading the federal legalization and regulation efforts for industrial hemp.
  • Resources: Legal updates, regulatory guides, and lobbying efforts related to hemp legislation.

2. Hemp Today

  • Focus: Global news, advocacy, and market information about the hemp industry.
  • Resources: News articles, industry analysis, and advocacy information for the global hemp market.

By engaging with these resources, advocates, consumers, and industry professionals can stay informed about cannabis and hemp policy developments, participate in advocacy efforts, and contribute to the growth of these industries.