Development Manager

• As researched, this role oversees all fundraising and monetary contributions to Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming, a sustainable food system organization, including, but not limited to, fundraising, grant writing, and managing of donors and donor relationships.

Executive Director

• As researched, this role at Local Foods Coalition, a sustainable foods research and support organization, oversees all strategic planning, grant writing and management, project proposals, and management of staff.

Commercial Horticulture Senior Resource Educator

•  This job title was discovered through archives of grant award recipients from the USDA over the last two years. The grant lead listed for a grant matching the agricultural specifications laid out in this project held the job title of commercial horticulture senior resource educator.

Research Process

Demographics of Grant Writer/Professional Demographics

• Education: Most grant writers have a bachelor's degree in the realm of English, journalism, communications or marketing. A 2009 survey of grant professionals published by the American Association of Grant Professionals found that 61% hold a graduate/professional degree, and 92% hold a bachelor's degree. The most common degrees are in business (91%), communications (12%), English (10%), international studies (7%), political science (7%), and history (5%).
• Income: The median income of a grant writer is around $63,2801. The American Grant Professionals Association corroborates this finding, noting that the average salary of grand professionals surveyed is around $63,609.
• Occupation: Grant professionals may hold any type of occupation, including "teachers, firefighters, authors, social workers, and military veterans."
• Location: Most grant professionals work in urban areas.
• Age, Sex, Race: According to a 2009 report published by the American Association of Grant Professional, most grant professionals are female (85%), ages 35-44 (29%), Caucasian (92%).

Demographics of Agriculture Producers

• The average age of agriculture producers is 57.5, with a growing number under the age of 35.
•  36% of agriculture producers are female, and 56% of farms have "at least one female decision-maker."
•  11% of agriculture producers have served in the military.

Demographics of Development Manager s

• Development managers earn a median income of $111,340 per year.
• They typically have a bachelor's degree.
•  60% of development managers are female.
•  89% of development managers are white, while 6% are black, 2% are Asian, and 9% are Latino.
• The majority of development managers are between the ages of 45 and 64. The median age is 45.5.

Demographics of Executive Director s

•  92% of executive directors are male.
•  88% of people with this job title are between the ages of 44 and 64.
• Non-profit executives tend to be largely female (42%) and white (87%).

Demographics of Horticulturists

• The average salary of horticulturists is around $67,504.
• "Most horticulturists have a certificate or associate degree (51%). The most common areas of study are Environmental Science, and Biology." Meanwhile, 45% have a bachelor's degree.

Demographics of Military Employees

•  82.% are male, and 70.7% are white (17% black).
•  40.3% are aged 25 or younger (20.6% are 26-30 ; 15.5% are 31-35; 11% are 36-40; 12.6% are 41+).
•  66.4% have a high school diploma or GED as their highest level of income (14.6% have a bachelor's degree).
•  49.4% are married, 45% have never been married.

Demographics of University Employees

•  41% of full-time faculty working in American universities are white men, while 35% are white women.
• Overall 76% of college faculty are white.

Demographics of NGO Employees

• Individuals on nonprofit boards tend to be white (78.6%) and over the age of 40 (83.1%).
•  47% of NGO board members are women.

Demographics of Researchers

• According to a survey of members of the Association of Research Libraries, 61% are female, 71% are white, and relatively equal numbers appear to live in urban vs. non-urban areas.

Research Strategy

Large School District

Director of Food Service

• The School District of Monroe in Monroe, Wisconsin leverages the title "Direct of Food Service" for the leadership position that is responsible for food purchasing at the district's five schools.
• Specifically, this role is responsible for food budgeting, food purchasing, menu development, pricing and vendor contracts, among other key activities, in support of delivering approximately 1,400 lunches and 800 breakfasts daily.

Food Service Director

• Similarly, the Massachusetts school districts of Sharon Public Schools, Uxbridge Public Schools and Hopedale Public Schools all use the title of "Food Service Director" for the management role that oversees food purchasing.
• Notably, this title is consistently used across smaller, two-school districts as well as larger public school districts with between 2,000 to 3,600 students.

Nutrition Services Director

• In contrast, however, the Bethel School District in Eugene, Oregon leverages the title "Nutrition Services Director" when describing the position that oversees food sourcing.
• Among this role's extensive list of responsibilities, the Nutrition Services Director is expected to purchase food to meet the needs of 5,500 students in 11 schools.

Large Food Banks

Vice-President — Food Acquisition

• The Greater Boston Food Bank in Boston, Massachusetts uses the title "Vice President — Food Acquisition" for the position that sources food.
• Although this role has an extensive listing of responsibilities, the top activity for the position revolves around the oversight and management of "food sourcing and procurement activities."

Vice President of Operations

• Notably, the Mid-Ohio Foodbank in Grove City, Ohio uses the very different title of "Vice President of Operations" for the management position that oversees food procurement.
• Specifically, this role is responsible for managing food sourcing, food warehousing, food transportation and inventory operations, among other key activities.

Director of Sourcing

• Meanwhile, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania leverages the title "Director of Sourcing" for its food procurement manager.
• In particular, this position both procures and solicits over 22 million pounds of food every year.

AGE

• The median age of a food service manager in the United States is 41 years old.
• The median age of a purchasing manager across all industries in the United States is 46.4 years old.
• The median age of a person employed in community food and housing, and emergency services is 47.2 years old.

INCOME

• The median weekly wage of a food service manager is $863 or approximately $44,876 per year.
• The median weekly wage of a purchasing manager is $1539 or approximately $80,028 per year.
• The average annual salary for a food service director is $53,711.

GENDER

• More men than women are employed as purchasing managers (57.8%) or food service managers (53.5%).
•  54.3% of food service directors are male, 39.6% female with 6.1% unknown.

RACE

•  76.3% of food service managers are White, 19.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.8% Black or African American and 9.6% Asian, including those of mixed race heritage.
•  75.1% of purchasing managers are White, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Black or African American and 5.9% Asian, including those of mixed race heritage.
•  65.9% of food service directors are White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Black or African American and 6.1% Asian with 3.2% unknown.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture sets professional standards for those employed in school food service management positions, which applies to new hires. For school districts providing for over 10,000 students, directors are required to hold at least a bachelor’s degree in any subject as well as a state-recognised certification in a food-related field such as food and nutrition, or food service management.
• Those responsible for the food management programs of the largest districts are preferred to hold at least a master's level qualification.
•  33.8% of food service directors hold at least a bachelor's degree with a further 20.7% having attained an associate degree.
•  9.4% of food service directors hold a master's degree whilst only 0.3% hold a doctorate.

Fresh Beef Exporters

• United States exported 14.8% of fresh beef, valued at $7.3 billion.
• Australia exported 13.3% of fresh beef, valued at $6.5 billion.
• Brazil exported 11.1% of fresh beef, valued at $5.5 billion.
• India exported 6.9% of fresh beef, valued at $3.4 billion.
• Netherlands exported 5.9% of fresh beef, valued at $2.9 billion.

Dairy Exporters

•  Germany exported $9,804 million worth of dairy products.
•  Netherlands exported $9,115 million worth of dairy products.
•  New Zealand exported $8,942 million worth of dairy products.
•  France exported $7,104 million worth of dairy products.
•  United States exported $3,692 million worth of dairy products.

Fresh Poultry Exporters

•  Netherlands exported 22.3% of fresh chicken, valued at $1.5 billion.
• Poland exported 19.6% of fresh chicken, valued at $1.3 billion.
• Belgium exported 10.8% of fresh chicken, valued at $711.5 million.
• United States exported 8.2% of fresh chicken, valued at $542.7 million.
• Germany exported 6.7% of fresh chicken, valued at $442.6 million.

Fresh Vegetable Exporters

•  China earned $65,017,308,650 on exporting vegetables.
•  United States earned $50,882,963,290 on exporting vegetables.
•  Germany earned $37,719,262,220 on exporting vegetables.
•  Netherlands earned $27,685,534,420 on exporting vegetables.
• Japan earned $19,978,910,470 on exporting vegetables.

Fresh Fruit Exporters

• Spain earned $1,899,976,000 on exporting fresh fruits.

•  Vietnam States earned $1,826,636,000 on exporting fresh fruits.
•  Thailand earned $1,576,633,000 on exporting fresh fruits.
•  New Zealand earned $1,560,222,000 on exporting fresh fruits.
• Netherlands earned $1,220,266,000 on exporting fresh fruits.

Top Fresh Foods Exporting Countries

• China = $65,017.3 million 
• United States = $62,417.7 million 
• Germany = $47,965.9 million 
• Netherlands = $42,420.8 million 
• Japan = $19,978.9 million 

Research Strategy

Job Titles in the U.S.

• One example found in the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security was the title of assistant secretary (a full title example is assistant secretary for export administration).
• For the International Trade Administration, another U.S. entity involved in fresh food exports, the titles deputy director general and executive director are used.

Job Titles in China

• In the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, a few titles used are deputy director (e.g. deputy director of the Foreign Economic Cooperation Center), division director, and director-general.

Job Titles in Germany

• In the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (also known as the BMEL), the head of the organization is called the federal minister. The title director general is also used.

• The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety, (known in Germany as the BVL) uses the title of president for the head of their organization (the full title is president of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety).

Job Titles in The Netherlands

• In the Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, the titles director (e.g. director of nature), directorate-general, and inspector general are used.

Job Titles in Japan

• Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries uses the titles vice-minister, director-general (e.g. director-general for policy coordination), and director (e.g. director, research and development).

Demographics for governmental bodies

• According to the Federal Workforce study, which was mainly influenced by respondents from the Department of Agriculture, 57.3% of this government body's employees are male.
•  0.5% don't have a high school education, 24% have a high school education, 32.6% have a Bachelor's Degree, and 20% have an advanced degree.
•  15% live in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Additionally, 62.4% are white, 6% are Asian, 18.8% are black, 9% are Hispanic, 0.5% are native Hawaiian, and 1.7% are of more than one race.

Research methodology

Fresh Fruit Importers

• Here are the five countries that imported the most fresh fruits in 2016 based on the value.

•  United States 

•  China 
•  Germany 
•  United Kingdom 
•  Netherlands 

Fresh Vegetable Importers

•  United States spent $67,319,565 on importing vegetables.
•  Brazil spent $46,247,211.35 on importing vegetables.
•  Netherlands spent $30,049,793.22 on importing vegetables.
•  Spain spent $26,914,039.43 on importing vegetables.

•  Indonesia spent $26,821,764 on importing vegetables.

Fresh Poultry Importers

• Here are the top five countries that imported the most fresh chicken in 2018 based on the value.
•  Germany imported 15.2 percent of fresh chicken, valued at $902.8 million.
•  United Kingdom imported 14.2 percent of fresh chicken, valued at $845.2 million
•  France imported 11.7 percent of fresh chicken, valued at $698.2 million.
•  Netherlands imported 10.1 percent of fresh chicken, valued at $598.9 million.
•  Mexico imported 6.4 percent of fresh chicken, valued at $381.2 million.

Fresh Beef Importers

• Here are the top five countries that imported the most fresh beef in 2018 based on the value.

•  United States imported 12.9 percent of fresh beef, valued at $3.1 billion.
•  Japan imported 8.9 percent of fresh beef, valued at $2.1 billion.
•  Italy imported 8.2 percent of fresh beef, valued at $2 billion.
•  Netherlands imported 8.1 percent of fresh beef, valued at $1.93 billion.
•  Germany imported 8 percent of fresh beef, valued at $1.91 billion.

Dairy Importers

• Here are the top five countries that imported the most dairy products in 2018 based on the value.
•  Germany imported $7,602 million worth of dairy products.
•  China imported $5,294 million worth of dairy products.
•  France imported $4,464 million worth of dairy products.
•  Netherlands imported $4,382 million worth of dairy products.
•  Italy imported $4,177 million worth of dairy products.

France

• France has 13 independent regions that manage agriculture regulations and policies. See a map here.
• Each region has a director for Food, Agriculture, and Forestry (DRAAF).
• A full organization chart of the Ministry of Agriculture in France can be seen here. 
• Contact information for the office providing French import requirements is available here. 

Germany

• The agency responsible for monitoring compliance with German food regulations is the Bundesamt für Verbraucherschutz und Lebensmittelsicherheit (BVL). It is under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL). 
• The BVL is divided into five specialist departments. Department One is Food Safety.
• This group includes five units: Unit 111 (fundamental matters, food), Unit 112 (animal feed), Unit 113 (consumer products), Unit 114 (strategy and coordination in control), Unit 115 (food hygiene, inspections, veterinary matters).
• Unit 114 coordinates surveillance and monitoring programs and increased controls on imports.
• The head of this department is the director of Food Safety. 
• A full organization chart of the BVL can be seen here.

United Kingdom

• In the UK, the Food Standards Agency is responsible for the safety of imported food.
• The current regulation governing food imports into the UK is from the EU and can be seen here. This change will be in place until January 2021 when the UK is expected to have its own import regulations.
• The current position responsible for fresh food imports is the director of Regulatory Compliance, People, and Northern Ireland.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

• Gregory Ibach has been the Under Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs since 2017. His responsibilities include the overseeing of the health and care of animals and plants. In 1984, he received his BS in agriculture from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Ibach was the Nebraska Director of Agriculture between 2005 and 2017. He is approximately 60 years old, white, married with three children and lives on his mixed-use farm (residential and commercial) in Nebraska. According to his Ballotpedia page, "He is the owner and operator of a cow, calf, and grain operation".
• Kevin Shea has been the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) since 2013. Previously, he was the Associate Administrator, as well as the Head of the Policy and Program Development of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). He started his long career at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in 1978. He has a law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law and the University of Maryland, and lives in Crofton, Maryland. According to Bloomberg, Kevin Shea is a member of the Huiesler Honor Society, the Prince George's County Executive's Committee for the Future and the St. Mark's School Board. Kevin Shea is a six-time winner of the American Jurisprudence Awards for Excellence. He is president of the University Hills Civic Association and the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. Kevin Shea is approximately 65 years old and white.
• Dr. Michael Watson has been the Associate Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) since 2018. His responsibilities include day-to-day operations and oversight of the activities of all APHIS programs. Previously, he was the Associate Deputy Administrator for the Agency’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services (MRPBS). He started his long career at the USDA in 1994, which included a position as a plant pathologist. Dr. Michael Watson holds a Bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Maryland (1987) and a Doctorate in plant pathology from the University of California (1994). He is an African-American, estimated to be in his fifties., who lives in Riverdale, MD.
• Dr. Mark Davidson has been the Associate Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) in Riverdale, Maryland since 2019. His responsibilities include day-to-day operations and overseeing the activities of every APHIS program area. He started his career with the USDA in 1996. Between 2013 and 2018 he was the Veterinary Services’ Associate Deputy Administrator and as such he provided planning, policy, oversight and implementation for Veterinary Services’ National Import Export Services activities. Dr. Mark Davidson has a DVM and Master’s Degree in veterinary pathology from Auburn University and a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Western Kentucky University. He is white and approximately 50 years old.
• Dr. Jack Shere has been the Associate Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) since 2019. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations and the oversight of all activities and programs. He started his career at the USDA in 1990 as a field veterinary medical officer in Nebraska and Wisconsin. Dr. Jack Shere has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry (1981), a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (1987) and a Master of Science in Education (1988) from Iowa State University, as well as a PhD in Poultry Science (2001) and a PhD in Microbiology (2001) from the University of Wisconsin. He is married with grown children, white and is estimated to be in his sixties.
• Dr. Betty Goldentyer has been the Deputy Administrator of Animal Care within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) since 2019. One of her main responsibilities is the enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the Horse Protection Act (HPA). According to Federal Pay, her annual salary is estimate to be around $173,293. She received her degree from the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in Medford, Massachusetts in 1983. She is estimated to be 63 years old, white, and lives in Washington, D.C.
• Bernadette Juarez has been the Deputy Administrator of the Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) since 2019. One of her main responsibilities is the safe import and transport of genetically engineered organisms. She started her career with the USDA in 2002 as a trial attorney. According to Federal Pay, her salary for the year 2018 was around $180,223. Bernadette Juarez received her Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico in 1999 and her Juris Doctor from American University, Washington College of Law, in 2002. She is white, estimated to be in her forties, married with two children and lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.
• Cheryle Blakely has been the Deputy Administrator of International Services (IS) within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) since 2018. She started her career with the USDA in 2006 after she had been part of the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense for 16 years. According to Federal Pay, her income in 2018 has been around $182,451. Cheryle Blakely obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in occupational education from Eastern Illinois University-Carbondale and her Master of Science in public administration from Russell Sage College, Albany, New York. She is an African-American woman with two children and is estimated to be in her fifties.
• Doug Nash has been the Deputy Administrator of the Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services (MRPBS) within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) since 2019. He has started his career with the USDA in 1991 and was previously a software engineer and a United States Army Reserve officer. According to Federal Pay his base salary for 2018 was around $187,000. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in management information systems from George Mason University in Virginia. He is white, estimated to be in his sixties and lives in Washington, DC.
• Osama El-Lissy has been the Deputy Administrator for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services’ Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) since 2013. He started his career with the USDA in 2000 and worked in pest control management the previous twelve years. According to Federal Pay, his base salary in 2018 was around $187,000. He received his master’s degree in international business administration from Georgetown University, a Master’s degree in public administration from American University, and a Bachelor of Science in agriculture production and entomology from Cairo University. Osama El-Lissy is estimated to be around 60 years old.
• Dr. Burke Healey has been the Deputy Administrator and Chief Veterinary Officer of the Veterinary Services (VS) within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) since 2019. He started his career with the USDA in 2004 as the Area Veterinarian in Charge for Oklahoma. According to Federal Pay, his base salary in 2018 was around $178,943. He has a veterinary degree from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Burke Healey is white, estimated to be in his fifties and lives in Washington, DC. He also runs his own farm in Colorado.
• Janet Bucknall has been the Deputy Administrator of the Wildlife Services (WS) within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) since 2018. According to Federal Pay, her base salary in 2018 was around $184,258. She has joined the USDA in 1987 and has a Master of Science degree in wildlife management from the University of Minnesota. Janet Bucknall is white, estimated to be in her sixties and lives in Riverdale, Maryland.
• Bethany Jones is the Deputy Administrator for the Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Her main responsibilities are media and communications. She started her career with the USDA in 1990 after she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Randolph Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, Virginia. According to Federal Pay her base salary in 2018 was around $186,047. Bethany Jones is white, estimated to be in her fifties and lives in Washington, D.C.
• Christine Zakarka is the Deputy Administrator for Policy and Program Development (PPD) within the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Her main responsibilities include planning and budgeting. According to Federal Pay her base salary in 2018 was around $187,000. She received her Bachelor’s in urban planning from Fordham University and her Master’s degree from University of Maryland University College. Christine Zakarka is white, estimated to be in her fifties and lives in Riverdale, Maryland.

Research Strategy

Master Grower

• The "master grower" title appears to be the most popular senior level title for a person who grows hemp.
• The job description entails "overseeing cannabis crops from planting to growing," "ensuring facilities are clean and pest-free," and "managing all aspects of cultivation, including budget and employees."
• The Anthos Group is an example of a hemp company that has the position of master grower.

Director of Cultivation

• A second popular title for a senior level person who grows hemp is "director of cultivation."
• The director of cultivation in a hemp or cannabis operation is responsible for "complete oversight of all cultivation facilities including correct propagation, vegetation."
•  Lake States Hemp Company is an example of a company that has the position of director of cultivation.

VP of Cultivation

• A third popular title for a senior level person who grows hemp is "VP of cultivation."
• The VP of cultivation in a hemp or cannabis operation is responsible for "the documentation, task delegation, and monitoring of the Senior Director's of Cultivation and the cultivation facilities; maintaining yield standards, operating procedures and cleanliness."
•  CW Hemp is an example of a company that has the position of VP of cultivation.

HEMP GROWING DEMOGRAPHICS

• The typical grower of hemp in industrial quantities can be identified as being from rural states, with Montana, Colorado, Kentucky and Oregon having more acres of farmland cultivated for hemp in 2018 than anywhere else.
• Hemp growers are also more likely to be younger than those engaged in traditional farming.

• Hemp growers typically have previous experience in farming, often through a family owned farm.
• Those involved in the growing, production and sale of industrial hemp or hemp products often hold a college level education, including up to masters level and often in an agricultural related field.
• Previous farming experience of hemp growers can be wide-ranging, including growing crops such as wheat, corn and alfalfa, vegetable growing and cattle raising.
•  55.8% of farms have female operators.
•  96.6% of farms have white operators.
• The average age of farmers and agricultural managers is 56.1 years old.

RESEARCH SUMMARY

Cannabis Culture

• The website for Cannabis Culture can be found here.
• Cannabis Culture is a top publication in the hemp industry based on the number of social media followers, which include 2.8 million Facebook followers and 303,700 Twitter followers. It also has the highest Alexa ranking of any hemp industry publication at 454,100.
• Cannabis Culture is an industry publication about "marijuana and hemp around the world." It is not a print magazine, but its website is "recognized as one of the best sources for information due to our highest-standard journalism and news delivery about cannabis-related politics, activism, growing information, entertainment and more."

National Hemp Association

• The website for the National Hemp Association can be found here.
• The National Hemp Association is a top website for the hemp industry based on its 40,000 Facebook followers and 7,000 Twitter followers.
• A main goal of the National Hemp Association is to work "collaboratively with industry, government officials, and the scientific community to create and implement industrial hemp standards, certifications and regulations."
• It is also committed to "building a community of individuals, businesses and organizations to facilitate the growth of the industry."

Hemp Business Journal

• The website for the Hemp Business Journal can be found here.
• The Hemp Business Journal is a top publication in the hemp industry because it has over 4,000 followers on Facebook and over 1,000 followers on Twitter. It also has the second-highest Alexa ranking of any hemp industry publication at 836,100.
• According to its website, the Hemp Business Journal is the "most trusted name in the hemp industry for business data, high-level analysis, market research and trends."
• The journal brings industry leaders, investors, and political leaders "insider news on one of the fastest emerging markets in the United States."

Hemp Magazine

• The website for Hemp Magazine can be found here.
• Hemp Magazine is a top publication in the hemp industry based on its 3,900 Facebook followers. It has the third-highest Alexa ranking of any hemp industry publication at 1.1 million.
• According to its website, Hemp Magazine is the "leading journalistic voice in the dynamic global hemp industry for both the hemp producer and consumer, from entrepreneurs to environmental activists to businesses working on the latest technological and scientific breakthroughs."
• The magazine covers topics on hemp in the areas of "agricultural advancement, environmental sustainability, criminal justice, and the energy sector."

Hemp Industry Daily

• The website for Hemp Industry Daily can be found here.
• Hemp Industry Daily is considered a top publication in the hemp industry because of its 3,000 followers on Twitter and its over 1,000 followers on Facebook.
• Hemp Industry Daily is the most trusted daily news source for the hemp industry and "brings all of the latest B2B industry news, trends and stories that are critical to the development and commercial applications of hemp in the United States and abroad."
• Topics covered include "business opportunities, production and processing best practices, [and] the status of legal or policy changes," among others.