Become a Supporter

Supporters help advance HFC’s mission to expand opportunities for hemp ingredients in animal feed through research, education, data collection, and engagement with state and federal regulators. Your support helps fund the work needed to move science-based feed ingredient applications forward while creating new opportunities for farmers, processors, animal producers, and the broader feed industry.

Depending on the support level, HFC supporters may also receive access to exclusive research resources, industry updates, partner discounts, and promotional opportunities. Every level of support helps move the hemp feed industry forward.

HFC Supporter Other

$25.00

One time contribution includes:

  • Receive HFC Supporter Sticker

HFC Bunny Supporter

$20.00

One time contribution includes:

  • Added to HFC Quarterly Newsletter
  • Receive HFC Supporter Sticker

HFC Goat Supporter

$100.00

Annual support includes:

  • All benefits of the Bunny Supporter level, plus:
  • Name listed on the HFC website
  • 10% discount on lab services from Eurofins
  • Discounts on hempseed ingredients from HPS Food and Ingredients
  • Discounts on New West Genetics U.S.-bred Certified Hemp seed
  • One year of complimentary National Hemp Association individual membership
hen hemp feed submission

HFC Dog Supporter

$500.00

Dog Supporter: $500 annual support level

  • All benefits of the Goat Supporter level, plus:
  • Logo on the HFC website
  • One-time social media promotion recognizing the organization’s support
  • Invitation to join HFC Steering Committee monthly calls
  • One complimentary ticket to HFC-sponsored events
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HFC Turkey Supporter

$1,000.00

Turkey Supporter: $1,000 annual support level

  • All benefits of the Dog Supporter level, plus:
  • Access to the HFC Supporter Resource Library, including hemp ingredient and related research
  • Logo featured on the HFC website, applicable HFC event materials, and select HFC communications
  • Logo listed in the $1,000 supporter section on the HFC Current Supporters & Partners page
  • Recognition in select HFC communications
  • One annual supporter spotlight in the HFC newsletter
  • Opportunity for a blog feature of up to 1,000 words, subject to HFC Executive Committee review
  • Insider updates on research and regulatory approval progress
  • Opportunity to apply for open HFC Board positions

HFC Sheep Supporter

$3,000.00

Sheep Supporter: $3,000 annual support level

  • All benefits of the Turkey Supporter level, plus:
  • Logo listed in the $3,000 supporter section on the HFC Current Supporters & Partners page
  • One featured company spotlight in the HFC newsletter each year
  • Two dedicated social media acknowledgments recognizing the organization’s support throughout the year
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HFC Horse Supporter

$5,000.00

Horse Supporter: $5,000 annual support level

  • All benefits of the Sheep Supporter level, plus:
  • Logo featured in every HFC newsletter within a recurring “Thank You to Our Sponsors” section
  • Logo listed in the $5,000 supporter section on the HFC Current Supporters & Partners page
  • Several dedicated social media acknowledgments recognizing the organization’s support throughout the year
  • One additional dedicated company feature in HFC communications during the year
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HFC Bull Supporter

$10,000.00

Bull Supporter: $10,000 annual support level

  • All benefits of the Horse Supporter level, plus:
  • Introductory call with HFC Board members
  • Logo listed in the $10,000 supporter section on the HFC Current Supporters & Partners page
  • Opportunity to be considered for open HFC Board positions
  • Long-form company feature on the HFC website
  • One dedicated HFC newsletter highlighting the organization
  • Digital HFC Feed Market Advancement Sponsor badge for use on the organization’s website, LinkedIn, presentations, investor materials, and other communications

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Montana

HB0396 (2021)(passed) allows naturally occurring plant material, including hemp, to be used in feed for various animals. (HB0396) and (Montana Hemp Feed Policy)

West Virginia
(2020)(approved) Allows hemp products for both human and animal consumption. West Virginia Code §19-12E-5(6).

Virginia

(2023)(passed) Allows production of hemp products including animal feed. (Va. Code § 3.2-4112 et seq. Chapters 744 and 794 of the 2023 Acts of Assembly)

Texas

(2023)(passed) Feed Industry Memos 5-36 (2023) and 5-35 (2023) issue guidance to allow hemp seed meal as a commercial feed ingredient for horses and chickens.
Tennessee

(2018) (passed) Allows the use of industrial hemps in commercial feed. (House Bill No. 1875)

Pennsylvania

 (2023)(introduced) Plans to allow the use of hemp in commercial animal feed. (Senate Bill No. 407)

Oklahoma

(2022)(passed) allows hemp grain and its derivatives for livestock feed. (Oklahoma Industrial Hemp Program Title 2§3-403)

Ohio
(2019) Allows hemp products for both human and animal consumption. (Ohio Revised Code 928.01.F)

New York

(2023)(introduced) Authorizes hemp seed or products derived from hemp seed for pets and horses. (State Assembly Bill A06435)

New Jersey

(2019) Allows hemp products for both human and animal consumption. (N.J.A.C. 2:25-1)

Kentucky

(2022)(passed) GRAS approval for hemp seed meal & hemp seed oil (12 KAR 2:041)

Kansas

(2023)(introduced) Allowing hemp fiber, grain and seeds to be used as food for livestock, poultry and pets (HB 2168)

Alaska

(2018)(passed) No prohibitions on hemp use in animal feed. (AS 03.05.076.)