Urgent Call for Regulation—HITA Responds to Attorney General Office’s Hemp Announcement

The Arizona Hemp Industry Stands United

What a night! The HITA Mixer brought together the best in hemp, beverages, and innovation, featuring brands like BREZ, High Rise Beverage Co, Elevado, Edwins Elixirs, Climbing Kites, CMC, Oliphant Brewery, Cortez Coffee, and MC Nutraceuticals—plus industry leaders from Hensley & Breakthru Beverage. 🚀

🎤 Speakers included:
🔹 Dan Nowell (Soil, Seed & Water) on the future of American-grown hemp
🔹 Chuck Moore & Steve Cislaw (Elevado, Cero, Chaco Flaco) on THC & non-alcoholic beverages
🔹 Phil Roxbury on hemp construction and sustainable building with Lucky 13 Hemp Supply

🔥 Big Announcements:
✅ Launching the H.E.M.P Initiative – Expanding hemp’s role in fiber, beverages, housing & more!
✅ Building the FIRST hemp-based elementary school in the U.S. 🏗️
✅ HITA continues to protect & grow Arizona’s hemp industry

Let’s build the future with hemp.

HITA Partners to Build America’s First Eco-Hemp Elementary School

HITA is proud to introduce the Hemp Economic Market Prosperity Initiative (H.E.M.P.)—a groundbreaking partnership to build the first elementary school in the United States constructed with industrial hemp.

This pioneering project will utilize sustainable, non-toxic hemp materials, setting a new benchmark for eco-friendly educational spaces. More than just a building, this initiative represents a forward-thinking investment in sustainability, early childhood development, and hands-on learning—all while driving innovation and growth in the industrial hemp industry.

Join Us for Arizona’s Premier Hemp Building Workshop!

Our HITA member, Old Pueblo Hemp Co. is hosting a three-day Hemp Building Workshop in Tucson, bringing together industry experts, hands-on training, and sustainable innovation.

Learn from leading hemp builders, farmers, and innovators, including Dr. Hemp House, Lawrence Serbin, Danny Desjarlis, and more. Plus, enjoy a hemp fashion showcase, a film screening, and live demos on cutting-edge hemp construction techniques.

March 28-30, 2025
Tucson, AZ
Reserve Your Spot Now

Read more about this game-changing event and how Micaela Machado is leading the way in Arizona’s hemp industry: Full Event Details Here.

Let’s build the future of hemp together! 🌱

Spotlight on Dan Nowell: Pioneering Hemp, Soil, and Sustainability in Arizona

Dan Nowell, a valued HITA member, is a true pioneer in Arizona’s hemp industry, leading the charge in sustainable agriculture. With five years of experience growing hemp in Arizona’s challenging climate, Dan has navigated every obstacle with determination. He is an expert in soil, seed, and water, owning the largest worm farm in the country and dedicating his work to water conservation and regenerative farming.

Dan is actively seeking partners for seed trials in Arizona, ensuring that hemp’s role in sustainable agriculture continues to expand. If you’re interested in supporting these efforts, reach out to info@hita-az.org to learn more.

As with all things, time is of the essence and the hemp planting season is upon us. Reach out if you want to get involved in Arizona.

Hemp Beverages Making Waves in Arizona

Hemp THC Beverages Now at Total Wine & More!

We’re thrilled to announce that select Arizona retailers, including Total Wine & More, are now carrying hemp-based beverages from our HITA members! These unique, non-alcoholic, adult-friendly options offer wellness-focused alternatives and mark a significant achievement for our community. Be sure to look for these brands on the shelves near you!

North Canna Co
STIGMA
Cantrip

Visit any of Total Wine & More locations state wide! You can also Doordash these beverages from other local retailers!

Thank You To Our Sponsors Sweet Justice™ and Pharos® Premium Seltzers!

Thank you to our beverage sponsors Sweet Justice™ and Pharos® Premium Seltzers!

While the Arizona heat was sizzling outside, we were chilling inside, enjoying a night of good company, delicious food, and craft beverages, all courtesy of O.H.S.O. Brewery and our generous partners at the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild.

Special thanks to Sonoran Distribution, Cortez Dosed Coffee®, the Sonoran Hemp Brew Fest™, and the Arizona Restaurant Association for helping making this event possible.

Join us next time! Next stake holder meeting will be announced.

Interested in sponsoring? Email us!

Highlights from the HITA Event April 2024: Celebrating Growth in the Arizona Hemp Industry

Join us at our next HITA event mixer, where industry leaders, innovators, and advocates unite to shape the future of the Arizona hemp industry! Thank you to our generous sponsors and members for making this event possible. Interested in our next event?

Sonoran Hemp Brew Fest 2025

DesertSun Hemp Festival 2025

Join us at the DesertSun Hemp Festival® to celebrate the remarkable potential of hemp, support sustainable initiatives, and invest in a brighter future for Arizona and its children. Together, we can usher in a new era of sustainability and community growth. Proceeds of event benefit non-profits around the valley, including the DesertSun Hemp Foundation® working to provide hemp building materials for special projects.

Help Regulate Hemp Derived Products in Arizona

The Hemp-Derived Products (HDP) Safety & Regulation Bill was developed in consultation with the Arizona Department of Agriculture alongside many hemp industry stake holders. The purpose is to update and revise Arizona’s hemp statutes to reflect how the hemp industry has moved forward and evolved since the inception of the Arizona hemp program in 2018.

Economic Impacts of Arizona Pro-Hemp Regulation

Arizona is one of many states that is trying to balance public safety and consumer protection with the support of a nascent industry. With the amount of uncertainty and regulation murkiness at the federal level, the hemp industry is hoping states can adopt sensible regulation without being overly burdensome or restrictive or market opportunities. Regulation at the product level, based on intoxication, would allow for the deployment of age verification, testing and labeling regulations, supported by the hemp industry, without inflicting damaging unintended consequences on existing operators, other sectors and ancillary businesses. This would seemingly address many of the public safety concerns, address bad-actors in the space and fulfill many other public policy objectives.

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ABOUT HITA-AZ

Joining the Hemp Industry Trade Association of Arizona (HITA) means being represented as a community alongside other stakeholders committed to building a strong and sustainable future for hemp in Arizona. In addition to enhanced political representation, HITA membership offers unparalleled networking opportunities; exclusive access to industry information; special training and education opportunities; and local business connections and brand recognition. Our organization backs seed cultivators and testers, growers, manufacturers and distributors, and promoting hemp farming and the hemp industries statewide. Join us as we embark on the hemp opportunities in Arizona. Join our mailing list for more!