Hemp Industries Association 2004 Convention Review

Abstract John Dvorak provides an assessment of the 2004 Hemp Industries Association convention. In general, the mood at the 2004 convention was upbeat and positive. Increasing press coverage of hemp related issues is raising the awareness of the general public. This is resulting in higher demand for hemp products across the board. Researchers are trying to document the benefits of hemp foods to add credibility to longstanding claims. Efforts are also being made to collect sales data of hemp products sold in America, so that the industry can better gauge the level of growth. Other areas covered include profiles of some of the companies that are proving that perseverance is finally paying off when it comes to running a successful business.