Hemp Checkoff Payments Due December 31

HELENA, Mont. (NMB) – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding hemp growers and processors to submit their hemp checkoff payments before the end of the year.

The Montana Hemp Advisory Committee will decide how to allocate the checkoff funds for research, market development and education to develop and enhance Montana’s hemp industry.

Assessment forms for growers and processors can be downloaded from the MDA website at agr.mt.gov/hemp, or they can be requested by email at agr@mt.gov, by phone at 444-3571, or by fax at 444-5409.

Hemp checkoff payments should be submitted to the MDA at P.O. Box 200201, Helena, MT 59620-0201 by December 31st, 2020.