WHO CAN JOIN?
Membership is open to anyone interested in the developing Canadian hemp industry. Membership is not limited to Ontario, although promoting hemp production and processing in Ontario is a principal focus of the Ontario Hemp Alliance.
OHA VISION
- to raise public awareness of hemp's uses and benefits
- to facilitate analysis and development of markets for hemp products
- to facilitate research and development of hemp based processes and products
- to promote the sharing of information and interaction between members
- to act as a lobbyist for the hemp industry
OHA MANDATE
The Ontario Hemp Alliance is a membership driven organization dedicated to the development of a viable, vertically integrated hemp industry in Ontario. The OHA mandate and membership reflects the broad interest in hemp from all sectors of the economy.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
The Ontario Hemp Report
Our newsletter, the Ontario Hemp Report, highlights the innovations and advances in the industry as well as keeping members connected. Articles from industry experts, industrial hemp contacts, recipes as well as the latest from Ontario's hemp companies, printed on hemp paper ready to sit and read or hand out to prospective customers. Our most recent addition to our publications includes a listing of where to buy hemp (an ever-popular question.)
An Elected Board of Directors
The Annual Meeting, held in September, invites the entire general membership to elect their board of directors. Directors come from the membership. The duty of the board is to uphold the OHA's mandate through the established by-laws and ensure that the memberships' needs are met and concerns are addressed.
Interesting Meetings
The Board of Directors meets at least bi-monthly to direct the activities of the Ontario Hemp Alliance as well as to share recent findings or hear presentations by esteemed national and international researchers. All members are welcome at all meetings to share in this cutting edge information.
Automatic Membership to CHTA
Joining the OHA includes membership in the national body, The Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance.
Member Access
By joining the OHA you get access to all the other members of the OHA.
Website
The OHA website is the portal to the Ontario Hemp Industry. Our site changes with each new report posted or news item released.
- reports
- news items
- recipes
- upcoming events
- ability to link to the major industry players
Within the site is a member's section. This area is where all the internal dealing of the OHA are posted:
- a lead section
- a full listing of all the members
- all available minutes from meetings
- specialized industry reports not for general consumption
- reports submitted in relation to grants
- a time line of our plans
- pictures of the who's who of the industry.
- access to the database of current and prospective members
- access to research studies
- an archive of articles,
- details of the latest advances in the hemp industry
- for corporate members, profiles; news items; and links to members' websites
Exhibitor and Sponsorship Discounts
All members who have exhibitor booths at OHA sponsored events are eligible to discounts of at least 10% (for example Canada's Outdoor Farm Show). Access will also be provided to shared OHA booths at other industry events (i.e. related industry shows). Members will also be given sponsorship opportunities at a discounted rate for OHA sponsored events.
Laboratory Analysis/Field Sampling Discounts
The OHA has negotiated discounts for its members of at least 5% over and above any other volume discounts with a variety of companies which provide laboratory analysis and field sampling services. These discounts will benefit members who are farmers, processors, and manufacturers as THC testing, third party field sampling, and nutritional labeling are all required under Health Canada regulations.
Reciprocal Membership Discounts
The OHA is offering a $50.00 discount on our corporate memberships to members of the Hemp Industries Association. The HIA in return is also offering a $50.00 discount on HIA membership to OHA corporate members. Reciprocal discounts with other industry associations are also being negotiated.
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Membership Categories
Membership is open to anyone interested in the developing Canadian hemp industry. Membership is not limited to Ontario, although promoting hemp production and processing in Ontario is a principal focus of the Ontario Hemp Alliance. Both Individual and Corporate memberships are available. Corporate memberships are on a sliding scale relative to corporate revenues.
