Thanks for this opportunity, I am the CEO of New West Genetics, we are 
pleased to address the audience regarding the unfolding of national hemp regulations. New West Genetics is a leader in hemp genetics, we are located in Colorado and began our breeding program in 2014. We use modern genomics and traditional breeding to create proprietary, stable, and most importantly compliant hemp seed genetics. New West Genetics is the home of the first US bred AOSCA certified seed in the nation.
 
 Our main hope for the industry is that we enact regulations that adhere to typical agricultural industry practices, smart, consistent regulation of THC levels, and regulations around validation of end product claims. We believe adopting Colorado’s solution around seed genetics and AOSCA seed certification will be the best path forward. We support the mandate of certified seed only, in concert we recommend consideration of a regulated breeder system, akin to the regulations in Canada. 
 
 We look forward to the state Departments of Agriculture and Tribal Nations from to adopt consistent regulations in all aspects of the hemp industry pipeline, especially in regard to THC level testing and validation.  The state of Colorado has an exemplary protocol for testing THC that we hope will be adopted nationally.  
 
Furthermore, because hemp planting seed labeling has not yet been regulated, many farmers have been left with fields of seed that have not germinated, and/or failed to performed as described, resulting in significant financial loss.  In the interest of farmers and cultivators knowing what they are buying, we look forward to the enforcement of the Federal Seed Act. Thank you for this opportunity, we are happy to provide any further consultation.

Wendy Mosher
New West Genetics