Acting in their official capacity, several Commissioners of of the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission (TRRC) plan to serve on the Industrial Hemp Industry Development Work Group that the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is convening as directed by Chapter 745 0f the 2020 Acts of Assembly. The Commissioners will not conduct any TRRC business. The meeting format will be electronic and VDACS will receive public comment at the conclusion of all other business. Additional information regarding public participation in this meeting is available in the agenda document can be found below. In the event that the broadcast of this meeting is interrupted, please call 804-363-9201 to notify staff. The Work Group will meet to assess the opportunities for development and manufacturing in the industrial hemp industry, as directed by Chapter 745 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly. This chapter directs the working group to consider to consider the following six areas in its assessment of opportunities in the industry: (i) federal and state requirements; (ii) industry overview, key drivers, and challenges; (iii) anticipated job growth and wage expectations; (iv) talent and skill requirements; (v) site and building needs; and (vi) manufacturing companies and supply chain requirements. On July 28, the Work Group will discuss anticipated job growth and wage expectations, talent and skill requirements, and site and building needs. The Work Group will receive public comment at the conclusion of all other business for a period not to exceed 30 minutes. Event address for attendee: https://covaconf.webex.com/covaconf/onstage/g.php?MTID=e156bb6b0509ba65eb8beef48096bd6f9 Event number (access code): 169 876 4624 Event password: BPdEKX25ky3 To join the audio conference only: Call the number below and enter the access code. US Toll: (517) 466-2023 US Toll Free: (866) 692-4530 Additional information regarding public participation in this meeting is available in the agenda document found below. In the event that the broadcast of this meeting is interrupted, please call 804-363-9201 to notify staff.  

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