ATACH Applauds Florida for Appointment of Cannabis Director

For Immediate Release 

 

Today, The Florida Department of Agriculture Commissioner Niki Fried announced the appointment of the state’s first ever cannabis director. 

 

“We are proud of the steps that Agriculture Commissioner Niki Fried has taken to ensure that compassionate, patient-focused medical marijuana policies will help Floridians in need. We congratulate Cannabis Director Holly Bell on today’s appointment and value the leadership and expertise that Director Bell will bring to Florida’s medical marijuana and hemp program,” said Michael Bronstein, President, American Trade Association for Cannabis & Hemp 

 

“Florida has taken a large step forward today in Upholding the will of the people, Pushing to expand patient access, and, Ensuring Florida is a national leader on hemp,” said Erik Knutson, CEO of Cancore Concepts, founder of Keef Brands and ATACH Board Member. 

 

“Cannabis can improve people’s quality of life and saves lives and the appointment by Agriculture Commissioner Niki Fried shows Florida is serious about forwarding the will of Floridians,” said Ken Stillwell, Prosperity Medical/K.I.N.D. Concentrates