Hempco Food and Fiber Inc. announced a change of its Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") and the new directors appointed in connection with the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders held on February 23, 2017. Hempco® advises that the resignation of Praveen Varshney from the Hempco board of directors (the "Board") and as CFO, and of the appointment of John Ross as the new CFO, were effective following the AGM on February 23, 2017. Lorne Gerntner did not stand for re-election at the AGM, but will continue to serve as a consultant to the Company. Charles Holmes – CEO and founder. Continues to guide Hempco® as a pioneer and leader in the hemp industry. Angela Holmes – COO and founder. Continues to manage operations and the office team. Angela will also be serving on the audit committee. Don Mosher – Don was also appointed as VP Capital Markets following the AGM. He has over 30 years experience in the public market in the areas of funding, business development and strategic alliances. Mary-Lynn Bellamy-Wilms – Mary-Lynn has a background in the areas of branding, marketing and image. She will also be serving on the audit committee. Joel Watson – CPA, CA, with a background in accounting and finance. Joel will also be serving on the audit committee. James Longshore – B.A., has over 25 years experience working with public companies in the resource sector with a focus on the areas of strategic alliances, funding and business development.