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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-24-120891"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VFF"
cik: "0001584549"
company_name: "Village Farms International, Inc."
filed_at: "2024-11-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T06:03:44.624901+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Village Farms selected as only cannabis operator to testify at DEA marijuana rescheduling hearing

## Summary
- VFF is one of 25 participants selected for DEA ALJ hearing on rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to III.
- Company is the only cannabis industry operator selected; hearing expected Jan/Feb 2025.
- CEO Michael DeGiglio advocates for commonsense reform, citing benefits of regulated cannabis.
- Global Cannabis GC Dr. John Harloe will represent VFF; he has a PhD in cannabinoid research.
- External counsel Shane Pennington also involved; both have extensive drug policy experience.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-24-120891
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VFF
- cik: 0001584549
- company_name: Village Farms International, Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-11-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1584549/000095017024120891/0000950170-24-120891-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1584549/000095017024120891/vff-20241104.htm

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