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Kentucky Hemp Program Online Licensing Portal Open For Applications
  • Nov 16, 2020
  • 2 min

Kentucky Hemp Program Online Licensing Portal Open For Applications

The application period for the 2021 Kentucky Hemp Program is now open. Hemp growers have until March 15, 2021 to apply online.
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Support Kentucky Hemp During Covid-19
  • May 1, 2020
  • 3 min

Support Kentucky Hemp During Covid-19

Check out this list of Kentucky hemp companies still operating according under the CDC guidelines, offering a variety of products/services.
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Kentucky Releases Draft Hemp Regulations and Encourages Public Comment
  • Mar 31, 2020
  • 1 min

Kentucky Releases Draft Hemp Regulations and Encourages Public Comment

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has released new draft regulations updating the state hemp program.
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Staying #HealthyAtHome With Hemp During COVID-19
  • Mar 31, 2020
  • 8 min

Staying #HealthyAtHome With Hemp During COVID-19

Here are some tips on how to stay "healthy at home" with hemp during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Kentucky Hemp Program To Continue Operating Under 2014 Farm Bill
  • Jan 21, 2020
  • 2 min

Kentucky Hemp Program To Continue Operating Under 2014 Farm Bill

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has announced that it will continue operating under the 2014 Farm Bill for one more year.
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Trending Hemp Topics and Takeaways From Capitol Hill
  • Jan 17, 2020
  • 8 min

Trending Hemp Topics and Takeaways From Capitol Hill

Last week, we traveled to Washington D.C. for meetings with Kentucky Congressional delegates to discuss the latest buzz on hemp.
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Federal Banking Agencies Issue Guidance for Providing Financial Services to Hemp-Related Businesses
  • Dec 3, 2019
  • 2 min

Federal Banking Agencies Issue Guidance for Providing Financial Services to Hemp-Related Businesses

Four federal financial regulatory agencies have issued a guidence clarifying the legal status of hemp and the relevant requirements for bank
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Kentucky  Department of Agriculture To Host Hemp Summit
  • Nov 21, 2019
  • 2 min

Kentucky Department of Agriculture To Host Hemp Summit

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture will host a Kentucky Hemp Summit at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville on December
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Kentucky Bridge Repaired with Hemp Wrap
  • Nov 21, 2019
  • 2 min

Kentucky Bridge Repaired with Hemp Wrap

For the first time in modern history, hemp is being used to repair deteriorating bridges.
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Hemp Panel Discusses Economic Impact of Hemp in Kentucky on KET Kentucky Tonight Segment
  • Nov 20, 2019
  • 1 min

Hemp Panel Discusses Economic Impact of Hemp in Kentucky on KET Kentucky Tonight Segment

Hemp was the topic of Monday night's KET Kentucky Tonight segment with Renee Shaw. Kentucky Hempsters' co-founder Alyssa Erickson...
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Kentucky Department of Agriculture Now Accepting 2020 Hemp Program Applications
  • Nov 16, 2019
  • 2 min

Kentucky Department of Agriculture Now Accepting 2020 Hemp Program Applications

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has released the 2020 Hemp Program Application. Grower applications are due by March 15, 2020.
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USDA Releases Interim Rules For Hemp Production
  • Oct 29, 2019
  • 2 min

USDA Releases Interim Rules For Hemp Production

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its interim final rule establishing the regulations for hemp production.
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Farmington Hemp Dinner Honors Descendants of the Enslaved
  • Jul 16, 2019
  • 3 min

Farmington Hemp Dinner Honors Descendants of the Enslaved

On Thursday, July 13th the Kentucky Hemp Heritage Alliance hosted a hemp dinner fundraiser at Farmington Historic Plantation in Louisville.
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McConnell and Quarles Lead USDA Secretary On Kentucky Hemp Tour
  • Jul 4, 2019
  • 2 min

McConnell and Quarles Lead USDA Secretary On Kentucky Hemp Tour

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles in hosting a tour of Kentucky hemp.
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A Tribute to Kentucky Hemp Pioneer Dr. David Williams
  • Jun 29, 2019
  • 2 min

A Tribute to Kentucky Hemp Pioneer Dr. David Williams

On Thursday, June 27th the Kentucky hemp industry lost a true visionary and pioneer, Dr. David Williams. Dr. Williams.
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Kentucky Historic Sites On Hemp Trail Host "Discover The Hemplands" Event Series
  • Jun 12, 2019
  • 1 min

Kentucky Historic Sites On Hemp Trail Host "Discover The Hemplands" Event Series

The Heritage Hemp Trail and affiliates hosted a "Discover The Hemplands" event series from June 4th through June 9th, 2019.
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Patagonia Releases Hemp Documentary featuring Kentucky Hempsters Co-Founder
  • May 10, 2019
  • 1 min

Patagonia Releases Hemp Documentary featuring Kentucky Hempsters Co-Founder

Patagonia has released a short documentary about hemp and its misconceptions featuring Kentucky Hempsters co-founder Alyssa Erickson.
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USDA Visits Kentucky To Discuss Guidelines For Hemp Production
  • Apr 9, 2019
  • 4 min

USDA Visits Kentucky To Discuss Guidelines For Hemp Production

On Monday, April 8th, Senator Mitch McConnell and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles hosted a hemp forum in Louisville.
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Commissioner Quarles touts economic impact of hemp in Kentucky
  • Mar 18, 2019
  • 2 min

Commissioner Quarles touts economic impact of hemp in Kentucky

Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles spoke at the E.S. Good Barn on the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington on...
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Senators urge USDA to expedite implementation of Hemp Farming Act
  • Feb 15, 2019
  • 2 min

Senators urge USDA to expedite implementation of Hemp Farming Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) are encouraging the United States...
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