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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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More than 42,00 acres approved for Kentucky hemp production
  • Jan 22, 2019
  • 3 min

More than 42,00 acres approved for Kentucky hemp production

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture has announced that more than 42,000 acres have been approved for hemp production in 2019.
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Hempsters talk Farm Bill and the future of hemp in Kentucky with Tom Martin
  • Jan 17, 2019
  • 1 min

Hempsters talk Farm Bill and the future of hemp in Kentucky with Tom Martin

Kentucky Hempsters co-founder, Kirstin Bohnert, discussed the future of hemp in Kentucky with Tom Martin for the January 17th, 2019...
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Kentucky Hempsters host Victory for Hemp celebration
  • Jan 16, 2019
  • 1 min

Kentucky Hempsters host Victory for Hemp celebration

“Victory for Hemp” at Rock House Brewing in Lexington featured live music, hemp vendors, food and hemp brews On Saturday, January...
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Kentucky becomes first state to request USDA approval of hemp program
  • Dec 27, 2018
  • 2 min

Kentucky becomes first state to request USDA approval of hemp program

Kentucky is the first state to submit a hemp program plan to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for approval as required...
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Hemp gets the green light; now federally legal in the U.S.
  • Dec 20, 2018
  • 5 min

Hemp gets the green light; now federally legal in the U.S.

After nearly half a century of prohibition, hemp is now legal in the United States. With the passing of the Agricultural Act of 2018...
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KDA Releases 2019 Kentucky Hemp Pilot Program Application
  • Oct 1, 2018
  • 2 min

KDA Releases 2019 Kentucky Hemp Pilot Program Application

Update: The deadline for applications to participate in the 2019 Kentucky Hemp Program has passed. If you are interested in applying to...
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Farm Bill negotiations stalled until after mid-term elections
  • Sep 30, 2018
  • 2 min

Farm Bill negotiations stalled until after mid-term elections

After a significant amount of anticipation toward the September 30th deadline for a decision on the 2018 Farm Bill, Agriculture Committee...
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Kentucky Department of Agriculture Releases 2018 Hemp Pilot Program Applications
  • Oct 18, 2017
  • 2 min

Kentucky Department of Agriculture Releases 2018 Hemp Pilot Program Applications

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has opened the application period for Kentuckians wanting to participate in the state’s...
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Kentucky Department of Agriculture shares 2016 hemp production reports
  • Sep 29, 2017
  • 2 min

Kentucky Department of Agriculture shares 2016 hemp production reports

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) in collaboration with faculty and students with the University of Kentucky Department of...
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American Farm Bureau Federation endorses Industrial Hemp Farming Act
  • Sep 25, 2017
  • 2 min

American Farm Bureau Federation endorses Industrial Hemp Farming Act

The American Farm Bureau Federation has officially endorsed HR 3530, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2017. In a letter sent on...
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Hemp crops flourish at two Kentucky historic sites
  • Aug 7, 2017
  • 3 min

Hemp crops flourish at two Kentucky historic sites

Visitors at two Kentucky historic sites now have the opportunity to witness hemp history in the re-making. Hemp crops at Ashland, The...
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Rep. Comer files Industrial Hemp Farming Act in the House
  • Jul 28, 2017
  • 2 min

Rep. Comer files Industrial Hemp Farming Act in the House

Congressman James Comer (R-KY) has filed the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2017 in the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed, the...
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Senate Appropriations Committee approves two bills with hemp provisions
  • Jul 23, 2017
  • 2 min

Senate Appropriations Committee approves two bills with hemp provisions

Two bills were approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee last week that expand protection and opportunities in states with...
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  • Jun 30, 2017
  • 2 min

Comer updates industry leaders and stakeholders on federal hemp legislation

On Wednesday, June 28th, industry leaders and stakeholders from around the U.S. joined a conference call with Kentucky Congressman James...
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KMHA Conference features sessions on Kentucky hemp history and education
  • Jun 20, 2017
  • 1 min

KMHA Conference features sessions on Kentucky hemp history and education

Following Hemp History Week and Discover the Hemplands, Kentucky Hempsters joined historic partners with Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate...
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  • Apr 28, 2017
  • 1 min

Federal hemp legislation stalled for review

For the past several months, we have discussed the new Industrial Hemp Farming Act that Kentucky Congressman James Comer is planning to...
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Kentucky General Assembly passes two bills improving hemp pilot program
  • Apr 3, 2017
  • 4 min

Kentucky General Assembly passes two bills improving hemp pilot program

Last week, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner, Ryan Quarles, sent a letter to Industrial Hemp Pilot Program Participants regarding two...
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Ag Commissioner Quarles praises legislature's approval of hemp bill
  • Mar 8, 2017
  • 3 min

Ag Commissioner Quarles praises legislature's approval of hemp bill

FRANKFORT (March 7, 2017) — Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles today celebrated the passage in the Kentucky House of Representatives...
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Kentucky bill could expand hemp pilot program
  • Mar 6, 2017
  • 2 min

Kentucky bill could expand hemp pilot program

UPDATE (03/07/17): KY SB 218 has passed 88-3 in the House, and will now go to the Governor for signature. A bill is moving through the...
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