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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Mar 12, 20193 min read
Downtown Paris Welcomes Hemp Historical Marker
Kentucky Historical Highway Marker #2575 commemorates Bourbon County Hemp and the Historic Alexander House in Downtown Paris On Saturday,...
Feb 15, 20192 min read
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...
Jan 22, 20193 min read
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.
Jan 17, 20191 min read
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...
Jan 16, 20191 min read
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...
Jan 1, 20192 min read
Top 10 Kentucky Hemp Highlights from 2018
It's been an amazing year for the Kentucky hemp industry -- from federal legalization to the expansion of the state hemp pilot program --...
Dec 27, 20182 min read
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...
Dec 20, 20185 min read
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...
Oct 1, 20182 min read
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...
Sep 30, 20182 min read
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...
Oct 24, 20172 min read
Henry Clay's Hemp Dinner Sells Out; Celebrates Crop's History and Culinary Potential
On October 17th, Kentucky Hempsters had the honor of hosting the second annual Hemp Dinner at Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate in...
Oct 18, 20172 min read
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...
Oct 3, 20172 min read
Historical events offer hemp education to Lexington students
In September, Kentucky Hempsters attended several events on behalf of the Kentucky Hemp Heritage Alliance (KHHA) and the Heritage Hemp...
Sep 29, 20172 min read
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...
Sep 25, 20172 min read
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...
Aug 7, 20173 min read
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...
Jul 28, 20172 min read
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...
Jul 23, 20172 min read
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...
Jun 30, 20172 min read
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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