Grow hemp in Kentucky in 2022 by following all proper licensing, reporting, and sampling protocol. Though growing hemp in Iowa using Feminized Hemp Seeds can be a great investment for new and existing farmers, everyone that wants to participate must follow a strict set of guidelines to do so legally in each US state. Bomar Agra Estates with our five years of experience in the hemp planting seasons will explain the precise requirements necessary to grow hemp in Kentucky and buy Kentucky hemp seeds.

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is conducting a Hemp Licensing Program as authorized by state and federal laws. No person can grow, handle, broker, or process hemp in Kentucky without a license issued by the KDA.

Kentucky’s program has experienced tremendous growth in just a few short years. In the first year of the program, farmers planted 33 acres and succeeded with a modest harvest. In 2015, over 900 acres were planted and about 500 were successfully harvested. In 2016 we had reports of over 2,300 acres planted and about 2,000 acres harvested. The 2017 growing season saw another increase in hemp acreage in Kentucky with more than 3,200 acres planted. In 2018, licensed growers planted 6,700 acres and harvested about 6,000 acres. In 2019, Kentucky farmers planted more than 26,500 acres of hemp and are having difficulty finding a market for the expanded production.

The Kentucky’s 2022 hemp grower application and hemp license renewal deadline is March 15, 2022. Processor/Handler Applications are accepted year round, but annual license renewals are due by December 31.

Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) Hemp Licensing Program Site: Click Here

Kentucky Hemp Licensing Program Application: Click Here to Apply Online

Kentucky 2022 Grower Application: Click Here

Kentucky 2022 Processor/Handler Application: Click Here

Kentucky Phone: 502-573-0282

Kentucky Email: Hemp@ky.gov