Hi, Fred! You came to the right place. Check out the our Resources page to get the ball rolling on agronomy, regulations, what's current, and more. There are LOTS of great videos and podcasts too that can help you make up your mind on moving forward with hemp. Let us know if/when you have more questions!

Always rooting for you and your vision, John! Let's go 2023!

Great post! From what we've heard the changes will be minor compared to what is on the books now. We are currently engaged with legislators who are also looking to make changes to Illinois statutes (as well as Part 1200 you mentioned) to better define and support the cannabis and hemp industries. We will be pushing out a proposal to you and all our members for your approval and feedback later this month so watch this space and thanks for your question!

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@Amanda Harper you may want to connect with @Ami Smithenry , too!

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@Ami Smithenry I heard through the grapevine that your farm is open to learners :)

Thank you for sharing, George!

Hi John, I will send that to you! :)

Outstanding post! Thank you for sharing.

The delta 9 is the only thing the state is looking at. You could have 1% total thc as long as delta9 is less than 0.3%. Buyers will know what to do with it. If you are higher than 0.3% total thc you should try to keep the transaction within the state and remediate the thc out of it through processing before going to sell across state lines.

They are the same as last year. Delta9 only. Unless the state selects you for sampling for compliance testing, there is no requirement to get/show a compliant COA to the IDOA. Only 10-20% of licensees were selected in 2019. However, when you are performing a transaction involving industrial hemp with a buyer, you will need a compliant COA from a representative sample accompanying all industrial hemp involved in the transaction to show the buyer at the very least. The buyer may then retest the material to verify what your COA says is accurate. Additionally, law enforcement may want to see a compliant COA and a valid grower or processor license if they get involved for whatever reason during transport.

You don't have to submit any tests to the state of IL if they don't come sample your crop there is no oversight

Try Kaycha Labs Kentucky

Try Davis Farms

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@michael.plantedroots Hey weren't you looking for someone who could assist with transplanting? Give em a call!

Great post thanks Kirk!

I've been in contact a few times with the guys from Grasco Hemp. Illinois based drying business that deals in large amounts 50+acres last time I checked. They work all over the country. https://www.grascohemp.com/about-us