Kentucky Hemp Association (KYHA)

U.S. Senate candidate @DanielCameronKY spoke out today in favor of an extension to the federal THC ban affecting most of Kentucky’s hemp industry. facebook.com/share/1DAbdECt…

Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell and Congressman James Comer sent a letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell urging a delay of new hemp restrictions. lpm.org/news/2026-02-2…

@SavannahLMaddox Thank you for continuing to stand up for safe, tested, effective products and our state regulatory agency that put a ton of time and effort into getting bad actors out of KY.

As a member of the Kentucky General Assembly who worked directly on the legislation that established our commonwealth’s hemp regulatory framework, I am deeply disappointed to see Congress attempting to undo years of careful, bipartisan work to build a responsible hemp market in Kentucky.   For the past several years, our commonwealth has led the nation in crafting sensible policies that protect consumers and support Kentucky farmers. We put in place strict testing, labeling, and packaging requirements. We established age limits and product safety standards. We listened to parents, law enforcement, and small business owners and we struck a balance between market access and public safety.   Now, the U.S. House of Representatives is considering legislation that would disregard all that progress to take us back to prohibition—a policy that is proven not to work.   By working to criminalize Kentucky-grown and regulated hemp products, Congress is not protecting children. They are punishing farmers, entrepreneurs, and consumers who have played by the rules. This move represents the worst kind of Washington overreach, a top-down, one-size-fits-all mandate that erases the work of state leaders who have already addressed their own issues.   Kentucky’s hemp farmers trusted our federal delegation when they championed the 2018 Farm Bill. They invested their livelihoods in this industry. Our state legislature took that foundation and built a successful regulatory model that has been implemented by other states.   I am grateful for the courageous effort that Senator Rand Paul put forth to try to remove these problematic provisions in the Senate. Likewise, Congressman Thomas Massie has always been a strong advocate for the Hemp Industry, having filed the Industrial Hemp Farming Act dating back to 2013. We’ve come so far and it would be an egregious mistake to destroy the progress. I urge Congress to withdraw this misguided language, meet with the farmers and small business owners they’re putting at risk, and work with the states— not against them— to build the clear, consistent federal standards this industry deserves.   Kentucky got hemp right. Washington shouldn’t be trying to ruin it.

The hemp provision in this appropriations package wipes out nearly 100% of legal hemp products overnight: killing jobs, crushing farmers, and overriding 23 state laws that already regulate hemp responsibly. Our farmers have turned to hemp as a lifeline when fertilizer, fuel, and equipment costs skyrocketed and crop prices fell. Instead of working with us to crack down on bad actors and synthetic cannabinoids, some in Congress chose prohibition. Kentucky jobs are not collateral. Our farmers are not bargaining chips.

Kentucky hemp farmers urge McConnell not to tamper with the hemp industry. weku.org/the-commonweal…

@SenRandPaul Thank you for defending our favorite vegetable! You are absolutely correct. Kentucky already has a robust framework for regulating hemp products. It could use some improvements, but we are working with regulators to lead by example and stop bad actors.

In the same way we test the final product with alcohol, we should do the same with hemp. It makes no sense to regulate the raw plant instead of what people actually consume. We shouldn’t destroy an entire industry or put hardworking farmers out of business over this.

Absolutely correct. Kentucky already has a robust framework for regulating hemp products. It could use some improvements, but we are working with regulators to lead by example and stop bad actors.

Last week, the Board of Directors of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable unanimously voted to prioritize the protection of direct-to-consumer (DTC) online sales as a non-negotiable cornerstone of the hemp industry’s success.

Kentucky Senate Republicans name committee chairs ahead of 2025 legislative session. @mckennahorsley kentuckylantern.com/briefs/kentuck…

Congratulations everyone!

Your access to hemp and CBD is in jeopardy. Take federal action now! hempsupporter.com/bill/urgent-ca… Please share and encourage fellow hemp supporters to share the link and their stories! Together let’s make the difference hemp needs to thrive and survive! #SaveCBD #kentucky #together #makeadifference

Thursday, @HempRoundtable and others are turning August 8th into National Save CBD day. If a national ban on CBD went into effect how would that affect you? Let us know in the comments! Here are some example questions: ● Why is it so important to #SaveCBD and hemp? ● What would a national hemp and CBD ban mean for you? ● If the current Mary Miller amendment is passed, how would it impact you? ● What is something you wish people knew about the current Mary Miller amendment? Note that the Mary Miller amendment affects ALL hemp products with ANY traces of THC, no matter how small. #SaveCBD #kentucky

Imagine a world where forests thrive and our air is cleaner. Hemp could have preserved our precious woodlands, had it not been silenced. 🌱🌍 Ready to be part of the change? Join us at the Kentucky Hemp Association (KYHA) and be part of a unified movement towards a sustainable future. Visit our website today to learn more and become a vital member of Kentucky's thriving hemp industry >>> kyhempassociation.org #KentuckyHempIndustry #MakeADifference #JoinUs #future #hemp

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms out there, from all of us at Kentucky Hemp Association! 🌿💚 Your nurturing spirit, resilience, and love inspire us every day. Today, we celebrate you and all that you do. Wishing you a day filled with joy, relaxation, and maybe even a little hemp-infused pampering! ❤🌸👩🏻 Thank you for being amazing! #KentuckyHempAssociation #KYHA #HempIndustry #MothersDay #HempLove #happymothersday #MomLove #Motherhood #MomLife

Good morning! This is a much needed step in the right direction, hopefully followed by the ideal goal of de-scheduling. Read more about the reclassification here: kwtx.com/2024/04/30/us-…

Great news!! HempWood has been officially deemed the “Coolest Thing In Kentucky”!! Congrats Greg! Read all about this awesome hemp news here: hempgazette.com/news/hempwood-… #kentucky #agriculture #entrepreneur #celebrate

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Check this out!! HempWood has made it to the FINAL round of the COOLEST THING Made in KY. This product is grown, made, and sold right here in Kentucky. Vote once a day at this link through April 14 to help Greg Wilson and HempWood bring home the win! coolestthingky.com/cast-your-vote

Happy Easter! 🐣🌷 May this special day bring you joy, love, and countless blessings. Wishing you a wonderful celebration filled with happiness, hope, and the warmth of springtime. 🌸🐰 #KentuckyHempAssociation #KYHA #HempIndustry #HappyEaster #EasterSunday #SpringBlessings