Despite popular belief, the 2018 Farm Bill does not explicitly legalize CBD. Rather, it defines a process for the legal cultivation and production of hemp for commercial purposes. And still, the decision is on each state to decide whether to implement a hemp farming program.
Fortunately, though, many states are starting to see the value in commercial hemp cultivation and are deciding to allow local farmers to grow hemp in-state. Each state wishing to implement its own hemp farming program must submit a detailed regulatory plan to the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program for approval.
Michigan launched its Industrial Hemp Ag Pilot program in 2019. Following success with the pilot program, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved the state’s industrial hemp state plan in October last year. As of 2021, licensed growers and farmers are actively cultivating hemp in the Great Lakes State. Anyone interested is required to obtain a license from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD).
At the start of the program, well over 500 approved and registered growers were planting and harvesting hemp crops. However, these plants are all subject to testing, and any plant containing a THC content over 0.3% must be destroyed.
Many of today’s CBD products are made using industrial hemp, and Michigan residents may even find locally-grown CBD items in local stores. Again, though, the quality of hemp varies drastically and directly impacts the quality of CBD. Therefore, it’s essential to do your research to find products made with high-quality, authentic, USA-grown hemp – like PureKana’s industry-leading range.