Kentucky Department of Agriculture

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture Hemp Program licenses and regulates hemp production in Kentucky. 

For more information visit: https://www.kyagr.com/marketing/hemp.html

KDA Quick Links

• Hemp Licensing Program Overview
• Grower Orientation 
• Processor/Handler Orientation
• Applications for Growers and Processors
• License Holder Guidance & Deadlines
• KDA Hemp Licensing Program Portal 
• Kentucky Hemp Pesticide Information 
• Kentucky Hemp Laws
• Kentucky Restrictions on Sales/Transfers

Hemp Proficiency Testing Program

The UK Division of Regulatory Services is leading a proficiency testing effort among laboratories assaying for cannabinoids derived from hemp. 

More information is available at: http://www.rs.uky.edu/regulatory/hpt/

Educational Videos

• Variability Across Labs for Total THC in Hemp from a Proficiency Testing Program - Presented by Dr. Frank Sikora

• Laboratory Testing of Hemp - Presented by Dr. Frank Sikora