Cultivation / growing
Colorado hemp registration (ag) · License required
Colorado hemp cultivation is registered with state agriculture authorities. Our CDPHE connector covers approved manufacturing sources, not the full grower roster.
Colorado Industrial Hemp Statistics
Colorado industrial hemp statistics for 2025: planted and harvested acres, fiber/floral/grain utilization, production value, and trends from USDA NASS National…
Data last updated May 23, 2026 10:58 pm (UTC).
Planted acreage trend
Segment mix
Fiber, floral, and grain acres are USDA utilization categories (area harvested by intended use). They are not always mutually exclusive — the same acreage can appear in more than one category when reported for multiple purposes.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fiber acres | 880 acres |
| Floral acres | 880 acres |
| Acres harvested | 880 acres |
| Acres planted | 3,000 acres |
| Fiber production (lbs) | 16 |
| Fiber yield (lbs/acre) | 1,930 |
| Floral production (lbs) | 16 |
| Floral yield (lbs/acre) | 1,930 |
| Indoor sq ft (protected) | 224,800 sq ft |
Fiber, floral, and grain acres are USDA utilization categories (area harvested by intended use). They are not always mutually exclusive — the same acreage can appear in more than one category when reported for multiple purposes.
State regulatory context
How hemp cultivation, processing, and retail/CBD licensing work in this state. Not legal advice — verify with official sources.
Processing / manufacturing
CDPHE hemp food/ingredient approved sources · License required
Facilities manufacturing or storing hemp food/ingredients must appear on CDPHE approved hemp sources — this is our CO connector data (B2B chain, not marijuana).
Hemp retail & CBD sales
CO hemp/CBD retail vs marijuana dispensaries · License required
Marijuana dispensaries are licensed under Colorado's marijuana program (separate from CDPHE hemp food sources). Hemp-derived CBD retail follows distinct rules — do not conflate with dispensary licenses.