Cultivation / growing
KY Department of Agriculture hemp program · License required
Kentucky industrial hemp production is overseen by KDA. Our data uses voluntary processor/seed lists and variety registrations — not a full mandatory grower roster.
Kentucky Industrial Hemp Statistics
Kentucky 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 | 4,400 acres |
| Floral acres | 4,400 acres |
| Acres harvested | 4,400 acres |
| Acres planted | 4,800 acres |
| Fiber production (lbs) | 32 |
| Fiber yield (lbs/acre) | 2,980 |
| Floral production (lbs) | 32 |
| Floral yield (lbs/acre) | 2,980 |
| Indoor sq ft (protected) | 46,917 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
KY voluntary processor/handler list
Processor/handler participation is voluntary in published PDF lists. License-type markers (grain/fiber/floral) appear on processor entries when available.
Hemp retail & CBD sales
KY hemp product retail
Kentucky hemp program data focuses on production and processing. Retail CBD/hemp product rules are outside the current public roster — confirm with KDA and state law.