Cultivation / growing
USDA HeMP federal hemp license · License required
This state operates under the USDA Domestic Hemp Production Program (no state plan). Producers and handlers hold USDA-issued hemp licenses searchable via HeMP.
Vermont Industrial Hemp Statistics
Vermont 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 | 21 acres |
| Floral acres | 21 acres |
| Acres harvested | 21 acres |
| Acres planted | 54 acres |
| Fiber production (lbs) | 0 |
| Fiber yield (lbs/acre) | 470 |
| Floral production (lbs) | 0 |
| Floral yield (lbs/acre) | 470 |
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
USDA HeMP handler registration · License required
Handlers and producers are registered in USDA HeMP. Processing activities must comply with federal hemp definitions and state general law.
Hemp retail & CBD sales
State/local hemp retail rules vary
USDA HeMP lists producers/handlers only — not retail CBD shops. In-store hemp cannabinoid product rules depend on state statute and local enforcement in VT.