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IDOA issued 802 Hemp Growers licenses for the
2020 season. Hemp farmers reported 2,734 acres planted resulting
in 2,392 acres harvested. The 2020 numbers are down from 2019
just over 2,800 acres for total harvested crop.
“The hemp industry, just like many others was hit by the
pandemic,” said IDOA Division of Cannabis Manager David Lakeman.
“Workforce safety challenges, pandemic-related impacts on the
market, and some initial issues with processing all contributed
to a more difficult year for the hemp industry. Despite these
challenges, the Illinois hemp industry continued to demonstrate
resilience and strength. IDOA remains committed to being a good
partner to the industry, and we look forward to the 2021 growing
season.”
Harvest numbers have been broken down into four distinct
categories. Farmers reported harvesting 1,278,00 pounds of
flower, 39,000 pounds of seed, 8,500 pounds of grain and 48,000
pounds of fiber.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is currently accepting
applications for the 2021 Hemp growing season. If you are
interested in growing or processing hemp, please visit our
website at
https://agrlicensing.illinois.gov/Industrial
_Hemp/
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