Grow Hemp in Idaho

Idaho has become the last state to legalize industrial hemp, more than two years after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized it as a commodity crop.

On April 16, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 126 into law, legalizing the production, processing, research and transportation of industrial hemp (≤0.3% THC) beginning with the spring 2022 season. See the enrolled legislation here.

Farmers can diversify operations or use hemp as a rotational crop. Legalization strengthens retailer–farmer partnerships and can improve product freshness and quality by shortening time-to-shelf.

Negotiated Rulemaking for Rules Governing Hemp

• June 23, 2021, 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. MT
• June 30, 2021, 3:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. MT

Meetings are open to the public. If you previously emailed the agency, you will receive a participation link. To sign up, email rules@isda.idaho.gov.

Strawman (draft) rules will be posted on ISDA’s main rules page prior to each meeting for review and discussion.