Grow Hemp in Florida
1) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in 2021- How We Keep Florida Growing Hemp?
Approved Hemp Cultivation Permits: 802
Counties Approved with Hemp Permits: 65
Acres in Florida Approved for Hemp Planting: 30,000
2) How do I get a hemp cultivation permit in Florida?
You can apply for a hemp cultivation permit with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) at the State of Florida Hemp Program website: https://www.fdacs.gov/Cannabis-Hemp/Hemp-CBD-in-Florida. Follow the Hemp Program 2020 Applicant Checklist just to make sure that you are applying for your permit properly.
3) FDACS Celebrates One Year of Florida’s State Hemp Program, $370 Million in Economic Impact!
In its first year alone, hemp in Florida has created an estimated $370 million economic impact, supported over 9,000 jobs, and generated over $17 million in federal, state, and local tax revenue. In year two, we will increase multicultural public education and outreach on the benefits of hemp, and supporting hemp producers, processors, and retailers in meeting consumer needs and increasing demand