Florida agriculture officials have completed preparations to grow hemp in the Sunshine State and say they’re ready to plant seeds in 2019.
Florida legalized hemp production in 2017, but officials warned it could take several years to find a cultivar that could grow under the 0.3% THC limit in Florida’s tropical and subtropical climate.
But the initial work at the University of Florida has wrapped up, and three cities have been identified for hemp cultivation in 2019:
- Quincy (panhandle area).
- Hague (north-central Florida).
- Homestead (south Florida).
University agronomist Zachary Brym told Growing Produce that the school received DEA clearance to import live hemp seeds.
There is no timetable for private commercial hemp production to begin, but Brym said research is just around the corner.
“We will be importing seeds ASAP and plan to put plants in the ground during spring 2019,” he said.
Why import when we have seeds here in the US? No reason.
I think they mean into the state. There are, already, plenty of US Domestic seeds, with amazing genetics. I can’t imagine importing them internationally, unless they have no clue what they’re doing.
Florida is sub-tropical. US is not. THC will rise half a percent bringing plants this far south. You have to use plants from your latitude. Orlando is the same latitude as Western Sahara. Lexington, KY is the same latitude as Lisbon, Portugal.
I hear hemp production in Kentucky is ramping up. I’m looking forward to the Florida industry.
Great information, in the process of learning more about hemp. We are using it with great success.
What kind of gains anticipating on for the upcoming year 2019?
I just want to know, since I am able to legally purchase as tons of this cbd cannabis online, and legally purchase these buds in stores in Jacksonville, and President Trump legalized industrial hemp in the farm bill, can I as a Florida citizen legally grow a pound or two and sale, or can only the scientist in the universities? This is the governors duty, the agriculture dept. did its job, but the governors job is to ensure my prosperity(since the President legalized it completely), like say, Oregon, Kentucky, they have hemp farmers, Tennessee, they sale their stuff by the truckloads, even online. Florida people shouldnt have to ship in anything, now since its legal. And since people are struggling and the President says its ok, people should be able to grow and sell it as please, not just universities.
Good Points Greg! I am also in Florida and hope to grow Hemp.Florida already approved Medical Marijuana and now with Trump legalizing Hemp and DEA cannot bust you federally we should be free to grow Hemp now in Florida!
I am growing cannabis in Oregon and I am shifting gears like a lot of other growers and start growing hemp. Cbd isolates are in high demand and now THats is legal it makes the most sense from a business point of view.
Hello
I want to grow hemp in Florida
I don’t know the steps to do this
Any help is appreciated
Cheryl
Our church is going to be growing hemp this year, the collage can do what they want. Grow America!
Im going to be growing a few acres this 2019. Hemp baby. looking to grow fiber, grains, or cbd.but wondering who is buying the farm grown products? Im looking for contracts now
As long as it tasted less than 0.3% I know lots of buyers contact me if you are interested.
In what state you are in
I am a 3 rd generation Fla Farmer and have been growing 1000 acres of vegetables ,I have machinery , land including Green Houses , and ready to start growing Hemp on a large scale of 40 or more acres , where can I get seeds , access to buyers , also willing to secure machinery to extract oil from the hemp . Appreciate any input Thank You
[email protected] seeds. NC liscense Grower # 308
Hi Frank, I am a hemp farmer based out of Oregon. I also help other farmers sell their material or turn it into the more valuable distillate. I can help you with all of your questions, and you could do very well with the land and equipment resources you have. Send me an email to [email protected] and let’s start a conversation about hemp.
Oregon Hemp farmer, I have residences both in New York and Florida. As a long time entrepreneur/businessman I am very interested in getting into Hemp farming, along with my son. Any insights and/or help you can provide would be much appreciated.
What is the best way for my son to learn about Hemp farming, he is very interested in becoming a hemp farmer. myself and family have always been in Manufacturing, so we don’t have experience in the farming industry.
thanks Mike mallia
Please call me asap so we can discuss this. I have a buyer for you. Belinda McGuire @561-758-9921.
Hi Mike, I have a “nature” property & Fish Camp ( http://www.beckslakefishcamp.com ) in Pensacola, Florida and am interested in putting part of it into hemp. I also have a developer friend that we’ve been talking about establishing a RV nature themed campground there too. I’ve got about 100 acres that would be perfect for this and the Pensacola area is great from an industrial and shipping point with the Port of Mobile very close by and the I-10 & I-65 corridors. Atlanta is only about 5 hr drive time.
I feel like we can get other farmers in our area (there’s a lot) interested and maybe form a co-op.
Is this something you might be interested in helping with? You can see more about me on http://www.linkedin.com/in/wtedbrown
I’m also a Realtor who is trying to let everyone know that Northwest Florida is the best part of Florida for retirees and businesses!
Thanks – Ted
Please call troy 305 902 0158
I am interested in growing hemp in a Florida. We have grown citrus for over 40 years, and have land available with irrigation. I am interested in learning more.
John Fazzini
[email protected]
8635282222 cell
Hi Jon,
Hope all well. My family owns a large nursery business in Homestead, Florida and we are interested in entering the Hemp CBD growing business. Looking to partner with experienced grower. Have 100 acres and willing to start right away. If you are interested in something like this please let us know.
Thanks and all that’s good.
Mark
Please give me a call we are looking to do the same but have a acre avil. on what was a org. veg. micro farm in So.Fl. I may be of some help 786-499-5119
I know this thread was a long time ago but Im moving back to FL after selling my cannabis company in Portland, OR. I would like to get involved int he hemp industry in FL and can provide you with all the things you are looking for including state-of-the-art extraction equipment. If interested please contact me. I was born and raised in Sarasota, FL and would love to bring me knowledge of cannabis growing in climate controlled greenhouses to FL.
We have over 100 acres of pasture in Florida and would love to grow profitable hemp instead. We’re not farmers but have been leasing the land.
Hey Stu please contact me about Hemp production and Hemp for CBD. I’m in the panhandle of Florida
Mr. Gurley I would like to start a conversation with you. My farm is in Hamilton County FL a few miles from the GA border. Will you please email me a time we can have a phone call?
Thank you
need info. please call 786-499-5119
Hey Frank. We are out of Florida as well. We can assist with seeds and buyers, and everything you need, plus we are local. [email protected]
You may want to look into the University of Florida IFAS Program. They are holding meetings this year that will be offering info on Pilot Programs and Program Partners. They are having a meeting on August 10th in Citra. $10 to reserve a seat.
any info on where to find info on this meeting in Citra? We are up in G-violle, andc interested in growing on our 5 acres
Hey frank. Small farmer here bee keeper. . I’d like to chat and swap info. I’m somewhat in the Cannabis industry already have buyers and prosecors already.
Hello Marcos same here looking to connect w/other farmers in So.Fl. and get back to bee keeping (lost my bee’s when we move & then a flood) would have lost them to a bear anyway that got to our chickens farm life not easy! please get a call 786-499-5119
What area are you in? I may be able to assist on you ventures.
Miami/305
hey Frank , contact us ! 7864318834 regards.
My name is Chris Horton 386.569.1964
I have worked on the Cannabis and Hemp industries for 8 years. I’m based in FL and I’m working to supply farmers with seeds and seedlings. Seed prices have gone up 200 % since the Farm Bill was signed.
I would be my pleasure to jump on a call if you would like.
Frank how are you. Im a farmer out of southern Oregon. I am already consulting on a farm in Florida as this is my home state. I can help supply you and walk you through the process. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to chat further
I would like to join you and your Consulting business
We are starting a farm in Gadsden county hopefully may or June this year. We would appreciate any help from you on how to start this program. We have 80acres to work with. And how do we get the seeds to start planting. Also what licenses do we need to have.
Oregon genetics are the best! I have a large scale processing facility in Southern Oregon and several large farms feel free to call me i can help.
Eric
(541)880-8327
Please contact me at [email protected] I may be able to put you in touch with the correct people to help you.
Hello Frank please give me a call troy 3059020158
Farmer Frank. I own a leading business in the Hemp industry. Please contact me.
Please email me at [email protected]
Frank if I were you I would contact HEMP Inc in NC.
We are large scale farmers in NCFL we have a meeting today on this topic. I am interested in my options and any selling seeds and buying product in the end.
We have 100Ac of High Tunnels that may be an asset.
Feel free to contact. With info. @ [email protected]
I am in lee county florida and would like to grow canibis any info on what permits are needed or if it is even legal to grow for medical distribution yet.
Hi, I am looking for a flower distributor/farmer so I can extract and and supply CBD wholesale. Please email me [email protected]. My location is Florida.
Thanks,
Carrie