Hemp Pilot Program Extension Benefits Colorado Industrial Hemp Producers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us
Broomfield, Colo. - The recent passage of a Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government through December 11th contained a provision to extend the industrial hemp pilot program authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill. As a result, the Colorado Department of Agriculture's Industrial Hemp Program, and the state’s industrial hemp producers, will continue operations under current rules until September 30, 2021.