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Colorado Ag Department Phytosanitary Programs Protect Hemp Farmers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 720-428-0441, mary.peck@state.co.us



Broomfield, Colo. - Colorado’s industrial hemp plant and seed industry exports continue to grow exponentially, having expanded tenfold in the last year (see table below). As farmers begin spring planting, managing the quality of the seed and clones/transplants planned for export is paramount.

Colorado Hemp Seed and Clone Export Totals (January-March)

Applications Now Accepted for Colorado Hemp Seed Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 11, 2020
Contact: Mary Peck, 303-869-9005, mary.peck@state.co.us



Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Hemp Seed Certification Program, a collaborative program between the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), CSU Seed Programs, the Colorado Seed Growers Association (CSGA), is accepting applications for new certified seed varieties through April 3, 2020.