Grow Hemp in Wahsington
1) Will there be a min or max for field size for growing hemp in Washington?
No, there are no minimum or maximum field sizes for hemp production. Before determining the size of your hemp crop, you may want to research state hemp processors so you don't end up with a lot of hemp and no one to sell it to.
2) Is insurance available for my hemp crop?
Visit the following websites to read about Hemp insurance:
http://www.farmers.gov/manage/hemp
http://www.rma.usda.gov/Policy-and-Procedure/Insurance-Plans/Whole-Farm-Revenue-Protection
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/02/06/usda-announces-details-risk-management-programs-hemp-producers?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
3) Where can I get an application to produce hemp in Washington?
You can apply for a hemp license using our online application at https://fortress.wa.gov/agr/apps/Hemp
You will need to complete a background check and upload and attach it to the online application. Upon completion of the application, you will receive an email with an invoice for your application fee. Mail a copy of your invoice with your check to us to complete the application process.
4) How much will it cost to be licensed by the hemp program?
The Legislature provided WSDA initial funding to get the program started. Now that the program is in place, license fees will support the program. The Hemp Program established user-fee rates as part of the rule-making process. The fees were set at a level that supports the program, but are not so burdensome as to keep people from participating.
Effective June 1 2020, license fees are as follows:
Annual License Fee: $1200
License Modification Fee: $200/1
Late Licensing Fee (After March 31): $200/2
5) Where can I purchase hemp seed?
You can purchase seed from whoever and wherever you like, including any state and internationally. WSDA asks that you provide the source of the seed, the opportunity to do so is provided in the Hemp Production License Application and the Hemp Harvest Inspection/Sampling request.
WSDA does not require certified seed for planting Hemp, meaning the seed can be certified or not certified, both are allowed in the current program. (Genetics at CBD Seed Labs are of the highest quality and 100% USDA certified)