Hemp, Explained
Industrial Hemp Is Not Marijuana
They come from the same plant family, but they are as different as a field of corn is from a vineyard. Here is what actually sets them apart — and what we grow it for.
The Short Answer
It Comes Down to One Number
The law draws the line at 0.3% THC by dry weight. Cannabis at or below that is industrial hemp — a legal farm crop. Above it, the same plant is classified as marijuana. The hemp we grow has so little THC that it is physically impossible to get high from it. We are not in the marijuana business. We are farmers and processors of an industrial crop.
Side by Side
Industrial Hemp vs. Marijuana
The Law
Legal, Licensed, and Regulated
Industrial hemp is not a loophole. It is an established agricultural commodity with its own federal and state framework.
The 2018 Farm Bill
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 removed hemp — cannabis with 0.3% THC or less — from the federal list of controlled substances and reclassified it as an agricultural crop. Growing and processing it is legal nationwide.
Permitted and Tested
Hemp cannot be grown in secret. Every grower is licensed, every field is registered, and crops are tested to confirm they stay under the THC limit. Hempatrics operates under a permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
A Crop, Not a Concern
For a farmer, hemp is a rotation crop like any other. There is nothing to fear from growing it, selling it, or having it in the field next door. It is grain, stalk, and fiber — raw material headed for a factory floor, not a dispensary.
Our Goal
What We Grow It For
One hemp stalk gives us everything we sell. We separate the woody inner core from the strong outer fiber and turn each into a useful, American-made product.
Still Have Questions?
We are always glad to talk with farmers, neighbors, and anyone curious about industrial hemp. Reach out and we will walk you through it.
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