In 2023, fiber acreage increased to 37% of all hemp grown in Colorado vs.10% in 2022 which is encouraging news for an emerging sector of the industry. CDA hopes to see a continued increase in fiber production, processing, and other industrial uses by offering alternative sampling protocols, networking, and outreach. For more information on performance-based sampling, please contact hemp@state.co.us. In addition, CDA has joined the US Hemp Building Association as a corporate member to learn more about this emerging industry industry.

It is now a federal statute to create an FSA “lot” number and report your hemp plantings to CDA as well as FSA. Contact the local FSA office to create a farm record. If transplanting the hemp crop, FSA will not issue a lot number until the hemp is in its final location within your registered land area (“RLA”). If your hemp crop acreage is solely planted outside within your RLA, a crop report will need to be completed with FSA after planting. For more details about registering with the FSA and other Hemp Program requirements, please refer to the frequently asked questions on our website or contact hemp@state.co.us. 

The deadline for hemp producers to register with FSA was July 15, 2023. If you have not done so already, you must call your local FSA Office to be added to the Crop Reporting Register. Failure to register with FSA is a violation of Hemp Rule 8 CCR 1203, Part 3.7 and may result in a civil penalty.

CDA is currently accepting new applications for organic certification of all scopes. If you are interested in being Organic certified please contact cda.organic@state.co.us for more information and to obtain an application. For all questions related to transitioning to organic and assistance navigating the organic certification process, please contact Maclaine Sorden at (720) 402-8579 or maclaine.sorden@state.co.us.