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Kentucky Hemp Association Urges Congress to Support American Hemp Farmers

The Kentucky Hemp Association (KYHA) urges Congress to reject Rep. Andy Harris’s proposed FY2026 hemp restrictions, which would criminalize THC‑containing hemp products and undermine over a decade of investment rebuilding Kentucky’s hemp industry. Backed by state agriculture leaders and Senator Rand Paul, KYHA calls for sensible federal policy that preserves farmers’ livelihoods, protects consumer access

Senate Bill 202 Takes Effect in Kentucky, Regulating Cannabis Beverages

On June 1, 2025, Senate Bill (SB) 202 took effect in Kentucky, prohibiting the sale of certain cannabis beverages in the state in certain establishments such as restaurants. 

SB 202- Cannabis-Infused Beverages FAQs

Cannabis Infused BeveragesFrequently Asked Questions

Planting Day 2022

Planting Day 2022 was an awesome success!  KYHA managed to get all 37 houses planted or delivered.  We had more than 50 volunteers come to help load plants, dig holes, make deliveries, hold down the fort, and clean up afterwards.  The homeowners were just tickled, and everyone had a great day. 

Delta 8 declared legal in KY after much uncertainty

Charity Blanton Aug 8, 2022 According to Katie Moyer, president the Kentucky Hemp Association, Delta 8 THC has been declared a legal hemp-derivative after a year of deliberation.  Moyer said in a Sunday release that this was a “huge win for farmers and retailers of hemp derivatives in the Commonwealth.” According to Moyer, there isn’t any

KYHA and the Delta-8 Defense

What a year! It’s hard to believe that one year has gone by since we filed our lawsuit to protect the rights of Kentuckians to hemp-derived Delta-8. We are proud to say that, so far, the lawsuit has been a success. But the fight is far from over and we need your help. Please take

KYHA Board Members on WAVE 3 News Listens Live!

Board members from the Kentucky Hemp Association (KYHA) were interviewed on WAVE 3 News Louisville Listens Live! on July 16, 2021. The KYHA board members discussed hemp education, hemp legislation, and upcoming events!

KYHA Fights Back Against Delta-8 THC Raids

The KYHA and numerous individual members have retained legal counsel to fight back against the unlawful Delta 8 raids of hemp retail stores in Kentucky.

U.S. House Passes SAFE Banking Act

SAFE Banking Act passes in the U.S. House of Representatives and will move to the Senate. Contact your Senators to support SAFE Banking for hemp companies.

KYHA Board Member Lends His Voice and Leadership to “Farm Aid For Hemp” Campaign

KYHA Board Director, Joe Hickey, of Halcyon Holdings, LLC. lends his voice and leadership to a Change.org campaign titled “Farm Aid for Hemp.” The campaign is encouraging Farm Aid to support small family farmers by including hemp at this year’s event.