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Helena, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2022 hemp growing season after receiving federal approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for its state hemp production plan which took effect January 1, 2022.

“Montana’s hemp industry continues to advance and present opportunities for growers, especially with regard to fiber and grain,” said Christy Clark, Acting Director for Montana Department of Agriculture. “Our department is proud to operate a hemp program that has been federally compliant since the beginn...