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Industrial Hemp
Industrial Hemp
The Plant Health section regulates industrial hemp cultivation in Michigan for purposes ranging from fiber, grain, and microgreens, to floral material and cannabinoid production.
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Recent Additions and Announcements
As of April 13, 2022, The Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) regulates hemp processing and Hemp Processor-Handler Licenses
Please contact the following agencies accordingly:
- Hemp cultivation and Hemp Grower Registration: MDARD Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division, Michigan.gov/HempGrowing or 800-292-3939. Email: MDARD-IndustrialHemp@Michigan.gov
- Hemp processing and Hemp Processor-Handler licenses: CRA, Michigan.gov/HempProcessing or 517-284-0815. Email: CRA-Hemp@Michigan.gov
- Hemp processing of food with Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) hemp ingredients of hulled hemp seed, hemp protein powder, or hemp seed oil (not CBD oil): MDARD Food & Dairy Division at Michigan.gov/MDARD or 800-292-3939. Email: MDA-FoodDairyInfo@Michigan.gov
- Produce safety for hemp microgreens: MDARD Food & Dairy Division, Michigan.gov/ProduceSafety, which also has a regional inspector contact map. Email: MDARD-ProduceSafety@Michigan.gov