Hemp as a Grain Crop

January 19, 2026

Looking for a new crop to diversify your farm? Since the 2018 Farm Bill legalized commercial hemp production, small-scale farmers have a high-value option to consider: grain hemp. The seeds are processed into everything from nutritious hemp hearts and protein powders to oils for cosmetics and food products.

Unlike medicinal cannabis, grain hemp is low-maintenance, requires minimal pruning, and can improve problem areas on your farm by holding soil in place. Our latest guide walks you through the basics of growing hemp as a grain crop.

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Happy Growing!

The Modern Farmer Team

Growing a hemp grain crop isn’t difficult, and its rising popularity makes it an interesting option for farmers. This high-value market item is a prolific plant with many uses. Diverging greatly from medicinal cannabis, cultivating fiber and grain hemp is a worthwhile endeavor.