USDA Permitting

Switching to USDA Permitting

All NYS producers will have to transition to being permitted by USDA for the ’21 growing season, or as soon as November 1 for greenhouse production. Below are some useful links to help you work through the process:

USDA Hemp Rules & Regulations Page

https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/hemp

Information for Transitioning Producers:

https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/hemp/information-producers

Video Explaining Transition:

Questions on USDA Hemp Permitting should go here:

farmbill.hemp@usda.gov