While farmers are interested in diversifying crops by growing hemp for fiber, they lack information on the best strategies to grow and process hemp fiber in Vermont, and access new markets. The guide, Industrial Hemp in Vermont, and the videos on this page help close this knowledge gap and overcome barriers for a variety of markets.
A secondary resource from this project is the Field Retting Photo-Instructive Guide, which describes the retting process, or controlled rot of harvested plants.
Hemp Harvest and Retting
Water Retting Hemp
Making Hemp Paper
Want more information? See the related SARE grant:
- Hemp Fiber – Finding Value in the Supply Chain (ONE22-410)
This material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.