Minnesota farmers wanting to raise or process hemp must apply for a license through the Minnesota Department Agriculture by March 31. Along with the online application, first-time applicants need to submit fingerprints and pass a criminal background check. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp as an agricultural commodity, with USDA releasing an interim rule outlining state plans for growing the crop. Minnesota is continuing under the existing pilot program for 2020.
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