Industrial hemp is an excellent crop to add to your rotation that comes with many benefits to farmers:
Hemp cultivars are legislated through Health Canada ensuring that the seed grown will contain less than 0.3% THC (the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis which usually around 18% THC)
Hemp is a hardy plant that can grow under most conditions and requires little to no care once it starts to grow. Thick stalks reach upwards of 12 feet choking out any competing weeds. It is also known to naturally combat microbial diseases such as club root returning soil health to optimum conditions.
Hemp is a climate friendly plant as it sequesters more carbon dioxide than any other crop.
The favourable growing conditions and climate offered by the Atlantic Region produces greater yields of biomass than in other areas of North America. The greater the biomass, the greater the revenue generated per acre.
Prices per acre are competitive with other conventional crops
Through the Fiber Source team, you will have access to current industrial hemp growing practices, agronomy, and bulk seed purchases
Fiber Source has partnered with Dalhousie’s Agricultural Department who will support the growth and development of industrial hemp farming in Atlantic Canada. Such a partnership supports the optimization of soil health and farming practices with farmers for farmers.
