2018 Farm Bill Explained – Hemp Legalization Guide


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Introduction



The 2018 Farm Bill was a historic milestone for hemp in the United States. It legalized hemp nationwide, created opportunities for farmers, and sparked the booming hemp industry we know today.





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What the 2018 Farm Bill Did



  • Removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act
  • Defined hemp as cannabis with <0.3% delta-9 THC
  • Allowed hemp cultivation, processing, and interstate commerce
  • Enabled production of hemp-derived cannabinoids (CBD, THCA, Delta-8)






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Why THCA Flower Is Legal Under the Farm Bill



  • THCA is not counted toward the delta-9 THC threshold.
  • Hemp flower rich in THCA can still meet the 0.3% limit.
  • This makes THCA flower federally legal when lab-tested and compliant.






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Farm Bill 2025: Proposed Changes



  • Lobbyists and lawmakers are pushing to tighten rules around hemp cannabinoids.
  • This could impact access to THCA flower and other hemp products.
  • Hemp businesses and consumers are urging Congress to leave protections intact.






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How You Can Help



  • Contact your U.S. Senators and Representatives
  • Tell them to keep hemp legal
  • Use advocacy tools provided by industry groups (links here)






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Related Reading:



  • Is THCA Flower Legal? State Guide
  • How to Contact Lawmakers to Protect Hemp






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