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Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

Organic Hemp Production 

Organic hemp production offers an marketing opportunity. Fertility is one of the best options for good weed control. Organic hemp production will be most productive following a perennial legume such as alfalfa, in a heavily manured or composted field, or after summer fallow. Refer to and be familiar with the certification requirements of organizations like Organic Producers Association of Manitoba Co-operative Inc.- OPAM

Most Industrial Hemp processors have specific organic grain markets. A price premium of 50 to 60% is generally paid to contract holders. At present the market is not being filled with organic grain. Contracting production is encouraged.