Montana Department of Agriculture releases hemp marketplace

Press release

HELENA — The Montana Department of Agriculture announced that the Hemp Marketplace is now available to buyers and sellers of hemp and hemp derivatives.

The online portal can be accessed by visiting the department’s website at https://agr.mt.gov/Topics/Topics-H-N/Hemp-Marketplace/Hemp-For-Sale-Or-Wanted .

“With hemp being a relatively new crop grown in Montana, the department recognizes that these markets are still developing,” MDA Director Ben Thomas said. “The Hemp Marketplace was developed to help facilitate connections between buyers and sellers. I’m looking forward to seeing how the marketplace will continue to advance the industry.”

The Hemp Marketplace concept originated from the same idea as the department’s Hay Hotline, only instead of hay and pasture, the online tool connects buyers and sellers of hemp and hemp derivatives. Because hemp is a regulated crop, only growers that are licensed through the Montana State Hemp Program are permitted to list hemp for sale and all listings must be comply with the 0.3% threshold for THC.

Users can enter new listings or view existing listings free of charge by visiting MDA’s main website at http://agr.mt.gov then selecting “Hemp Marketplace” from the “Topics” dropdown. MDA staff are also available to help assist with listings by phone at 406-444-2402, by email at [email protected], and by fax at 406-444-9493.

  The Montana Department of Agriculture’s mission is to protect producers and consumers, and to enhance and develop agriculture and allied industries. For more information on the Montana Department of Agriculture, people can visit http://agr.mt.gov.