Why hemp?

The future of agriculture

Hemp is more than a crop. It is a catalyst for innovation and sustainability.

90–120Days to maturity
4XMore CO₂ captured than forests
0Chemicals or pesticides needed
25,000+Uses of hemp
A catalyst for change

Industrial hemp is one of the world’s most versatile, sustainable and underutilized crops.

With applications across many industries, hemp can replace non-renewable resources while improving the land it grows on and strengthening the communities that grow it.

Drone view of a HempAgra hemp field
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Sustainability

A truly sustainable crop

Hemp grows quickly, reaching maturity in just 90–120 days, while requiring minimal water and thriving without pesticides.

Even more, hemp contributes to soil remediation: breaking up compacted soils, removing toxins, and leaving the land more fertile for future crops.

A HempAgra hemp crop in the field
4XMore CO₂ captured per acre than many forest systems
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Climate

Carbon sequestering power

As a carbon-sequestering plant, hemp captures more CO₂ per acre than many forest systems, making it a powerful tool for climate resilience.

When processed into bio-based materials, the carbon remains stored in long-lasting products.

Drone view of Iowa farmland
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Agriculture

Strengthening local agriculture

Hemp creates new opportunities for farmers by diversifying crop rotations, restoring soil health, and providing an additional revenue stream.

We grow our own hemp and partner closely with neighboring farms, building long-term relationships that support regional economic growth.

HempAgra hemp materials
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Innovation

Driving innovation & market growth

The versatility of hemp makes it a natural fit for multi-billion-dollar industries.

Our HempTrain™ processing technology turns 100% USA-grown hemp into clean materials made to consistent industrial specifications.

Pet careTextilesConstructionCompositesPackagingSoil health
From seed to product

The hemp journey

From a spring planting to high-value materials in a single growing season.

  1. Spring

    Planting

    Seeds sown in spring with minimal soil prep.

  2. Summer

    Growth

    Reaches 6–12 ft in just 90–120 days.

    6–12 ftIn 90–120 days
  3. Fall

    Harvest

    Stalks cut and retted for fiber separation.

  4. Rock Valley, IA

    Processing

    HempTrain™ technology separates fiber and hurd.

  5. Global markets

    Product

    High-value outputs for global markets.

A crop for the future

Grow. Build. Produce.

Hemp is not a trend. It is a proven regenerative resource capable of transforming how we grow, build and produce.

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