Now that hemp is federally legal, industry-related companies and organizations have free rein to promote themselves on social media however they’d like. From photos of luscious emerald-filled farms on Instagram to a mass of daily tips on Twitter, we’ve rounded up some of the best hemp social media accounts you should be following.
Click through the slideshow to read descriptions of each account, and see links to their accounts below.
@wheatfield_gardens
A prominent greenhouse hemp grower in New York, Wheatfield Gardens offers a behind-the-scenes look at the company’s operations on its Instagram page, as well as photos of its luscious buds that thrive beneath LED lights alongside hydroponic lettuce.
@cannacookTV
Canna-you cook? Whether dishing out cannabis-infused snacks, meals and all around tasty treats is your dream or your hobby, check out this account filled with recipes from strawberry muffins to baked mac and cheese.
@dr.justice_grows
Dr. Allison Justice is the founder of The Hemp Mine, a vertically integrated family hemp business based in South Carolina. Her Instagram feed primarily features the scientific side of hemp, from genetics to data crunching, accompanied by detailed explanations useful to hemp producers across the country.
@CanopyBoulder
If you think you have a prize-winning cannabis business idea, CanopyBoulder may be the spark you’ve been looking for. This business accelerator for hemp and other cannabis-related businesses posts calls for pitches on its Twitter, along with helpful posts about getting startup companies off the ground.
@worldcbdawards
Few things in life are more satisfying than being rewarded for hard work. This Instagram account posts regular calls for best-in-class nominations regarding all things CBD, from best flower to best pet range, which all accumulate to the World CBD Awards, this year from July 15-17 in Paris.
@alterrahemp
This genetics company specializing in hemp grown for CBD features photos of its big blooming buds so you can window shop before digging into the nitty-gritty of genetic details.
@womengrow
For the ladies looking to connect with other women in the industry, look no further than Women Grow, an organization that creates programs and events for aspiring and current business executives. The organization posts regular updates on its Twitter, including upcoming advocacy events and networking opportunities.
@4FathersCBD
This vertically integrated CBD company not only creates and sells its own products in its boutique New-York based dispensary, but also remains active on its Twitter account by sharing industry news and raising its voice on advocacy issues.
@canningroup
Get into the investing side of hemp and cannabis with Cannin, an investment group that curates all things financial in the industry on its Twitter page, along with relevant studies in the hemp and CBD space.
@usdaRMA
Farming is an indisputably risky business, but farming for hemp can pose even more challenges than more traditional crops. Stay on top of the latest risk management tools with the USDA Risk Management Agency’s Twitter page, which posts regular updates on the department’s latest offerings to make the farming life a bit more manageable.
2. @cannacookTV
6. @alterrahemp
7. @womengrow
8. @4fathersCBD
9. @canningroup
10. @usdaRMA
Don't see your favorite hemp-related account in our compilation? Email Theresa Bennett at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in next month's social media roundup.
