Culpeper’s New Cannabis Nursery Celebrates with Launch Party at Death Ridge Brewing

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The new garden center unofficially began sales at the Marshall Farmers Market in historic downtown Marshall, VA last Friday with a warm welcome from the community and plans to extend to more markets and venues in the area. “Customers were coming up to the booth excited to see and touch the plants, ask questions, and bring some home,” says Maxwell Cranford, founder and owner of Culpeper Hemp Company, “It’s clear people are interested in growing these and have a need for education. Many cannabis companies cater only to those who follow cannabis culture, while our customers range from their late 20’s and 30’s through retirement age. We want to be here for all adults who want to garden with this plant.” Cannabis is the overarching term for both hemp and marijuana. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the hemp market making cultivation, sales, and purchases of hemp legal. Then, in 2022, the Drug Enforcement Administration wrote a letter clarifying that any cannabis materials, plants, or seeds under the 0.3% THC threshold are considered hemp. Virginia law allows residents to grow up to 4 cannabis plants per household. Since Culpeper Hemp’s plants are not flowering when sold, they test under the 0.3% THC threshold and are therefore considered hemp under the law.

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With new restrictions around hemp-derived products coming in 2023 and delays in launching Virginia’s recreational marijuana market, residents are increasingly interested in growing cannabis at home. In addition to serving as a nursery, Culpeper Hemp is also offering growing classes across Fauquier, Culpeper, Rappahannock, and Prince William counties. The company is also building an online library of educational resources and offers private in-home consultations.

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Culpeper Hemp Company leverages over a decade of its founder’s experience working in commercial cannabis in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and Virginia. Online sales with local pickup start on the company’s website on May 18th.

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For a full list of upcoming events, in-person classes, and pop-up booths visit www.culpeperhemp.com and follow us on Instagram @culpeperhemp.

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About Culpeper Hemp Company
Culpeper Hemp Company LLC is Culpeper, VA’s first licensed hemp grower, dealer, and nursery operator serving the public. Established in 2023, the company focuses on helping both beginners and long-time gardeners discover the joy of growing cannabis. Culpeper Hemp Company leverages the founders’ 11 years of commercial cannabis experience to supply quality plants and seeds along with education and consultations to Virginians over 21 years of age.