The number of hemp growers and product makers in Massachusetts have plunged steeply since a 2019 boom

In 2024, regulators formally banned CBD and THC beverages and food products for general sale.

A line graph showing the number of hemp processors (in red), hemp producers (in blue), and dual hemp processors and producers (in green) in Massachusetts from 2018 through March of 2026.

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Note: 2026 data is as of March 1.

Chart: DANA GERBER/GLOBE STAFFSource: Massachusetts Department of Agriculture