Regenerative Agriculture at Mt. Folly Farm
Located in Winchester, Kentucky, Mt. Folly Farm practices regenerative agriculture that builds soil health, captures carbon, and produces premium CBD hemp.
Industrial Hemp as Climate Champion
Industrial hemp absorbs up to 15 tonnes of CO₂ per acre annually – more than most forests. Its 9-foot deep roots break up compacted soil, sequester carbon underground, and improve water infiltration. Hemp requires half the water of cotton and zero pesticides.
Cover Crops & Living Roots
We never leave soil bare. Between hemp seasons, we plant diverse cover crop mixes – clover, rye, vetch, and radishes – that protect soil, fix nitrogen, and feed beneficial fungi. This living root system keeps carbon in the ground and prevents erosion.
Strategic Crop Rotation
Hemp thrives in rotation with other crops. By alternating hemp with legumes and grains, we naturally break pest cycles, balance soil nutrients, and eliminate the need for synthetic inputs.
Livestock Integration
Our cattle and chickens aren’t separate from crop production – they’re essential to it. They naturally fertilize fields, control pests, and help us close nutrient cycles without synthetic fertilizers.
Biochar for Permanent Carbon Storage
We produce biochar from agricultural waste – charcoal that locks carbon in soil for centuries. Mixed into fields, it improves water retention, provides habitat for beneficial microbes, and permanently sequesters carbon.
Compost Tea & Soil Biology
We brew actively aerated compost tea – a liquid teeming with beneficial bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms. This biological boost helps plants access nutrients, resist disease, and thrive without chemical fertilizers.
Water Stewardship
Our drip irrigation system delivers water directly to plant roots, reducing waste by 50%. We harvest rainwater, use mulch to conserve moisture, and select drought-tolerant hemp varieties suited to Kentucky’s climate.