Hemp fields in Kentucky are multiplying. So, too, is the field of hemp-related jobs — both inside and outside the agricultural sector. At 60,000 acres, Kentucky has the most hemp acreage of any state, besting even Colorado, a known hemp (and marijuana) production giant. That is just one reason Hemp Industry Daily named Kentucky the second most prominent state in hemp production in 2018. Last week, Atalo Holdings announced the opening of a large hemp processing facility in Winchester. That facility — Atalo’s second in Kentucky to date — will clock in at over 50,000 square feet.

Atalo Adds 50,000sf Hemp Processing Facility Certified by U.S. Hemp Authority. According to Kyle Raney, Director of Operations and Quality at Atalo, “In order to meet current and forecasted market demand, Atalo has expanded its extraction, formulation, packaging and laboratory capabilities with the addition of a second location, a 50,000 square-foot facility, located in Winchester, Kentucky. As the hemp-derived CBD market matures, certification such as this assures consumers that quality and safety are core values of Atalo. This ensures the confidence of our customers as we expand our capacity.”