Ashley and Danny Shafer, local farmers and co-owners of DNA Hemp, issue a strong call to action on what her team calls the “THCA loophole,” arguing it is crippling Wisconsin’s agricultural economy while out-of-state producers reap the rewards. They highlight that most psychoactive hemp products sold in Wisconsin—such as THCA flower and Delta-9 seltzers—are imported due to restrictive state laws limiting hemp cultivation to less than 0.3 percent total THC by dry weight.

While the booming hemp market provides consumers with legal access to wellness products, DNA Hemp co-founders stress that the profits “flow across state lines,” leaving Wisconsin farmers sidelined. Advocates urge lawmakers to adopt comprehensive cannabis reform that allows local cultivation and processing, warning that the current legal gap could close at any moment, devastating small businesses dependent on the trade.

Community members are encouraged to contact state legislators and voice support for full legalization to ensure Wisconsin farmers can benefit from a market they helped build. More information is available at DNAHempLLC.com.