The Tar Heel Hemp Haven: Why Hemp Will Stay Legal in NC Despite a Looming Federal Ban
Legalization, On the FarmIf you’ve been following the recent news surrounding the federal Farm Bill and agricultural appropriations, you might be feeling a sense of whiplash. With federal lawmakers aggressively pushing language (such as the Mary Miller Amendment)…

The 2026 Guide to Buying Legal THC Gummies in NC (And How to Avoid Gas Station Scams)
CBD Basics, Full-Spectrum CBD, Legalization, On the FarmIf you live in North Carolina and have been looking for natural ways to manage joint pain, chronic stress, or insomnia, you have probably noticed THC and CBD gummies popping up everywhere.
But let’s be honest: the market is incredibly confusing…
Big News, Chatham County: The Pittsboro Farmers Market is Moving Downtown (And the First Market is TODAY!)
CBD Basics, Full-Spectrum CBD, On the FarmIf there is one thing we love as much as growing our own hemp, it’s packing up the station wagon and heading out to see our community face-to-face. Connecting with our neighbors is the heartbeat of what we do at Rocky River Hemp. That’s…
New Partnership with 97.9 THE HILL and Chapelboro.com!
CBD Basics, Legalization, On the Farm, UncategorizedIf you're listening to 97.9 FM THE HILL and hear someone talking about Rocky River Hemp, it might be me! We started doing some fun radio ads with them, as well as sponsoring the Chatham County Roundup on ChapelBoro.com, which is a great show…
Our Local Farmers’ Markets for 2026
On the Farm, UncategorizedEven though we are always available on our website, we love to see yall in person! There's a nice sense of community at the farmers' markets, and seeing faces new and old reminds us why we do this. This year we plan to be at almost every…
THCA Flower, WHAT IS IT?
CBD Basics, Legalization, On the FarmSo, you may have seen stores and signs popping up over the last couple years for Cannabis Dispensaries in states like ours (North Carolina), which do not have a medical or adult-use cannabis program.  How can this be, you ask, I thought it…
Refreshing Fusion: Combining Kombucha with CBD
On the FarmWe're excited to announce we're working on a new kombucha with CBD, our first drink! In the innovative world of health and wellness beverages, this trend is making waves: the combination of kombucha with cannabis terpenes. This fusion not only…
Why Say “Grown Organically” if Not Certified “Organic”?
On the FarmHi, quick reintroduction, I’m Sam, co-owner and operator of Rocky River Hemp.
We started growing hemp in 2018, and those who advised us at the time wanted us to use ‘conventional’ mineral salt plant nutrients (non organic). We grew…
Veteran-Owned CBD: Wellness + Advocacy
On the FarmThe growth of the CBD industry has not only brought wellness products to the forefront of natural health conversations but also created opportunities for diverse entrepreneurship. Among these entrepreneurs, veterans are increasingly visible,…
CBD and THC: The Importance of Reviews
On the FarmIn the rapidly expanding world of online CBD and THC products, consumers are faced with an overwhelming array of choices. With the market flourishing, discerning the quality, efficacy, and reliability of these products has become a paramount…
