Aaron Borton

Special to The Courier-Journal

The past, present and future of hemp cultivation was on display Sunday at Locust Grove at the Hemp Festival.

The unique event included hemp displays and demonstrations along with music and food.

Gardener Sarah Sutherland has Locust Grove’s second crop of hemp growing now – the first crop was recently harvested.

“We get visitors every day that see it, it gives people a chance to see it’s just a plant.” Sutherland said.

Peggy Taylor was seen giving demonstrations on spinning hemp.

“It’s sustainable, renewable and it’s a resource we can grow right here,” Taylor said.

Terry Sutton, who said he has been a farmer all of his life, came to the festival out of a interest of growing hemp. Sutton purchased a 30-acre farm in Frankfort four years ago just to grow hemp.

“I want my whole house to be made out of it, everything but the glass,” Sutton said. “It’s important for people to see the things that can be done with it.”