About Us
American Grown. Family Owned.Our cannabis story began in 2013 when we advocated for the legalization of hemp in Kentucky for our founder’s son, Colten, who was diagnosed with Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy at age 3.
After the passing of SB50 and the Federal Farm Bill of 2014, Kentucky Cannabis Company was approved as one of the original 6 to legally cultivate hemp in Kentucky. We decided to focus our attention on the therapeutic aspects of non-intoxicating cannabis and grew high CBD, American hemp varieties. This is our cannabis story, and we are proud of it.
We are passionate about the therapeutic properties of cannabis and are committed to researching and developing products that provide natural relief and healing. We believe in the power of plant medicine and in the potential of hemp to revolutionize the way we treat medical conditions. We are committed to advocating for the safe and responsible use of cannabis, and are dedicated to educating the public about the many benefits of hemp-derived products. We are proud to be part of the Kentucky Cannabis story and are excited to be part of the future of cannabis-based medicine. Continue reading our story.
8
Years in operation
2
Retail locations
55
Products
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Brands
Company of Firsts
Founded in 2014 for family, by family, we have successfully continued to operate today as a vertically-integrated, family-owned business, focused on bettering the hemp industry so all consumers can purchase products they can trust.
We are a company of firsts. The first to plant hemp in the Kentucky soil since its prohibition. The first to cultivate for high CBD hemp the first to produce CBD products in the commonwealth, the first to open an exclusive CBD retail store, Bluegrass Hemp Oil, in Kentucky and United States.
We are passionate about our mission to provide the highest quality hemp products to our customers. We are committed to delivering the highest quality product possible, utilizing only the best practices in our farming and manufacturing processes. We have invested heavily in research and development to ensure our products are produced with the most advanced extraction and production techniques available. We are proud to be an industry leader in hemp production and are constantly striving to improve our products and processes. We are dedicated to being a trusted source for consumers looking for high quality, reliable hemp products.
Our Story
Over the Years
2/2009
1 SEIZURE TO 100’s
Polyniaks’ son was diagnosed with Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy. With hundreds of seizures and a harmful game of pharmaceutical roulette, they began looking for safer alternatives.
2012
ADVOCACY
After discovering the benefits of CBD for epilepsy, the founders began advocating for hemp’s legalization in Kentucky.
2013
SB 50 PASSES
Senate Bill 50 passes in Kentucky – creating a pilot program for hemp research and cultivation.
2/2014
FEDERAL FARM BILL PASSES
Federal Farm Bill of 2014 legalizes hemp for production with Polyniak as the only individual awarded a pilot program for CBD research & production.
2/2014
KCC WAS BORN
Kentucky Cannabis Company was founded.
3/2014
FIRST HEMP PLANTS IN KY
KCC brought the first hemp plants to KY since its prohibition. While other companies were waiting for foreign seed to be released by the DEA, we had plants in hand.
6/2014
KENTUCKY SOIL
Owners Bill Polyniak and Dave Hendrick planted the first high CBD-hemp variety in KY soil.
10/2014
FIRST KY CBD OIL
KCC created and sold KY’s first ever full-spectrum CBD extract – Genesis Blend.
11/2014
SEIZURE & PHARMA FREE
After a successful pharmaceutical wean with addition of CBD, Colten is finally seizure and pharma free after 6 years.
3/2015
BHO WAS BORN
Bluegrass Hemp Oil (BHO) was founded.
11/2016
FIRST CBD STORE
KCC/BHO opened the first ever CBD-only store in Kentucky and the U.S.
2019
KCC CONTINUES TO LEAD
KCC remains one of the few vertically-integrated, locally owned and operated hemp CBD business.
2/2019
SHAUNA’S LAW
KCC files Shauna’s Law – first legislation of its kind – to allow state employees to consume full spectrum CBD products without fear of termination.
6/2019
BATCH CREATED
Batch created exclusively for wholesale to support local farmers cultivating high-CBD hemp in KY.
8/2019
BHO WINS!
BHO wins Herald Leader People’s Choice Awards for BEST CBD COMPANY & BEST CBD PRODUCT.
8/2019
UNRUFFLED CREATED
In partnership with Oven Art, KCC creates all-natural, CBD infused pet products.
10/2019
KCC LAYS ROOTS IN MIDWAY
KCC combines all operations and consolidates to one local campus in Midway, KY.
8/2020
BHO WINS – AGAIN!
For the 2nd year in a row, BHO wins Herald Leader People’s Choice Awards for BEST CBD COMPANY & BEST CBD PRODUCT.
5/2021
UNRUFFLED PET OIL WINS!
Unruffled Pet Oil wins 2nd place in the High Times Hemp Cup.
8/2021
BHO WINS – FOR A 3RD TIME!
For the 3rd year in a row, BHO wins Herald Leader People’s Choice Awards for BEST CBD COMPANY & BEST CBD PRODUCT.