Advocates are coming together to talk about the future of hemp in Kentucky.

The nonprofit group, Hemp Industries Association, advocates the use of hemp will hold their annual conference in Kentucky this year. Its ranks are full of farmers and businessmen who want to see hemp come back to the Bluegrass State. Kentucky Agricultural commissioner, James Comer, and University of Kentucky agronomist David Williams will be speaking to the group. According to the association 26 States have removed hemp barriers.