Reliable hemp supply from the Illinois Valley
Connect with a trusted network of growers committed to quality, transparency, and long-term supply partnerships.
Why source with Hempdota
A grower network built for your supply chain
We bring together Midwest growers who understand what processors and buyers need: consistent quality, clear communication, and reliable volume.
- Verified grower network in the Illinois Valley
- Transparent sourcing and quality standards
- Grain, fiber, and dual-purpose supply options
- Logistics support from Midwest production hubs
- Long-term supply partnerships, not one-off deals
- Direct access to farm-level data and traceability
Rooted in the Midwest
Mendota sits in the heart of the Illinois Valley — one of the country's most productive grain corridors. That means efficient logistics, strong infrastructure, and growers who already know how to scale.
Location
Mendota, IL
Logistics
Grain lift & rail access
Supply streams
What we can supply
Food ingredients and protein markets
Grain & Seed
Hemp grain for oil, protein, and seed products — grown with food-grade handling in mind.
Construction materials and composites
Fiber & Hurd
Hemp stalk, hurd, and bast fiber for hempcrete, insulation, and composite manufacturing.
Product development
Farm-to-roadway innovation
HempBind is a bio-based binder derived from Illinois Valley hemp that strengthens asphalt performance while reducing environmental impact. Developed with local technology partners and being tested for road construction applications in late 2026.
- Stronger performance with reduced environmental impact
- MBE/DBE certified paving partners for field testing
- Local supply chain from Midwest hemp to construction site
How it works
Partnering is simple
Reach out
Tell us what you're looking for — grain, fiber, or both.
We connect
We match you with growers in our network who fit your needs.
Agree terms
We help coordinate quality specs, timing, and logistics.
Grow & receive
You get reliable supply backed by a local support network.
Partners
Building the local hemp economy
International Hemp & Grain
IHG develops proprietary protein extraction technology and a hemp-based bio-binder for asphalt and construction materials.
Sanchez Paving Company
An MBE/DBE certified paving company integrating hemp-based bio-binder applications for asphalt and road construction.
Main Street Bar & Grill
The first Mendota-based restaurant to offer a "Hemp Shake", made with locally sourced hemp protein from IHG.
Compliance
Our approach to compliance
Industrial hemp is a regulated crop. Our network follows state licensing, pre-harvest testing, and farm-level recordkeeping.
Licensed growers
Every grower in our network is expected to hold and maintain the state hemp license required to plant and harvest in Illinois.
Pre-harvest testing
Crops are sampled and tested through state-approved procedures ahead of harvest, and results are shared with buyers on request.
Recordkeeping & traceability
We keep planting, variety, field, and harvest records at the farm level so loads can be traced back to their origin.
Certified seed genetics
We source approved industrial hemp varieties and retain seed documentation for each program.
Transport documentation
Shipments travel with the paperwork buyers and carriers expect, including test results and license references.
Shared responsibility
Hempdota coordinates documentation across the network. Growers and buyers remain responsible for their own permits and end-use compliance.
This page is maintained by Hempdota to answer common questions from processors and buyers. It describes our current practices and is not legal advice, a certification, or a guarantee of regulatory outcomes. Growers and buyers remain responsible for their own licensing and compliance obligations. Contact us for documentation specific to a supply agreement.
FAQ
Questions from buyers
Let's build a reliable hemp supply chain together.
Whether you're sourcing grain for food ingredients or fiber for construction materials, we're ready to talk.