COMPANY

Heritage Gardens LLC is a Kentucky-based agricultural enterprise committed to advancing the hemp industry as a mainstream commodity. Established in 2016, the company focuses on processing and handling industrial hemp to meet the growing demand for sustainable agricultural products. Positioned as a leader in hemp processing, Heritage Gardens leverages innovative practices to elevate hemp to the same level of acceptance as staple crops like cotton and corn. The company operates with a dual mission: to provide economic opportunities for local farmers and to advocate for the normalization of hemp as a key agricultural product. By combining community development initiatives with strategic market positioning, Heritage Gardens is setting a new standard for hemp-based economic empowerment in Kentucky.

PRINCIPLES

Founded in 2016, HGT is proudly independent and values-driven. Our clients see us not just as brokers, but as long-term partners. HGT is committed to:

Opening trade routes for underrepresented producers and helping them compete in global markets.
Building our relationships on trust - not volume!
Leading from what has been learned coupled with the fact that we are always learning
Respect, appreciation and re-education of the commodities our precious earth yields.

Our team combines deep industry experience with a constant drive to understand evolving regulations, logistics trends, and market dynamics.

FOUNDER

Denise Raine is a visionary entrepreneur and advocate for agricultural and economic development in Kentucky. As the founder and CEO of Heritage Gardens LLC, she has been at the forefront of integrating hemp into the mainstream agricultural landscape, positioning it as a viable and sustainable commodity comparable to cotton and corn. With a strong background in community development, Raine has dedicated her efforts to transforming underutilized land in West Louisville into thriving economic hubs centered around hemp processing and export. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, she serves on the board of the Kentucky Hemp Association, contributing to policy discussions and industry advocacy. Denise’s passion for economic empowerment and sustainable agriculture continues to drive her mission to make hemp a staple crop in Kentucky and beyond.

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OUR BEGINNING

A native of Louisville, HGT founder Denise Raine sought to establish a hemp processing and handling company on a vacant lot in the city's Parkland neighborhood. Her proposal was turned down due to the broad anti-cannabis stigma from both city officials and local residents, who were afraid of putting what they thought would be a drug facility in their community. Eleven years later Heritage Gardens now channels its decade plus of expertise and relationships both domestic and abroad into realized profitability as specialty crop trade specialist.

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