HempBona: The story of a family hemp farm from eastern Slovakia that is changing the view of organic farming
Welcome to the fields of the family hemp farm HempBona, where traditional farming methods are combined with modern scientific precision in the heart of eastern Slovakia. From a piquant note of curiosity that led us to plant our first hemp seeds on a hectare of land in 2017, we have evolved into a company that today defines quality, innovation and environmental sustainability.
Our journey to discover the ideal hemp variety has led us to deeply research and test 5 out of a total of 26 certified EU-approved varieties of technical hemp. In the process, on our fertile soils, we discovered the virtues of the French varieties, which not only boast great taste and aromatic qualities, but equally offer a wealth of active substances for the health of our bodies. The pride of our hemp farm is our uncompromising adherence to the principles of organic farming. Every hemp grown comes from fields uncontaminated by agrochemicals or artificial fertilisers to ensure that our products are 100 % pure and naturally potent.
After years of growing and experience in distributing our crops to wholesale customers, we've taken a bold step forward in 2021. We established the HempBona brand, under which we now bring high-quality organic produce to market. From the 2022 season onwards, we have prepared and expanded our hectares of fields in line with our organic philosophy, promising even cleaner and richer harvests.
Quality is Paramount to Us
Synonymous with innovation and effectiveness, our collection of CBD oils are born through alcohol extraction methods, ensuring that every drop contains the full spectrum of health benefits. This method goes beyond conventional practice because it can extract the highest number of therapeutically active compounds, including terpenes and amino acids.
Our production also includes a precision triple distillation process. By varying pressures, temperatures, and extraction times, we are able to accurately remove all unwanted impurities and bring out the best characteristics of the cannabis plant, creating true “full spectrum” products that reveal the complete cannabinoid and terpene profile of the cannabis plant in great detail.
Our hemp farm HempBona is constantly advancing and perfecting its processes. Our CBD oils are the result of strict control and thorough testing in a certified GMP SÚKL laboratory for testing medical cannabis in the Czech Republic to guarantee their unrivalled quality. This laboratory represents the pinnacle of the field and our cooperation with it is a guarantee that everything HempBona delivers is unique, safe and effective.
Immerse yourself in the history of the HempBona hemp farm and discover the connection between tradition and modern science in eastern Slovakia.
What do we grow?
We grow authorised and certified industrial hemp varieties listed in the EU catalogue containing up to 0.2 % THC and without psychoactive effects. We focus primarily on cultivating female plants rich in flowers that provide the most valuable compounds.
Our farm cultivates varieties such as Futura, Fedora or Carmagnola, whose blooming tops form the basis of our oils and foods. The plants are grown with respect for the environment to preserve the natural characteristics of hemp.
How do we grow it?
We started growing hemp in 2017. We use only certified seeds and grow without pesticides or herbicides, in accordance with the principles of organic farming. We manually remove male plants and carefully collect the flowers to ensure high cannabinoid and terpene content.
Our technological and scientific expertise allows us to control every step from sowing to drying and processing. The result is full-spectrum products with guaranteed quality.
Our HempBona Team
Peter
Our lead farmer. He oversees the entire process – from soil preparation, sowing, harvesting, drying to storage. He ensures that the quality of our hemp is top-notch. Occasionally he engages in business activities, but he feels best when he is in his tractor on the hemp fields.
Silvia
She is in charge of creating and developing individual products. In addition, she is involved in the development of marketing communication towards customers. She takes care of customers and field work is not foreign to her.
Richard
His task is to develop the strategy and main direction of the company. He communicates with partners, develops business relationships and long-term collaborations. As a scientist he oversees the company's research and development activities.
Brother-in-law Miro
Our expert on electrical equipment and automation. He mainly helps on the technical side, but he is a versatile expert and hard worker.
Miro
Our main “inventor” and the brain of the technical division. He constantly tinkers and thinks up ways to improve technologies and make work on the farm more efficient.
Láďo
An excellent tractor driver and hardworking guy with a forever good mood. After five years he knows hemp intimately and isn’t afraid of any challenge. His experience and reliability are invaluable.
Uncle Ivan
A combine driver through and through. His many years of experience and work ethic help us every year at harvest time.
Aston
Our loyal companion who makes every day on and off the field more pleasant. He guards the harvest and keeps uninvited guests away 😊
