Hemp Clothing Industry Gets a Boost

Soon, Vermont farmers might gain a new chance to bring potentially lucrative diversity to their operations. Governor Jim Douglas permitted a law allowing the farming of industrial hemp to pass, although he didn't sign it himself. However the champions of a new and thriving industry will have a longer wait

Federal law treats hemp and marijuana as the same plant, making hemp just as illegal as cannabis. Lawmakers believe eventual change is probable for this policy. Change in this policy will most likely be an eventuality, most lawmakers believe. Those who wish to encourage the growing of hemp stress its significance in cosmetic, textile, and food industries. The Agriculture Agency is ready for further changes with the adoption of new legislation.

Although corn production is less in Vermont than in the Midwest, only producing 90,000 acres per year, it is still vitally necessary to continue with the practice of regular crop rotation. Candle making and dairy farming are two areas of commercial concern in Vermont that would profit from the growing of hemp. Once considered a very small time market, products made from Hemp are quickly becoming a mainstream market. Over the last ten years, farmers in Canada grew an average of 16,500 acres of hemp every year for use in food products. Vermont could not only pursue this market, but could also provide hemp as cheap bedding for its significant cattle industry.

Police officials cite concerns about industrial hemp's connection with marijuana as their reason for opposition to the bill. The governor states that the reason he did not sign the bill was the link between hemp and marijuana. The Agriculture Agency will be responsible for designing the regulations for hemp production, allowing farmers to get their licenses as soon as the bill goes into effect. This state, and North Dakota, are the only two that have put this into effect. At present, Canada and many other countries are growing hemp legally. Hemp cultivation and production were banned by law in America in 1937, although it’s interesting to note that exceptions were made for hemp farming for certain industries during World War 2.

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