Brighter Future for Hemp Clothes

Soon, Vermont farmers might gain a new chance to bring potentially lucrative diversity to their operations. A bill allowing farmers to produce industrial hemp crops became law, in spite of the fact that Governor Jim Douglas did not signed it. But those who promote the vibrant, expanding business of hemp still need patience.

Federal law treats hemp and marijuana as the same plant, making hemp just as illegal as cannabis. Many lawmakers say that a change in this situation is inevitable. 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. A yearly average of 16,500 acres of hemp is produced for use in consumable food products by farmers in Canada. Vermont's potential hemp industry could also tap into this market as well as selling cheap animal bedding for the 140,000 cows in Vermont.

Because of hemps ties to marijuana, law enforcement opposes the bill. The Governor also stated that the relation between hemp and marijuana was a part of the reason as to why he did not support the bill. 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. Hemp agriculture is legal in many countries today, including Canada. In 1937, growing hemp in the United States was banned although the suspension was lifted temporarily during World War II.

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