Hemp Clothing Gets A Boost

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. However the champions of a new and thriving industry will have a longer wait

Hemp and marijuana are both considered the same plant so according to Federal law, they are both illegal. 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 prepared to change even more after these new laws are passed.

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 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 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 Agricultural Agency must now create rules regarding hemp cultivation so that farmers can obtain licenses once federal law is changed. 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. 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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