Indiana is making Hemp History with the first hemp harvest the state has seen in decades. Hemp is a member of the cannabis family, but it won’t get you high. It is grown for its industrial uses, for making thousands of products such as rope, clothing, paper, and CBD oil.
Changes in federal and state hemp laws set the stage for the return of this versatile crop. Approximately 100 farmers were selected to grow the first hemp crop, and given state permits to do so. These farmers are growing hemp for research purposes, to test its viability and market potential.
Hemp was banned in the U.S. in 1937, ultimately due to its resemblance to marijuana, but it is making a strong comeback now that it is legal, once again.
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