U.S. Hemp Politics took a big step forward with the 2018 Farm Bill, which removed hemp from the list of controlled substances. Now, farmers can grow the industrious crop once again.
Though biologically related to marijuana, industrial hemp is a different strain that lacks the psychoactive effects of its cousin. Hemp is a versatile, multi-purpose plant that can used to make thousands of different products, from textiles and paper to building materials and biofuels.
Hemp legalization also holds much promise for employment growth. The revival of this agricultural commodity is expected to bring thousands of new jobs to several industries.
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