Several states including Kentucky have started growing hemp. Virginia is not one of those states yet. This was one of the cash crops that started our state, so it historically has deep roots, Jason Amatucci of the Virginia Industrial Hemp Coalition. Some critics argue that if it is legalized, some hemp growers may try to hide illegal marijuana in the crop since they look similar. Amatucci says the plants are very different. “They do not grow well together. One will pollinate the other, and lower its THC and also make it go into seed production. So youd have to be very foolish to grow marijuana and hemp together, youre not going to get the desired results, he stated. The coalition says hemp would boost the commonwealths economy since the United States imports about $500 million worth of hemp each year. “This is a very important bill for Virginia farming, jobs, economy. said Amatucci. nbc29/story/27754385/hemp-coalition-rallies-support-for-house-bill-1277
Posted on: Sun, 04 Jan 2015 17:10:23 +0000
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