Positive Moves for Hemp Clothing Industry

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. Lawmakers believe eventual change is probable for this policy. Change in this policy will most likely be an eventuality, most lawmakers believe. Proponents insist that hemp is vital for cosmetics, garments, and even for food production. 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. Right now the hemp market is small, but it is rapidly growing into the mainstream marketplace. Over the last ten years, farmers in Canada grew an average of 16,500 acres of hemp every year for use in food products. 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.

Police officials cite concerns about industrial hemp's connection with marijuana as their reason for opposition to the bill. The governor states that the reason he did not sign the bill was the link between hemp and marijuana. 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. North Dakota is another one state which did this. At present, Canada and many other countries are growing hemp legally. 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.

By: Martha Franklin

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