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Boost For Hemp Clothing Production

By: Martha Franklin

In the near future, Vermont farmers will have new opportunities for agricultural diversity. Governor Jim Douglas permitted a law allowing the farming of industrial hemp to pass, although he didn't sign it himself. But those who promote the vibrant, expanding business of hemp still need patience.

Because hemp and marijuana are considered the same plant in the eyes of the law, cultivation of hemp is illegal. Lots of law makers think a change in the policy will take place. Proponents insist that hemp is vital for cosmetics, garments, and even for food production. 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's potential hemp industry could also tap into this market as well as selling cheap animal bedding for the 140,000 cows in Vermont.

The bill was opposed by the Police Department, since hemp was considered too closely associated with marijuana. The governor states that the reason he did not sign the bill was the link between hemp and marijuana. The Agricultural Agency must now create rules regarding hemp cultivation so that farmers can obtain licenses once federal law is changed. North Dakota is another one state which did this. At present, Canada and many other countries are growing hemp legally. In 1937, the United States declared hemp illegal though an exception was made during World War II for industrial use.

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