WNC residents find relief from their medical ills through recently legalized cannabinoids extracted from industrial hemp.
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WNC residents find relief from their medical ills through recently legalized cannabinoids extracted from industrial hemp.
Since legislation allowing farmers to grow industrial hemp passed into law last year, local farmers and entrepreneurs have been working to explore how the crop can contribute to Western North Carolina’s economy.
What comes to mind when you think about hemp? The organizers and participants in Hemp History Week aim to change common misconceptions with a national campaign focusing on the beneficial aspects of industrial hemp crops.