Vote Hemp, an organization dedicated to legalizing and revitalizing the industrial hemp industry in the U.S., announced on Tuesday that an amendment to legalize hemp production for research purposes had been included in the Farm Bill. Originally introduced by Reps. Jared Polis, D-Colo., Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Earl Blumenauer, D-Ore., the
Farm Bill Includes Amendment To Legalize Hemp Research
Sales of hemp products imported into the U.S. were $500 million in 2012, and advocates say allowing U.S. farmers to tap this market will bolster the economy and create jobs.