The bill would allow farmers in the state to grow industrial hemp crops — if the federal government issues the necessary permits and waivers. (stopthedrugwar.org)
It also helped us connect with the many great reputable farmers in our state that don't want to be associated with that type of business in their industry. (chicagonow.com)
However, despite state authorization to grow hemp, farmers in these states risk raids by federal agents and possible forfeiture of their farms if they plant the crop, due to the failure of federal policy to distinguish oilseed and fiber varieties of Cannabis (i.e., industrial hemp) from psychoactive drug varieties. (votehemp.com)