It's tried and tested plot fodder for the series, offering an excuse for the mass slaughter, and enough explanation for those unfamiliar to the source material. (videogamesuncovered.com)
In 2008, with Silver and her team monitoring, they spread half an inch of compost over test plots. (globalpossibilities.org)
Abdel Berrada, former manager for the Southwest Colorado Research Center in Yellow Jacket, discusses the hemp test plot of the station run by Colorado State University. (the-journal.com)