CANNAINVESTOR Magazine U.S. Privately Held Companies April 2018 | Page 126

The United States remains the only industrialized nation in the world that does not permit hemp production despite its 5,000 year global history of cultivation and use. While over 30 countries produce industrial hemp today, commercial production remains banned at the federal level. We have begun to see law changes that will help accelerate a change; it is simply a matter of time before this ban is lifted. With over 50,000 uses, this versatile plant provides immense opportunity due to its potential for significant industrial disruption.

Hemp: Tip Of The Iceberg

By Patrick W. H. Garrard

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Written By: Mazakali | Apr 13, 2018 | Website: www.mazakali.com