It's been over a year since growing hemp for research was legalized in New Mexico, and the Department of Agriculture seems to finally be starting the process of introducing hemp production. Michael Chappelear, the spokesperson for the New Mexico Hemp Association, spoke with us about the subject.
Hemp vetoes overturned, federal legalization looms
By Joshua Lee
New Mexico has enacted a law allowing for hemp research to be conducted at the state's universities and establishes a fund for hemp research, and another law which calls for the Department of Agriculture to issue licenses to grow industrial hemp for research purposes. Next US Farm Bill is expected to remove barriers to hemp production as well, removing New Mexico's economic lead.
N.M. declines to join at least 30 states in the booming hemp industry, heavy cannabis use is linked to vomiting illness and the Rohrabacher-Blumenauer amendment is extended yet again.
