Hemp in NY: How marijuana’s controversial cousin could benefit farmers
Hemp in NY: How marijuana’s controversial cousin could benefit farmers
Industrial hemp has been pot’s controversial cousin for decades. But in recent years, the stigma around the world’s most useful plant has started to change.
In 2015, after an 80 year absence, Gov. Andrew Cuomo established a pilot program permitting a limited number of educational institutions in New York State to grow and research industrial hemp. In the first year of the program there were less than 60 acres planted. By the second year there were about 2,000 acres of industrial hemp planted across the state. This year, about 3,500 acres will be set aside for industrial hemp.
Because of hemp’s classification in the United States as a narcotic, New York farmers are limited in what they can do with it. There’s a provision in the federal farm bill, expected to be voted on by the end of this year, that could change that. The provision would declassify hemp and make it legal to grow as an agricultural crop across the country.
Video by Christa Lemczak
Hello can we talk soon. I just finished building Hemp House #1 – Kingston NY and want to collaborate. I am also a Senior Project Mgr.
I think hemp is going to be the future of American agriculture. It can really go a long way to save our small family farms.
Just imagine how far hemp can go with a little genetic engineering.
That’s so cool, I live in Syracuse and had no idea they were doing all that
I would like to do it on my land.
I’m In process of getting permit for my farm in Washington county. Very exciting and bright future for this industry.
Oh yeah, the leaves are definitely used for animal bedding and mulch. Mhmm.
Ahh man just read the comments not many, come on guys lets just give up just let them win this one for now we look bad 😭😂😂😂😂😂😂
Appreciate the education
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Excellent video, very informative, supportive graphics and data!!! Gratitude for sharing this as well!
Please legalize! !!!
Hmmm….!!!!!!.
My gf has an awesome plant she grows for personal use! Green thumb 👍
Go Morrisville & Eaton. I still love the countryside.
You mean to tell me that a handful of people decide what millions can do or have??? I buy clothes made from hemp and they are superior to cotton when it comes to durability.
Hemp and weed are the same. Cannabis sativa… there is no difference.
Thank you
Thank you president trump for legalizing hemp.
Keep pushing 👍
the government of the United States and the medical profession are actively campaigning against the health against the health and welfare of human beings!!! if it were not for the in legalization in 1937 love marijuana by the United States many other countries would not have done and follow suit. marijuana has over 60,000 uses. does not just give therapy. it also cures many diseases. INCLUDING CANCER YES AT THE LOUDEST I CAN SHOUT IT CURES CANCER!!!!!!!
so im leaving the bronx to go to syracuse
The most dangerous risk associated with Cannabis is getting arrested!
Let’s stop fining people, giving them criminal records, locking them up, and seizing their personal property over a plant!
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