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February 11th, 2008
Government

VT House OKs Hemp for State’s Farmers

This is a good start. Hemp is more durable and environmentally sustainable than a lot of crops. Let’s hope the next president takes it out of the drug war.

VT House OKs Hemp for State’s Farmers - News Story - WPTZ Plattsburgh

The plant is used to make textiles, fuel and food. Hemp seed oil is found in a range of cosmetics manufactured outside the U.S.

“It’s very popular,” said Colleen Kinney, assistant manager at The Body Shop in downtown Burlington, referring to a hand creme she has trouble keeping in stock. “It’s one of the most popular items we have in the store.”

For now, Americans can buy imported hemp-derived products, but cannot legally grow the plant.

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