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Why The Hemp Business Is Booming

To date 32 Universities are doing hemp research, and last year alone more than 25,000 acres of hemp were grown in the United States.

Despite the fact hemp has been miscategorized as a narcotic for decades, more people are going into the hemp business than ever before. Most states in the United States have some laws on the books pertaining to hemp research or industry or both, and it’s not just the states where cannabis has become legal. To date 32 Universities are doing hemp research, and last year alone more than 25,000 acres of hemp were grown in the United States. Learn more about the booming business of hemp!

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