October 15, 2014

Industrial hemp a bonanza for farmers but barriers still exist

CBC News
Although 67,000 acres were farmed in Canada last year, the federal government requires producers take a number of steps before they plant the first seeds.
Prospective growers need to get a licence from Health Canada and undergo a criminal record check. Each year, seed samples from each farm must undergo analysis to ensure the THC levels aren’t increasing.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/industrial-hemp-a-bonanza-for-farmers-but-barriers-still-exist-1.2797219

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