The next “big thing” for Iowa agriculture could have a home
right here in Urbandale. Industrial hemp is enjoying a huge resurgence
of interest on the part of industry, farmers, nutritionists and green
consumers. Could it be in the mix for Iowa agriculture?
Boris
Shcharansky of Heartland Hemp Company in Urbandale is lobbying in Iowa
for legislation allowing Iowa farmers to get involved in an industry
that has grown from a national market of $250 million in 2011, to nearly
$600 million in 2013. The firm is focused on developing specialized
hemp plants.
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