The Evening Sun
On Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2014, New York became the 19th state in the U.S. to make the move toward growing industrial hemp.
The bill was introduced by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D – Endwell) and
Senator Tom O'Mara (R – Big Flats) and develops an agricultural pilot
program to begin research on the multipurpose crop. It passed through
both houses of the State Legislature last spring.
http://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2014-12-31/20579/Governor-Cuomo-signs-bill-for-hemp-research/
Press Connects
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation opening the door for growing and researching industrial hemp in New York.
The
bill, introduced by Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Sen. Tom O’Mara,
creates an agricultural pilot program to study ways to cultivate and
manufacture products with the multi-use crop. It passed both houses of
the State Legislature in the spring.
Colleges and universities,
including Cornell, Binghamton University and Paul Smith’s College, have
expressed interest in taking part in New York’s research program,
Lupardo said.
http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/connections/buzz/2014/12/18/new-york-hemp/20595703/
Press Connects
A controversial plant could fuel a new agricultural and manufacturing
boom in New York, say supporters of a law that would ease restrictions
on growing industrial hemp in the state.
A bill sponsored by
Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, D-Endwell, would permit hemp to be grown as
part of an agricultural pilot program starting next year. It passed
unanimously in the Assembly and Senate, where Sen. Tom O'Mara, R-Big
Flats, was the sponsor.
It is now awaiting Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signature. A spokesperson for the governor could not be reached for comment Wednesday.
http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2014/12/03/new-york-hemp/19847349/
