Sen. Ernst exploring hemp industry with visit to North Iowa
Speaking with two Cerro Gordo County farmers, the U.S. Senator is learning more about the growing industry, and what can be done to help it at the federal level
Posted: May 5, 2021 2:12 AM
Updated: May 5, 2021 7:05 AM
Posted By: Alex Jirgens
MASON CITY, Iowa - Senator Joni Ernst is on her 2021 99 County Tour across Iowa, and made several stops in North Iowa on Tuesday.
After visiting a family farm in Hancock County, the two-time Senator got a tour of father and son Greg Nicholas (Sr. and Jr.) hemp farm operation just outside Mason City, to get a first-hand look on the growing industry. Nicholas walked her through the process on how hemp is grown and dried, as well as the products it can be utilized for, including fiber and CBD.