Industrial hemp and the perhaps more well-known medical marijuana both fall under the species c
annabis sativa, but they are different varieties. Industrial hemp has many uses including in fibers, papers, sustainable plastics, livestock and equine feed and the concrete alternative “hempcrete.”
“By federal law and state law, these varieties have to have a THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) content of 0.3% or less,” Douglass said, noting that industrial hemp has been bred to remove much of this psychoactive component, unlike medical marijuana, which has THC levels greater than 0.3%.
Industrial hemp does have notable amounts of cannabinoid compounds CBD and CBG, which may have therapeutic effects.
Protecting Florida farmers leads to stronger national food security
Kat Cammack
Growing up on a cattle ranch, I witnessed the valuable role agriculture plays in supporting and feeding the people of our nation.
This past year, the COVID-19 pandemic underscored just how critical a safe, domestic supply of food is to our survival. When the global food trade halted, businesses and supermarkets experienced shortages. But Florida agriculture remained hard at work growing, harvesting, and feeding our population.
As our state continues to reopen and rebuild, Florida’s farmers continue to work hard to ensure fresh, wholesome food is on the tables of families across the nation. Agriculture has been an important pillar of Florida’s economy through the economic downturn, continuing to generate economic impact and support essential jobs.
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