Hemp is one of the most versatile plants on our planet. It does not require pesticides or herbicides to grow on an industrial scale, is a non-water intensive crop & even extracts toxic metals from the Earth. Hemp has the ability to grow in an array of different environments while also being a valuable resource for other essential everyday materials. 

Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam amended the bill today (March 31st)  that would fast track the state’s recreational marijuana legislation to July 1st of this year– a three year acceleration from the originally planned legalization date of 2024. The bill is expected to pass the both houses with significant support and votes from two Republicans when they reconvene on April 7th. 

Just last month, Virginia began undergoing the process of legalizing recreational marijuana in our state. The entire legalization process will take until  2024 according to state legalization, due to the need for regulations to be established, verify and vet growing,...