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Well-Known Member
SACRAMENTO, CA — Hoping to secure unique economic opportunities for California's organic farmers, California Certified Organic Farmers has announced it will support industrial hemp legislation introduced by Assemblyman Mark Leno, D-San Francisco.
At a press conference at the Capitol on Feb. 23, supporters said the legislation provides for the legal production of industrial hemp in the state and represents an important move forward for California's consumers, farmers and agricultural community.
Many hemp-based products are produced in Canada and imported into the state for processing and sale. This bill provides the opportunity to bring the several thousand acres of hemp production to California where farmers can enjoy the income opportunity and rotation crop options, said bill supporters.
Because the majority of hemp food products sold are certified organic, CCOF sees this as an important step toward expanding the market viability of organic growers in the state.
Source: Capitol Press - Agricultural Weekly
Copyright: 2005 Capitol Press
Contact: Ali Bay at 1-800-882-6789
Website: https://www.capitalpress.info/main.asp?SectionID=67&SubSectionID=616&ArticleID=15526&TM=35709.77
At a press conference at the Capitol on Feb. 23, supporters said the legislation provides for the legal production of industrial hemp in the state and represents an important move forward for California's consumers, farmers and agricultural community.
Many hemp-based products are produced in Canada and imported into the state for processing and sale. This bill provides the opportunity to bring the several thousand acres of hemp production to California where farmers can enjoy the income opportunity and rotation crop options, said bill supporters.
Because the majority of hemp food products sold are certified organic, CCOF sees this as an important step toward expanding the market viability of organic growers in the state.
Source: Capitol Press - Agricultural Weekly
Copyright: 2005 Capitol Press
Contact: Ali Bay at 1-800-882-6789
Website: https://www.capitalpress.info/main.asp?SectionID=67&SubSectionID=616&ArticleID=15526&TM=35709.77
