After 2018’s industrial hemp pilot program, more than 2,000 applications to grow or process industrial hemp have been filed for this year. We hear from a reporter about what the experience has been like for farmers testing it out in 2018. We also take a look at a top news story.
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Hemp Farming's Big Return To The State Of Wisconsin
Hemp farming hasn’t been legal in the state of Wisconsin for more than half a century, but several farms in the state began production in 2018 as part of the state’s pilot program. We talk with a reporter who spoke with many of these farmers about where hemp is headed next.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Molly Stentz Guest
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