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Timeline of the regulations permitting the production and marketing of industrial hemp in the United States and Florida. Credits: undefined
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Disease and foreign competition have made many growers question the viability of traditional commodity crops such as tomatoes, citrus, and avocados. Industrial hemp appears to be an attractive alternative, as the 2018 Farm Bill permitted its production. Florida has followed several other states in approving permits in 2020 to allow production of in...
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... the case of Florida, a state plan was approved in April 2020. Some key provisions as of Dec 2021 included: growers in the state are required to plant certified seed or approved seed/cultivars from the University of Florida (UF) and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) pilot project; they are subject to annual inspections; and they must have an environmental containment plan for every location where hemp is planted ( Figure 1). While the FDA has declared that it is illegal to market CBD in food or label it as a dietary supplement, several states, including Florida, do not prohibit these products. ...
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