Hemp – the type of cannabis plant bred for its strong fibers and health benefits rather than psychoactive properties – has a long and storied history in the commonwealth. WMRA’s Sara Prince talked with local hemp businesses about how they process the crop and the regulatory challenges they face, and filed this report.
Hemp has been part of human history for thousands of years.
At Pure Shenandoah in Elkton, a banner stretches across the wall, tracing hemp history back to 8000 B.C. Abner Johnson is the Chief Operating Officer of Pure Shenandoah.
ABNER JOHNSON: And then we discover some healing properties of it early in 2800 B.C…