SHORE PERSPECTIVES: Local hemp farmers, cannabis advocates, weigh in on the changing landscape

April 25, 2022
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Cannibis producers

By Kelley Gaskill

Along with changing laws, Virginia has seen some changes in the landscape of hemp and cannabis growers, related businesses, and attitudes from the general public. While it remains a hot topic in Richmond and the future of hemp and cannabis in Virginia are not clear, Kelley spoke this past week with three local advocates and hemp farmers as they shared their perspective on the potential of this budding industry for the Shore:

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