HEMP FARMING SEES GROWTH IN COMMONWEALTH

Some farmers in Pennsylvania have embraced hemp as a crop as state and federal money have encouraged industry growth. Hemp, which resembles a marijuana plant, instead plays a role in the production of textiles, paper, automotive materials and construction projects. The movement has found some state support. Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced 200-thousand-dollars in grants for hemp production earlier this year. About 400-thousand-dollars has also been set aside to help state companies market and promote the product.