Wednesday was a disappointing day for Virginia’s industrial hemp farmers as a bill that would have expanded their cultivation opportunities hit a roadblock. Del. Nick Freitas, R-Culpepper, presented a proposal to the House of Delegates Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee, seeking to increase the allowable THC concentration in industrial hemp from 0.6% to 1%. However, concerns about the potential impact on marijuana regulations in the state led to the bill being tabled.
“Dominion Hemp is the largest hemp animal bedding company in the United States. At this point in time, we have to source our materials from other states due to the restrictions that currently are on our Virginia farmers,” said the company’s founder.
Marty Phipps, Founder of Dominion Hemp