Wednesday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a bill legalizing the production and research of low-grade THC oil in the state. That's the oil often described as "medical marijuana." Fort Valley State University will play a part in the next step in producing cannabis oil.
FVSU has a number of greenhouses on campus. With Governor Kemp officially signing the Georgia Hope Act, students say they're excited to see what kind of production and research can be at the school.
Just off of Carver Road, there are a row of greenhouses and farmland where students work every day. D'Amber Jones works in one greenhouse that grows medicinal plants, vegetables, and herbs. "We have mint, basil, all types of herbs, vegetables, kale, we have neem trees, a lot of tropical trees," said Jones. She studies plant science and biotechnology and says her greenhouse could use some company.
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