The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is funding three projects aimed at increasing awareness of hemp and hemp products as well as increase the market for hemp growers in the state.
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that $157,735 in state funding will go towards the projects. The money is coming from the Hemp Promotional Grant Program which began earlier in the year and reimburses up to half of eligible project costs that occur between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
“Hemp is an opportunity to revolutionize the norm for everything from agricultural conservation practices to home building,” said Redding. “But for the revolution to take hold and make a lasting impact, we need programs that raise awareness and educate growers, processors, and consumers alike. It’s the purpose of this grant opportunity and the projects we’ve funded.”
Don Services in Lawrence County will be receiving the largest chunk of funding with $109,000 going towards going towards their Project PA Hemp Home. This project aims to let farmers and builders in the region know about the potential economic impact of industrial hemp and how they can put the
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