Published at 10:00 am, August 24, 2023 | Updated at 10:02 am, August 24, 2023REXBURG – An industrial plant that processes locally-grown hemp recently opened in Thornton. Animal bedding makes up 80% of the plant’s production, Read says. RELATED | Idaho Legislature sends bill to legalize industrial hemp to Gov. RELATED | Idaho was the 50th state to legalize industrial hemp. As production begins, Read says the plant will need between 20 to 25 employees to keep it running.

Source: The Nation August 24, 2023 23:03 UTC