But because growing hemp has been so tightly regulated, the domestic market for hemp products is extremely small. Once hemp is legal, farmers will have greater access to a whole new market. But growing hemp won't be as simple as growing tomatoes or corn. The previous restrictions around growing hemp means there isn't a good seed bank, which captures the plant's genetic diversity. Loosening restrictions on growing hemp means more competition, more sources of hemp and, advocates hope, better quality.

Source: CNN December 15, 2018 23:26 UTC