Wisconsin Hemp Advocates Say State Will Have To Re-Develop Industry From The Ground Up

Fox 6 Now reports that the entrepreneurs are ready to go to work, but they wonder how long the state government will take to get regulations and process in order

Here’s their report

Hemp processors and equipment could get into the market quickly enough for production to begin in the spring, Pratt-Szeliga said.

Pratt-Szeliga said she’s waiting for the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to create regulations before truly working on expanding the hemp market.

Republican Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill legalizing hemp production in Wisconsin last month.

Ken Anderson, president of seed company Legacy Hemp, worked with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau to pass the legislation. It shouldn’t take farmers long to learn how to work with hemp and begin production, he said.

“Getting farmers to produce quality grain for us is not an issue. We have faith they can do it. We know they can do it,” Anderson said. “The issue is getting grain into markets and expanding the market. Some people see that as obstacles. I see it as an opportunity.”

Hemp can be turned into many items, including food, clothes, insulation and construction materials, she said.

“I do feel there are people out there who are entrepreneurs at heart who are interested in different economic opportunities,” Pratt-Szeliga said. “I’m sure some people will jump on this.”

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