People looking to introduce hemp to the market have done so in a variety of ways. There have been surprising hemp maze operations, hemp food products introduced, hemp clothing, and there are even pick your own hemp opportunities too. In Colorado for example there are options for people to pick their own hemp.
It gives people a chance to access fresh quality hemp on their own instead of ordering it online or buying from a source that they might not be familiar with. It is an effort to introduce hemp to people in a way that expands knowledge and awareness about the plant and expands potential for this industry.
Those who take part in the hemp picking for example can learn how to cure the plant, or learn how to make use of it to craft oils or even smoke it. The event has been going on for several years and has seen demand clearly enough to keep it operational still to this day.
An opportunity for hemp industry growth and awareness
It is easy to dislike what might be misunderstood and projects that seek to spread awareness and knowledge about hemp work to dissolve that misunderstanding surrounding this crop. Many might not be aware of the great potential that there is for hemp and what it can be used for. Clothing, building materials, animal bedding, food products, and much more. You can even find hemp museums around the world too.
Overall the hemp industry in the US is estimated to be worth hundreds of millions, and a great deal of that hemp has been used for CBD products. Worldwide this is a multi-billion dollar industry and thousands of acres are being dedicated to growing hemp.
There are dozens of states that we see production taking place and it gives farmers an opportunity to grow something that might be more lucrative than their usual crops. It also offers a wide range of products in the market too that can meet one consumer need or another.