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The Business Of Cannabis In Vermont Today

Hemp plants at Green Mountain CBD's farm in Hardwick, taken earlier this year.
Jon Kalish
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For VPR
Hemp plants at Green Mountain CBD's farm in Hardwick, taken earlier this year.

Growing hemp became legal in Vermont in 2013 and today more than 90 people are registered to grow it here. Vermont Edition looks at the differences between hemp, CBD (Cannabidiol) and marijuana, and where these industries and products are in Vermont today.

Brian Voigt, a research professor at UVM's Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, explains these differences as well as the challenges of growing hemp and marijuana in Vermont.

We'll also hear from a number of companies who are using hemp and CBD in their products.

Broadcast live on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 pm.

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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