The Field of Dreams: An Economic Survey of the United States Hemp Cultivation Industry (October 2019)

This pre-pandemic model is a data rich report examination of the 2019 hemp cultivation industry from an output, labor and supply chain perspective. The report is based upon a survey of US licensed cultivators and processors. It examines the impact of regulatory on the industry and has data on pricing, output and acreage. This is a pioneering foundational report setting the industry baseline.

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