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CBD, or cannabidiol, is an active ingredient found in cannabis. It can be derived from both hemp and marijuana plants. Where they differ, though, is in the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound found in cannabis, is present in the plant.

Michigan launched its industrial hemp pilot program in 2019. Hemp must contain less than .3% THC, whereas marijuana-derived products are higher in THC content. Most commercially available CBD comes from hemp, which, in the case of fibers, can be used to make paper, clothing, textiles, rope, building materials, fuel, and feedstock.

Just this month, Michigan Farm Bureau delegates, comprised of more than 400 farmers, passed policy to form an ad hoc cannabis task force. The task force will develop policy recommendations and potential action for consideration by MFB leadership and members.

Michigan Farm News spoke to industry leaders and farmers to get their takes on hemp and marijuana, hear about their differences, and find the overall market potential of industrial hemp and marijuana-related CBD products.

For Bordner, CBD is another way to relieve pain.

“It takes a lot of the pain out,” said Bordner, a St. Joseph County Farm Bureau member who also serves on the Michigan Cattlemen’s Association board.

He takes 30-milligram CBD gummies every morning and night.

To read more, click on Michigan Farm News

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