Overlooked in much of the post-election punditry is the increasing support for industrial hemp as a cash crop in Kentucky.
When conservative candidates started campaigning on hemp cultivation last fall, establishment politicos attempted to capitalize on common misperceptions about hemp to scare people.
The election of James Comer as Agriculture Commissioner could well change that. Comer campaigned in support of hemp and now has the opportunity to lead on an issue whose time has come.
There is already one bill pre-filed to support growth of hemp in Kentucky. Expect there to be more.
