Today, after one year of federal legalization, we take a look back at this first year’s impact on the hemp community. In a three-part series, our Associate Editor Joel Hathaway and writers Kit O’Connell and A.J. Herrington examine what the first year meant for those who farm the plant, those who love its fruits, and those who seek to capitalize on it. For some, this first year of legalization has been one of realized potential. For others, this year has been tough. In general, the process of figuring out how to survive has understandably taken precedence over delivering on hemp’s promise to heal the Earth and help its workers.
