Optimism

Author: Chase Hubbard

Optimism

There is much to be optimistic about in hemp markets and hemp prices in 2021, and throughout the ‘Roaring Twenties’.  A new administration has sown hope among those active in the cannabis space, including hemp and MJ.  The arbitrary line that separates the two is blurring, as society reaches an inflection point with regards to cannabis acceptance.  This process will accelerate over the coming years, driven by medical and adult use. The many other cannabinoids will tag along, as consumers embrace a wide spectrum of cannabinoids...

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