The Rundown
Seeding the Future
Season 3 Episode 4 | 26m 1sVideo has Closed Captions
What is the future of cannabis in Montana? Jackie Coffin investigates industrial hemp.
From Benjamin Franklin’s fields to the federal courtroom, cannabis has been grown, cut, regulated and removed from the United States both as industrial hemp and its potent cousin, marijuana. But attitudes are changing and Montanans are beginning to test the waters of cannabis’ future in our state, both as a THC-free crop and a highly-taxable intoxicant.
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The Rundown is a local public television program presented by Montana PBS
The Rundown is made possible by The Greater Montana Foundation, encouraging communication on issues, trends and values of importance to Montanans.
The Rundown
Seeding the Future
Season 3 Episode 4 | 26m 1sVideo has Closed Captions
From Benjamin Franklin’s fields to the federal courtroom, cannabis has been grown, cut, regulated and removed from the United States both as industrial hemp and its potent cousin, marijuana. But attitudes are changing and Montanans are beginning to test the waters of cannabis’ future in our state, both as a THC-free crop and a highly-taxable intoxicant.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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The Rundown is made possible by The Greater Montana Foundation, encouraging communication on issues, trends and values of importance to Montanans.