Andy Barr

Kentucky's 6th District

Barr Advocates for Industrial Hemp Research

June 20, 2013
Congressman Barr spoke in favor of exploring the opportunity to produce industrial hemp here in the United States. Barr supported the Polis/Massie amendment, which would allow research institutions in our states to grow industrial hemp for the purpose of agricultural research, helping provide the information we need to consider future expansion of production. Our states deserve this opportunity to demonstrate the usefulness and viability of this crop for our farmers.