When Al Crisp starts talking about hemp, he doesn’t even want to use the word marijuana.
That is because too many people believe hemp and marijuana are basically the same.
In fact, Crisp says he has drawn some heavy criticism recently from people who don’t know the difference between the two plants and the products they produce.
But Crisp is working hard to distinguish the difference, as he believes there is an opportunity here for growing and processing hemp.
Legislation allowing Texas farmers to grow hemp received unanimous approval in both the Texas House and Senate this spring and was signed into law by ...