Colville Tribe will test hemp production on its reservation

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is testing the potential for industrial hemp production on its lands.

The tribe planted a 60-acre plot of hemp in July and will study the viability of raising hemp for seeds and fiber. The Colvilles are the first Washington tribe to be issued a permit by the state Department of Agriculture to research hemp production under federal guidelines.

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