Weed still illegal but NJ gets green light to start growing hemp
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved New Jersey's plan to allow farmers in the state to begin growing and producing hemp and hemp products. New Jersey, Louisiana and Ohio were the only states given clearance.
State Agriculture Secretary Doug Fisher says hemp is used to make rope, building materials, clothing, oils.
"The hemp plant is one of the oldest known plants for commercial use in the world," Fisher said.