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🎨 PaiNT Research | Palette Green: Hemp at a Turning Point

Context Layer: Centuries of Use, Decades of Dependence

For centuries, North Americans relied on hemp in their homes, diets, and health regimens. For decades, however, much of our demand was met through imports. Today, after seismic shifts in U.S. agriculture and industry, hemp once again stands poised to elevate our economy and quality of life—if policy can keep pace.

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Policy Layer: The Legal Landscape in 2025

• Farm Bill Uncertainty: The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp with 4<0.3% delta‑9 THC, but the 2025 reauthorization is mired in debate. Proposals in Congress would redefine hemp to include “total THC” (counting THCA and other cannabinoids), potentially banning many hemp-derived products.
• State-Level Crackdowns: Ohio’s governor recently issued an executive order banning “intoxicating hemp” products, sparking lawsuits and fears of 20,000 job losses 1. Texas is moving toward stricter “total THC” testing standards, raising alarms among farmers and processors 2.
• Judicial Conflicts: Courts have upheld restrictive state laws (e.g., Virginia’s limits on consumable hemp), creating a patchwork of rules that complicates interstate commerce 5.
• Industry Pushback: In Kentucky, congressional leaders are resisting federal attempts to ban hemp-derived cannabinoids, underscoring the political divide 6.

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Science & Industry Layer: Why Hemp Still Matters

• Nutrition: Hemp seeds deliver protein, essential fatty acids, and micronutrients for human and animal diets.
• Health & Wellness: Hempseed oil and CBD extracts are increasingly mainstream in food, beauty, and therapeutic products.
• Industrial Applications: Hemp fibers are being used in plastics, auto paneling, textiles, and sustainable building materials.
• Environmental Impact: Hemp remediates soil, suppresses weeds, and can be converted into biodiesel—making it a regenerative crop.

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Narrative Layer: A Case Study in New Orleans

Rocc Johnson, founder of Uptown Hemp, embodies hemp’s dual promise: economic revitalization and community healing. Inspired by his mother’s cancer journey and his uncle’s service, Johnson returned to Louisiana post‑Katrina to build a hemp business. Today, he sells hemp-based products, explores national distribution partnerships, and envisions a “Hemp Hop” festival to celebrate culture and commerce.

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Challenge Layer: The Tension Between Promise and Policy

• Hemp is legally defined as cannabis with <0.3% delta‑9 THC, yet states are moving to restrict hemp-derived cannabinoids like Delta‑8 and THCA.
• Farmers face uncertainty: Will the next Farm Bill expand opportunity or contract it?
• Entrepreneurs like Johnson are caught between innovation and regulation, building businesses in a volatile policy climate.

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Palette Discussion Prompt 🎨

How do we balance hemp’s proven economic, nutritional, and environmental benefits with the urgent need for clear, consistent regulation?

• Should the U.S. adopt a federal “total THC” standard, or preserve the 2018 Farm Bill’s delta‑9 threshold?
• How can states regulate intoxicating hemp products without collapsing legitimate hemp markets?
• What role should community entrepreneurs like Johnson play in shaping the next generation of hemp policy?

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✅ Palette Green is designed to spark dialogue across the PaiNT Network—bridging science, policy, and lived experience. Return soon for a conversation link.

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PaiNT Network | PaiNT Research– Palette Green Conversation on current hemp law challenges of 2025—including state crackdowns on “intoxicating hemp,” federal Farm Bill uncertainty, and shifting THC measurement standards 1 2 3 4—so it’s both timely and structured for participatory dialogue.

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