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Connecticut farmers growing industrial-hemp to meet industry demand for cannabidiol, or CBD, could earn a profit of up to $12,000 per acre, a new study shows. Hemp-derived CBD has become a mainstream phenomenon since the passage of the U.S. Farm Bill in Dec. 2018, which legalized hemp with some conditions. Advocates have promoted hemp’s health benefits — treating insomnia, depression or anxiety — but there’s little clinical research that proves CBD’s effectiveness.  Still, CBD hemp, a non-intoxicating substance, could reap farmers in-state an estimated profit of between $5,086 and $11,11,656, depending on fixed costs, local prices, CBD content and total…

CBD hemp, a new crop in Connecticut, could earn farmers between $5,000 and nearly $12,000 per acre, according to a report (PDF) from UConn’s Zwick Center for Food and Resource Policy and Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. The study is the first of its kind to measure costs and returns for CBD hemp in Connecticut. Since the passing of the 2019 Farm Bill, farmers have been eager to grow the crop to meet industry demand for cannabidiol or CBD, a chemical compound that has gained popularity in a wide variety of products over the past several years. Jeremy Jelliffe,…

CBD hemp, a new crop in Connecticut, could earn farmers between $5,000 and nearly $12,000 per acre, according to a report (PDF) from UConn’s Zwick Center for Food and Resource Policy and Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. The study is the first of its kind to measure costs and returns for CBD hemp in Connecticut. Since the passing of the 2019 Farm Bill, farmers have been eager to grow the crop to meet industry demand for cannabidiol or CBD, a chemical compound that has gained popularity in a wide variety of products over the past several years. Jeremy Jelliffe,…

Groton — A Connecticut-based CBD company is proposing to renovate the former Poquonnock Bridge fire station at 13 Fort Hill Road into a gathering space with drinks and food, live music, and a CBD retail operation. New England Hemp Farm would turn the building into its headquarters, dubbed “The Barn,” for people to socialize and also learn more about CBD, said Brian Edmonds, the company’s CEO and co-founder. “We hope to create a very welcoming space that is very inclusive of the community,” Edmonds said. The company plans to renovate the 1944 building, including installing a metal roof, a side entranceway, enhanced landscaping, and a roof deck off the back of the building that overlooks the Poquonnock River. Edmonds said the building has “a lot of character,”…

Over the last few years, the usage of CBD has continued to increase. In fact, one in seven Americans reported that they use CBD-based products for therapeutic benefits. While there are many different ways that CBD can be ingested, candies and gummies have become some of the most popular products. After all, what’s easier (or tastier) than a chewy, fruity gummy? Whether you’re looking for a gift for your friend or are interested in CBD gummies for your own benefit, be aware that not all products are made equal. To save time and money, we’ve done all of the important…

WESTPORT — As more knowledge of the medical benefits of Cannabidiol becomes known, a new business will look to bring these positive benefits to town. New England Hemp Farm, a store for health and wellness products containing CBD, will open its Westport location on Nov. 1 at 136 Main St. While some may still be in the dark of the positive aspects of CBD, New England Hemp Farm’s store manager Colin Bannon has personally seen its benefits. SIGN UP here to get daily Westport News and alerts on breaking news. The 2013 Staples High School graduate said by his senior year…

It’s probably not a good idea to give your dog CBD. Veterinarians can’t prescribe it, according to Mark Albin, but that hasn’t stopped pet owners from doing it anyway. “It’s something that’s happening more with the pet owner more than it is with the veterinarian,” he said. “They hear about CBD from a friend. They hear about CBD from other pet owners.” Albin is a veterinarian at the Pieper-Olson Veterinary Hospital in Middletown, and current president of the CT Veterinary Medical Association. He said there’s no evidence that CBD is harmful, but that there simply haven’t been enough scientific studies…

The shop at the far end of a low-slung strip mall on Tolland Turnpike in Manchester looks like it could pass for a Pottery Barn. Sea glass-colored walls frame an immaculate, airy sales floor lined with tastefully appointed displays. The in-store radio plays Top 40 pop. The carefully curated environment is the hallmark of Your CBD Store, a Florida-based retailer that sells the trendy extract cannabidiol at over 400 locations nationwide, including eight in Connecticut. “We want this space to be warm, comfortable, and friendly,” said store manager Rebekah Fernandez. “Baby boomers may not feel comfortable going to a head…