Pubdate: Tue, 22 Jan 2008
Source: Bismarck Tribune (ND)
Copyright: 2008 The Bismarck Tribune
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Author: Donovan Fontaine

GROWING HEMP NOT IN CANADA'S INTEREST

I must agree with writers who say North Dakota should not grow hemp.

If North Dakota begins to grow and harvest hemp, it may eliminate the 
monopoly Canada has over the growing of this crop that requires 
little or no pesticides or fertilizers. This may very well cut into 
our profits.

Also, I wouldn't want any North Dakotans to have any of the jobs 
associated with the processing of hemp in Manitoba that we have created.

Furthermore, it is not in the interest of the North Dakota farmer to 
have an additional crop to rotate and to diversify their income.

So please do not legalize hemp; it is not in Canada's interest

Donovan Fontaine

Winnipeg
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