For 80 years it was illegal to grow hemp. Now an effort to grow the economy by using hemp is taking root in Hazleton.
A nonprofit is conducting research on the plant, preparing to grow hemp on minelands, coordinating with manufacturers that want to use hemp and training local students for science-based careers.
Called Vytal Plant Science Research and based in the Hazleton LaunchBox, the nonprofit that works with Penn State University, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Lackawanna College and Luzerne County Community College. Read moreGrowing the economy: Consortium studies hemp for economic boost 💬
