Hemp is a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant species grown specifically for industrial uses. It is one of the fastest-growing plants and was one of the first plants to be spun into usable fiber.
Detroit Could Grow Hemp On Vacant Urban Land
ANN ARBOR - Greg Pawlowski, a Detroit city planner, in this interview said Mayor Duggan is very interested in the idea of growing hemp for non human consumption on the 35,000 vacant parcels of land (where the building has been demolished) owned by City government. While plans remain preliminary, the upside opportunity is enormous, particularly



