Episode

The economics of North Carolina's hemp industry

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Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins
Published
Jul 20, 2026
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Summary

North Carolina’s hemp industry has largely been unregulated, but that may soon change, and this multi-billion-dollar sector of our state’s economy hangs in the balance. A federal law banning intoxicating hemp products is scheduled to go into effect in November and the General Assembly is considering its own prohibitions. A look at what this may mean for the industry and the 16,000 people working in it.