While the primary driver in the hemp industry is CBD, farms like Sierra Nevada Hemp in Carson City (pictured here) see opportunities for the plant in other sectors, like construction and fabrics, says owner Mark O’Farrell.

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The seeds of a downturn for Nevada's hemp industry were planted in 2018 when the federal farm bill legalized nationwide growth and cultivation.

• By Kaleb Roedel
• August 25, 2021