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A Global Look at ‘Legacy’ Markets and Policy

How small and legacy hemp and cannabis farmers are defined and faring in cannabis markets around the world.

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Marguerite Arnold
December 12, 2022

No matter the exact cause, from post-COVID economic volatility to the marked financial doldrums of cannabis stocks, there are signs that support for the “legacy farmer” is on an upswing.

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