Tennessee hemp farmers pivot as state ban takes effect

Tennessee hemp farmers, including Lee Crabtree, are pivoting to alternative crops like sweet corn and food products after a state ban on THCA took effect. The ban, part of a 2023 law, has led to industry losses, business closures, and companies relocating to more hemp-friendly states like North Carolina. A federal law set for November could further restrict THC products, threatening the state's hemp market.