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| https://riggleman.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-riggleman-sends-letter-secretary-agriculture-sonny-perdue-hemp | Congressman Riggleman Sends Letter to Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, on Hemp Production | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Republican | House | VA | Denver Riggleman | R000611 | riggleman.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. -Congressman Denver Riggleman sent a letter toSecretary of Agriculture,Sonny Perdue, to discuss potential changes to the implementation of the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program. The letter suggested improvements to benefit farmers and align the rules with the realities that hemp farmers face while growing. Virginia and the 5th District are uniquely positioned to lead in the arena of hemp production and I am grateful to the entire Virginia delegation for signing this letter regarding the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program, said Congressman Riggleman. Industrial hemp is a potential game changer for Southside Virginia. If we can improve the USDA hemp program to help Virginia farmers, we have the potential to bring hugeeconomic growthto the 5th District. This letter will provide clarity for farmers and help production. Congressman Riggleman's letter was cosigned by the Virginiadelegation in theHouse of Representatives. The changes it asked for would reduce regulation surrounding hemp farming as well as its post production and distribution. You can read the full letter here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |