Legalizing cannabis will bring closer the reality of a new taxable multi-billion and multi pronged industrial base. Apart from support networks such as advertising and distribution, the core streams of the cannabis sector includes the following:
a) Farming: The Cannabis plant is disease resistant and grows vigorously. It can be replanted several times a year without herbicides, pesticides or fungicides- a useful attribute in crop rotation. Its deep roots not only stabilize and enrich the soil; they help prevent erosion and pull toxins from the soil.
b) Pharmacy: The Cannabis plant is a medicinal base for hundreds of pharmaceutical products.
c) Textiles and Twine: Hemp fibers are 10 times stronger than cotton and produce tough industrial and commercial material such as sails and military uniforms. Hemp also makes the strongest industrial twine for anchoring ships and other heavy duty activities.
d) Construction Industry: Hemp is a base for making construction and insulation materials, and other manufactured goods.
e) Organic Plastics: Hemp produces organic cellulose which is the base ingredient for plastics.
f) Beauty: Cannabis offers a wide range of hair and body products with properties for cosmetics and a wide range of personal care products.
g) Food Industry: Hemp is a nutritional base for supplements for foods and beverages.
h) Paper Industry: Hemp produces cheaper and better quality paper per acre than any other known plant.
i) Oil Industry: Hemp is ideal for lubricating oil as well as manufacturing shoe material.