Third-generation farmer Steve Groff, owner of Cedar Meadow Farm, in Hollywood, has grown hemp for cannabidiol (CBD) since it became legal four years ago, and is currently collaborating with scientists at the Penn State College of Medicine Academic Clinical Research Center at the Hershey Medical Center. CBD hemp grown on his farm is being used in several projects being researched there in regard to how his regenerative farming practices impact the quality of CBD hemp oil extract.

According to Wesley M. Raup-Konsavage, Ph.D., scientific director of the Penn State College Clinical Research Center, some products labeled as CBD are dramatically different than what the label claims. Issues like this have led to confusion and even distrust of CBD. Groff, a 30-year expert in regenerative farming methods, is poised to play an integral role in uncovering verified results that pertain to consumer’s health and well-being. The research aims to strengthen confidence in the industry.

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