The interim Industrial Hemp Committee of the South Dakota legislature held its first meeting last week.

The committee got an update from several legislators who traveled to Kentucky to talk to officials about their hemp development.

Committee Chairman, Representative Lee Qualm of Platte says communication is key….

Qualm says hemp brings some unique opportunities for ag….

Qualm says they will get more details on the process at their next meeting….

That meeting is set for August nineteenth in Pierre.