Native American tribes are increasingly exploring hemp and cannabis alongside traditional alcohol and tobacco industries as paths to economic self-sufficiency. Given their unique legal protections, tribes are leveraging these industries to boost revenues through sales to non-tribal members. The passage of the 2018 Farm Bill has allowed tribes to develop hemp-related ventures, while the push for cannabis legalization across the U.S. has enabled tribes to produce and sell marijuana products, leading to significant financial benefits that support community needs.
Today, Native American tribes find economic power in alcohol, cannabis and more. Historically, alcohol and tobacco sales on reservations provided vital funding for health, education, and infrastructure.
Cannabis represents a new frontier. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp nationwide, opening the door for tribes to cultivate and sell hemp-based products like CBD oil and textiles.
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