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will  be  stored”  Mr.  Dunn  said,  in  addition  to  documenting   tive crop, it helps sequester carbon, it cleans the air, it cleans
      from whom the genetics [of the plants] were sourced and the   the soil,” said Mr. Dunn. He noted that hemp could be used
      intended buyer of the crop. East Coast Hemp Supply maintains   to make paper products, saving land from deforestation within
      compliant genetics and supplies those plants to farmers, while   the pulp industry, and it could be used within the petroleum
      also actively researching which hemp variations are best suited   industry to create substances such as diesel fuel in a more sus-
      for the North Carolina environment.                        tainable manner. Hemp fibers, which come from the stalk of
                                                                 the plant, are one of the strongest natural fibers which make
      Mr. Dunn and company strive to promote the environmental   it ideal for clothing and textiles. The hemp seeds are very nu-
      benefits of hemp, a crop that the United States is currently the   tritionally dense compared to other grains, a good source of
      largest importer of. “Switching over to hemp is a more sustain-  omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, and high in protein.
      able choice, it’s better for the environment. It’s a carbon nega-
                                                                 The storefront is located at 114 West Broad St in Dunn, and a
                                                                              variety of products can be found in the sprawl-
                                                                              ing  showroom.  Grow  supplies,  such  as  soil,
                                                                              fans, and lighting; CBD products, ranging from
                                                                              topical skin care to lip balm, and oral tinctures,
                                                                              even CBD droppers for your pet are all avail-
                                                                              able, in addition to clothing and food products
                                                                              such as hemp pasta, hemp flour, hemp seeds,
                                                                              and barbecue sauce (being FDA approved is a
                                                                              bonus).

                                                                              Spreading  awareness  through  education,  and
                                                                              with the support of the local community, East
                                                                              Coast Hemp Supply will surely flourish with-
                                                                              in this budding industry, fully living up to its
                                                                              name.




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