# Expanding hemp could boost Kentucky water quality and ecological diversity

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-26T21:40:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-hemp-boost-kentucky-quality-ecological.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/expanding-hemp-could-boost-kentucky-water-quality-and-ecological-diver-6bd1a1/

Hemp has long been pitched to Kentucky farmers as a way to diversify their income. Research now suggests it could diversify the landscape itself, with measurable benefits for the state's water and wildlife.

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