Florida's farmers plot new course after Hurricane Michael's deadly tear
by Richard Luscombe in Miami from on (#49A7F)
Storm's assault through Panhandle has left growers moving away from traditional farming towards alternatives like hemp and hops
Hurricane Michael's deadly tear through Florida's Panhandle four months ago will help fuel a transformation of the state's agricultural industry, experts are predicting, with significant numbers of growers moving away from traditional farming and towards a future of alternative crops such as hemp and hops.
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