The Western US is the largest region of the country and while it boosts more than half the land area of the United States, it has also been plagued by drought. Fortunately for farmers, hemp can be grown to harvest on about half as much water as tradition crops such as alfalfa and it is also naturally drought resistant. With potential to free up precious water supplies, produce tens of thousands of products, and turn a nice profit, those in the region looking to join the hemp industry could become the new pioneers of the West!