An important new Huffington Post / You Gov poll has found that nearly half of all Americans support the legalization of private marijuana cultivation , as well as the legalization of industrial hemp. According to the polling, 47% support a move towards legalizing the home-cultivation of cannabis, while only 37% oppose such a move. In regards to industrial hemp, 56% are in favor of its legalization, with just 24% in opposition.

The polling is in line with recent polling also released by Huffington Post / You Gov which found that well over 50% support legalizing and regulating marijuana similar to alcohol.

The release of the polling comes as federal lawmakers are considering an amendment to a national farm bill which would legalize hemp throughout the U.S.. Representatives are also discussing legislation which would force the government to respect the laws of states that legalize marijuana.

– TheJointBlog