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- ↑ "Statesman Journal from Salem, Oregon on August 27, 2015 · Page WKD2". Newspapers.com. 2015-08-27. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
- ↑ Michael Davis and Carol Currie, Statesman Journal (2015-07-22). "Learn all about hemp at Salem Hemp Fest". Statesmanjournal.com. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
- ↑ United States. "Salem Hemp Fest". Salem Weekly News. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
- ↑ "The First-Ever Salem Hempfest at Riverfront Park". Salem-News.Com. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
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