b'This table top display shows samples of hemp fiber at various stages of processing. Soaking the stalks of hemp plants breaks down the outer layers, followed by processes like crushing, scutching, and hackling to separate the long bast fibers from the woody core. The cleaned fibers are then further processed through roving and spinning to create yarn for textiles (as seen above).VISIT ATHENS COUNTY | ATHENSOHIO.COM 29'