When you take a look back at Hemp History, from its first traces in China to its place in society today, it tells a fascinating tale. Industrial hemp has been in the news a lot in the past few years, but usually not in a good light, due to its illicit cousin,...
New research has shown that humanity’s coexistence with Hemp History dates back several millennia, even further than originally known. Modern humans have been developing relationships with certain plants and animals that are beneficial to our existence. Many of these...
CBD oil is the latest trend in hemp, but Hemp History goes back thousands of years. Over the last century, hemp has become a controversial plant due to its association with marijuana. But do you really know what hemp is? It is not marijuana. Although hemp and...
The Hemp History of Clark County, Kentucky, dates all the way back to the pioneer days of 1779, when hemp was grown to make clothing. One early settler recalls getting his first hemp seed, saving the hemp stalks, and how his wife made him a shirt out of it. Hemp...
Some history, such as Hemp History, is worth repeating. Industrial hemp can help solve the world’s climate crises and save our planet. 2019 saw a growing awareness of climate change worldwide, and thankfully, politicians are beginning to make it a priority. In the...
The state of Wisconsin made Hemp History in November 2017, when it became the first state to collectively approve a hemp pilot program. Farmers were on board with hemp from the get go. For the hemp pilot program, the Wisconsin Hemp Alliance received close to 250...
The U.S. made Hemp History with federal legalisation. Now one U.S. company is refining cannabinoids, which will change the future of hemp. Despite hemp’s significant place in U.S. history, its resemblance to marijuana has always caused problems. The 1937 Marijuana Tax...
Indiana is making Hemp History with the first hemp harvest the state has seen in decades. Hemp is a member of the cannabis family, but it won’t get you high. It is grown for its industrial uses, for making thousands of products such as rope, clothing, paper, and CBD...
Rhode Island is making Hemp History, as hemp is harvested for the first time in 50 years. Dawson Hodgson, co owner of Sodco Turf Farm in Rhode Island, planted 65 acres of hemp this year, and is harvesting up to 70,000 plants. Hodgson is taking the lead for Rhode...
Despite the significant role of Hemp History in the U.S., experts say it will take some time to reestablish hemp textiles in the industry. Hemp textiles were once widely accepted in the U.S., substantiated by the fact that the U.S. Constitution was written on hemp...
