Hemp History – Travellers’ discoveries from the wilds of India

A group of travellers found themselves in the midst of Hemp History on a recent excursion to the Garhwal hills of India. They were astounded to find their guides had set up camp in a wild growing, green, luscious grove of cannabis. You may not be aware, but cannabis...

Hemp History – The tale of a Saskatchewan hemp farmer

Hemp farmer Rod Flaman of Edenwold, Saskatchewan, is a part of Canada’s Hemp History. He first started growing hemp about ten years ago, despite scepticism from his neighbours. He took over his father’s farm in 1981, and started out growing wheat. However, after...

Hemp History – Raising awareness during America’s Hemp History Week

A business in Winchester, Kentucky, will be celebrating its fifth Hemp History Week this week, by raising awareness and encouraging the acceptance of industrial hemp. The celebration, which will mark the first day of Hemp History Week, will take place on Monday at the...

Hemp History – The rekindling of Australia’s hemp industry

Australia has a similar Hemp History to the U.S.A. and after an eighty year ban, the hemp industry is making a comeback in Australia as well. Explorer and naturalist Sir Joseph Banks made sure there were hemp seeds on board when the First Fleet departed for the young...

Hemp History – Kansas hemp advocates want in on the cash crop

The United States has an impressive Hemp History. Prior to the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, hemp was a significant crop across the nation. The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper, the first flag was made of hemp, and Henry Ford built a car out of hemp....

Hemp History – Hemp has a place in U.S. agricultural history

Industrial hemp was once an important crop in Wisconsin, putting the state on the map of Hemp History. In discussions about agriculture, the focus is usually on food. Fibre crops are often overlooked, but they are actually a significant part of the agricultural...

Hemp History – Wisconsin wants in on booming hemp industry

In the past, Wisconsin was at the forefront of hemp farming and production, giving the state a lead role in American Hemp History. Republican lawmakers are eager to assist Wisconsin in bringing back a once-flourishing hemp industry. It only seems fair to allow farmers...

Hemp History – Hemp is coming out of hibernation

The truth about Hemp History is that prior to 1937, it was a common crop in the United States, and it was even used to make the first American flag. Imagine a crop that is fast-growing, that can flourish in many different climates, and can be used to make thousands of...