In Hemp History both George Washington and Thomas Jeffersen were avid promoters of hemp cultivation. Washington grew hemp throughout his life, using its fibres to make rope, sailing canvas, clothing and fishing nets. He once stated, “Make the most you can of the...
An American flag made Hemp History this week. In Charlottesville, Virginia, an American flag made of hemp was hoisted at the downtown mall by a group of hemp supporters. The group also announced that the flag would be given to fellow hemp advocate Willie Nelson, who...
Because of hemp’s resemblance to its cousin, marijuana, hemp has been banned for decades. But did you know that it was Kentucky’s biggest cash crop long before steamships, synthetic materials and the anti-marijuana propaganda film reefer madness? Kentucky...
The hemp plant needs very little water to grow, so for New Mexico where water is limited it is an ideal crop to farm. However, hemp’s affiliation with marijuana is jeopardizing the opportunities for New Mexican farmers to cash in on the growing hemp industry....
Hemp History and economics were the focus of the Storm Lake forum held by the Iowa Hemp Association last week. There were discussions about the industrial and medicinal uses of the plant, and also the legalities surrounding the cultivation of hemp. Attendees were very...
Virginia is the latest state to get on board with industrial hemp. A new state law together with a hemp research program by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, means that the Virginia Polytechnic Institute can now start research the...
Loveland, Colorado, is making Hemp History by hosting the 2nd Annual Industrial Hemp Expo. There will be hemp businesses, educators and advocates of industrial and medicinal hemp. The event will take place on April 4th, 2015, and will showcase 60 hemp-based...
In northern Christian County, Kentucky, farmers are making Hemp History by growing the county’s first hemp crop in 50 years! After the federal farm bill was implemented in the spring, pilot plots were planted at certain farms and research centres to test the...
Last week was the 5th Annual Hemp History Week, and Americans were celebrating all across the country. Over the past couple of years, industrial hemp has been making a quiet comeback in the U.S. More and more Americans are recognizing the benefits of industrial hemp,...
Hemp History: Did you know scientists believe that humans have cultivated hemp for its nutritional, medicinal, and industrial properties for more than ten thousand years? Hemp is widely considered to be one of humanity’s first domesticated crops.
