Republican state legislator, David Monson of North Dakota, is also a wheat farmer. He discusses industrial hemp as a viable rotational cash crop. [FACT: The Declaration of Independence was drafted on paper containing hemp fiber.][...]
Archive for the ‘Hemp Politics’ Category
December 21st, 2009 - 4:15 PM § in Ag Hemp, Hemp Politics
Wisconsin Lawmakers to Study Uses for Hemp
Wisconsin Ag Connection – 01/15/2010 A group of rural Wisconsin lawmakers are looking into the possibility of setting up an independent committee to study the uses of industrial hemp. According to supporters, the measure would require the panel to review literature related to hemp, and evaluat[...]
Lynda Parker Speaks at the Mercury Cafe July 28th
Lynda will speak on hemp history, its potential and current activity at the state and federal levels to lift prohibition. Please feel free to attend. The “Merc” has wonderful food in case you’re interested in dinner before the presentation. Time: July 28, 2009 from 7pm to 8:45p[...]
June 29th, 2009 - 5:06 PM § in Hemp Politics
Hip, Hot, and Happening (In the U. S. Congress)
Industrial hemp is all that and more. With chameleon-like properties, hemp is used in sustainable manufacturing of autos, building materials, textiles, plastics production, insulation, clothing, food, health and beauty products and more. We know because other countries around the world are doing j[...]
June 29th, 2009 - 5:05 PM § in Ag Hemp, Agricultural Hemp Initiative, Farmers, Hemp Politics, Industrial Hemp
Announcing Colorado’s Agricultural Hemp Initiative
We are proud to announce Colorado Agricultural Hemp Initiative, an organization actively engaged in educating the public and lawmakers about the economic and environmental benefits of growing agricultural hemp as a legitimate crop for farmers in Colorado and across America. The United States is the [...]