How can we feed, clothe, and house a rapidly growing population organically and sustainably? Hemp may be the answer.
Cannabis (Hemp) is one of the most versatile plants known to humans. It has been grown for thousands of years to make everything from fabric to nutritious foods. Virtually nothing of this plant goes to waste, as it can be used to make almost anything,. It also doesn’t require pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, and it leaves farmers fields in good shape for the next crop year by year.
More then 30 industrialized nations grow hemp and use it to produce many popular products including cosmetics, auto parts, and dietary supplements. It can be used in foods such as breads, cereals, salad dressing and you can even eat the hemp nut. It is also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that support cell function.
Despite the fact that this plant is so versatile and can both help the economy ( We import $330 million worth a year) and the planets ecosystem, Cannabis remains illegal for farmers to grow in the US. the DEA still considers Hemp, which has only trace amounts of THC, and its cousin Marijuana, the same plant. The Government still holds an irrationalized fear that if we legalize hemp, we will somehow all be corrupted and all become pot smokers.
Its time to get past the confusion, and educate ourselves and others about hemp. Realize its not a drug, but something that can contribute to our economy.
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