CheckoutLaunch of Hemp Foods Will Require Education. Tortilla chips, pasta, wraps and pate are among the foods containing hemp in a new line launched recently at two food shows in Toronto. Ruth’s Hemp Foods, made exclusively of Canadian-grown hemp, address a convergence of market trends—the interest in healthy, plant-based diets and the desire for quick-to-prepare meals.
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Monthly Archives: May 2000
Harvesting Hemp
Editorial: “But Wisconsin has always allowed farmers to grow hemp. In the 1930s, the legislature imposed a $100 permit, which was last issued in 1958. Unlike Canada and U.S. states with more recent laws, Wisconsin law distinguishes hemp from marijuana by use, rather than by genetic variety.”
Vermont Hemp Resolution passed by House
On Thursday, May 11, 2000 the Vermont House joined the Senate in the passage of JRS098: Urging US DEA and US Congress to reconsider Federal policies that restrict the cultivation and marketing of industrial hemp and related products.
US Currency: In Hemp We Trust
The saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words” certainly holds its merit in this photo of an early 20th century US Federal Reserve Note. Those unfamiliar with the modern hemp movement would say that the photo raises more questions than it does answers. However, this photo will serve as a valuable asset to those interested in hemp’s past—and its future!
Lawmaker From Strandburg Won’t Give Up on Hemp
Despite the South Dakota Legislature’s rejection of two measures to allow growth and marketing of industrial hemp in South Dakota, a supporter of the effort says he’s not giving up. Rep. Bob Weber, R-Strandburg, who is a farmer, says legalization of hemp could help ensure the survival of some family farms.
nova-Study on Markets and Price Situation of Natural Fibres in Germany and EU
An analysis of the current and future markets for flax and hemp fibers produced in the EU, to characterize the economic situation of producers and to develop a suitable framework that will guarantee an adequate developmenta of the natural fiber markets.
Hemp Industries Association Plans Political Action Campaign
At the Santa Cruz Industrial Hemp Expo the Hemp Industries Association, the world’s largest trade organization of hemp related business, announced that it intends to engage in a national political action campaign aimed at state and federal elections in November, 2000.
Canadian Auto Workers’ (CAW) Perspective on the Political Debate on Industrial Hemp
The Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) union represents more than 238,000 members that cover a wide cross-section of trades and professions from coast-to-coast. In 1995, the CAW spearheaded a massive coast-to-coast campaign to legalize the growing of industrial hemp in Canada.
Maryland Authorizes the Production of Hemp
Maryland yesterday became the fourth state in the nation to authorize the production of hemp, a hardy fibrous crop with many commercial uses that sponsors hope will offer Maryland farmers a profitable alternative to tobacco.
Hemp supporter says crop is far removed from marijuana
In response to Mr. (Leo) Mueller’s letter of May 4 on hemp and marijuana, I was amazed that he touted himself as an expert on hemp.