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Attorney General candidates spar over death penalty, other issues
The candidates for attorney general disagreed Thursday on the death penalty, Indian gambling, the use of marijuana for medical use and the legalization of industrial hemp.
Bread Head
The healthiest seeded loaf in town, according to Zakowski, is his pain biologique (French for organic bread). It’s made with flaxseed, hemp nuts, sunflower and oats. “Hemp nuts?” I ask in astonishment. Zakoski explains that the hemp nut is the kernel inside the hemp seed.
Dear industrial hemp advocate
It looks very promising. There are strong indications in Washington D. C. that our efforts to grow industrial hemp in the United Stated are succeeding. Plans are being considered as to just how it might be structured if approved.
Ecofibre looks to commercial hemp trials
A Brisbane company looking to make a multi-million dollar investment in the industrial hemp industry hopes to start commercial trials of the crop this month. Ecofibre Industries wants to test growing conditions throughout Queensland before selecting one or two sites to grow the crop, eventually producing up to 60,000 tonnes of industrial hemp a year.
Farmers consider hemp production
The treasurer of the Queensland Industrial Hemp Farmers Association, Brad Alchin, says more and more people are inquiring about growing the crop, even though it is yet to be commercially grown.
Fired Border Patrol agent blames hemp bar
A U.S. Border Patrol agent dismissed from his job earlier this year after testing positive for drugs is blaming a San Diego-based manufacturer of hemp bars for his downfall.
Flax seed prices skyrocket due to drought — hemp now a better option
To most health enthusiasts, flax seed oil is a staple in their diets. Flax oil is demanded for its abundance of “good fats” or essential fatty acids or as many know them by: Omega 3 and 6. For many flax eaters, the recent drought in the Canadian prairies is very bad news... flax prices are doubling and in some cases tripling! And this means flax oil is as well. Hemp seed oil just may be the better option today.
German-ARC deal would turn straw into car brakes, textiles
A delegation of German officials were in Edmonton on Monday signing an agreement with Alberta Research Council calling for a mutual transfer of technology. The Natural Fibre Association, Brandenburg and ARC will jointly study ways to add local straw, flax and hemp fibres to a wide range of everyday products.
HIA 2003 Hemp Calendar
The HIA 2003 Hemp Calendar includes more relevant Hemp Dates for the new year, lots of information and a variety of Hemp Photos...all printed on Hemp & recycled paper from Living Tree Paper Company. Specially featured are the Hemp Houses on Pine Ridge Reservation.
HIA Convention Report
The 9th Annual HIA Convention held in Washington DC was a triple play event. Meeting with industry leaders is always inspiring and motivating. Hemp Lobby Day was interesting and intense due to the tenor of Capitol Hill as our representatives debated waging war on Iraq. Displaying hemp foods and body care products at the Natural Products Expo was great for business and public relations. Exhibitors and buyers were excited about the HIA being there in the Organic Marketplace.