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Hemp farming issue on ballot
Voters in the 2nd Franklin state representative district will consider a non-binding ballot question on Nov. 5 asking whether they would support the farming of industrial hemp, which advocates say would benefit both the economy and the environment.
Hemp industry sparking overseas interest
Bundaberg-based Agrifibre Industries will begin trial plantings of 34 new varieties of industrial hemp in a fortnight. It hopes to plant 500 hectares by September next year. Interim chief executive Jim Hall says there is big potential for export, particularly to Asia.
Hemp legislation in final drafting stage
Legislation to allow the growing of industrial grade hemp in Western Australia is in the final drafting stage, ready to be introduced to Parliament.
Hemp seed: A cure for the common cold?
In short, we saw a remarkable reduction in dryness, itching and an overall improvement in the symptoms of these patients [atopic dermatitis, also know as eczema] while they were using the hempseed oil, and no significant change at all while they were using the olive oil. We also noticed a reduction in the frequency of influenza when these patients were taking the hempseed oil.
Hempsters go to Washington, D.C.
Low-THC industrial hemp is grown in 31 countries. The United States remains the only developed nation to prohibit its cultivation. While both marijuana and hemp come from the same plant species—Cannabis sativa—hemp is to pot as a terrier is to a pit bull. Both are dogs, albeit with very different bites, but they are nonetheless seen by the same veterinarian.
High court lets fired teacher sue district
A teacher who was fired after inviting actor Woody Harrelson to speak to her fifth-grade class about legalizing hemp will be able to sue the Shelby County schools after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling yesterday.
Interest High Around Ag-Fibe 2002 Conferenc
“This event will help raise the level of interest and awareness about economic opportunities in the agri-fibre industry. Environmentally friendly natural fibre materials are used to manufacture everything from automobile parts to ethanol — the growth potential for utilizing “green” material for industrial purposes is phenomenal” said Joe Laxdal, Conference Chair. “It will also provide a forum for national and international experts to share and exchange ideas and information related to this new and growing sector of the agriculture value-added industry.
Lathrop teacher’s hemp lesson seeds controversy
When Lathrop police Officer Chris Stevens teaches students about the perils of drug and alcohol abuse, one of his tools is a poster depicting a marijuana leaf. “I tell them they need to stay far away from it,” he said. So when a second-grade teacher at Lathrop Annex K-2 this week offered students some roasted hemp seeds — pulled from a bag bearing the image of a marijuana leaf — things got a bit tense.
Supreme Court clears the way for teacher’s suit
The high court refused yesterday to consider an appeal from the Shelby County Public School District, a decision that opened the way for a trial next year at which Donna Cockrel will try to show that her First Amendment right to free speech was violated when she was fired five years ago.
Thomas urges state to keep on top of agriculture
After his remarks, Thomas fielded audience questions on topics including bioterrorism, research into industrial uses of hemp, the U.S.A. Patriot Act, oil issues related to problems in Iraq, a recent book challenging the importance of agriculture in Wyoming and media coverage of world events.