CheckoutGreen Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader today challenged Al Gore and George W. Bush to explain their positions on industrial hemp and the opposition of the U.S. government to an agricultural crop that would benefit farmers and manufacturers while at the same time providing many environmental benefits.
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Let “cash crop” refer to hemp grown as a versatile alternative
I enjoyed reading the hemp news stories carried in Saturday, Aug. 26, issue of The Herald-Whig. Ann Pierceall took us up as the Western Illinois Force made two “drug busts” as part of Operation Cash Crop. But, I am saddened by the fact that what is now being raised as a viable farm crop in other countries, we are destroying because of its relationship with marijuana.
Hemp growers, buyer sue
The growers of thousands of hemp plants seized August 24 and a Delaware company that had contracted to buy the plants have filed federal lawsuits in Rapid City to bar the destruction of the plants. Nearly 4,000 plants were taken by federal authorities from two plots on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Hemp foods giving soy heady competition in nutrition, versatility
No, you can’t get high from it, and yes, it’s one of the most nutritious plant foods in the world. Hempseed based foods, according to the Hemp Food Association are functional foods or nutraceuticals, and are projected to be one of the fastest-growing segments in the food industry.
Flax seed oil demand grows
Organic farmer David Musgrave has a winner on his hands with flax seed oil, but he can’t get enough farmers to grow the seed. From doing everything himself five years ago, he now employs nine full-time people and three or four part-timers in oil production on the family farm at Waihi Bush near Geraldine. About 30,000 litres were produced last year.
Nader criticizes hemp restrictions
Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader joined people who want to grow and market industrial hemp Tuesday in criticizing federal agencies for making it difficult for farmers to grow the crop.
Nader differentiates between hemp, marijuana
Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader joined people who want to grow and market industrial hemp yesterday in criticizing federal agencies for making it difficult for farmers to grow the crop.
Green Party Senate Candidate Announces New Forest Platform and Job Plan
Medea Benjamin, Green Party Candidate for US Senate in California, today released her detailed plan for resolving the issues of logging on National Forestlands, supporting Forest Stewardship Council certification for the state’s private lands, and creating permanent, high-wage jobs in the non-tree paper and pulp industries.
Crusading for Hemp
Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader joined people who want to grow and market industrial hemp today in criticizing federal agencies for making it difficult for farmers to grow the crop. Nader also spoke out against a recent raid on a South Dakota Indian reservation in which federal agents seized at least 2,000 plants described as industrial-grade hemp plants by the crop’s owner.
Nader calls for legal hemp farming
Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader joined people seeking to legally grow and market industrial hemp Tuesday in criticizing federal agencies for making it difficult for farmers to grow the crop.