A Call to Action for Industrial Hemp in Oregon
In 2009, the Oregon Legislature legalized industrial hemp growing and processing in our state. To help move Oregon's hemp law into practice, we need to...
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Colorado Farmer Harvests First US Hemp Crop in 56 Years
Ryan Loflin, a Colorado farmer, harvested the first US hemp crop since 1957 last weekend. The 55-acre crop will be used for hemp seed, oils and fiber.
California: Governor Signs Industrial Hemp Farming Act
Federal legislation, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2013, is currently pending in the US Senate and in the US House of Representatives.
DOJ Memo Taken as Green Light for Hemp Production in Oregon
Senator Floyd Prozanski (D-Eugene), co-sponsored Senate Bill 676 which permits the industrial production and processing of hemp. Hemp production in Oregon
Hemp in the Time of New Federal Marijuana Policy
The Justice Department's policy directive on marijuana opened the door not just to regulated medical and legal marijuana, but also to industrial hemp.
Hemp Beer!? Can It Be True?
I decided to look for hemp beer, and I found that it does exist! Furthermore, hemp can be made into wine and hard alcohol too!
Air Force Bans Chobani Greek Yogurt Flavor, Over Hemp Seeds
In 1999, the U.S Air Force added hemp seed and oil products to their “forbidden list.” This vicious yet silly facet of prohibition has claimed another...
Tenth Annual Olympia Hempfest
I attended and spoke at the Tenth Annual Olympia Hempfest at beautiful Heritage Park, which sits in the shadow of the WA State Capitol Building..
Hemp Seed Nutrition
While you never want to smoke seeds, uncured hemp seeds are actually very nutritional.
Farm Bill Passes House, Hemp Amendment Stays Intact
Although representatives re-crafted the bill to remove provisions for food stamp funding, they left a hemp amendment intact.
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Nation's Capital to Fly Hemp Flag on Independence Day
Thanks to Colorado Rep. Jared Polis, a hemp flag will be raised on the Nation's Capital this Independence Day.
High Scientist: Hempcrete
Hempcrete is an excellent natural insulator made from 3 basic components: water, lime and hemp.
Top Ten Business Benefits of Legalization
Sativa Magazine took an in-depth look at the effects of legalization on businesses with their article The Top Ten Business Benefits of Legalization.
Good, Bad Drug Measures Die Along With Farm Bill
The Farm Bill (House Bill 1947) died in the House Thursday morning as Democrats rebelled against deep cuts to food stamps.
Product Review: All Natural Tea Tree Soap by Dr. Bronner
Dr. Bronner was a soapmaker who made all natural, fair-trade soaps and his family continues his legacy even today...
Colorado Governor Signs Law Regulating State Hemp Production
Governor Hickenlooper signed legislation into law creating a new program within the Department of Agriculture to oversee the commercial hemp production.
Sativa Magazine: Educating Ganjapreneurs
Sativa Magazine strives to provide business advice tailored specifically to cannabusinesses & the information needed to have a holistic understanding of...
Lawmakers to Vote on Hemp Amendment to Federal Farm Bill
Ron Wyden introduced an amendment to SB 3240, a federal farm bill, that requires the federal government to respect state laws allowing industrial hemp