The second week of June marked the 7th Annual Hemp History Week! Each year, this nationwide event is dedicated to spreading the word about hemp’s cultivation history and reviving the desire to incorporate industrial hemp production into mainstream American agriculture. What is Hemp History Week? Hemp History Week is "the largest, national grassroots effort to restore … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
10 States Pass Hemp Industry Legislations in April
April proved to be a pivotal month for the legalization of hemp growing and research across the United States. In that month, 10 new states passed positive hemp industry legislations: Pennsylvania, Ohio, Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Tennessee. Here’s a quick rundown: Medical Advances Three states used legislatures … [Read more...]
Spotlight on The International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines
For our fourth installment, we’ll be discussing the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines and its commitment to accurate research and education. IACM’s Mission Founded in March of 2000, the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines (IACM) was formed with the goal of helping people through the power of medical cannabis. They strive to “advance knowledge … [Read more...]
Hemp Milk: Just a Trend or Here to Stay?
We’ve all heard of the various popular milk alternatives: almond, soy, coconut, rice, etc. These have steadily grown in popularity due to being lower in sugar and calories compared to traditional cow’s milk. Lately, a new milk trend has been added to the list: milk made from hemp seeds. From cocktails to baking, people are finding many uses for hemp milk, but is it simply … [Read more...]