Hemp History Week is July 17th-23rd

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In honor of hemp history week taking place from July 17th –23rd we will discuss its rich history around the world, explore some of its important milestones & hear about some of the incredible celebrations & people who have helped bring hemp to the masses.  We will also discuss some of today’s most popular uses & applications of hemp. 

Hemp History

In China-hemp has been used for thousands of years. Evidence shows it was one the first cultivated plants in archaeological records. Used for fiber in ancient civilizations of Northern China, it dates back as early as 10,000 BC with products such as rope, pottery & paper.

Hemp fibers are strong and durable making them ideal to create strong ropes which were once considered a necessary tool when trading or fishing over long distances. Providing a greater strength than other types of rope like cotton cordage; in fact, auto-towing mirrors still utilize hemp strings today within their designs.

In England-hemp use dates back to the 16th century, sailors would turn to hemp due to their need of a strong fiber source that could help ships’ riggings from breaking. Hemp’s ability to withstand the heavy seas without breaking apart under tension made it one of England’s most popular go to products. The proof that hemp was a durable material brought hemp into other big industries such as canvas & fabrics. 

In the USA- the Constitution is written in hemp & in 1916The USDA published a study about the value of hemp, it stated that the plant provides four times more cellulosic fiber per acre than trees! Hemp has been a part of United States history for hundreds of years. It was a legal crop in the 18th and 19th century, later being banned in the 20th century; only to make a huge come back with new regulations in 21st century. President Obama signed the first version of the Farm Bill in 2014, establishing the first Hemp Pilot Program. Then hemp and all its byproducts become federally legal with President Donald Trump’s signing of the 2018 Farm Bill.

Some of Today’s Most Popular Hemp Uses

  1. Hemp is a great crop for our environment; it produces four times as much cellulosic fiber per acre than trees. This means that our current forest cover could be replaced by this versatile plant and resulting paper products will be able to keep up with demand! This plant also absorbs carbon dioxide quickly, making it an excellent way to offset global warming.
  2. Hemp is a much-needed solution to our economic and environmental crisis. When cultivated it can reduce erosion & provide natural resources for industries such as textiles or biofuel production. It is estimated that the hemp industry accounted for approximately $1.1 billion in revenue last year, a number which has been on an upward trend since 2021 when it surpassed beef as our country’s second most valuable crop.
  3. Imagine a world where the soil is so rich with nutrients that it fixes more than just food from our farmlands and wild spaces. The magic of these plants lies in their ability to build fertility by bringing together natural elements like earth ferments & root nodules capable of placing nitrogen right into your yard’s cropping system. It can help any top soil whether you’re growing wheat or corn! In addition, if we covered enough land using versatile vegetation such as hemp then farmers could help lower the risks associated with pollution, while helping to provide fewer toxic foods reaching dinner tables around the world.
  4. With smokables non-bleached rolling papers & wraps, consumers are able to have a smoother hit from their cigarettes or joints. While hemp wicks are a great choice for cannabis smokers because they produce less harmful smoke than lighter or match. Plus, the all-natural material offers smokers a cleaner tasting toke.

Hemp History Week Celebration- will be taking place around the country during July 17th-23rd if you’re a retail distributor you will want to stock up on as many hemp products as possible & join the celebration. This year’s 10th annual Hemp History Week will be one of their largest campaigns so don’t miss out. Make sure you & your business take place this year & are a part of hemp history in the making.