What is National Hemp Day?
National Hemp Day weaves a celebration centered on a long and innovative tradition on February 4th.
Did you know hemp has been a part of human history for thousands of years? Textile and other products were made from hemp fibers by the world's earliest civilizations. Even early in America's founding fathers, early documents on hemp paper were drafted. During WWII, politicians used a "Hemp for Victory" movement to encourage farmers to grow hemp for military use. Hemp has been a key component of many industries' development since then. Hemp is used in many industries, including shipping, building, and textiles, for example. Hempcrete is a form of hemp resin, and hempcrete is used in place of concrete because it is windproof and has a lower carbon footprint.
Many states were able to grow, cultivate, and process hemp for agricultural uses as a result of the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program, which was funded by the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program. Thousands of new jobs were added to a market that had long been considered obsolete due to the Schedule I classification of hemp (the same classification as heroin and LSD).
With the passage of the Farm Bill in 2018, the hemp industry won a major victory. Hemp, including the leaves, stalks, and stems, has since been rescheduled to a Schedule V classification, the same as OTC low-dose codeine. As a result, hemp growing, growing, and exporting hemp are legal on a national basis. CBD, clothing, plastics, paint, insulation, and biofuels made from hemp will now be more widely available. The 2018 Farm Bill passed by the Senate would have a major increase in growth prospects. According to some publications, the hemp industry will grow to become a multi-billion dollar industry for the United States.
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