Imagine a plant that cuts cholesterol, reduces our exposure to toxins, can ease joint inflammation, proves more durable than concrete, and can provide the economy with much-needed jobs for farmers and manufacturers. This wonder of the world exists – it’s hemp.
Key Article Take Away’s
- Hemp contains virtually no THC
- The plant is legal to grow in 30 Countries
- US Congress allows farmers to grow plant in states that have legalized it
- In 2016, 9,649 acres were planted across 15 states, including Minnesota
- $580 million worth of products are imported to the US every year
- Lobbyists are working to persuading Congress to remove hemp from Schedule 1 of the Controlled Substances Act
- The plant can be used to replace many of the things we use today that are harmful
- The 1937 Marijuana Act has been the cause of many political battles