Hemptober is a green initiative to showcase a million eco friendly hemp products
PAST
Hemp rope was discovered dating back to 26,000 BC. Ancient China grew hemp and used its fibers for cloth. Vikings used hemp cordage in their ships, and Christopher Columbus used 80 tons of hemp to bring his ships to America.
From 1690 - 1800s you could actually pay your taxes with hemp!
By 1880, 80% of all books and textiles we made of hemp.
PRESENT
In addition to defining hemp as cannabis that contains no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight, the bill asserts a ‘whole plant’ definition of hemp, including plant extracts; and removes roadblocks to the rapidly growing hemp industry in the U.S., notably by authorizing and encouraging access to federal research funding for hemp, and removing restrictions on banking, water rights, and other regulatory roadblocks the hemp industry currently faces. The bill also explicitly authorizes crop insurance for hemp.
FUTURE
Hemp is one of the most powerful weapons we have to fight climate threats. Hemp grows in 6 months.
Hemp will replace synthetic plastic. Hemp will replace a range of pharmaceuticals. Hemp will become a mainstream fabric. And protein. Hemp will curb pesticides. Hemp will help us cut down less trees. Hemp will create green jobs. Hemp will give every farmer a cash crop.
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Sat, Oct 26Eaton DCOct 26, 2019, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMEaton DC, 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USAOct 26, 2019, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMEaton DC, 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USAProgramming: Screening sections of Dawn Lees Speak Life 7 State Documentary, travelling with her 9 year old daughter Zoe, to 5 states to meet with legislators and elected officials advocating for CBD, and how it helped heal her daughter.
Sat, Oct 261201 K St. NW DCOct 26, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM1201 K St. NW DCOct 26, 2019, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM1201 K St. NW DCJoin us for a live cooking demonstration with Christina Kim of Secret Cacao Garden. Come early to enjoy a sample and stay later for a calming meditation session. along with circle discussions about hemp's benefits as a source of protein in foods and as a topical for the skin and hair.
