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\"\"<\/a>By Austin Wszolek –<\/span><\/p>\n

National Hemp Month<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

J<\/strong><\/span>uly is National Hemp Month. Being the hottest crop of the decade, there are still many misconceptions and questions regarding its uses and benefits. Let\u2019s clear the smoke, and dive into why you should care.<\/span><\/p>\n

History of Hemp<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know that throughout early American History and up until the early 1900\u2019s, American farmers were required to cultivate hemp?<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"This versatile crop has been a staple in our country for both its soil remediation and textile uses. I was even grown by our founding fathers before it was ultimately made illegal in the 1930\u2019s. Why the ultimate reason it was made illegal, is still under debate. There is no mistaking its rampant return in the last decade.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Farm Bill of 2014, made growing industrial hemp legal in the U.S. to encourage farmers and processors to begin cultivating this crop for its many uses. This was further defined in the 2018 Farm Bill with many states, including Wisconsin, creating pilot programs to help drive momentum to the research.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the intended purpose was to begin lessening our foreign dependency for hemp fiber, it has blossomed into a multi-faceted industry for both large and small businesses alike. From hemp clothes to hempcrete to CBD products, you would be hard-pressed to not find a hemp-based product in your neighborhood grocery store.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hemp Vs Marijuana<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

When most people think of Hemp, they think of a fibrous substance used to make clothing, ropes, and even building materials. While these are accurate and common uses, many fail to realize that \u201cHemp\u201d and \u201cMarijuana\u201d are actually part of the same plant species; Cannabis Sativa L.<\/span><\/p>\n

The main legal differentiating factor between \u201cHemp\u201d and \u201cMarijuana\u201d, commonly referred to as weed, dope, ganja, green, kush, maryjane, pot, etc, is the amount of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the active compound in Cannabis that gives users a \u201cHigh.\u201d To be classified as hemp the cannabis plant must contain <.3% THC on a dry weight basis.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, in certain phytocannabinoid-rich varieties of hemp, it does still produce other non-intoxicating cannabinoids, most commonly Cannabidiol or CBD. These are then extracted and formulated into the vast array of Full Spectrum CBD products available from manufacturers such as Carbon Cannabis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hemp uses<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This dynamic crop has historically been bred and genetically modified for two common uses. Fiber and Cannabinoid production.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fiber<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

When growing hemp for fiber or textiles, the plant is farmed using traditional agricultuAnxiety, Pain Management, Sleep, Seizuresral techniques. The hemp plants are tall and strong, with minimal leaves or flowers. Upon harvest, the whole plant is used. The hurd and stalks are turned into fibrous material similar to raw cotton and the seeds are usually pressed into oil as a nutritional supplement.<\/span><\/p>\n

This fibrous material has countless uses, including;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n