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Ky. hemp supporters gain big endorsement
Published: January 20, 2013 By BRUCE SCHREINER — Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Industrial hemp’s repositioning toward mainstream status gained ground with a timely endorsement from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. But the plant’s proponents have more work to do in cultivating support to legalize a crop that once was a Bluegrass state staple. … Continue reading
U.S. Representative Massie Introduces Industrial Hemp Bill
For Immediate Release Contact: Wednesday February 6, 2013 (202) 225-3465 U.S. Representative Massie Introduces Industrial Hemp Bill “Industrial hemp is a sustainable crop and could be a great economic opportunity for Kentucky farmers” WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced federal legislation that requires the federal government to respect state laws allowing the growing … Continue reading
Doing study on coal-hemp, calls on changes in fed law
January 31, 2013 Patriot Energy joins state hemp association CORBIN — By Jeff Noble, Staff Writer Could industrial hemp be useful in reducing coal emissions and reclaiming mined coal fields in Kentucky? And could the reclaiming bring a hike in southeastern and eastern Kentucky’s economy? A bioenergy company with roots in the Tri-County thinks so. … Continue reading
The Latest Hemp news in Kentucky…
Kentucky state senator to bring hemp bill up for vote By The Associated Press Posted January 28, 2013 at 3:13 p.m. FRANKFORT, Ky. — The chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee sounded upbeat Monday about prospects for his bill that would regulate industrial hemp production in Kentucky if the federal government lifts its … Continue reading
Atmospheric Oxygen Levels Are Dropping Faster Than Atmospheric Carbon Levels Are Rising
Posted by Good German on January 27, 2013 Forget rising temperatures and bigger storms, this is the big problem that neither side of the mainstream debate over environmental destruction is talking about. Peter Tatchell reported for the Guardian back in 2008: The rise in carbon dioxide emissions is big news. It is prompting action … Continue reading
U.S. congressmen, former CIA director to testify in support of Kentucky hemp bill
Staff report Industrial hemp is a fiber and oil seed crop with a wide variety of uses. Hemp fibers have been used to manufacture hundreds of products that include twine, paper, construction materials, carpeting and clothing. FRANKFORT, Ky. — U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, U.S. Reps. John Yarmuth and Thomas Massie, former Director of Central … Continue reading
Tell The Children the Truth
Trace the rich History and Science of the worlds most valuable plant. Discover how hemp is a leading, cellulose, fiber, food and bio-fuel solution. U.S. Hemp Co. is a non-profit organization dedicated to revealing hemp's great potential to help solve many of our environmental, financial, and social challenges. Originally located in downtown Santa Cruz, … Continue reading
