Why is our government so opposed to industrial hemp production in the United States? OK now that I have all you dooby doers attention out there, industrial hemp in not pot. You would have to smoke so much of it to get even the least amount of buzz since the THC content is so low. It would be easier getting stoned by drinking too much water.
Industrial hemp could be a major player in biofuel production eliminating the present use of canola, a plant with the potential to spread disease within the canola plant community, and has danger of cross pollination contamination. Hemp plants grown for fiber already can produce as much oil as soy.
Though many states are for hemp in their local agricultural programs, it is Federal regulations that prevent anyone from starting the process. Experimental hemp crops in the US are hidden behind 12-foot razor wire fences.
Presently hemp is in production for seed oil in Canada. The Europeans grow it more often for fiber. With this one plant we can improve soil tilth, make clothing, biofuels and ther products like plastics. There are over 25,000 products that can be made from hemp. It is disease and pest resistant and cross pollination would only result in pot with a lower amount of THC. The EU and Canadian regulations limit THC content to 0.3% in industrial hemp.
I encourage anyone who finds themselves in the area of a hemp shop, please go in and see all the great things made from hemp. If you see a product you can use, buy it. Money talks...