#8221;Hemp is one of the oldest industries on the planet, going back more than 10,000 years. The oldest relic of human industry is a bit of hemp fabric dating back to approximately 8,000 BC. Historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson and George Washington grew hemp at one time in their lives.Hemp fiber is a very soft material, softer than cotton fiber. It is rich in cellulose, and can be used to make things such as paper, toilet tissue (the soft 3-ply kind!) and other paper type products. It has possible uses as a biofuel, able to power cars, heat homes, etc. Hemp can grow without pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. A hemp crop is usually harvested in 100-120 days after reaching a height of 4-15 feet, depending on the variety, making hemp a better producer than timber.All this information is leading up to the conclusion that the United States needs to lift the ban on hemp growing! Currently the only place in the US that hemp growing is legal is Hawaii, in a acre experimental plot. Hemp is the perfect replacement for trees grown for pulp for papermaking. Over 10 other countries have a large hemp growing industry, and some even print their money on hemp paper!...
