Hemp  has been around us for centuries...

Hemp is among the oldest industries on the planet, going back more than 10,000 years to the beginnings of pottery. The Columbia History of the World states that the oldest relic of human industry is a bit of hemp fabric dating back to approximately 8,000 BC.
Until man created synthetics, cannabis hemp was the standard fiber of the world.

Hemp has strength

It's more resistant to abrasion and tears along with being anti microbial resulting in protection against mold, mildew & fungus naturally. It is also less likely to shrink and less prone to aging and the deteriorating effects of the sun.

Hemp is truly organic and renewable

Hemp does not require pesticides or herbicides and naturally fertilizes the soil for future crops. It can be cultivated in as little as 100 days compared to the 50-500 years it can take to grow a tree
Hemp produces more pulp per acre than trees and produces exceptional quality paper with less bleaching.  Hemp's long tap root and nutritious qualities make it a natural for crop rotation. 

Did you know?

Hemp has more than 25,000 uses, including paper, plastics, composites, food, fiberboard, healthy cosmetics, paints, varnishes, clean burning fuels, solvents, fiberglass, textiles and more.

Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were hemp farmers and advocated hemp cultivation for the very survival of the American colonies.  In fact, there was a hemp tax on landowners because of its versatility as lantern oil, cooking oil, lubricants, fabric, rope and more.

Henry Ford built a car body using hemp and other agricultural resources to demonstrate the contribution farmers could make to American manufacturing.

The Declaration of Independence was drafted on hemp paper.

For centuries bibles were printed on hemp paper.  (They still are today in France)

Hemp oil is the richest known source of polyunsaturated essential fatty acids (the "good" fats).  It's quite high in some essential amino acids, including gamma linoleic acid (GLA), a very rare nutrient also found in mother's milk.

Hemp has been grown for the last 12,000 years for fiber (textiles and paper) and food.

Biodegradable plastics and Styrofoam made using hemp oil instead of petroleum derivatives are at the cutting edge of technology.