HEMP WAS FARMED BY PRESIDENTS GEORGE WASHINGTON AND THOMAS JEFFERSON
Enough said?
During the founding of America throughout the 1600s and 1700s hemp farming was not only respected, it was expected. And during crucial periods during this part of American history, hemp farming was deemed mandatory for the protection and commerce of the colonies. In fact, it was illegal to NOT farm hemp in times of dire need. AND taxes could be paid with bales of hemp. So, what happened?
Sow what? Where?
"Make the most you can of the Indian hemp seed
and sow it everywhere." ~ George Washington, 1794
Hemp? For what? Why?
This link is very cool with regards to Thomas Jefferson
and his fondness of, and devotion to, the hemp plant.
http://wiki.monticello.org/mediawiki/index.php/Hemp
"Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth and
protection of the country." -Thomas Jefferson
I will be adding more content from Washington and Jefferson but the bottom line is that these two gentlemen felt the hemp plant was of great necessity to the foundation of America and we believe those desires still hold true to this day. What do you think? Please ,voice your opinion!
contributed by Hemp Consultant #420
Enough said?
During the founding of America throughout the 1600s and 1700s hemp farming was not only respected, it was expected. And during crucial periods during this part of American history, hemp farming was deemed mandatory for the protection and commerce of the colonies. In fact, it was illegal to NOT farm hemp in times of dire need. AND taxes could be paid with bales of hemp. So, what happened?
Sow what? Where?
"Make the most you can of the Indian hemp seed
and sow it everywhere." ~ George Washington, 1794
Hemp? For what? Why?
This link is very cool with regards to Thomas Jefferson
and his fondness of, and devotion to, the hemp plant.
http://wiki.monticello.org/mediawiki/index.php/Hemp
"Hemp is of first necessity to the wealth and
protection of the country." -Thomas Jefferson
I will be adding more content from Washington and Jefferson but the bottom line is that these two gentlemen felt the hemp plant was of great necessity to the foundation of America and we believe those desires still hold true to this day. What do you think? Please ,voice your opinion!
contributed by Hemp Consultant #420