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Hello People,

It is that time of year again.  It is never a good time to ask for donations; especially in this kind of economy, but it must be done.  The work is important for us and those that will come after us.  If you donate, as always, this is what you will be funding.

1.  Fees to enter various social events like fairs, conventions, Earth day, and other earth friendly farmer's markets.

2.  Cost of mailing those items that cannot be emailed as PDF.

3.  Transportation of industrial hemp items from social event to social event.

4.  Marketing strategies to continue the education of the people of Missouri about Industrial Hemp.

5.  Aid in making purchases for future new products for display to help connect customers to companies that produce industrial hemp final products.

Fundraising is key to success.  It is not the only variable, but it is a big one.  Help make 2014 a great year for industrial hemp.

The button for donations is at the top left hand corner of the website.  Or you can follow this link.

Thanks for all of your support.

Steven Wilson
Missouri Hemp Network

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Hemp History Week in Missouri

Statewide Missouri (June 3^rd, 2013)—The Missouri Hemp network is proud to announce  the 4^th annual Hemp History week.  From June 3^rd through June 9^th Americans can embrace the majestic history of Industrial Hemp and praise the path it is taking right now.  These celebrations includes free promotions, information packets, and even a viewing of “Bring it Home”.

Steven Wilson had this to say about Hemp History Week, “The Hemp issue has matured and the American people are interested in the discussion now.  They are contacting their public servants and demanding answers.  Farm sovereignty, Genetically Modified food, and fair trade are now a primary focus for young parents with children.”

Wilson had mentioned that Missouri is not alien to Hemp cultivation.  Oliver Anderson  started hemp production in 1830 along with partner Samuel Jackson.  Eventually Anderson would form Anderson and Gratz, which at their peak, produced 20 tons of Hemp.  In one year they shipped 1,700 coils of hemp rope into St Louis.

Missouri Hemp even played a role in the civil war. At the Battle of Lexington, Hemp Bales saved the day as they were used  as a shield against enemy fire.

Wilson added, “Hemp is our future because it is our past”.

Hemp History week is being celebrated throughout the state at these locations.

Hemp History Week at the River Hill Elderberry Festival

1013 Park Avenue, Columbia, Missouri, 65201
http://www.riverhillselderberryfestival.com

Webb City Farmers Market

King Jack Park Pavilion, Webb City , Missouri, 64870
http://www.webbcityfarmersmarket.com/
(417)673-5866

Jeans Healthway

133 S. Jefferson, Ava, Missouri, 65608
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeans-Healthway-Natural-Food-Nutrition-Center/107248299332531
4176383026

The Health Store

613 North Walnut, Cameron , Missouri, 64429
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Health-Store/174926442524811
816-632-7880

Whole Foods Market ST LOUIS

1601 S. Brentwood Blvd., ST LOUIS, Missouri, 63144
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com
314-968-7744

Whole Foods Market ST. LOUIS_TOWN and COUNTRY

1160 Town and Country Crossing, TOWN AND COUNTRY, 63017
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com
636-527-1160

To find out more about Hemp History week please go to;

http://hemphistoryweek.com/timeline.php

To find out more about a specific event please contact them directly.

To contact Steven Wilson;

573-416-0075

http://missourihempnetwork.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CentralMissouriIndustrialHempNetwork

Lithuania enters Industrial Hemp Farming with Historic Vote

Lithuania on Thursday legalized growing hemp as of January for the industrial-scale production of textiles, making it the last of the EU's 27 members to give it the green light.
Although hemp is not marijuana, its resemblance to its high-inducing cannabis cousin has kept the plant banned in the United States and elsewhere for decades despite its many uses for textiles, food, cosmetics and other purposes.
Lawmakers in Vilnius voted 66 in favor to 16 against, while 22 abstained.
"Lithuania was the last remaining European Union country to ban the cultivation of industrial hemp. Our law on psychoactive substances prevented the cultivation of all kinds of cannabis," agriculture ministry spokeswoman Virginija Vingriene told AFP Thursday, adding that the concentration of psychoactive THC in industrial hemp is negligible.
Petras Cimbaras, the Labor party member of parliament who tabled the hemp law, insisted Thursday that growing it "presents huge opportunities" that some Lithuanian farmers have already decided to reap.
Last year, farmers pointed to EU laws allowing its cultivation to plant around 130 hectares of hemp, Cimbaras said. A hearty plant, it grows well in poor soils and chokes out weeds, thus cutting the use of herbicides, he added.
Green member of parliament Linas Balsys was among those who voted against the measure, insisting "it would be better to promote the cultivation of flax to produce linen", a strong, natural textile with a long tradition in the Baltic state.