Hemp: An American Beauty

Cannabis reform and Hemp History Just something to keep you through the whole year.

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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

Governor Hickenlooper Signs Hemp Farming Bill

Denver, CO (May 29,2013)—Governor Hickenlooper has signed SB 13-241 into law.  This is the Hemp Farming Bill for the state of Colorado.  Legally, Colorado can now distribute licenses to farm Hemp.

Farmers in Colorado can now apply for a 10 acre research plot or they can apply for larger farms.  The research plots are to aid in forecasting which cultivars are the best for the region and the desired outcomes.

The federal hemp farming bill, HR 525 is currently being speared headed by McConnell and Rand Paul of Kentucky.  The difference with Kentucky is the Hickenlooper had the courage to sign the law as Beshear just let it become law without declaration either way.

Steven Wilson of the Missouri Hemp Network had this to say about the signing, “Colorado has been leading and now appears to have an advantage.  With Hemp farming, you need a certain level of maturity both as a society and as a government.  Colorado farmers are not afraid and Colorado politicians are listening to the voter.  Colorado is setting a great examples of how to govern in the 21^st century.”

With Hemp History starting on June 3^rd this signing makes it more significant because now Hemp farming is viable in multiple states.  Wilson added, “Being able to tell people that hemp is viable in Colorado and Kentucky now makes the conversation real rather than dream.  Missouri voters have started to acknowledge that if America is going to recover it will do so with hard work not empty promises.  If done properly, Hemp can bring America back”.

Another glaring realization about these votes on the Cannabis Sativa L family is that people have started to lose faith in the federal government.  It appears to have no utility other than to justify itself with Federal politicians ignoring the voters while adding value to their campaign war chests.

Americans want a safe home, country, and planet.  Farming Hemp is green in your wallet and organic every place else.  Hemp is common sense for the every man.

573-416-0075

http://missourihempnetwork.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CentralMissouriIndustrialHempNetworkhttp://www.hemphistoryweek.com/

RiverHill Elderberry Festival Line Up For Hemp History Week Event

Here is the schedule of performers for the Festival.  Remember, Hemp History will have a booth at this event so stop on by.  Check out Mojo's on Park avenue and forrest rose park in Columbia, MO.

 Click HERE to get your tickets now!
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Contact: Charla Jay at cjayrn@yahoo.com


Friday
5:00 p David Ray
6:00 p The Blue Cats
645 p Anna Soulstice & The Eclipse
730 p Jesse Johnson
815 p The Woodsmiths
900 p Bruce Poe Band
1015p The Kay Brothers
1130p The Flood Brothers

Saturday
1200 John Galbraith
1245 p Bartholomew Bean
0130 p Sunshine Mamas
215 p Announcements
230 p The Moonliters
315 p Lee Ruth
400 p Murphey’s Midnite Rounders
500 p Announcements
515 p Bob Runyon
600p Dubb Nubb
700 p DD and The ERK
815 p Havana Honeys
915 p Uptown Downers
1015 p Mike “Supe” Granda
1130 p The Stone Sugar Shakedown

Sunday
1200p The Great Horned Owls
100 p Morli Wilcox
145 P Announcements
200 p Dave Dearnley
300 p Molly Trull
400 p The 420 Symphonic Harmonic Band. W/ Special Guest

California Industrial Hemp Farming Bill

CA SB 566, California Industrial Hemp Farming Act

sponsored by state Senator Mark Leno and Assemblyman Allan R. Mansoor

Senate Committee on Appropriations: Pass (No Hard Vote)

Committee on Public Safety by a 5-0 vote:  Pass

Senate committee vote of 7-0:  Pass

Current status:  3^rd Complete reading, California Senate

Type: Reclassification

Add On:  Licensing and Procedural

Again, Thank you and your teams for their hard work.  Have a safe memorial day weekend.

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.

Farming Bill and Common Sense Legislation

Washington D.C. (May 19, 2013)—Senate Bill 358 was the Hemp Farming Bill for Missouri and as Jason Holsman and Brian Nieves failed to get the bill a floor vote, the actions of better men are prevailing elsewhere.

The federal farm bill is currently being worked in the U.S. senate.  Senator Ron Wyden (D-Oregon)  has introduced an amendment to the farm bill that would allow hemp to be cultivated in America.  Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan) is floor managing this farm bill and Wyden has made it clear he intends on addressing her on the matter of Hemp.  Wyden said, “I adopted what I think is a modest position, which is if you can buy it at a store in Oregon, our farmers ought to be able to make some money growing it.”

The amendment is cosponsored by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), and Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky).

Senate procedures have made this a difficult move.  Because the DEA have jurisdiction over Hemp due to its scheduling as a narcotic, the legislative has gone into Judiciary rather than agriculture which means lawyers are farming instead of farmers.

Several states have passed law to license Hemp farming which include; Colorado, North Dakota, Maine, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Vermont, and West Virginia.  The main issue has been getting the Federal Government to certify the farming of Hemp.

Steven Wilson of the Missouri Hemp Network had this to say about the amendment, “The votes are important, but the logistics of farming is where this can go horribly wrong.  It won’t matter if the votes are there for the states, you are not going to get one farmer to risk their land or life for Hemp without protection from punishment.”

Wilson added, “It is common sense to farm Hemp, but it is also business too.  These politicians need to keep in mind that we can’t live in chamber”.

To find out more please contact Steven Wilson at: 573-416-0075

http://missourihempnetwork.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CentralMissouriIndustrialHempNetwork