Effects Of Hemp On The Economy

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Ryan Ohlhausen Supply and Demand of Hemp and the effects of the economy Over the years the hemp plant has been demonized, whether intentionally or not, due to its links with marijuana. However industrial hemp, which this article is about, is a different strain of hemp to the plant needed to manufacturer the drug. Industrial hemp has many qualities that can become powerful tools for saving our planet, as it is a versatile crop particularly because different parts of the plant have different uses. The United States Government currently makes no distinction between the drug marijuana and industrial hemp. Versatile in nature and easy to grow when compared with other popular crops such as cotton, there is evidence that hemp was one…show more content…
Before paper made of wood pulp was in common use, people used to write on hemp products, but the widespread use of hemp was phased out. As the hemp industry dwindled, China became the world’s leading producer of hemp, and now the US imports more hemp than any other country. Hemp can feed the world-Hemp seeds are frequently in the news today due to their many health benefits. They can be eaten raw and easily added to routinely-eaten meals such as cereals or granola. For maximum nutritional value they can be sprouted and eaten with salads or in sandwiches. Hemp leaves can also be added to these. Hempseed can also be ground into flour for baking, or for adding to smoothies, or made into hemp milk which is a nutritious dairy alternative. Hempseed is high in natural oils required for good brain function and development and safer than other choices, such as fish which has had radiation and mercury in it. Hemp oil is beneficial to skin health and brain development because it contains naturally high amounts of GLA and EFA’s Hemp powder is an excellent complete protein which naturally contains all the essential amino acids required by the human body. Hemp also contains all three Omegas: Omega-3, -6 and -9, a various vitamins and minerals including the B group and iron. Hemp is an excellent addition to any diet and particularly useful for people with allergies because it is naturally gluten, nut, egg and dairy…show more content…
Hemp can also be made into a type of plastic which biodegrades much faster than oil-made plastic, thereby reducing our dependence on oil and its
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