Hemp nut is the most nutritious and easily digestible food on the planet, the only complete source of all the following: protein, essential amino acids and essential fatty acids. Hemp is the only food which supplies all man's dietary needs in one source

1. Information on Hemp (study material-2)
Hemp nut is the most nutritious and easily digestiblefood on the planet, the only complete sourceof all the
following:protein, essential amino acidsand essential fatty acids.Hemp is the only food which supplies all man's
dietary needs in one source-- the only food which can sustain human lifewithout any other sourceof nutrition.
Hemp foods contain 35% carbohydrates,30%fat, 35% fiber,calcium,magnesium,phosphorus,potassium,and
vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, D, and in particularvitamin E,and only 8% saturated fat, or less.
"Industrial hemp and marijuana aredifferentvarieties of the same species, Cannabis sativa L. Marijuana typically
contains 3 to 15 percent of the psychoactiveingredientdelta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a dry-weight basis,
whileindustrial hemp contains less than 1 percent. However, the two varieties areindistinguishableby
appearance.In the United States,Cannabis sativa is classified as a ScheduleI controlled substance,regardless of its
narcotic content, under the Controlled Substances Act as amended. Since 1990,varieties containinglessthan 0.3
percent THC have been legalized in Great Britain,Germany, Austria,and Switzerland. Canada and Australia
legalized hemp production in 1998.In other countries,such as China,Russia,and Hungary,hemp production was
never outlawed." Hemp can be grown as a fiber, seed, or dual-purposecrop.It is a bastfiber plantsimilar to flax,
kenaf, and jute. The interior of the stalk contains shortwoody fibers called hurds,whilethe outer portion contains
the long bastfibers.Hemp seeds are smooth and about one-eighth to one-fourth of an inch long."
The U.S. is the only industrialized nation in the world that does not recognize the valueof i ndustrial hemp and
permit its production. We cannot afford to lagbehind any longer.
Australia began research trialsin Tasmania in 1995.Victoriacommercial production since1998. New South Wales
has research.In 2002, Queensland began production.Western Australia licensed crops in 2004.
Austria has a hemp industry includingproduction of hemp seed oil,medicinals and Hanf magazine.
Canada started to licenseresearch crops in 1994.In addition to crops for fiber, one seed crop was licensed in 1995.
Many acres were planted in 1997.Licenses for commercial agriculturesawthousands of acres planted in 1998.
30,000 acres were planted in 1999.In 2000,due to speculativeinvesting,12,250 acres were sown. In 2001, 92
farmers grew 3,250 acres.A number of Canadian farmers arenow growingorganically-certified hemp crops (6,000
acres in 2003 and 8,500 acres in 2004,yieldingalmostfour million pounds of seed).
Chilehas grown hemp in the recent pastfor seed oil production.
China is the largestexporter of hemp textiles. The fabrics areof excellent quality.Medium density fiber board is
also nowavailable.The Chinese word for hemp is "ma."
Denmark planted its firstmodern hemp trial crops in 1997.The country is committed to utilizingorganicmethods.
Finland had a resurgence of hemp in 1995 with several small testplots.A seed variety for northern climates was
developed called Finola,previously knowby the breeder code "FIN-314." In 2003,Finola was accepted to the EU
listof subsidized hemp cultivars.Hemp has never been prohibited in Finland.The Finnish word for hemp is
"hamppu."
Francehas never prohibited hemp and harvested 10,000 tons of fiber in 1994. Franceis a sourceof low-THC-

2. producinghemp seed for other countries.France exports high quality hemp oil to the U.S. The French word for
hemp is "chanvre."
Germany banned hemp in 1982, but research began again in 1992,and many technologies and products are now
being developed, as the ban was lifted on growing hemp in November, 1995.Food, clothes and paper are also
being made from imported rawmaterials.Mercedes and BMW use hemp fiber for composites in door panels,
dashboards,etc.The German word for hemp is "hanf."
Great Britain lifted hemp prohibition in 1993.Animal bedding,paper and textiles markets have been developed. A
government grant was given to develop new markets for natural fibers.4,000 acres were grown in 1994. Subsidies
of 230 British pounds per acreare given by the government to farmers for growing hemp.
Hungary is rebuildingtheir hemp industry,and is one of the biggest exporters of hemp cordage, rugs and fabric to
the U.S. They also exporthemp seed, paper and fiberboard.The Hungarian word for hemp is "kender."
India has stands of naturalized Cannabisand uses itfor cordage, textiles and seed.
Italy has invested in the resurgence of hemp, especially for textileproduction.1,000 acres were planted for fiber in
2002.Giorgio Armani grows its own hemp for specialized textiles.
Japan has a rich religious tradition involvinghemp, and custom requires that the Emperor and Shinto priests wear
hemp garments in certain ceremonies, so there are small plots maintained for these purposes.Traditional spice
mixes also includehemp seed. Japan supports a thrivingretail market for a variety of hemp products. The Japanese
word for hemp is "asa."
The Netherlands are conductinga four-year study to evaluate and test hemp for paper, and is developing
specialized processingequipment. Seed breeders aredeveloping new strains of low-THC varieties.The Dutch word
for hemp is "hennep."
New Zealand started hemp trials in 2001.Variouscultivars arebeingplanted in the north and south islands.
Poland currently grows hemp for fabric and cordageand manufactures hemp particleboard.They have
demonstrated the benefits of usinghemp to cleansesoilscontaminated by heavy metals. The Polish word for
hemp is "konopij."
Romania is the largestcommercial producer of hemp in Europe. 1993 acreage was 40,000 acres.Some of it is
exported to Hungary for processing.They also exporthemp to Western Europe and the U.S. The Romanian word
for hemp is "cinepa."
Russia maintainsthe largesthemp germplasmcollection in the world at the N.I. Vavilov Scientific Research
Institute of PlantIndustry (VIR) in St. Petersburg. They are in need of fundingto maintain and supportthe
collection.The Russian word for hemp is "konoplya."
Slovenia grows hemp and manufactures currency paper.
Spain has never prohibited hemp, produces rope and textiles, and exports hemp pulp for paper. The Spanish word

3. for hemp is "cañamo."
Switzerland is a producer of hemp and hosts one of the largesthemp trade events, Cannatrade.
Turkey has grown hemp for 2,800 years for rope, caulking,birdseed,paper and fuel. The Turkish word for hemp is
"kendir."
Ukraine, Egypt, Korea, Portugal and Thailand also producehemp.
The United States granted the firsthemp permit in over 40 years to Hawaii for an experimental quarter-acreplotin
1999.The licensewas renewed, but the project has sincebeen closed due to DEA stallingtacticsand related
fundingproblems. Importers and manufacturers have thrived usingimported raw materials.22 states have
introduced legislation, includingVT, HI, ND, MT, MN, IL, VA, NM, CA, AR, KY, MD, WV and ME, addressingsupport,
research or cultivation with billsor resolutions.The National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) has endorsed
industrial hemp for years.
The bark of the hemp stalk contains bastfibers which areamongthe Earth's longest natural softfibers and are also
rich in cellulose; the cellulose and hemicellulose in its inner woody core are called hurds. Hemp stalk is not
psychoactive. Hemp fiber is longer, stronger, more absorbent and more insulative than cotton fiber.
According to the Department of Energy, hemp as a biomass fuel producer requires the least specialized growing
and processingprocedures of all hemp products. The hydrocarbons in hemp can be processed into a wide range of
biomass energy sources, from fuel pellets to liquid fuels and gas. Development of biofuels could significantly
reduce our consumption of fossil fuels and nuclear power.
Hemp grows well without herbicides, fungicides, or pesticides. Almost half of the agricultural chemicals used on
U.S. crops are applied to cotton.
Hemp produces more pulp per acre than timber on a sustainablebasis, and can be used for every quality of paper.
Hemp paper manufacturing can reduce waste-water contamination. Hemp's low lignin content reduces the need
for acids used in pulping, and it's creamy color lends itself to environmentally friendly bleaching instead of harsh
chlorine compounds. Less bleaching results in less dioxin and fewer chemical by-products.
Hemp fiber paper resists decomposition, and does not yellow with age when an acid-free process is used. Hemp
paper more than 1,500 years old has been found. Hemp paper can also be recycled more times than wood based
paper.
Hemp fiberboard produced by Washington State University was found to be twice as strong as wood-based
fiberboard .
Eco-friendly hemp can replace most toxic petro-chemical products. Research is being done to use hemp in
manufacturing biodegradable plastic products: plant-based cellophane, recycled plastic mixed with hemp for
injection-molded products, and resins made from the oil, to name just a very few examples.
“Hemp is the miracleplantof our time, breathingin 4x the carbon dioxide(CO2) of trees duringits quick 12-14
week growing cycle.Trees take 20 years to mature vs 4 months for Industrial Hemp! Our forests are being cut
down 3x faster than they can grow! One acreof hemp produces as much cellulosefiber pulp as 4.1 acres of trees.”

4. A total of 46 varieties of hemp with lowlevels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are certified by the European
Union. They have, unlikeother types, a very high fiber content of 30-40%. In contrastto cannabis for medical use,
varieties grown for fiber and seed have less than 0.2% THC and they are unsuitablefor producinghashish and
marijuana.Themost importantcannabinoid in industrial hemp is cannabidiol (CBD) with a proportion of 1 to 5%.
The variety of appearances for cannabis.Only C.sativa (left) is suited for industrial hemp, but it also has medicinal
varieties.
Cannabis sativa L.subsp.sativa var.sativaisthe variety grown for industrial use, whileC.
sativa subsp.indica generally has poor fiber quality and is primarily used for recreational and medicinal purposes.
The major difference between the two types of plants is the appearanceand the amount of Δ9-
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) secreted in a resinous mixture by epidermal hairs called glandular trichomes,although
they can also be distinguished genetically.[58]Oilseed and fiber varieties of Cannabis approved for industrial hemp
production produce only minute amounts of this psychoactivedrug,not enough for any physical or psychological
effects. Typically,hemp contains below0.3% THC, while cultivarsof Cannabisgrown for recreational usecan
contain anywhere from 2% to over 20%.
Hemp is a variety of cannabisthatis grown for the fiber and seeds. The fiber and seeds are incrediblevaluableand
is why hemp is often called a “cash crop”. Hemp is a very hearty plantand grows very quickly in very diversesoil
conditions. Industrial hemp was the desired fiber used to manufacture rope, canvas,paper,and clothinguntil
alternativetextiles and synthetics for these purposes were discovered. Now hemp oils,hemp plastics,hemp
building materials and many hemp fiber products can be seen and purchased on the market. Hemp is truly an
amazingplantwith the potential to help “green up” many industries.