Kentucky Hempsters

What exactly is hemp, and how is it different from the psychoactive form of cannabis that we consume medicinally and recreationally? Read more

After a century of prohibition, hemp is once again taking root in American soil. In January 2015, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act was introduced in the House and Senate. Read more

With the growing decriminalization and legalization of cannabis across the U.S., hemp has the opportunity to knock cotton off its throne and become the fabric of our future. Read more

In an effort to help set the record straight, here is a breakdown of the top 10 misconceptions we hear about hemp. Read more

Cannabis legalization has received a lot of attention lately, but what most people don’t know is that it may have been industrial hemp that triggered prohibition in the first place. Read more

While hemp is slowly becoming mainstream, it is still widely misunderstood. Groups like the DEA and branches of the U.S. military continue to view hemp as a Schedule 1 drug. Read more

Industrial hemp played a valuable role in the 20th century’s movement to use renewable agricultural materials to make industrial products. Today it has the opportunity to do so once again. Read more

Many people call hemp a "superfood," and for good reason. All hemp foods begin with hemp seeds, which contain many of the nutrients needed to maintain a healthy diet. Read more

In the last century, natural fibers have been replaced by synthetics to a great extent. Unfortunately, its production and disposal contributes to an array of environmental problems. Read more

With the growing decriminalization and legalization of cannabis across the U.S., hemp has the opportunity to knock cotton off its throne and become the fabric of our future. Read more

In an effort to help set the record straight, here is a breakdown of the top 10 misconceptions we hear about hemp. Read more

Cannabis legalization has received a lot of attention lately, but what most people don’t know is that it may have been industrial hemp that triggered prohibition in the first place. Read more

Because hemp is illegal in the US, there are practically no American sources for hemp seeds, forcing farmers to source their seeds from overseas and deal with heavy federal restrictions. Read more

Native American tribes used the buffalo in its entirety, but did you know that hemp is often referred to as the "green buffalo" because all parts of the hemp plant are valuable? Read more

After a century of prohibition, hemp is once again taking root in American soil. In January 2015, the Industrial Hemp Farming Act was introduced in the House and Senate. Read more