"Grown commercially in Canada since 1998, hemp has become one of the most profitable crops for farmers north of the U.S. border. While American farmers often net less than $50 per acre for soy and corn, Canadian hemp farmers just across the border net an average of $250 per acre." Hat Tip to Hemp & Company for the link. You can also Fan them on Facebook.
A joint project of Vote Hemp and the Hemp Industries Association, Hemp History Week is looking for patriotic Americans to anchor and organize events in their hometown as part of a national grassroots, media and public education campaign.
More posts about Hemp on my blog here and I've also come across this wonderful site that you just can't pass up: Hemp: What The World Needs Now .
Update: Read about the awesome discovery: 100-Year-Old Government Hemp Farm Diaries To Be Revealed ... "So in addition to the already-known intertwining of the noble hemp plant and U.S. history, now it is revealed that the very location of the Pentagon itself was once covered with verdant fields of cannabis."
The Americans came and stole our Hemp, so we went and burnt their White House down.
Along with watching these videos, please also take the time to read this wonderful article: "Is the oldest plant known to man future-proof too?" and share it with everyone you know. This information should be common knowledge. Our existence as a species depends on the masses finding out the truth about Hemp, creating a massive global effort demanding that world governments step out of the past to nourish our countries and our planet. Embrace the truth, share the truth - save the world. We simply cannot fail future generations to come.
"We'd never have to cut down another tree."
~ Jack Herer, the Emperor of Hemp
Update: Thursday April 15th, 2010 -
With overwhelming sadness I write that the world has lost a great man today, a man of truth and integrity. Salem-News reports The Hemperor, Jack Herer has Died: "The sad news has been confirmed. Jack Herer, author of The Emperor Wears No Clothes and renowned around the world for hemp activism, has died at 11:17 a.m. today, in Eugene, Oregon." Throughout the day more websites also passed on the sad news. Dear Jack, Thank You for everything you have given us and for gracing us with your knowledge and spirit. You will always be a Hero in my eyes, a true inspiration, the very definition of a Freedom Fighter and Man of Justice. You have left an incredible everlasting Legacy and what you started we shall carry on, you will live on, a light and inspiration to the Earth and All Humanity. Rest in Peace Jack, you will be greatly missed!
What You Can Do
Get out your pen and paper Ladies and Gents, while sharing things on the internet about Cannabis/Hemp Prohibition is awesome, what our Members of Parliament and Congress really pay attention to are handwritten letters from VOTERS. For every 1 letter they receive, they consider that the opinion of 100 people! 420 is next week, Earth Day is April 22nd. and the Global Marijuana March is on Saturday May 1st - gather as many people as you can to attend the events in your area to let our politicians know that we are not giving up - let us all reaffirm, we shall honour Jack by continuing his valiant fight for true freedom with even more conviction than ever before. In his name we will bring an end to the insanity of Hemp and Cannabis Prohibition! All Hail The Hemperor!
I wanna tell y’all a little bit about a plant I know that can save the world. It grows long and tall and has flowers that can make your mind swirl. It’s a sacred plant with a fiber that is resistant to rain and mold. It’s the strongest plant fiber known to man, the best rope you’ll ever hold.
Now the pioneers covered up their wagon train with a canvas made of hemp Washington and Jefferson grew it on their farms and said to make the most of it. The first stars and stripes were made on hemp the first constitution too. Its used around the world for fuel fiber oil medicine and food.
If you press its seeds you wont have no need for any other oil, You can make paints and inks or run your car, grow it back next season it’ll fix the soil. The most nutritious seed you can put in your mouth with Omega 6 and 3 We can feed the world with the tree of life and live sustainably.
Chorus: If we cut down all the trees, then we won’t have no air to breath, Grow a field of hemp instead, you can make your paper, build your house from it. The Goddess plant growing wild and free, livin’ the way we oughta be, gone leave my children a better world than my ancestors left me.
The flowers of the female hemp plant make the best medicines on Earth, Helps cancer and AIDS patients eat their food, helps those with depression overcome the blues, Glaucoma, Epilepsy, Nausia, Insomnia, Stress, Neurosis, Psychosis, Pain PMS All the studies have been done all the doctors agree, but the corporations can’t make money off this plant you see, because its free, it grows from a seed, wild and free like we oughta be. The future is growin in our backyards.
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In this modern world we seem to lack a little spirituality, This one plant can bring us back 10.000 years in history. To the Shiva Parahanas, The Jesus The Christ, to Buddah, The Pagans, The Goddess, The Light. To commune with all the animals, commune with all the trees, to realize the god I seek is inside me. Yeah the futures in our hands, we’ve gotta take care of the Earth. Because the Earth is the mother that gives life birth. We can end all our pollution with a single green plant and we can start right now, start right now.
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So you see in this modern day and age, living in the lap of luxury, There is really only one plant we need to harvest for almost everything. We can run our cars on clean hempseed oil, run our generators too. Stop! Wow I can’t believe hemp has so many uses! I say three cheers for Hemp: Hemp hemp Hooray! Hemp Hemp Hooray! Hemp Hemp hooray!
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From The Human Revolution website:
"Based on the rocky Mendocino Coast of Northern California, The Human Revolution performs all original music in a style they call “mystic country rock,” their live performances with the full band feature rocking guitars, funky fiddle playing, a solid rhythm section, and reality-based lyrics with a message. The band travels on E-85 ethanol, biodiesel or SVO (straight-veggie oil) whenever possible, and their CDs and merchandise are manufactured as ecologically as is commercially available.
The core of The Human Revolution’s sound is Human, the energetic, singer-songwriter and front man weaned in the Appalachian region of the U.S. on lead vocals, harmonica and rhythm guitar."
Check out The Human Revolution where you can listen to more of their music, find out where they are playing and order their CD's, including their newest release: "The Love Revolution".
To find out more about Hemp, our Tree of Life, please visit Jack Herer's website - learn from the best!
Canada has finally re-legalized Hemp as of March 1, 1998, wherein farmers can officially apply for licenses to grow and process Hemp. Alas, there is still much work to be done - Hemp needs to be utilized and embraced the world over - for the sake of our environment, and the long term survival of The Human Race.
Would you like green buds and hash? - No I would not, Mister Stash!
Would you like them in a bong? Would you like them all day long?
- No I would not in a bong! - No I would not all day long! - I do not like green buds and hash. - I do not want them Mister Stash!
Would you like them wrapped in paper? Will you try them now or later?
- I do not want them wrapped in paper. - I don't want them now or later. - I don't want them in a bong, - I do not want them all day long. - I do not like green buds and hash, - I do not want them Mister Stash!
Would you like them in a joint? - No I would not, what's the point?
Perhaps you would prefer a puff? Just have one, that is enough.
- I won't partake, not of a puff, - Nor a hoot, nor hit, nor huff!
Would you try a tiny toke? - No I don't want any smoke!
What if they were vaporized? - I've told you no a thousand times!
Would you, could you, in a cake? Or in cookies I can bake?
- I do not want them in a cake, - Or in cookies you could bake. - I do not want them vaporized, - Or other means you have devised. - I do not wish to try a toke, - Or otherwise inhale smoke. - I won't participate in puffs, - You have asked me quite enough! - I get no joy from juicy joints, - I really do not see the point. - I do not want to use the bong, - I think that buds and hash are wrong.
In a tincture would you take it? I could show you how to make it.
- I do not want them in a tincture - Or in any other mixture! - I do not want green buds and hash, - I do not want them Mister Stash! - Why do you care if I try them? - Will you profit if I buy them?
I offer buds and hash for free, There is no benefit to me. Someone said that that you were sick, green buds and hash might do the trick. If you find you're getting thinner, With no appetite for dinner, Or you suffer from sclerosis, Epilepsy or neuroses, For almost all the ills that ail ya, buds and hash will never fail ya. Have glaucoma? PMS? Green buds and hash have much success. For protection against strokes, Its best to have some potent tokes. If your muscles are not dandy, Try some green bud infused candy. For migraines, spasms, even cancer, Green buds and hash provide the answer. If you are not feeling right, Then have green buds and hash tonight.
- It's true I am not feeling great, - My health's been rather poor of late. - My doctor says that I have ills, - He told me I should take these pills. - I cannot even sleep at night, - I never do feel quite alright. - I will try green buds and hash, - I will try them Mister Stash!
Pfffffffffffffft!
- Hey now I am feeling good! - They worked just like you said they would. - I have never felt this fine! - Green buds and hash are quite divine! - I will bake a green bud brownie, - Whenever I am feeling frowny. - I will try them vaporized, - That technique seems very wise. - I will take them in a tincture, - And in every other mixture. - Perhaps I would prefer to puff, - And stop when I have had enough. - I will roll some massive joints, - And smoke them down to little points. - I will toke upon the bong, - I will do it all day long. - I really like green buds and hash, - I do enjoy them Mister Stash! - Thanks for being so insistent - And for being so persistent. - My mind and body are improved, - My spirit also has been moved. - Though I was told they are a sin, - Green buds and hash are medicine. - I'm sorry that I was so hateful, - Now I know I should be grateful! - Thank you, thank you, Mister Stash, - Thank you for green buds and hash!
Jello Biafra goes over the reasons that Marijuana/Hemp was outlawed as presented in Jack Herer's book "The Emperor Wears No Clothes", first published in 1985. From "I Blow Minds for a Living", recorded at Slim's, San Francisco, Nov. 21, 1990.
20 years later, and Jello and the frog are still right... GROW... MORE... POT!!!
Tomorrow is April Twentieth. For those who are versed in the world of cannabis, the 4th month and the 20th day has a very special meaning. There have been different legends about how the number became significant to the counterculture, but regardless of its origin, cannabis lovers all over the world celebrate one of Mother Nature’s greatest gifts on this day.
While there will be fun times and music throughout the 420 festivities, I ask you to please take some time to remember those who have fought on behalf of all of us over the last 70+ years of cannabis prohibition.
There are millions of people and stories that each and every one of us know, about the linguistic warriors and everyday normal men and women who have become enslaved in the prison system. And we grieve for those who have had their lives stolen, snuffed out in death from this war, this inhumane madness, and we remember them and promise we will not let their presence here on Earth with us be forgotten. Their energy will continue to exist through all of us.
We know of those who remain imprisoned at right this very second - because governments have succeeded in criminalizing this wonder herb that is really a miracle of our planet, and we protest those who continue their oppression of people who just want to make decisions for themselves. How is it that governments have control over our own bodies? How is it that they can lock anyone away for using a plant? A plant! We remember you, we think of you, and we will stand for you.
Yes, we will continue the fight. We will not rest until all of our voices together have become a deafening roar that will no longer be ignored by Nanny States. Our true freedom depends on it and we will not desist. We are never going away, we will never stop. We think of all of you who have endured persecution, and this year, on 420, we will be resilient on your behalf.
For no matter where we are from, no matter the colour of our skin, Atheism or religious beliefs when you remove those things we are all Human underneath. Good, in the end, will triumph over injustice.
"A smoker would theoretically have to consume nearly 1,500 pounds of marijuana within about fifteen minutes to induce a lethal response." ~In The Matter of MARIJUANA RESCHEDULING PETITION by FRANCIS L YOUNG, Administrative Law Judge "Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision." for the United States Department of Justice and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) September 6, 1988
When Alcohol, Nicotine, Prescription Drugs and even Coffee KILL thousands upon thousands of people every year, how can it be that Cannabis is illegal? 100% of the studies done at dozens of American universities and research facilities show medical history does not record anyone dying from an overdose of marijuana (UCLA, Harvard, Temple, etc.) But here it is, almost TWENTY-ONE Years after this study was released and countries the world over are still waging an unwinnable "War on Cannabis".
Please read and pass on Jack Herer's "How Dangerous is Marijuana Compared with other Substances?" and ask yourself just how any government, knowing this information, can justify keeping cannabis illegal especially when alcohol and cigarettes are not. Ask yourself why those substances are legal and cannabis is not.
If citizens could cheaply grow their own medicine, and grow their own recreational herb, this would not sit well with Big Pharma and Big Alcohol. Legalizing cannabis also threatens the livelihoods of law enforcement (DEA, RCMP), government prosecutors, defense lawyers, and incarceration facilities with the loss of BILLIONS of dollars a year that they receive in the "PROHIBITION INDUSTRY".
Regardless of the American origin of this information, I believe these same truths apply to Canada as well.
Blog Update: Please check out this new book comparing alcohol and cannabis.
Former Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition discusses the highly acclaimed new book, "Marijuana Is Safer: So why are we driving people to drink?", to which he contributed the foreword.
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"I, as a responsible adult human being, will never concede the power to anyone to regulate my choice of what I put into my body, or where I go with my mind. From the skin inwards is my jurisdiction, is it not? I choose what may or may not cross that border. Here I am the Customs Agent. I am the Coast Guard. I am the sole legal and spiritual government of this territory, and only the laws I choose to enact within myself are applicable." ~ Alexander Shulgin PhD, Chemist and author
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