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What is Hemp? A Look at the History and Many Uses of Hemp

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By WeedWeek Admin
04/23/2020 07:05 PM GMT-0700
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Hemp has been used by human beings for thousands of years, in a variety of different ways. From the sails of ocean-going ships to rope, paper, clothing, and more, hemp, which derives from the fibers of the cannabis sativa plant, is an extraordinarily versatile and durable material.

Due in part to marijuana’s illegality, hemp isn’t as widely used as it was several hundred years ago. With cannabis use legalized recreationally in 11 states, and with medical programmes  in dozens more, minds are starting to change and hemp is generating interest once again. 

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