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Hemp’s Rich Legacy May be Showcased Soon in Kentucky Museum

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As cannabis buds continue to impress the medical field as an all purpose medicine, it is important that we do not forget that the entire plant has so many benefits.  Hemp is the all purpose fiber and it is no surprise that another part of the cannabis plant would offer as much variety as the medicine.  Here at marijuana.net we have spoken about how hemp can be used in rope, building materials, paper, jewelry, clothing, fuel, medicine and food (this list can go on for quite a bit).  With many historians believing that hemp has been cultivated since approximately 8000 B.C., we have had a long time to appreciate and learn more about this natural wonder (with new uses constantly being discovered).

In an effort to bring awareness to the varied uses and long history of hemp, Katie Moyer plans on opening the Kentucky Hemp Museum.  She has amassed a collection of items that include agricultural equipment and historic memorabilia.  The collection is currently in Lexington but Ms. Moyer would like to transport it to its new home in Hopkinsville, where the museum is planned.

Kentucky has a long history with hemp and at one point produced 96% of the nations supply before it was outlawed.  Katie said recently about hemp that “ It’s as much a part of our history as horses, or bluegrass, or anything and we don’t realize it. And the goal of having the museum is to educate people about Kentucky’s history.” We at marijuana.net agree and would love to see a resurgence in the hemp industry.  Kentucky could certainly use the economic boost as they, like most states, have been hit hard with the bleak economy over the past few years.  Also embracing the state’s history could help people to see this plant is not evil and would remind people of all of it’s benefits.

The moral objection to hemp is confusing at best.  Hemp cannot produce any of the psychedelic  effects associated with smoked cannabis and in an age where we can use cost efficient but quality solutions, hemp can re-emerge at the perfect time.  In this digital age, it would be great to remind people how much we can accomplish with traditional farming.  Keep checking back with us as we will soon revisit hemp and its under represented brilliance.

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