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Hemp seed was once called `edestine’ and was used by scientists as the model for vegetable protein. Hemp seed oil provides the human body with essential fatty acids. Hemp seed is the only seed that contains these oils with almost no saturated fat. As a supplement to the diet, these oils can reduce the risk of heart disease.

National Hemp Association 1629 K Street Suite 300 Washingtonn, DC 20006 Tel: 202-706-3911 [email protected]

The Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 (formerly SB980 and HR3755) proposes separating industrial hemp grown for fiber and grain from cannabinoid hemp production. This legislation addresses regulatory burdens, provides clarity for farmers, and introduces exemptions from testing.

Apr 3, 2025 · Welcome Beatrix Henkel and Ana Fabia Martins to the National Hemp Association’s Standing Committee of International Hemp Organizations by NHA | Apr 12, 2025 | HEMP NEWS The National Hemp Association (NHA), the largest grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to industrial hemp and headquartered in Washington, D.C., has long been a leader in ...

Nov 25, 2024 · Hemp was found to tolerate and reduce salt levels and excess nutrients, improving soil health and microbial activity in two to four growing seasons. Average Time Frame for Soil Remediation with Hemp Heavy Metals : Reductions usually take 2-5 growing seasons (or 2-5 years), though some metals like cadmium and lead can be absorbed faster.

Jan 13, 2025 · Adopting hemp in construction represents a paradigm shift toward sustainable and fire-resilient communities. Beyond its fire resistance, hempcrete is carbon-negative, mold-resistant, and highly insulative, making it an eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials.

Sep 29, 2024 · Hemp can sequester around 22 tons of CO2 per hectare, or roughly 48,500 pounds. If 9.03 million acres (or 3.68 million hectares) of hemp were added to crop rotations, that would remove approximately 81 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere each year.

Feb 25, 2024 · Industrial hemp, characterized by its sustainability across various dimensions, has emerged as a transformative force amid the imperative to address climate change. Through its versatile applications in fiber, food, and oil, hemp offers compelling economic, environmental, and social benefits, as illuminated by a recent literature review by Gurinder Kaur and Ronald Kander.

Courtney co-authored and is leading efforts on the federal Industrial Hemp Act of 2023 (S. 980, H.R. 3755), with IND Hemp and the National Hemp Association, to reduce regulatory barriers for grain and fiber farmers, support industrial hemp supply chain growth, and expand hemp grain and fiber market opportunities.