Historical Significance

  • Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa on hemp canvas.
  • Christopher Columbus sailed across the seas using hemp sails.
  • The Founding Fathers drafted the Declaration of Independence on hemp paper.
  • George Washington grew hemp on his estate.
  • Abraham Lincoln used hemp seed oil for household lamps.

Benefits of Hemp 

  • Hemp replenishes the soil where it grows.
  • Requires less water than cotton.
  • Grows faster than trees and absorbs more CO2.
  • Does not require toxic herbicides or pesticides.
  • Enhances local biodiversity and promotes a healthier ecosystem for beneficial insects like bees.