Hemp

Bioeconomy is a term featuring regularly in both policy debates and academic research since the turn of the millennium. It has emerged as a concept offering a solution to several serious problems facing the contemporary human world.  Bioeconomy is a loaded term studied in different disciplines. Its meaning also changes as per the context of its usage. To understand how...

Hempcrete brings Alberta’s housing industry one of the most versatile uses for industrial hemp.  With ground broken on nearly 400 homes monthly in Calgary, the housing industry is just one that hempcrete aims to bring sustainability, affordability, and durability. Hempcrete suppliers are beginning to pop up worldwide, giving an indication that there is a real demand for these products. What...

The first use of hemp dates back 10,000-12,000 years according to many historians. However, recent discoveries in Czechoslovakia using carbon dating methods have presented the world with rope made from hemp fiber dating back to 26,000 BC. It is well documented that in Taiwan, hemp cords were used to create pottery. With its medicinal and material qualities, hemp gained traction...

The American Wild West era was an exciting 30-year period beginning in 1865, glamorized by catchy piano tunes, outlaws and cowboy standoffs. During this time, hemp was undergoing a revolution of its own. It was a major industrial asset in the United States, with an estimated 8,400 documented hemp plantations. In Canada and the United States, the strong hemp fibers...

In the spirit of Stampede, we couldn’t exclude certain four-legged buddies from a discussion about hemp. Hemp seed oil has been known to have many nutritional benefits for horses. Recent studies have shown that hemp seed oil can help brighten up dull coats and improve mobility in stiff joints. A basic understanding of fatty acids can help us understand these...