HEMP

OUR VERSATILE NATURAL RESOURCE

Biomass Fuel * Food * Medicine * Paper * Oil * Fiber

Hemp/Cannabis Sativa L. has been cultivated for thousands of years because of its unique characteristics and virtually thousands of uses. Hempen Sails brought the ships of the first settlers to the New World. Canvas is the Dutch pronunciation of Cannabis. Canvas covered wagons were Cannabis covered wagons. Hemp Canvas is one of the strongest natural fabrics known to man. If it were not for Hemp Rope our society probably would not be as advanced technologically as it is today. Thomas Jefferson grew Hemp and so valued the Hemp plant that growing areas were included in the design plans for Monticello. Thomas Jefferson invented Hemp processing equipment which was used in this country for 50 years. He even conspired to have prized Hemp seeds smuggled from China! The first drafts of the Declaration of Independence as well as the Bibles were written on Hemp Paper. Hemp is the Earths #1 Renewable Resource for Paper, Fiber, Food and Fuel!

HEMP AS A NEW GROWTH INDUSTRY

Few commercial interests ever make the kind of dramatic progress achieved by Hemp over the past few years. In spite of many difficult and unique obstacles, this industry has positioned itself to become a major economic force once again.

Hemp is a drought resistant plant, requiring no harsh herbicides or pesticides. Demand for hemp products is creating thousands of new jobs. Canada, England, France and Germany are building strong Hemp Industries.

HEMP SEED NUTRITION

Hemp plants have the highest value of essential fatty acids. These essential fatty acids are responsible for the strength of our immune system response.

The complete protein in hempseed gives the body all the essential amino acids required to maintain health. Hempseed was used to treat nutritional deficiencies brought on by tuberculosis.

In the old country the peasants ate hemp butter. They were more resistant to disease than the nobility. "The higher classes wouldn't eat hemp because the poor ate it."-R. Hamilton, Ed.D., Ph.D. Medical Researcher-Biochemist U.C.L.A. Emeritus.

The energy of life is in the whole seeds. Hempseed foods taste great and will insure we get enough essential amino acids and essential fatty acids, to build strong bodies and immune systems, and to maintain health and vitality.

HEMP BOOKS

Industrial Hemp Practical Products - Paper to Fabric to Cosmetics

This 48 page handbook explains why thousands of farmers, citizens and businesses are returning to Hemp.

HEMPTECH - Get it through American Hemp Mercantile:

1-800-469-4367 or (206) 340 - 0124

HEMP WEAVING

Hemp Happy - Suzanne McNeill - Offers 31 different jewelry items that are fast and inexpensive to make. Step-by-step instructions and color diagrams make this a great title for children or beginners. 19pp @ $6.99

Hemp It Up With Beads! - Suzanne McNeill - Hemp jewelry is the latest craze among young people. This book displays dozens of designs for necklaces bracelets, and small bags. Colored photos and diagrams provided. 19pp @ $6.99

Hemp Jewelry - Marty Hite - Use Macrame techniques, hemp cord and beads to create bracelets, chokers and other pieces. Color photos and clear diagrams that even a beginner can follow with ease. 16pp @ $6.99

Hemp Masters - May Lunger - Beginning and Seasoned Crafters alike will enjoy learning about hemp, knotting techniques, hippies and great jewelry. Make 22 projects complete with step-by-step instructions and the use of beads and findings. 90pp @ $13.99

Hooked on Hemp - Suzanne McNeill - Make 24 simple and easy colored hemp designs. Full color photos and diagrams throughout. 19pp @ $6.99

It's Knot Hard Hemp Jewelry - Katie Hacker and Marty Hite - Fun look into traditional and innovative uses of hemp for jewelry. Instructions for basic knots and patterns for over two dozen pieces. Full-color throughout. 16pp @ $6.99

HEMP ORGANIZATIONS & WEBSITES

Coalition for Hemp Awareness - A non-profit group, CHA is commited to the re-introduction of the Earth's most versatile and renewable cash crop, Cannabis Hemp to the Planet and to the Family Farm as an agricultural economic base.

Hemp Industries Association - The HIA is an industry trade association with a conscience that is at the forefront of the drive for fair and equal treatment of hemp. The Hemp Industries Association's thrust is to create a level playing field on which to compete with other natural resources and synthetics. The HIA seeks changes in government policies to encourage domestic produciton of hemp as a raw material for industry. Their fivefold mission includes setting standards of authenticity for the industry which brings confidence to the consumers who recognize the HIA seal. Contact them at the address below for further information:

Hemp Industries Association

Post Office Box 9068

Chandler Heights, Arizona 85227

Phone (602) 988-9355 FAX (602) 988-9438

e-mail thehia@aol.com.

Hemp Industries Association

Access Unlimited Provides Nutritional education about the benefits of hemp food products they can be reached at the address below:

Access Unlimited

P.O. box 1900

Frazier, Ca. 93225

America Hemp Mercantile, Inc. is a Seattle-based company that imports quality hemp fabric, twine and paper from Eastern Europe. AHM also designs and sells a line of apparel, bags, and accessories made from 100% hemp and hemp/cotton blends. AHM operates a retail store in Seattle, and wholesales hemp products to accounts throughout the U.S. and Canada. They offer their own products as well as selected hemp products made by other manufacturers.

For more information contact them via the address below:

American Hemp Mercantile, Inc.

506 2nd Avenue Suite 1323

Seattle, Washington 98104