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Month May 2026

Drafting Freedom: The Chemical and Logistical History of Hemp in 1776

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As we approach the Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) of the United States, a persistent legend continues to circulate in the CBD community: “The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp.” If you want to be a student of true history, the…

CBD for Anxiety and Sleep: A Science-Backed Complete Guide for 2026

The landscape of wellness in 2026 demands a shift from anecdotal health trends toward clinical precision. As the global conversation around mental well-being matures, cannabidiol (CBD) has moved from a fringe supplement to a subject of rigorous scientific inquiry. This…

Thomas Jefferson and the Quest for the Perfect Fiber

Thomas Jefferson is remembered for his brilliant mind and his complex political legacy. But to his neighbors in Virginia, he was also known as a man who couldn't stop trying to improve his farm equipment. Among his many passions, industrial hemp stood at the top of the list.

Thomas Jefferson is remembered for his brilliant mind and his complex political legacy. But to his neighbors in Virginia, he was also known as a man who couldn’t stop trying to improve his farm equipment. Among his many passions, industrial…

Washington’s Mount Vernon—A Laboratory for Hemp

Washington’s obsession with hemp wasn't about a "hobby." It was about Autarky—the idea of a self-sufficient national economy.

While the history books focus on the crossing of the Delaware, the history of American agriculture focuses on the fields of Mount Vernon. George Washington’s transition from tobacco to hemp was one of the most significant pivots in early American…

The Law of the Land: When Hemp Was Mandatory in Colonial America

The 1619 Hemp Act (or Assembly of Virginia act) was the first cannabis law in the New World, enacted in Jamestown, Virginia, requiring all settlers to grow "Indian hemp" for industrial uses like rope, sails, and fabric. This legislation mandated hemp production to bolster economic independence and provide materials for the British Empire.

As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we often look back at the “Founding Fathers” and the grand ideals of liberty. But if you look closer at the actual soil of the original colonies, you’ll find that the foundation of the…