“Hemp/industrial hemp” and “marijuana” are two distinct varieties of the same plant species. “Hemp” is a fiber crop. “Marijuana” is a drug crop. However, these definitions have become confused in the last 60 years. Recently, a movement has begun to distinguish the terms again. It is important to understand the history of usage of these terms in order to eliminate the confusion. Keep in mind that this all starts with marijuana seeds. 1600-1930s Hemp’s Long History in North America The word “hemp” has been in the English language for over…
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