Industrial hemp
Our insane drug laws prohibit the growing of industrial hemp, although industrial hemp itself is quite legal: the US imports large amounts from other countries that are not quite so stupid as the US. Lately, I’ve been drinking Tempt brand hemp milk—the plain kind is quite tasty—and I noticed the link to VoteHemp.com, which turns out to be a web site devoted to promoting industrial hemp.
You may recall that South Dakota farmers petitioned the DEA for permission to grow industrial hemp (which has no psychoactive properties). The DEA, after an interminable period of inaction, refused. The DEA is, of course, continually seeking to grow its budget and mission, so the decision really should have been made outside that department.
In any event, check out the website and, if you’re inclined, try Tempt hemp milk. Quite tasty.
