HEMP IS THE most versatile and useful plant on Earth!
10 reasons to LOVE industrial HEMP
It is an ecological and locally sourced solution to many current problems. All parts of this simple plant can be utilized to create thousands of useful products.
Agriculture
Requiring no insecticides, herbicides or fungicides to grow, hemp is the ecological crop of choice. It is beneficial for soils and is an ideal addition in crop rotations, while being a profitable production for farmers.
Construction
Ever heard about hempcrete or hemp insulation? From floor to ceiling, you can build or renovate with healthy, sustainable and renewable products. A great option for self-builders and specialized professionals.
Super food
Hemp has unparalleled nutritional qualities. Packed with proteins and omega 3, it has one of the most complete nutritious profiles of all plants. There are many ways to consume it and it is both versatile and delicious!
Medications
CBD (Cannabidiol) is a non-psychotropic molecule contained in hemp that is credited with several therapeutic effects. From the treatment of anxiety to that of epilepsy, cancer, inflammation and more, it brings hope for future…
Textile
Forget the “jute bag” look: hemp is used to create refined fabrics and very modern clothes. It’s a much more environmentally friendly crop than cotton, and hemp textile is also more durable and comfortable.
Plastic
Hemp plastics offer an excellent alternative to those made from petroleum! Depending on their composition, they are recyclable or compostable at the end of their usable life. The way to go!
Paper
Hemp grows to maturity in 3 to 4 months and contains 25% more cellulose than wood. It also requires a lot less chemical treatments and produces high quality paper and cardboard.
Body care
Hemp oil is a champion for moisturizing and nourishing the skin. Incorporated into natural care products, it can be used in shampoos, soaps and skin creams, and replace less sustainable options such as palm oil.
Animals
No wonder animals love to eat hemp: they instinctively know it’s good for them! And not only as food but also as bedding, care products and even medicines. Animals too can benefit from the benefits of hemp!
Green Energies
Hemp produces a large amount of biomass that can be converted into clean and economical fuels. It is an excellent alternative to non-renewable fossil fuels.
A SHORT HISTORY OF HEMP
Essential for humanity for 10,000 years, hemp has long since proven its usefulness. Unjustly banned for 60 years but recently legalized, hemp is now regaining its former nobility for its many benefits.
2 VIDEOS TO DEMYSTIFY INDUSTRIAL HEMP
About
WHO?
We are the ambassadors of hemp, dedicated to promoting its uses, its benefits, and its products. We want to give it back its nobility and see it everywhere! From pantries to wardrobes, from pharmacies to building materials.
WHY?
Because we see in this unique plant a way to combine two aspects which are often incompatible: a comprehensive ecological solution to many of today’s environmental problems AND a unique opportunity for our local economies. The plant of the future that we need now!
HOW?
To spread hemp among the greatest number, we combine various means of action, on the internet and in the field. We travel across Canada on our bus to meet the public, the media and industry players. A unique and original approach that we relay also on social networks.
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Tournevent Farm
Jacques Dallaire initiated the cultivation of hemp ten years ago. He is now dedicated to seed production and his involvement in the development of the hemp and grain industries. This year, he will collaborate for tests on CBD (Cannabidiol), a molecule of hemp with several medicinal properties. Guillaume Dallaire and Audrey Bouchard innovate this […]
Aquilon organic farm
This summer, we will follow the organic hemp production season at Ferme Aquilon Bio. Located in Chaudière-Appalaches, this family farm has been producing hemp for 3 years and triples this year the area devoted to this plant which grows very well in Quebec ! Here are some pictures of the sowing done these last weeks. […]
La Feuille Verte
With 5 trademarks, a new 220-acre lot and a 60,000-square-foot building, the business la Feuille Verte has everything to achieve its ambitions: to become a flagship in the field of hemp. We had the chance to visit the future plant and talk with the CEO about this growing and very promising industry. We also made […]
Hemp valley
Nicolas Martel, Mayor of Desbiens, hopes to see the development of a hemp processing plant in his municipality. In the eyes of Claude Girard, of Hempen Valley Co Ltd, the next challenge of the sector is industrialization, is the production and processing of hemp on a large scale.
Abaka eco-friendly clothing
There are few clothes made in Quebec! In addition, these are made of natural & ecological fibers. They are created in Abaka’s workshop in Shawinigan (Mauricie). Since 2002, the company has been designing “hand-made and small-scale eco-friendly clothing that stands out for the quality of the fabrics used while respecting high standards of clothing. ” This […]
Taillon et fils Farm
Christian Taillon and his partners were able to evolve the family farm towards organic and emerging crops such as hemp, which ensured the survival and prosperity of the company. This year, 130 hectares of hemp are grown on the Taillon farm which plans to double its production in 2019 for a total of […]
Hemp House
Built in 1996, this house is certainly the first made of hemp in Canada! During our stay in the Mauricie region, we had the chance to visit it and meet the woman who built it. 22 years later, the house is still doing well and its owner still loves it ! ? In addition […]