Human agriculture started about 10,000 years ago and hemp was most likely one of the first cultivated crops. It is an extremely versatile crop with multiple uses back then and even more uses today.
American farmers including our founding father George Washington grew hemp as a staple crop in the 1700s. But it only became legal in 2018 with the passing of that year's Farm Bill.
So why did it take so long for the US to harness the power of hemp? In this encore episode from August 2022, we dive into the history of hemp and CBD.
Cannabis Grand Rounds is produced by healthcare professionals for healthcare professionals to provide accurate and unbiased education on all things cannabis. The show is hosted by Drs. Matthews, Vinocur and Altman, who are all physicians with Masters Degrees in medical cannabis science and therapeutics from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. The Podcast accepts no external funding or advertising.
Hemp Legalization and The Farm Bill
From the Show: Cannabis Grand Rounds
Summary: Human agriculture started about 10,000 years ago and hemp was most likely one of the first cultivated crops.
Air Date: 12/26/22
Duration: 12:17
