It’s the 6th annual celebration of Hemp History Week and our US stores are closing out the week with sales on select products that contain hemp. Find out more below, but first a bit about what Hemp History Week is all about.
Sow the Seed
The folks who organize Hemp History Week opens in a new tab have joined with natural products pioneers, health and wellness advocates and interested citizens across the country to celebrate this year’s theme, “Sow the Seed”
What does that mean exactly? It means that they’re on a mission — educating the public, debunking myths and changing public policy — to support US farmers who want to join the thriving industrial hemp market.
Find out more in this video from their website:
Here are some interesting facts from the Hemp History Week website:
The US is one of the only industrialized nations to federally prohibit industrial hemp farming. Hemp used in products sold in the US is imported from other countries, such as Canada.
Hemp fiber is one of the strongest natural fibers, and hemp is often used to strengthen plastics, paper, textiles and even building materials.
Hemp can be grown without any pesticides or agricultural chemicals and, if so, is a non-toxic source of fiber for clothing.
As a food, hemp is loaded with digestible protein, omega essential fatty acids (EFAs) and naturally occurring minerals.
Hemp is not the same as marijuana. It has little to no measurable THC and has no drug value.
Visit the Hemp History Week website opens in a new tab to read more about the issues, find local events going on across the country and learn what you can do to take action to support hemp farming in the US.
Celebrating with a Sale
To cap off Hemp History Week all participating US stores will have select hemp products on sale from June 5 through June 7, 2015.
Prices vary by store. Product selection, availability and limits may vary by region. Contact your store for details opens in a new tab. While supplies last. Not available in our Canada or UK stores.
Dr. Bronner’s All-One Hemp Pure Castile Bar Soap
Fair trade and Non-GMO Project verified
Made with organic oils
Wrapped in 100% post-consumer recycled paper
Choose from bar soaps in Almond, Citrus, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, Rose, Tea Tree or Baby Unscented
Living Harvest Hemp Tofu
Made from 100% hemp—no soy!
Non-GMO Project Verified
30 grams of plant protein per package
Choose from Sweet & Spicy Chili Lime, Chorizo, Chimichurri or Extra Firm Original
Himalania Hemp Seed Snacks
Contains omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids
Non-GMO Project verified
Choose from Toasted, Shelled, or Dark Chocolate
Nature's Path Organic Sunny Hemp Granola Bars
Packed with organic hemp, seeds, sunflower seeds and flax seeds
12g whole grains, 3g fiber, and 3g protein per bar
Non-GMO Project Verified
Nature's Path Organic Hemp Plus Granola
Crunchy rolled oat clusters with a nutty flavor from hemp and flax seeds
Enjoy on top yogurt or smoothies for breakfasts and snacks
30g whole grains, 5g fiber and 6g protein per 55g serving
Non-GMO Project Verified
Nature's Path Organic Hemp Plus Waffles
Wake up to whole wheat waffles with hemp and flax seeds
21g whole grains, 5g fiber and 4g protein per 70g serving
Non-GMO Project Verified
Pacific Hemp Non-Dairy Beverage
Smooth and creamy with nutty flavor
Contains omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids
Try in smoothies, cereal and as a dairy milk replacement in recipes
Eat the Seeds
While the theme of this year’s Hemp History Week may be “Sow the Seed,” we also suggest you eat the seed, too! Hemp seeds have been eaten for thousands of years. They are hard to beat when it comes to good nutrition. They deliver a balance of both omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, and they’ve got fiber and high quality protein, including all of the essential amino acids, plus iron, zinc and magnesium.
Get cooking with these hemp recipes:
Have you tried any hemp products or recipes? Tell us about your favorites in the comments below.
