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CBCofC & Hempology 101 continued |
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Written by Gayle Quin.
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Thursday, 23 February 2006 |
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Gayle has been involved with Hempology 101 and the CBCofC for less than three years, but in that time has developed many edible and skin products while actively speaking and writing for the cause.
The second trial of 2005 was on January 5-7. It was a great surprise to us when Honourable Judge Harvey found Ted guilty of trafficking in cannabis (resin) for the production of edible and skin products at the club. Reasons for Judgement and Sentencing may be found on Hempology.com, October 14, 2005. In sentencing (pp3) she stated, "Mr. Smith admits possessing, in fact creating these items, albeit not for a great deal of profit and basically for humanitarian purposes." In pp18 she continues with,"we are not talking about medicinal marijuana. The definitions by the government are clear. They do not include cannabis resin." She stated, "I am not without sympathy for what it is you are trying to do, and I accept that... many people are frustrated with the government." Ted was sentenced to a 9 month conditional discharge. Ted filed an appeal, which the Department of Justice agreed to and invited the Court to enter an acquittal. (See Hempology.com, Sept.29/05.)
Later in Jan. 2005, Honourable Judge Kay found Ted Guilty of possession for the purpose of trafficking as a result of sharing joints at UVIC. He was sentenced to 1 day in jail. Ted has filed an appeal before the B.C. Court of Appeal and will be representing himself early in 2006.
Many of the club members have had a remarkable reduction in the use of pharmaceuticals, if they have cannabis readily available as an alternative. This has led us to launch an independent research study to show in dollars and sense the value of cannabis as a medicine
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For the Science of the Seed |
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Written by Anndrea M. Hermann Agrologist, Hemp Oil Canada Inc.
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Thursday, 23 February 2006 |
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We know as cannabis coinsurers that the love we put in we get back. I have been blessed with the opportunity to have just completed my sixth hemp growing season working and living in the Canadian prairies. The dream became a goal and the goal is now the reality. This reality is industrial hemp. The fields have treated me very well. I sampled over 77 hemp fields and worked in over 120 this past summer alone. My work is farmer based, we help farmers learn how to better grow hemp and they help us determine which agronomic factors need to be addressed in future research.
My current position is the Agrologist with Hemp Oil Canada Inc. (HOCI), Ste. Agathe, Manitoba. Along with Kevin Friesen, the Seed Production Manager, we advise our growers with everything from understanding the Health Canada licensing procedures, to seeding, combine modifications and harvest. HOCI prides itself in having strong positive relations with our growers and customers; for without both of them we would not be able to do the work that we have so much respect and passion for.
I do not need to tell you about the benefits of either medical cannabis or industrial hemp. However one thing you may not know is that without agronomic research we will not be able to be successful in large scale industrial hemp production, and to keep up with the production issues like fertility, pest, and disease and weed management. Furthermore, every cropping system, farm, producer, contractor, processor and retailer works somewhat differently so what might work for one might not for another.To read more, subscribe today |
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Ecee Granum - Behold the Seed |
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Written by Dr. David West
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Thursday, 23 February 2006 |
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I officially took up the cannabis issue in 1993 after I bid farewell to the commercial seed company where I'd been a corn breeder for nearly two decades. The chemical industry had been gradually scooping up seed companies for most of that tenure. With the advent of biotechnology came the ability to modify crops to fit within agchemical marketing plans, opening the floodgates of acquisition. I decided to explore other uses for my talents.
Looking at cannabis from a plant breeder's perspective, I saw a need to clarify matters of varietal difference, which is a plant breeder's territory. I came at it from my base as an agronomic crop breeder, so I took up the cause of the agronomic kind of cannabis, e.g., hemp.
I set about explaining the difference between hemp and marijuana and made an effort to raise awareness of the importance of germplasm. When Hawaii wanted to try hemp, I went there and ran a project. It’s all about germplasm.
Germplasm
Germplasm. My spell checker doesn't know this word. Thinks it's germ plasma.
Germplasm comes in neat little packages called seed ("achene," in the case of hemp seed, if you want to get technical).To read more, subscribe today |
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