American Hemp Farmer, Doug Fine
American Hemp Farmer, Doug Fine
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American Hemp Farmer
Adventures and Misadventures in the Cannabis Trade

Author: Doug Fine

Narrator: Doug Fine

Unabridged: 11 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/23/2020


Synopsis

The inside story of the world’s most fascinating and lucrative crop from gonzo journalist–turned–hemp farmer Doug Fine.
Hemp, the non-psychoactive variant of cannabis (or marijuana) and one of humanity’s oldest plant allies, has quietly become the fastest industry ever to generate a billion dollars of annual revenue in North America. From hemp seed to hemp fiber to the currently ubiquitous cannabinoid CBD, this resilient crop is leading the way toward a new, regenerative economy that contributes to soil and climate restoration—but only if we do it right.
In American Hemp Farmer, maverick journalist and solar-powered goat herder Doug Fine gets his hands dirty with healthy soil and sticky with terpenes growing his own crop and creating his own hemp products. Fine shares his adventures and misadventures as an independent, regenerative farmer and entrepreneur, all while laying out a vision for how hemp can help right the wrongs of twentieth-century agriculture, and how you can be a part of it.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Clif

The author of this book is an advocate for growing hemp. His enthusiasm can be partly excused because growing the crop (non-psychoactive variety) has only recently been legalized after being mostly outlawed in the USA for the past ninety years. (view spoiler)[ It was temporarily legalized during WWII when hemp sup (hide spoiler)]......more

Loved the book. Written in my favorite conversational yet highly informative style, where it feels very much like you are sitting down with the author as he spins his tale. Confirmed for me that I do not want to be a commercial farmer, but should do more to ensure I help the local independents by bu......more

Goodreads review by James

Became curious about nutritional hemp after discovering hemp protein as the only low sodium option. Then learned about the superfood characteristics of hemp seeds. This led to many rabbit holes about modern growing techniques, legalization, CBD, medical marijuana, recreational marijuana, and legisla......more

Goodreads review by Vicky

Sure to become the bible for current and future Hemp growers. Author imparts complex information with great humor. Comprehensive description of hemp growing from soil health to marketing and distribution.......more