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Importing Hemp Seeds
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I received this service bulletin from the USDA today:

Importation of Hemp Seeds

The passing of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill, Section 10113) removed hemp and hemp seeds from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) schedule of Controlled Substances. This action removed hemp and hemp seeds from DEA authority for products containing THC levels not greater than 0.3 percent. Therefore, DEA no longer has authority to require hemp seed permits for import purposes.

U.S. producers and hemp seed exporters have requested assistance from USDA to provide an avenue for hemp seed exports to the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the importation of all seeds for planting to ensure safe agricultural trade. Under this authority, USDA is providing an alternative way for the safe importation of hemp seeds into the United States.

Importation of Hemp Seed from Canada

Hemp seeds can be imported into the United States from Canada if accompanied by either: 1) a phytosanitary certification from Canada’s national plant protection organization to verify the origin of the seed and confirm that no plant pests are detected; or 2) a Federal Seed Analysis Certificate (SAC, PPQ Form 925) for hemp seeds grown in Canada.

Importation of Hemp Seed from Countries other than Canada

Hemp seeds may be imported into the United States from countries other than Canada if accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country’s national plant protection organization to verify the origin of the seed and confirm that no plant pests are detected.

Hemp seed shipments may be inspected upon arrival at the first port of entry by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to ensure USDA regulations are met, including certification and freedom from plant pests.

Questions or requests for information regarding hemp can be sent to farmbill.hemp@usda.gov.

More information about industrial hemp production is available at www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/farmbill-hemp.

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#2
the endemic Hawaiian plant, Olona = fibers over 8 times stronger than hemp....

thus a 'stone age people' could catch Marlin, Swordfish, Ahi, etc. with under 1/4" olona fishing line...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Touchardia_latifolia
http://data.bishopmuseum.org/ethnobotanydb/ethnobotany.php?b=d&ID=olona

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save our indigenous and endemic Hawaiian Plants... learn about them, grow them, and plant them on your property, ....instead of all that invasive non-native garbage I see in most yards... aloha
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save our indigenous and endemic Hawaiian Plants... learn about them, grow them, and plant them on your property, ....instead of all that invasive non-native garbage I see in most yards... aloha
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#3
Fiber and CBD, (which Ilona certainly doesn't have) aren't the only products that one can harvest when growing hemp.

There is of course the valuable hempseed rich in omega 6 fatty acid, phytoserols, antioxidants, vitamins and protein.
How does Ilona measure up to that?

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#4
Yes yes yes on hemp! As far as theolona, wasn’t this plant sacred. Many used. My favorite being a rain protector for the fishermen as a woven garment! Then laid back to the ina to complete the circle! I am currently
Looking for hemp seed and oddly enough a few plants and trees that are only
Found here! Good luck and happy planting!
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