• 5 Ancient Uses of Hemp

    5 Ancient Uses of Hemp

    Humans have known about the benefits of hemp for a long time. As in, 10,000 years at least. Shortly after discovering the plant, our ancestors immediately began incorporating hemp into their daily lives in many different forms. These uses ultimately paved the way for the advancement of human civilization. Here are the top five ways humans have utilized hemp throughout history: 1. Fiber The...
  • Exploring the Booming CBD Craze of 2019

    Exploring the Booming CBD Craze of 2019

    There’s no such thing as an overnight success in the marketing world. Every trendy product, brand, or idea comes from years of growth and formation, even if it’s happened undercover. CBD is no different. In the past several years, particularly in 2018, the CBD industry experienced massive growth in what seemed to be no time at all. Yet, the industry has actually been quietly...
  • Bluebird’s Conversations About Cannabis: Progress to Legality in All 50 States

    Bluebird’s Conversations About Cannabis: Progress to Legality in All 50 States

    Throughout Hemp History Week this week, we’ve shared information about the long global history of hemp, why cannabis was made illegal, and how hemp compares to commonly used goods today like tree paper and cotton. Now, we’re going to take a deep dive into the current legal status of cannabis throughout all 50 states. Back in the 1700s in America, cannabis was the hottest...
  • Everything You Need to Know About Hemp Legalization and the 2018 Farm Bill

    Everything You Need to Know About Hemp Legalization and the 2018 Farm Bill

    *UPDATE - As of December 20, 2018, Congress has officially passed the 2018 Farm Bill, making hemp completely and permanently federally legal for the first time in over 40 years! Read our summary of the final bill and what it means for hemp companies.  It's no secret that the hemp industry has experienced a massive explosion over the past few years. However, there’s one...