The Day the Ax Fell
Henry Ford’s Hemp Car Demonstration It was a chilly afternoon in Dearborn, Michigan, in the summer of 1941. War loomed overseas, steel was being rationed, and the American auto industry was adapting—or dying. But inside the grounds of the Ford...
Definition of Self-Hemployed (English)
1. Working for oneself as a freelancer or as owner of a business in the Cannabis industry, rather than for an employer. ‘a self-hemployed contractor’ 1.1 Relating to- or designed for people in the Cannabis industry working for themselves. ‘the...
The Legacy of Asa-no-ha
A Story Woven in Hemp and Tradition In ancient Japan, long before synthetic fibers and modern dyes, artisans drew inspiration from nature to craft meaning into every thread. Every design told a story and every material served a deeper purpose,...
Dutch Balconies
In the Netherlands, individuals can grow five cannabis plants for personal use, prompting innovative balcony gardening in Amsterdam. Residents optimize limited space by utilizing vertical growing methods and strategic plant placement based on sunlight exposure. Compatible plant combinations, like cannabis,...
Hemp in Holland
The Netherlands has a deep-rooted history with hemp, dating back centuries. It’s played a huge role in their culture and economy, used for sailing, textiles, and even paper. The Dutch were key in cultivating and spreading hemp globally, helping with...
World Wide Cannabis & Hemp Events 2018
The Cannabis/Hemp industry has been growing rapidly over the last couple of years. From some 25 events about five years ago, to no less than 50 events throughout this year alone. Ranging from Cannabis & Hemp fairs to Cannabis seed-...
Dutch to start ‘legal’ Cannabis growing trial
The newly-formed Dutch cabinet plans to start trials with legal weed farming. The weed will be cultivated locally and then spread in six to ten municipalities. Which municipalities will receive the so-called government weed is not yet clear. There are some...
Does the Amsterdam Cannabis industry have Amnesia?
Hold up… What?! Those familiar with the previous High Times Cannabis Cup events in Amsterdam know that the festival has been going on for years. As a matter of fact they held the Cannabis Cup for 27 years until 2014....
Amsterdam get’s a Drive-Through Coffeeshop!
After a more than a decade the Nieuw-West district and the City Council gave a ‘green light’ for the arrival of a new Coffeeshop near Sloterdijk Station. According to district manager Achmed Baâdoud, it has to be a drive-through coffeeshop. Where...
The Dutch to regulate Cannabis cultivation
With a slim majority in the Dutch parliament agreed to regulate Cannabis cultivation agreed this Tuesday at the proposal of D66. During a call vote, a majority of 77 MP’s voted for the bill. It’s been forty years waiting and...
Hemp Domains For Sale!
We’re having an early Spring cleaning at Self-Hemployed! Remains from our collaboration with Hemperium Hemp Foods. There are some 4 (hemp food related) domain that have come up for sale. If you have interest in any of these domains please...
World Wide Cannabis Events 2017
2017 Upcoming Cannabis & Hemp Expo Calendar! Int. Cannabis Business Conference SF | ICBC – February 17th, 2017 – San Francisco, CA, U.S.A. | Official Website ->CanapaMundi – February 17th until 19th, 2017 – Rome, Italy | Official Website ->CannaCon Seattle – T.B.A. – Seattle, WA, U.S.A. |...
Hennepkloppers
Hennep, Hennepkloppers en de Rolrederij Wat is hennep.Hennep (Cannabis Sativa) is een éénjarige plant van 2 à 4 meter hoog, die al meer dan 6000 jaar wordt gebruikt voor een groot aantal producten. Ze groeit in een gematigd klimaat, is...
Growing Cannabis in Winter
Winter cannabis cultivation is feasible with modern techniques. Indoor growing allows controlled conditions, while auto-flowering seeds provide a low-maintenance, quick-harvest alternative, enabling growers to maximize yields year-round.
World Wide Cannabis Events 2016
2016 Cannabis & Hemp Expo Calendar HempCon – January 21st till 24th. – San Francisco, CA, U.S.A. | Official Website ->High Times So-Cal Cannabis Cup – January 30th & 31st. – San Bernardino, CA, U.S.A. | Official Website ->High Times So-Cal Cup – February 5th till...
Unity Cup Amsterdam Results 2015
Cannabis smokers unite for the 1st (2015) Unity Cup ‘CannabisCup’! RESULTS: SATIVA 1st place: MekaMika Haze – Superfly 2nd place: Liberty Haze – Barney’s 3rd place: Tangie – Grey Area INDICA 1st place: Mr. X Kush – Superfly 2nd place: Bad...
Michigan Medical (MMMP)
Michigan has decriminalized medical marijuana in 18 cities, with voters in Portage set to decide on further legalization. The Michigan Medical Marijuana Program supports registered patients and caregivers.
History of Hemp in Chile
Hemp farming in Chile dates back to the Spanish Conquest, thriving due to ideal conditions. Its significance has decreased with synthetic alternatives, yet resurgence efforts are underway amidst legal challenges and market demand.
Less Grow-room raids. More stolen electricity.
The number of Cannabis grow-rooms decreased, yet stolen electricity increased by 7 million kWh, indicating a growing industry. Stolen energy costs nearly 200 million euros and impacts tax revenues.
Turk (Turkey)
Cultivation: Cannabis is produced in the rural regions like Anatolia. Production: The manufacture method (and the resulting product) is very similar to Morocco, the Hashish is pressed from Resin-Powder. Color: Greenish-brown. Smell: Slightly spicy. Taste: Not especially aromatic or spicy,...
Pakistani (Pakistan)
Cultivation: Cannabis is especially cultivated in the North-West-Frontier- Province which isn’t under government control. This region is considered tribal area. Drugs of every kind are produced, as well as weapons. Every man is permitted (and should) bear a firearm. The...
Hash (Oil)
Cultivation: Hash-Oil can be (and is) produced from any kind of Hash, so the cultivation method varies with the origin country. Production: Hash-Oil is very simple to make: the dried and powdered Buds are soaked in a (preferably Non-Polar) solvent...
Nether-Dope, Skuff or Kief (Netherlands)
Cultivation: This Hash is produced from Cannabis plants grown in the Netherlands. Plants are usually cultivated Indoors but there are also small Outdoors and Greenhouse cultivations. Production: The manufacture method varies with the producer. Most of the Hash is produced...
Nepalese (Nepal)
Cultivation: There are small Cannabis cultivations everywhere in the Highlands of Nepal. Production: The resin is collected by carefully rubbing the buds between both hands. Later the collected resin is pressed to homogenous Hash-Balls (Temple Balls). Before shipment these balls...
Moroccan Hash Oil (Morocco)
Cultivation: Moroccan hash oil is made from unpressed resin. Production(Self instruction): Use the smallest alcohol molecule, methanol, to perform a cold solvent extraction. The resin needs only to be soaked for an hour or two with a stir or three;...
