How can hemp still save the world?
From the early 1970s until its extinction in 2010, Jack Herer vowed to work every day to make hemp legal. To complete his mission, Jack Herer is gathering existing research and data on hemp. This knowledge will form the basis of his major book, The Emperor is Nakedwhich to this day remains the most widely read pro-hemp book in the world. In it, he presents the multiple applications of hemp, justifying its economic and industrial interest. He describes in detail how hemp can be used for textiles, paper, medicine, food and fuel production. He also makes the case for how this plant can be easily cultivated and could help people's development.
With his slogan, " How can hemp still save the world?", he quickly became a leading figure in the worldwide hemp advocacy movement. In fact, his work is still used to this day in discussions on the legalization of cannabis in states where the law is strict.
He founded and directed H.E.M.P., an organization dedicated to helping end marijuana prohibition. A visionary, Jack Herer was also one of the first to open a hemp store in California, which led to its gradual expansion across the West Coast. The opening of these stores paved the way for the legalization of cannabis in the country and its medical use.
In honor of the activist, the Jack Herer Cup is held every year in Las Vegas. For its part, Mama Kana offers a variety of top-of-the-range flowers to pay tribute to him.
Rest in Peace Jack
Photo: Jack Herer and the stalk of a hemp plant - jackherer.com