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1970 | Controlled Substances Act Bans U.S. hemp production
On October 27, 1970 President Richard Nixon signed into law The Controlled Substances Act of 1970. The Controlled Substances Act regulates..
Oct 27, 19701 min read


1952 | Last hemp factory operating in Kentucky closes
Historical Marker #1164 in Frankfort recognizes "Franklin County Hemp" and the former site of the Kentucky River Mills, the last hemp...
Jan 1, 19523 min read


1951 | UK professor publishes "A History of the Hemp Industry in Kentucky"
A History of the Hemp Industry in Kentucky was written by James F. Hopkins, a University of Kentucky professor who published the book...
Jan 1, 19514 min read
1950 | Filson Club Publishes Article About An Early Hemp Manufacturer
On January 25, 1950, Filson Club History Quarterly published the article: "John W. Coleman: Early Kentucky Hemp Manufacturer" by Coleman,...
Jan 25, 19501 min read
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