Blog Post #5 - Essay Outline

Catherine Wilson
English 101
M. Schroeder
Nov. 13, 2015

Legalization of Industrial Hemp Farming in the USA

Thesis Statement:  Removing industrial hemp from the Controlled Substance Act of 1970 will allow US farmers to become important contributors to this important and profitable industry.  Farming, and manufacturing will increase employment opportunities and revenue.

I.       History of Industrial Hemp

    A.    Hemp farming in the USA prior to 1930

1. Hemps similarities and differences with Marihuana

2.      Important facts about hemp - over 25,000 uses  

    B.     Hemp farming in the USA after 1930

    C.  Industrial hemp in Foreign Countries

       1.  Exportation of Hemp, and hemp products
 

II.    Controlled Substance Act of 1970

A. Description of the Controlled Substance Act

B. The DEA's argument against removing Hemp from the Controlled Substance Act

C.  The DEA and Politicians argument against Industrial Hemp Farming

III.  Uses of Hemp

A.    Food products and nutritional facts

 

B.     Building uses, hempcrete, insulation,

 

C.     Paper, hemp fiber products

 

D.    Clothing, durable, long lasting vs cotton 

IV.  Impact of Industrial Hemp in the USA
          

           A.  Sustainability, growth habits of hemp

           B.  Environment benefits; less water use and land requirements vs. forestry

           C.  Revenue from farming and production
 

Conclusion:  Facts in support of removing hemp from the controlled substance Act make perfect sense.  Industrial hemp was once a part of American farming.  Agricultural hemp is a safe, and viable industry.  The propaganda of the past should be laid to rest.

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