"Hemp" is a generic term that has been used for may years to refer to plants that are suitable for use as strong fiber. Today the term "hemp" is practically synonymous with low-THC varieties of Cannabis which are commonly grown for their strong fiber, oil-rich seeds, or CBD-rich resin. As legally defined in Oregon, industrial hemp includes Cannabis varieties containing less than 0.3% THC. 

The Oregon Department of Agriculture oversees the state's Industrial Hemp program.
​Learn more about Oregon's hemp industry by clicking here.

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HOW IS HEMP USED?

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Source: "Hemp: A New Crop with New Uses for North America" (https://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/ncnu02/v5-284.html)

The different parts of the Cannabis plant can be utilized in a wide variety of ways. The common uses of hemp are often summarized as: "fuel, fiber, food, and medicine." The fiber can be used to produce strong rope, clothing, and paper. The seeds are rich with essential fatty acids and can be used as food for people or livestock. Cannabis resins can be collected and made into medicines, essential oils, and even body care products.

To learn more about the various ways that the Cannabis plant can be utilized, check out this free article, "Hemp: A New Crop with New Uses for North America" by Ernest Small and David Marcus:

​Small, E. and D. Marcus. 2002. Hemp: A new crop with new uses for North America. p. 284–326. In: J. Janick and A. Whipkey (eds.), Trends in new crops and new uses. ASHS Press, Alexandria, VA.

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