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Research Finds CBD To Treat More Neurological Disorders

Catherine Sherriffs

These days, it’s common to hear someone talking about suffering from pain and someone else asking them if they’ve tried CBD. Cannabidiol is rising in popularity as a not-so-secret way to treat chronic illnesses and other health problems.  You can find CBD in so many different products these days, from pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals to personal…

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Illinois Valley Hemp, Part 2: Breaking Ground and Setting Roots

This article originally appeared in Garden Culture Magazine US29.  Our first installment of Illinois Valley Hemp (US Issue 28) left you with somewhat of a cliffhanger! After more than a few hiccups setting up our hemp farm, torrential rains throughout May and June made it impossible to get the plants into the ground. But it…
February 3, 2020
Kyle L. Ladenburger

Farmer Offers Chance to Pick Your Own Hemp to Make CBD Medicine

A farm in Maine is offering people a unique opportunity; a chance to pick their own hemp from the fields to make their own CBD medicine. It’s a slight diversion from the more typical establishments that allow customers to pick their own strawberries, for example. And while Sheepscot General Store and Farm does that too,…
September 13, 2019
Catherine Sherriffs

Illinois Valley Hemp: Growing Pains

There are always a couple of things one can count on when starting a new project or endeavor.  The first is to expect the unexpected. The other is to realize that what can go wrong, typically will go wrong. There are times when we get lucky, and it’s smooth sailing, but those times are rare.
September 9, 2019
Kyle L. Ladenburger