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Our ‘Golden Triangle’, known for fertile, rich, rock-free soil is located near the towns of Paonia and Hotchkiss. Elemental Organics outside of Paonia has been growing organic hemp since 2016, producing ZENZEN CBD and other products made from hemp.
Elemental Organics is a boutique farm growing the highest quality hemp in the valley and possibly the state. Our field has been blessed by the Buddhist Monks of the Gaden Shartse Norling Monastic University of India. We follow all guidelines for organic certification and do not use pesticides or herbicides.
A little history…Hemp is a staple crop, some 10,000 years old and originally from Asia. The plant was originally grown for its fiber and seeds and was initially used to make, pottery, lamp oil, rope clothing and shoes. Known as “Sacred Grass” and “King of Seeds”, hemp was used to produce sails and ropes for the ships exploring new lands. In 1606, hemp plants were introduced to North America and became a new staple crop. It holds an interesting place in our history since the fiber was used to make the American Flag, paper for our money and it’s said that the Declaration of Independence was printed on hemp paper.
In more recent times, the United States government created the Marijuana Act of 1937 to control the drug use in the United States by levying a tax on the plants. They combined Hemp with Marijuana in the act and due to perceived competition, the cotton and tobacco industries became major players in shutting down the hemp industry. Hemp made a comeback during World War II and our government promoted the slogan “Hemp for Victory”. American farmers again began to grow hemp for war efforts to make uniforms, canvas and rope. The legality of growing hemp has come and gone over the years. In 1970, it became illegal to grow hemp in the United States but by 2004, imports of hemp seed and oil for food consumption was allowed again and in 2007, hemp licenses were granted to two farmers in North Dakota. In 2015, The Industrial Hemp Farming Act, which separates industrial hemp from Marijuana, was introduced into legislation and the 2018 Farm Bill now legalizes the (regulated) production of hemp and allows hemp to be grown legally with hemp licenses granted by each state.
Today, Hemp is grown for the cannabidoil, also known as CBD. The human body produces something similar that naturally manages appetite, sleep and mood for the human body.
CBD has been known to help in such medical instances as strokes, trauma, dementia, pain, auto immune, inflammation, acne, nausea, depression, anxiety, bacterial infections, substance abuse withdrawals and sleeping disorders. There are also studies that have shown CBD minimizing symptoms in Psoriasis, Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, ADHD, Ischemic diseases, Schizophrenia, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
We invite you to come experience the farm, ask questions and see how hemp is grown. Try a sample of ZENZEN CBD and other products produced from our hemp. Enjoy walking through the sea of emerald green plants and sit by the pond taking in the majestic mountain views and beautiful farmland that is everywhere in our valley.
Visit the farm and share in the experience of this amazing plant. During May we will be working on field Prep and come June you’ll find us planting this year’s crop. August brings pruning chores and by September you can experience the harvest. We spend our winters processing the crop and producing products that can be found on our website. Our website has more information on classes, multi-day seminars, workshops and farm stays with accommodations. We look forward to your visit.
By Cindi Sorenson at Zenzen Organics in Paonia
Our ‘Golden Triangle’, known for fertile, rich, rock-free soil is located near the towns of Paonia and Hotchkiss. Elemental Organics outside of Paonia has been growing organic hemp since 2016, producing ZENZEN CBD and other products made from hemp.
Elemental Organics is a boutique farm growing the highest quality hemp in the valley and possibly the state. Our field has been blessed by the Buddhist Monks of the Gaden Shartse Norling Monastic University of India. We follow all guidelines for organic certification and do not use pesticides or herbicides.
A little history…Hemp is a staple crop, some 10,000 years old and originally from Asia. The plant was originally grown for its fiber and seeds and was initially used to make, pottery, lamp oil, rope clothing and shoes. Known as “Sacred Grass” and “King of Seeds”, hemp was used to produce sails and ropes for the ships exploring new lands. In 1606, hemp plants were introduced to North America and became a new staple crop. It holds an interesting place in our history since the fiber was used to make the American Flag, paper for our money and it’s said that the Declaration of Independence was printed on hemp paper.
In more recent times, the United States government created the Marijuana Act of 1937 to control the drug use in the United States by levying a tax on the plants. They combined Hemp with Marijuana in the act and due to perceived competition, the cotton and tobacco industries became major players in shutting down the hemp industry. Hemp made a comeback during World War II and our government promoted the slogan “Hemp for Victory”. American farmers again began to grow hemp for war efforts to make uniforms, canvas and rope. The legality of growing hemp has come and gone over the years. In 1970, it became illegal to grow hemp in the United States but by 2004, imports of hemp seed and oil for food consumption was allowed again and in 2007, hemp licenses were granted to two farmers in North Dakota. In 2015, The Industrial Hemp Farming Act, which separates industrial hemp from Marijuana, was introduced into legislation and the 2018 Farm Bill now legalizes the (regulated) production of hemp and allows hemp to be grown legally with hemp licenses granted by each state.
Today, Hemp is grown for the cannabidoil, also known as CBD. The human body produces something similar that naturally manages appetite, sleep and mood for the human body.
CBD has been known to help in such medical instances as strokes, trauma, dementia, pain, auto immune, inflammation, acne, nausea, depression, anxiety, bacterial infections, substance abuse withdrawals and sleeping disorders. There are also studies that have shown CBD minimizing symptoms in Psoriasis, Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, ADHD, Ischemic diseases, Schizophrenia, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, MS, ALS and Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
We invite you to come experience the farm, ask questions and see how hemp is grown. Try a sample of ZENZEN CBD and other products produced from our hemp. Enjoy walking through the sea of emerald green plants and sit by the pond taking in the majestic mountain views and beautiful farmland that is everywhere in our valley.
Visit the farm and share in the experience of this amazing plant. During May we will be working on field Prep and come June you’ll find us planting this year’s crop. August brings pruning chores and by September you can experience the harvest. We spend our winters processing the crop and producing products that can be found on our website. Our website has more information on classes, multi-day seminars, workshops and farm stays with accommodations. We look forward to your visit.
By Cindi Sorenson at Zenzen Organics in Paonia