From: Institute for Hemp Newsgroups: alt.drugs Subject: INSTITUTE FOR HEMP **FAQ** Date: Thu, 24 Mar 94 23:43:45 -0500 Message-ID: ******************************************************** ****** What is The Institute for Hemp all about? ****** ******************************************************** ****** Four of the most commonly asked ****** ****** questions about The Institute for Hemp ****** ******************************************************** The Institute for Hemp PO Box 65130 St Paul, MN 55165 Tel/Fax: 612-222-2628 E-MAIL INTERNET instforhemp@delphi. com Compuserve: 72064,1766 Fidonet: Institute for Hemp or John Birrenbach Many people have asked "What is The Institute for Hemp all About? " The Institute for Hemp is an Educational, Development Company whose end goal is the Re-establishment and Maintenance of Cannabis Hemp as a Commercial Crop for a source of raw materials in the production of consumer products. The second question most often asked is "What is the Institute doing to achieve its stated goal? " The Institute for Hemp compiles, researches and supplies information about Hemp's Commercial applications. Each day The Institute fields questions and fills requests for information about the many different commercial applications of Cannabis. Our motto is if we don't know the answer we more than likely know who you should contact. The Institute for Hemp encourages the Re-establishment of Cannabis hemp as a farm crop. As the first Organization in the United States to attempt to obtain permits for the cultivation of Cannabis, and, as the first in Minnesota to obtain State Permission to cultivate Cannabis for Commercial applications in over 25 years, we have the knowledge to help people get involved in the permit process. The goal of this is to help to bring hemp back as a Farm crop. The Institute for Hemp encourages the development of Cannabis Hemp based products and businesses. We bring together entrepreneur Hemp Industrialists with the importers or producers of hemp raw materials so that additional products are made from hemp. Also we notify many retailers of the new Cannabis Hemp products that are now available. We assist hemp manufacturers to advertise, market, & Develop new Hemp products. The Institute for Hemp encourages the development of educational materials. The Institute for Hemp works with many different organizations around the world in the development, and or refinement, of accurate educational materials. Part of our work is the development of the first Video since "Hemp for Victory" on the commercial uses of Cannabis. Since that video we have developed over a dozen other educational videos, some we offer for sale others are designed for Cable TV broadcast. The Institute for Hemp produces and maintains the worlds First and Largest Mail Order Catalog devoted to Hemp products and Information. In 1989 we printed the First Hemp Mail Order Catalog, 4 pages containing Videos, Hemp products and Books. The next catalog will have grown to over 24 pages and contains almost all of the legal hemp products available, books, videos, and other educational materials. In addition several pages are being devoted to Flyers about hemp (we encourage duplication & distribution). The only thing that you'll not find in our catalog is references to "Getting High". We have painstakingly designed this catalog so as to be able to go into the hands of the most avid "Drug War" Supporter. The Institute for Hemp encourages the Media to do responsible stories about the commercial applications of Cannabis. In the past four years we have conducted interviews with Print, Video, & Audio media from across the country. From KSTP-TV to Newsweek from National Public Radio to Pulp & Paper Magazine we have assisted many media representatives in getting the story of hemp out to the American Public & Industry. The Institute for Hemp responds to Legislative attempts to further restrict the Hemp Industry. In March of 93 we responded to the State of Minnesota's attempt to re-define the word marijuana so as to exclude the currently legal products. In three days we rallied support from The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council, The Hemp Seed Importers, & Major Bird Food Manufacturers in order to put a halt to the bill. We were successful in stopping Minnesota from enacting legislation like that which was passed in Kentucky a year earlier. The Institute for Hemp responds to Media stories about Hemp. When ever we hear of a story about hemp that contains inaccuracies we contact, and encourage others to contact, the publisher and author and make them aware of their inaccuracies. On the same note when ever we find a reporter that has gotten the story correct and does a good job we respond in a positive manner. We try our best to stop the Media disinformation campaign against the Hemp plants commercial applications and reward those that get it right. The Institute for Hemp protects the Hemp Consumer. In the past few years we have seen an increase in the number of companies trying to Utilize the term "Hemp" to market their Non-Hemp Products. To halt this and make it easier for the consumer to confirm Cannabis content, this year, we developed the IFH( Certification program. We work with the manufactures of hemp products and have experts in the identification of Cannabis and other plants examine claimed hemp products for Cannabis content. If the examination is positive for Cannabis we offer, for a nominal fee, Unique IFH( Real Seals for placement on their True Cannabis Hemp products. With the use of our unique seals (a Green Leaf with Red Check and words Certified Cannabis), The IFH( Certification Program allows the consumer to instantly see that a product contains Cannabis Hemp. The third most asked question is "How do I join? " First The Institute for Hemp is not a membership or volunteer based organization. The Institute for Hemp is funded solely through the sales of materials in our catalog and the occasional donations and loans from friends. The Institute for Hemp considers anyone who is working toward the Recommercialization of Cannabis as an affiliate of sort. Anyone who calls requesting information will get what they need, either the information or where to find out how get it. The Institute for Hemp does publish a newsletter every other month called "The Greenleaf News" with a years subscription for only $20. And Finally the fourth most asked question "What can I do? " First educate yourself and your friends about the value of hemp. Then write letters to your representatives in Washington DC, and State legislature and tell them what you think should be done. Write letters to the local News Media, send letters to reporters asking them to look at the story. If they need questions asked that you can't answer send them our way. Don't just do this once and then stop. The key to success is constant regular agitation. Make it a point to write letters on a given night of the week. Get friends to come over and make a gathering of it. This can be a whole lot of fun and much more rewarding than sitting around watching some "Cop" Show on TV. Thanks for your inquiry about The Institute for Hemp. If you have any other questions please feel free to call, fax or e-mail! Sincerely, Hemp for Victory, John Birrenbach, Founder The Institute for Hemp PO Box 65130 St Paul, MN 55165 Tel/Fax: 612-222-2628 INTERNET: instforhemp@delphi.com Compuserve: 72064,1766 Fidonet Norml Echo: John Birrenbach Office Hours: Noon-5pm Mon - Sat You can Fax or leave a message at anytime!! *** The Fax Machine & Modem are the Printing Press of Freedom for the Future!! **** @ZEND 3-94 ******************************************************** ********* JUST WHO IS THE FOUNDER OF ********* ********* THE INSTITUTE FOR HEMP ********* ******************************************************** The BIOGRAPHY of John Birrenbach, Founding President, The Institute for Hemp, PO Box 65130 St Paul, MN 55165 612-222-2628 INTERNET: instforhemp@delphi. com Our Goal: The Re-establishment of Cannabis Hemp as a Farm Crop ****************************************************** **************** Achievements: ******************* ****************************************************** -Granted Conditional Permission by the State of Minnesota to cultivate Cannabis Hemp under MN Law. -Provided Dramatic Testimony before Minnesota State Legislature Judicial Sub-Committee. -Defeated Min. HF 851, A Bill to make Hemp products (Cloth, Paper, Bird Food, etc) Illegal. -Met with Representatives of the Russia & Ukraine. -Production of a Series of Videos about Cannabis. -Discovery in National Archives of USDA Film "Hemp for Victory" -Worlds First & Largest Mail Order Catalog devoted to Hemp Products and Information. -Publication of Newsletter "The Greenleaf News" -Publication of Article "How to Grow Legal Hemp" in High Times Magazine Best of #10 -Publication of Report A: On the Laws Governing Hemp -Publication of Report B: Re-examination of USDA #404 ***************** **Interviewed By** ***************** Time Magazine, Wall Street Journal, Mpls Star Tribune, KSTP TV, Mankato Free Press, Omniscope Mag, WCCO TV, Twin Cities Reader, St Paul Pioneer Press, KS95, KSTP AM, Barbara Carlson, WCCO AM, Highland Villager, KNOW AM PBS, Dark Star, KTTC TV, Jim Rogers, Newsweek, Minnesota, Public Radio, KFAI AM, USDA, Earth Island Journal, E-Mag, U. S. EPA, and many others. ***************** **Acknowledged Live Speaker** ***************** Mr. Birrenbach has Spoken before crowds as large as 10,000 at: --Beloit College--UNI Alternative Energy Expo--S. F. Earthday Festival--Hempstock--Ann Arbor Hash Bash--UNI Earthday Festival --Great Midwest Marijuana Harvest Festival--Weedstock-- --Jurassic Jam--Revolutionary Dance Party--Minnesota Tea Party --and before many private groups-- ******* Cannabis Hemp More than Just Marijuana Its Paper, Fuel, Fiber, Food Its a Cleaner World, & Healthier Economy ******* If you would like to Book Mr. Birrenbach for an interview or need more information about the Commercial applications of Cannabis Hemp please call 612-222-2628 ***************** 3-23-94