Though hemp has been used as a domesticated crop for thousands of years, the past decade seems to have been experiencing an unprecedented level of industry growth. In fact, according to some recent estimates, the hemp industry is currently valued at over $2 billion and is expected to grow by 700% between 2016 and 2020. With all of the activity…

Over the past decade, the market for CBD derived goods has significantly increased. In fact, even just ten years ago, the notion of an ordinary person having access to various hemp-derived products once seemed outrageous. Fast forward to the status quo, and consumers currently have a tremendous array of different products to choose from. Because the legal market for CBD…

Hemp oil and CBD oil have many similarities, yet these common phrases do not have identical meanings. This article will briefly explore the hemp extraction process, how hemp product manufacturers are able to isolate specific cannabinoids, and how consumers can know which types of extracts will be the best for them. What are cannabinoids? Cannabinoids are naturally occurring chemical compounds…

When it comes to the cannabis plant, you have probably heard many different words used to describe it. People frequently use terms such as marijuana, hemp, and slang such as pot, weed, or grass interchangeably. But in reality, these terms have origins that are supposed to indicate very different concepts. Because the many different terminologies associated with the cannabis plant…

` Hemp is believed my many people to be one of the oldest domesticated crops in existence. What originally emerged as a crop that was used for its durable fibers and usefulness in fabrics eventually became something that humans are continually finding new ways to consume. The hemp industry, which has been rapidly expanding over the past few years, has…

As time has gone on, the way in which hemp is processed has become increasingly more complex. The hemp industry—which is currently booming—has actively been seeking new ways to deliver its product. Designing the perfect hemp extract is a careful balancing act. The inclusion (or exclusion) of various cannabinoids, the ways in which these cannabinoids interact, and the ways in…

Recent developments in the hemp industry have created an exciting new world of possibilities. Hemp related enterprises have become more possible—and profitable—than ever before. The potential for growth is alive and well. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a useful compound that naturally exists in hemp. CBD can potentially be used for a variety of different purposes. Extracts, oils, gummies, and other CBD…

Hemp is currently making its way into the skincare and cosmetics world and we could not be happier. Blue Forest Farms is more than just part of the growing industry. We believe that hemp can change the world in many different ways, from stopping world hunger, to replacing harmful plastics that are polluting our planet. Now, the cosmetics world is…

The Complete Guide to Phytocannabinoids The hemp plant is perhaps one of the most interesting and complex plants ever known to humankind. Both its fiber and its flowers have a wide array of uses. As time goes on, we are continually discovering new ways that the hemp plant can potentially benefit us, and the recently legalized industrial hemp industry has…

  The legalization of industrial hemp cultivation in the great state of Colorado has opened a new frontier of possibilities. Both farmers and entrepreneurs alike have an opportunity to establish themselves at the forefront of this industry, and as time goes on, profits are expected to dramatically increase. The reasons why someone would want to get involved in the hemp…

With the legalization of the hemp industry in the State of Colorado and elsewhere, it is an exciting time to be an entrepreneur. The industry itself presents tremendous opportunities for growth (pun intended) and continued innovation. But if you are hoping to succeed in this already competitive industry, you are going to want to make sure you are working with…

Hemp has been consumed by human beings since long before the European discovery of the New World, but though such a substance has a deep-rooted history in the Americas, our scientific understanding of it is really only just beginning. Over the past few decades, more researchers have become engaged in understanding the presence of cannabinoids in the human body, and…

The human body is a fascinating vehicle that we are still learning more and more about. The endocannabinoid system is one of the many fascinating components of the central nervous system that is built into each of us, yet understood by few. In recent years, an increasing amount of research has been centered on understanding the role of our endocannabinoid…

Though hemp is a product that has been used by human beings for industrial purposes for thousands of years, the past decade in the United States has witnessed a significant number of changes. The development of new attitudes, laws, and general understanding of the hemp industry has enabled a wide variety of businesses to take advantage of this new frontier.…