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Hemp Cultivation in the US

 

Hemp cultivation in the United States has seen a resurgence in recent years, thanks to changes in legislation and a growing demand for products made from the plant. In 2018, When the Hemp Bill passed in America, we at Dr. Milo got straight to work experimenting with hemp oil in our home kitchen.

Hemp, a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species, is grown for its seeds, fiber, and oils. It has been used for centuries in various industries, including textiles, construction, and food. Unlike its cousin marijuana, hemp contains very low levels of the psychoactive compound THC, making it legal to grow and use in the United States.

The 2018 Farm Bill, removed hemp from the list of controlled substances and classified it as an agricultural commodity. This change in legislation has opened the door for farmers to grow hemp and for companies to produce and sell hemp-derived products, such as Cannabidiol.

So how did this bill affect our land?

As a result, the number of acres dedicated to hemp cultivation in the US has risen dramatically in recent years. In 2019, there were 78,176 acres of hemp under cultivation in the United States, a nearly 200% increase from the previous year. As of 2021, more than half a million acres were being cultivated. This number continues to grow as the demand for hemp-based products increases.

Hemp is a versatile crop that can be grown for a variety of purposes, including food, fiber, and Hemp Oil. The seeds are a rich source of protein and healthy fats, making them popular in the food industry. The fibers can be used to make textiles, paper, and construction materials, while the oils can be used in personal care products, supplements, and even fuel.

Farming Hemp

Despite the growing popularity of hemp cultivation in the US, there are still challenges that farmers face. One of the biggest challenges is the lack of a consistent market for hemp products. This lack of a consistent market makes it difficult for farmers to plan and invest in their crops. Additionally, there is still a lack of research and information on the best practices for growing hemp, making it difficult for farmers to optimize their yields.

The Future of Hemp

The legalization of hemp cultivation in the United States has opened up many opportunities for farmers and businesses. The demand for hemp-based products is increasing, and the crop has the potential to be a valuable addition to the agricultural industry. However, farmers still face challenges, such as a lack of consistent market and a lack of research on best practices. With continued support and investment, the hemp industry in the US has the potential to continue to grow and thrive.

2018 Farm Bill

Article on Regenerative Hemp Farming

 

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A Gift Guide for the Cannabis Hemp Loving Mom

 

This Mother’s Day, why not surprise mom with a unique and thoughtful gift? If your mom loves cannabis hemp products, we’ve got you covered. We have some great ideas for cannabis hemp-infused gifts that will make her smile. Whether she needs something to relax and destress or an item to help her on her healing journey, we’ve got options that are perfect for mom.

Cannabis Hemp Body Care

First up on our list is a selection of top-quality cannabis hemp body care. From bath bombs and scrubs to salves and lotions, there are plenty of ways to pamper mom from head to toe. Many of these products include natural ingredients such as essential oils, cocoa butter and beeswax that work together to nourish and soothe the skin. These gifts will make sure mom feels relaxed and rejuvenated!

Try our all natural, Plant based RELIEF LOTION:

Dr. milo Relief Lotion

Cannabis Hemp Edibles

Edibles are another great way to show your love this Mother’s Day. There are tons of delicious cannabis hemp-infused edibles out there, from gummies and chocolates to teas and tinctures. Not only do they taste good but they provide a relaxing effect while delivering important medicinal benefits like improved sleep quality, reduced anxiety levels or increased energy levels. You can even customize your gift by picking out specific flavors or ingredients that you know your mom will love!

Onyx and Rose Hemp Gummies

Cannabis Hemp Accessories & Apparel

Finally, don’t forget about the accessories! Whether a soft hemp sweater or pajamas—there are plenty of ways to customize your Mother’s Day gift this year. Not only are these items sustainable  but they also look great to0. Plus, many of them come in unique colors and patterns so your mom can show off her style with pride.

Jungmaven Hemp Clothing

With so many options available nowadays, it’s easy to find something special that fits Mom’s individual needs and lifestyle. Show her how much you care with a meaningful gift made just for her – she’ll be sure to feel the love this Mother’s Day.

 

 

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The History of 4:20 and How to Celebrate with Hemp

 

4:20 has been celebrated by cannabis enthusiasts around the world for decades. But what exactly is 4:20 and how can you celebrate it? This blog post will explore the history of 4:20 and explain how you can use hemp products to commemorate this special day.

The Origins of 4:20

The exact origins of 4/20 are a bit hazy, but some theories have more credence than others. One popular theory suggests that the term originated in 1971 in San Rafael, California at a high school called San Rafael High School. The story goes that a group of five friends known as the “Waldos” coined the phrase after meeting up every day at 4:20 PM near a sculpture of Louis Pasteur on campus to search for an abandoned cannabis crop. Although they never found the crop, they adopted “420” as their code word for smoking pot.

Another theory…

This theory claims that 420 was first used by police officers in California as code for marijuana-related activities. However, there’s no way to confirm this story since it’s mainly based on hearsay and anecdotal evidence.

Celebrating With Hemp Products

4/20 is now widely celebrated around the world by cannabis enthusiasts who use this day to gather with friends and indulge in their favorite pastime. To make your celebration extra special, why not add some hemp products into the mix? Such as… our Dr. Milo Topical Relief Lotion. Hemp products are becoming increasingly popular due to their many beneficial properties—they’re non-intoxicating, vegan-friendly, eco-friendly, and contain essential fatty acids and proteins that can help with joint pain relief, skin health, digestion, stress relief, and so much more. Our Customers reach out daily to tell us all the new way’s their Relief Lotion has helped them.

Games to play on 420 🙂

 

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Inspiring Conversations with Joni Mann of Dr. Milo From VOYAGE LA ARTICLE

Hi Joni, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.

We’re a Woman owned, family-operated hemp business. Created by a team of sister, brother, and dad, Joan, David, and Milo. We initially shared Dr. Milo with friends and family seeking an all-natural, safer solution to curing everyday aches and pains and helping loved one’s cope with chronic pain. We now get to share this product with the world, and we’re excited about that.

Several years ago, our mom and wife respectively were diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, making her live with chronic debilitating pain. We wanted to create a product and be a part of her healing journey to find a less toxic solutions for pain management. We started with the idea that we could offer something as an alternative solution to pain management. We combined our background in holistic, herbal healing with the advent of the legalization of hemp. Dr. Milo began in our home kitchen; with lots of messy potion experimentation and after its initial success, we decided to form a company. Our company standard was to distribute a product for others seeking a more pain-free life while using the whole-plant, all-natural ingredients. Dr. Milo has since grown and is produced in California, and you can now find us in multiple U.S. locations. We’ve also continued experimenting and are seeking to make more products that offer some peace for your aches and love for your pains.

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?

I think there are still a lot of strides our country and ethos of our culture need to make in supporting women in business. We’re natural multitaskers and healers and therefore take on a lot and juggle a lot at once and in my experience, our society doesn’t always do the best at recognizing and celebrating that. The field I work in is very male dominant and I’ve certainly had a few moments of placating or assumption as a female business owner, and it’s been tricky but also exciting navigating it all. I have learned over the years of production and being in business that there are so many great people out there to connect with for support, mentorship and to bring on to our family-operated Dr. Milo team. It’s about keeping these people close that share your same vision for our business and can bring you back to that vision when the struggles come up. Because the obstacles will come up often if I’m doing anything worthwhile or making a difference or creating a product that helps in a way that breaks away from the norm. That’s what it’s all about for, for me.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?

Dr. Milo is a woman-owned, family-run small business specializing in pain relief. We’re known for our all-natural hemp-based products and the quality of our sourced ingredients. Our Topical Pain Relief Lotion has been on the market for about a year now and has had amazing feedback from our customers offering them the relief they’re looking for that lasts and is a more natural approach to pain relief and recovery.

Into our first year, I’m proud of all the responses we’ve been getting and how much my brand has grown. It hasn’t been easy any step of the way and I’ve been working three other side jobs to build the company. I’m happy that what seemed so far and unattainable at first is now a reality. I went into the manufacturing of natural products world and entrepreneurship not knowing much and I’ve learned a whole lot along the way. I’d love to find more ways to mentor women in business over the years to come as I grow and learn.

Dr. Milo’s Topical Relief Lotion is a fast-absorbing, full-spectrum Hemp formula. It contains all plant-derived ingredients, & regenerative Hemp that offer reduced inflammation and relaxation. It will absorb into the skin within seconds, work within minutes, and last approximately 2-4 hours. We use a NANO, full-spectrum hemp for higher potency, and faster absorption. Our unisex essential oil-based scent won’t stain your clothes so use all over your body. We like it on the insides of our wrists to soothe anxiety and on our temples for migraine relief. Massage into your aches and feel the relief.

Sustainably sourced ingredients and packaging.
NO: animal testing, synthetic ingredients or fragrance, parabens, harsh sulfates or phthalates
Sourced from organically grown USA hemp (containing 0.3% THC or less, non-psychoactive)
Arnica Montana for bruising, welling, and recovery
Whole plant, all naturally derived ingredients
Lab-tested to be free from pesticides, solvents, chemical fertilizers and other contaminants. GMP certified.
Non-GMO
Recyclable box and aluminum tube
Nano full-spectrum hemp = 5x the strength
Hypo-allergenic
No: animal testing, synthetic ingredients or fragrance, parabens, sulfates or phthalates

Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
Wow, so many things make me happy. My Partner, my family, our first child we’re about to have in May 2023, our garden and tiny house we get to call home. What makes me happy with my business is helping people heal and when our customers reach out to share their journeys. I struggled in my early 30s with purpose and how my passions were going to add anything to this world. I felt this deep unanswered question of “What can I offer my lifetime and future generations that doesn’t add more toxic waste into the world and is something that I can physically gift people to make them better”. There were many moments when I should have been kinder to myself and let it unfold as it does, but in that process, I worked hard at learning what this thing was that I knew I had inside of me with all my life experiences, jobs, and passions and it was about to present itself. Nurturing the idea of creating a pain relief lotion gave me so much joy to work on and on the other side, I now receive the feedback from our customers daily of how much it helps them in their lives. I love hearing their stories of what their specific struggles were whether it’s a new mom that’s carrying her child on one side and needing some shoulder relief to an elderly client that is just trying to find some relief through the night. I think back to my process of creating our hemp relief lotion and all the hurdles and sleepless nights it took to create something that worked and I’m happy I stuck with that feeling I had years ago. I know now that happiness is a journey for me, and it’s made up of a million little moments that make my life whole.

http://voyagela.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-joni-mann-of-dr-milo/

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The Advantages of Starting a Woman Owned, Family Run Small Business

 

Starting a family-run small business has all the rewards you can imagine if managed properly. With the rise of digital tools and platforms, entrepreneurs have access to more resources than ever before. However, starting a woman owned small business comes with its own unique set of advantages. Let’s take a look at some of these benefits and how they can help your business succeed in today’s economy.

Increased Support Networks

When we started Dr. Milo, our woman owned small business, we gained access to networks of other like-minded women that you would not otherwise have access to. This could be beneficial for networking opportunities, finding mentors or even just having someone to talk to who understands what you are going through as an entrepreneur. Women-only or female-centric networks also provide invaluable advice and resources that may not be available elsewhere and can be invaluable for success in the early stages of your business.

Family Involvement

Starting a family run small business allows for increased involvement from family members who may not normally have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the business’s success. This could include anything from providing financial assistance during the initial startup phases to helping out with day-to-day operations such as marketing or customer service. Having family members involved can also provide additional morale boosts when times get tough and remind everyone why they are working so hard in the first place – to support their loved ones!

Tax Benefits

There are also tax benefits associated with owning a woman owned small business that can help offset some of the costs associated with running it. For example, many countries provide special incentives like reduced taxes or government grants specifically targeted towards female entrepreneurs, which can make running your business much easier in the long run. It is important to research any tax benefits available in your area as they could potentially save you money when it comes time to file taxes each year!

Starting a woman owned, family run small business comes with several advantages that can increase your chances for success in today’s economy. From increased support networks and family involvement to tax benefits and more, there are countless reasons why this type of venture may be right for you. It is important to do your research before taking on such an endeavor but if done correctly, it can be highly rewarding both financially and personally. We Started Dr. Milo Hemp years ago with a dream to create with more women owned businesses and we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us today!

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