Why the "Dirtiest Cotton" Crop Still Dominates

What if the reason cotton is used isn't because it's the best option, but because it's the most profitable one for certain interests?  Hemp can produce stronger, longer-lasting fibers, requires almost no pesticides, uses less water and regenerates soil while conventional cotton guzzles chemicals and dominates the market. 

Coincidence or something else? 

Hemp grows like a weed (literally), crowds out competitors and needs minimal intervention. Farmers could plant it, harvest massive yields and move on with fewer inputs. No endless cycle of patented seeds, chemical sprays or dependency on Big Ag suppliers. Cotton on the other hand, is a thirsty, pest-magnet crop that keeps the pesticide industry booming.  

For decades, hemp was suppressed through laws, propaganda and regulatory hurdles that conveniently favored cotton and timber interests.  Cotton got the subsidies, the infrastructure and the global supply chains locked in by powerful lobbies, chemical corporations and even government policies. 

Hemp's natural pest resistance means fewer profits for Monsanto-style giants. Its versatility means less need for synthetic alternatives. Follow the money. Maybe the real question isn't "Why hemp?" but "Why has cotton been pushed so hard for so long?" 

Just some food for thought... 

Much Love, Lynn 

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