7 Reasons Hemp is a Wonder Plant #2

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#2 – Fuel

Hemp field
One acre of hemp equals 1,000 gallons of gas (image source)

Believe it or not, this plant provides an excellent, more environmentally-friendly fuel alternative. Hemp produces methanol and ethanol through thermo-chemical conversion, which is both ethical and economical. What is even more amazing is that 1 acre of hemp can produce 1,000 gallons of fuel. With fossil fuels quickly disappearing, this is an incredible and important reason to grow hemp.