Celebrating National Hemp Day Feb 4th
Every year on February 4, advocates, entrepreneurs, farmers, and consumers come together to recognize National Hemp Day — a celebration of one of the most versatile and misunderstood plants in the world.
Hemp has been part of human civilization for thousands of years. It’s been used to make textiles, paper, rope, food, medicine, building materials, and wellness products. Today, hemp is experiencing a modern renaissance as more people discover its environmental benefits, economic potential, and role in the evolving cannabis industry.
National Hemp Day isn’t just about products on store shelves. It’s about acknowledging the farmers who grow hemp, the small businesses building innovative brands, and the activists who worked for decades to restore hemp’s legal status. It’s also a reminder of how hemp supports sustainability. Hemp requires fewer pesticides, improves soil health, and grows quickly, making it one of the most eco-friendly crops available.
For travelers and cannabis culture enthusiasts, hemp represents a gateway into local craft markets, wellness experiences, and agricultural tourism. Across the country, hemp farms, CBD shops, infused beverage makers, and artisan producers are creating unique destinations worth exploring. Supporting hemp means supporting local economies and independent businesses that are shaping the future of cannabis culture.
To celebrate National Hemp Day, we encourage readers to visit one of our many Authorized Dealers in Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Michigan that carry our unique travel guide. These partner locations are part of the growing hemp and cannabis culture we love to highlight — and they’re helping travelers discover the best destinations, products, and experiences along the way.
Whether you celebrate by visiting a hemp retailer, trying a hemp-derived product, learning about hemp history, or supporting policy reform, National Hemp Day is a chance to appreciate how far the industry has come — and how much potential still lies ahead.
Happy National Hemp Day from The Stoner’s Travel Guide. 🌿
Author: Jay Selthofner
Jay Selthofner is a business consultant, hemp farmer, political analyst, and cannabis activist in Wisconsin. He co-founded Northern Wisconsin NORML in 2010 and served as the chapter’s first Executive Director. He later served as the Treasurer until 2023. He also founded the Wisconsin Cannabis Activist Network (WISCAN) in 2010. Jay is an independent reporter of cannabis-related political news. His family owns Heritage Hemp Farm and the annual From the Land Folk Art Festival in Green Lake, Wisconsin. Jay is also a partner behind this website and The Stoner's Travel Guide series and co-author of the Wisconsin Edition.