JACK HERER: CANNABIS ACTIVIST AND LEGEND

As cannabis consumers get younger and younger, fewer and fewer of them know that Jack Herer is not just apopular strain. In fact, the name has much more meaning than it may seem at first glance. In this article, you'll learn who Jack Herer is and why such a popular strain is named after him.

Who is Jack Herer?

While most cannabis consumers are familiar withthe popular Jack Herer strain, few know the history behind the name. Jack Herer was an advocate for cannabis reform and legalization and became famous for his activism to decriminalize and legalize cannabis. Herer also sought to expand the use of hemp for industrial purposes, arguing that the plant could be used as a renewable source of medicine, food, fuel, and fiber. Herer also believed that hemp could be grown in any region of the world and that it could be used for medicinal purposes.

The Life of Jack Herer

Jack Herer was born on June 18, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of seventeen and was a strong supporter of the Vietnam War at an early age. For most of the 1960s, he denounced those who opposed the war, going so far as to label them "un-American." By the time he was twenty, Herer was already married and had three children.

In the summer of 1969, at the age of 30, Jack Herer had his first encounter with cannabis. After falling in love with the plant and its effects, he quit his job and opened a cannabis shop in Venice Beach, then a mecca for art and hippie culture. It was then that Jack Herer decided to put his newfound enthusiasm for cannabis to good use. In the 1970s, Jack Herer became a prominent figure in the cannabis legalization movement. Herer spent a lot of time at the Library of Congress, where he became familiar with decades of research on the benefits and uses of hemp fiber. He used this information to write his book The Emperor Wears No Clothes, published in 1985, which became a turning point in his career as a cannabis industry activist.

The Cannabis Conspiracy or The Emperor Has No Clothes

After more than a decade of research and gathering all the facts , Jack Herer published his legendary book The Emperor Wears No Clothes, which explores the real reasons behind the criminalisation of cannabis in the US. His book quickly became known as the "holy grail" or "bible" of cannabis knowledge. It is still considered a classic and a must-read for anyone interested in cannabis in any way.

Jack Herer or the Cannabis Emperor

Herer was nicknamed the Cannabis Emperor after the title of his book.

Herer also founded and was the director of Help End Marijuana Prohibition (H.E.M.P.), which acted as the main instigator of the legalization movement in the United States. Through his efforts, Jack Herer became a legend in the cannabis community. His statements and knowledge have spread across the Atlantic and have also helped the European cannabis legalization movement .

Jack's approach to cannabis, along with his persistent activism in the industry and his book , allowed him to leave behind a legacy that has been fulfilled in part by the progress of cannabis legalization in the US.

Jack Herer died on April 15, 2010 at the age of 70, and although he no longer lived to see the results of his lifelong efforts, his legacy continues to endure through his cannabis activism, reforms, and eponymous strain.

The Jack Herer cannabis variety

If there is one thing that Jack Herer will go down in history, it is the strain that bears his name. Jack Herer was bred by Sensi Seeds in the 1990s and this sativa-dominant hybrid, which was dedicated to Herer, won every Cannabis Cup it was entered in and became the most awarded cannabis variety ever.

This variety has significant health benefits for users. In addition, it is easy to grow and cultivate, making it an excellent starter variety for first-time growers.

Jack Herer or the hemp activist

Jack Herer was an extraordinary activist, writer and respected figure in one of the most important periods of modern cannabis culture. His ability to gather all the information about cannabis and present it in a clear way helped to break all cannabis taboos and inspire the next generation of activists. While Jack Herer was not the only cannabis promoter, he was one of the most visible and prominent. If it weren't for the sacrifices Jack Herer made during his lifetime, it's hard to imagine where cannabis would be today.

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