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W4u, on a fundamental level I agree with your suggestions.  It’s just the ‘window of opportunity’ thing that tosses my realistic hope down the potty.

I know, any solution that requires the construction of global technological networks is problematic. But that’s where Hemp is such a marvelous start. It can be implemented immediately.

The beneficial ecological properties of Hemp make it a prime candidate for ecofriendly agriculture.  1 acre of Hemp sequesters as much CO2 as 20 acres of trees. This is due to the enormous growth rate of Hemp and the CO2 required to sustain that growth. Hemp has a +3 month planting and harvesting cycle, and due to its restorative soil properties makes it an ideal supplementary crop for other crops.

There are millions of acres suitable for Hemp planting, employing little labor to maintain but require abundant labor for harvesting and processing Hemp products.

There are established worldwide markets for the industrial Hemp products.

All by all, changing over to a Hemp based agriculture requires very little technological adjustments. It is just another cash crop. It the industrial uses that will generate a whole new Hemp bases manufacturing sector, providing tens of thousands of relatively easy manufacturing jobs.

Today, in Canada they are sowing Hemp. What is preventing the US from becoming a leading manufacturer of industrial Hemp goods. Could it be resistance from the oil-based industries?