Doug Fine Bücher

Hemp, the non-psychoactive variant of cannabis (or marijuana), has quietly become the fastest industry ever to generate a billion dollars of annual revenue in America

Exploring the potential of cannabis to revitalize the economy, this book presents a humorous yet informative account of the plant's cultural and political significance. It highlights the contrast between its underground revenue and federal stigmatization, tracing its history and current legal landscape. The narrative follows Doug Fine as he documents a growing season in Mendocino County, where cannabis is a key economic driver. Through engaging anecdotes, it sheds light on the evolving perceptions of cannabis and the rise of legitimate businesses within the industry.

Looks at the economic, environmental, and practical potential that the hemp plant offers, looking at how its renewed cultivation could stand to benefit the country.

Like many Americans, Doug Fine enjoys his creature comforts, but he also knows full well they keep him addicted to oil. So he wonders: Is it possible to keep his Netflix and his car, his Wi-Fi and his subwoofers, and still reduce his carbon footprint? In an attempt to find out, Fine up and moves to a remote ranch in New Mexico, where he brazenly vows to grow his own food, use sunlight to power his world, and drive on restaurant grease. Never mind that he’s never raised so much as a chicken or a bean. Or that he has no mechanical or electrical skills. Whether installing Japanese solar panels, defending the goats he found on Craigslist against coyotes, or co-opting waste oil from the local Chinese restaurant to try and fill the new “veggie oil” tank in his ROAT (short for Ridiculously Oversized American Truck), Fine’s extraordinary undertaking makes one thing clear: It ain’t easy being green. In fact, his journey uncovers a slew of surprising facts about alternative energy, organic and locally grown food, and climate change. Both a hilarious romp and an inspiring call to action, Farewell, My Subaru makes a profound statement about trading today’s instant gratifications for a deeper, more enduring kind of satisfaction.