As part of the Great Plains Grower Conference pre-conference activities, a session on industrial hemp will be held Thursday, January 9, at the Fulkerson Center at Missouri Western State University. The meeting will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pre-registration is recommended and can be completed online at www.greatplainsgrowersconference.org or by calling the Buchanan County Extension office at 816-279-1691. There is a fee to attend the event.
Topics include background and current status of regulations, K-State field research results, how to sell including processing and marketing, state specific regulations, IPM in hemp, Nebraska’s greenhouse and field research, THC, CBD and cannabinoid testing for hemp along with grower presentations and panel discussion.
As this new industry evolves, it is critical to know the laws and continuing regulations along with the markets and financial risks.
For more information, contact the Buchanan County Extension Center at 816-279-1691.