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Farmer Guide to Hemp

Farmers Guide to Hemp
Event Date(s)
Location
The Factory, 101 N Washington St, Hanover, IL
County
JoDaviess

Join us for an evening discussion on farming hemp. Industry experts, researchers, and other farmers will be on hand to address questions and concerns common in the hemp industry. You will have the opportunity to tour an indoor hemp growing facility, exhibiting plants in every stage of their lifecycle. Also open for viewing and questions will be tissue culture, CBD extraction, and product formulation labs.

Location: The Factory, 101 N Washington St, Hanover, IL

If attendees are considering staying overnight, Chestnut Mountain Resort (https://www.chestnutmtn.com/) is offering discounted room rates the night of the event.

4:45 - 5:45 Tours and Coffee (Mean Bean Coffee Roasters)
5:45 - 7:15 First Panel Discussion
7:15 - 7:30 Food and Refreshments Included (Manny’s Pizza)
7:30 - 9:00 Second Panel Discussion
9:00 - 10:00 Networking and Refreshments

Panel 1: Farming Practices

  • Hemp Strain Selection
  • Seed to Soil vs Transplanting
  • Feral Hemp and Pollination Risks
  • Cultivation Best Practices
  • Strategies for Pests, Diseases, and Mold
  • Harvesting and Drying Options

Panel 2: Business and Regulation

  • Economic Fact and Fiction
  • Forward Sales: Biomass or Extract?
  • Marketing Your Hemp
  • Consumer Demand for CBD, Fiber and Grain
  • Developments in Crop Insurance
  • Regulatory and Industry Trends