University of Illinois Extension in partnership with American Hemp Research will be hosting a CBD Hemp Field Day in Roseville, Illinois. Demonstrations of various production methods will be shown while addressing issues faced throughout the growing season. Join American Hemp Research CEO, Andy Huston, and Extension Educator, Phillip Alberti as they talk about their experiences with this potential new cash crop for producers in Illinois.
Andy Huston, CEO of American Hemp Research "would like to invite you to come and visit our hemp farm. We would like to share with you what we have learned in the past two exciting years of growing industrial hemp. American Hemp Research’s objective is to assist farmers in getting started in hemp production by providing the best seeds, seedlings, and the guidance necessary to produce a successful hemp crop. We are teaming with some of the best seed breeders in the industry to make their seeds available here in the Midwest. Please come join us at our hemp farm for our open house on September 30, 2019."
Registration is required to attend the CBD Hemp Field Day. The cost of the event is $10 and will include lunch.
Agenda:
9:30 a.m. - Registration
10:00 a.m. - American Hemp Research Production Overview
10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Site Tour and Q and A
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch and Networking