Source: NCSU COLLEGE OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES, 2/12/18


Interested in learning more about the production of industrial hemp, North Carolina’s newest crop?

The Chatham County Center of North Carolina Cooperative Extension will offer an Industrial Hemp Workshop as part of its Enhancing Sustainability Series from 6:00-9:00 pm on Monday March 19 at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro. North Carolina State University Hemp Specialists will be joined by a panel of hemp growers, processors, and other stakeholders for an informative evening.

The workshop will kick off with a locally sourced dinner catered by Angelina’s Kitchen.

Agenda:
Current Regulations for Industrial Hemp Production in North Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions about Hemp: Program Requirements, Application Process, End Markets, Resources, etc.
Emily Febles, Industrial Hemp Program Manager, North Carolina State University
Industrial Hemp Agronomy
Summary of 2017 Production Year: What Researchers Learned
Angela Post, Small Grains Extension Specialist, North Carolina State University
Timeline of 2017 Production Year
Calvin Whitfield, Source Hemp North Carolina
Panel of Industrial Hemp Stakeholders for Q & A Session
Volker Bornemann, Avazyme, Inc.
Marty Clemons, North Carolina Industrial Hemp Association
Scott Propheter, Criticality, LLC
Chase Werner, Endless Sun Farms
Sager West, DSW Farms, LLC
Calvin Whitfield, Source Hemp North Carolina

Advance registration is required for this workshop. The cost of the workshop is $15 and includes a locally sourced dinner catered by Angelina’s Kitchen. Call 919-542-8244 or email Debbie Roos if you have any questions. Fill in the registration form on-line here, then print and mail with your check. The deadline to register is March 14.

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