Statistical Contact Report for FY2018Jul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018

1202109.8

Total Hours

Contributed.

8215252

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

51717.207

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

404593

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

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Industrial Hemp Production in Kentucky

During the 1800s up until the early 1900s and during World War II, Kentucky led the nation in industrial hemp production. Since then, industrial hemp has been classified as a class one narcotic like its twin, marijuana. During those production periods, hemp was a viable and commercially produced crop that created economic opportunities for farmers as well as other local community businesses and leaders. Since the end of World War II however, production had ceased on all Kentucky farms.In 2013, t...

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Industrial Hemp Production in Kentucky

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Srijana Thapa Magar

Extension Specialist

Srijana
I am the State Specialist of Horticulture and Local Foods at Kentucky State University. I have 25% research and 75% extension appointment and I work mainly with vegetables and small fruits. ... More

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