The legal backdrop for hemp production is rapidly changing, with both state and federal laws relaxed to permit regulated cultivation of the crop. University of Kentucky specialists in multiple disciplines held a Hemp Field Day in August 2019 to update potential producers and other interested parties on the research being conducted on campus. The ANR agent promoted the event through a newsletter and social media, and transportation was provided for county residents who wished to attend.  

Five adults and 18 FFA youth from Johnson County went to the field day, attending sessions on agronomic practices, the crop's legal status, variety trials, pest management, and other pertinent topics. The adults reported a better understanding of the realistic potential of the crop, while the youth reported that the field day had increased their interest in the potential of hemp.