Success StoryTransitioning to Hemp Production



Transitioning to Hemp Production

Author: Robert Pearce

Planning Unit: Plant and Soil Sciences

Major Program: Tobacco

Outcome: Initial Outcome

A hemp field day was conducted at Spindletop research farm on August 21, 2019 to showcase research on the production of hemp in Kentucky.  Over 500 attendees at the field day were recorded.  Attendees had their choice to attend up the 3 different tours from a total of six tours (18 total speakers).  Six posters were also presented at the field day.  Attendees were recorded from 12 different states and counties all over Kentucky.   






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