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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