Success StoryHemp multi-state project participation



Hemp multi-state project participation

Author: Robert Pearce

Planning Unit: Plant and Soil Sciences

Major Program: Tobacco

Outcome: Initial Outcome

University of Kentucky was host to a meeting of the S-1084 Multi State Hemp Project on August 22 and 23rd.  We welcomed participants from 20+ states to Lexington.  I organized a tour of our research plots and visits to local hemp industry partners.  Hosting this meeting elevated the status of the hemp program at the University of Kentucky.   






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