The KHRF, KYHIA and UK are teaming up to bring a hemp education seminar series!
Topics include: Fundamental KY Agronomic Practices, KY Hemp Regulatory Practices, Opportunities for Industrial Hemp, Fiber Utilization, Multifaceted Approach to Hemp Production, CBD Not just for Oil
Dates and Location:
January 30, 2017 Christian County Extension Office:
2850 Pembroke Road
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
January 31, 2017 Clark County Extension Office
1400 Fortune Drive
Winchester, KY 40391-8292
February 9, 2017 Shelby County Extension Office
1117 Frankfort Road
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Schedule:
10:00AM Welcome and Opening Comments
Speaker: Tom Keene, UK Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
10:05AM KY Hemp Regulatory Process
Speaker: Doris Hamilton/KDA Representative, KY Department of Agriculture
10:35AM Fundamental KY Agronomic Practices
Speaker: Tom Keene, UK Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
11:10AM Opportunities for Industrial Hemp
Speaker: Annie Rouse/ Joe Hickey, Kentucky Hemp Research Foundation
11:50AM Morning Wrap up
12:00PM Lunch
1:00PM Fiber Utilization
Speaker: Dr. Trey Riddle, Sunstrand
1:50PM Multifaceted Approach to Hemp Production
Speaker: Tom Hutchens, Atalo Holdings
2:40PM CBD Not Just for Oil
Speaker: Josh Hendrix, CV Sciences
3:30PM Panel discussion
Speakers: Riddle, Hutchens, Hendrix, Rouse/Hickey
4:00PM Adjourn
These events are free and open to the public. Seminars are identical across locations. Lunch provided.
