From The Hawkeye:
ROSEVILLE, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension invites farmers considering hemp as a cash crop to CBD Hemp Field Day Sept. 30.
The event will open with registration at 9:30 a.m. at American Hemp Research in Roseville, Illinois.
Attendees will learn about hemp production from someone who has been in the business for two years.
American Hemp Research CEO Andy Huston said his objective is to “assist farmers in getting started in hemp production by providing the best seeds, seedlings, and the guidance necessary to produce a successful hemp crop.”
He said his company has teamed with some of the best seed breeders in the industry to make their seeds available in the Midwest.
The field day will include an overview, site tour, free lunch and networking.
Online registration is required to attend. The cost is $10. To register, visit https://go.illinois.edu/FieldDay
This spring, the Illinois Department of Agriculture received nearly 400 applications to grow and process industrial hemp in the first two days applications were accepted.
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