Hemp Grain and Fiber: Production, Pests, Processing, and Policy in NY State

Experts from Cornell University and NY Ag and Markets will present the latest research and information on hemp fiber and grain production in New York State on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 6th and 7th from 6 – 7:15 PM. Tuesday evening we’ll discuss varieties, planting, and harvesting with Dr. Larry Smart, and we’ll learn about the latest pest management strategies from Drs. Lynn Sosnoskie and Gary Bergstrom, and NYS Integrated Pest Management’s Marion Zuefle. On Wednesday, we’ll discuss fiber and grain processing with Lindsay Pashow of Harvest NY, hemp economics with John Hanchar of the Northwest NY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team, and the current NY State regulatiory and policy updates with Tim Sweeney of NY Ag and Markets.

When: July 6th and 7th, 6:00 – 7:15 PM

How much: FREE on Zoom

To register and receive your free Zoom link: http://bit.ly/HempGrain

Contact:
Erik Smith (Regional Field Crops Specialist, Central NY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team)
Erik.smith@cornell.edu
315-219-7786

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