2023 Industrial Hemp Conference Proceedings

Proceedings from the 2023 Industrial Hemp Conference held virtually on February 23, 2023.  The conference included education and information sharing opportunities on industrial hemp including current research, agronomics, farmer experiences with growing grain & fiber hemp, the future of hemp foods, breeding & genetics, developing a fiber enterprise, CBD economics & markets, and regulatory updates. 

There are over 12 presentations covering all aspects of growing hemp!

2021 Industrial Hemp Conference

Proceedings from the 2021 Industrial Hemp Conference held virtually on February 26, 2021.  The conference included education and information sharing opportunities on industrial hemp including current research, basic agronomics, farmer experiences with growing hemp, harvest and post-harvest considerations, legalities of growing, marketing and economics. 
Topic highlights include integrated pest management, agronomics, feminized seed production, harvest timing, drying and storage strategies, product safety, farmer panels, and more. We also had a multi-state presentation on growing and processing hemp in the Northeast with state program speakers from Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont.  
There are over 20 presentations covering all aspects of growing hemp!



2020 Industrial Hemp Conference

Proceedings from the 2020 Industrial Hemp Conference Held on February 20, 2020 in South Burlington, VT.  The conference included education and information sharing opportunities on industrial hemp including current research, basic agronomics, farmer experiences with growing hemp, harvest and post-harvest considerations, legalities of growing, marketing and economics. There are 22 presentations covering all aspects of growing hemp!


2019 Industrial Hemp Conference

The audience for this course includes aspiring and practicing industrial hemp growers and interested ag service providers, including Extension educators.

As a result of participating this online proceedings, participants will learn about latest research results, production information, regulatory requirements for Vermont, and resources available regarding industrial hemp production.

Contact Susan Brouillette at susan.brouillette@uvm.edu for additional information.

Industrial Hemp Training Program

UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils (NWCS) program is offering this course in collaboration with the following organizations: Vermont Agency of Agriculture (VAAFM), Food & Markets, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), SUNY Morrisville, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners (MOFGA), Northeast Organic Farming Association of NY (NOFA-NY), and Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program (NE-SARE).

Offerings include up to 13 webinars (7 are required), up to 5 in-field intensives (1 is required), and admission to attend the 2021 and 2022 Industrial Hemp Conferences! You will also be asked to complete a Pre- and Post- Training Survey. All this is FREE and you can also earn Certified Crop Adviser credits! Webinar trainings will be live on Tuesdays, 12pm to 1pm. Please note that this training is offered for Agricultural and Technical Service Providers.

Proceedings: Industrial Hemp at 2017 Vermont Grain Conference

The audience for this course includes aspiring and practicing industrial hemp growers and interested ag service providers, including Extension educators.

As a result of participating this online proceedings, participants will learn about latest research results, production information, regulatory requirements for Vermont, and resources available regarding industrial hemp production.

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Contact Susan Brouillette at susan.brouillette@uvm.edu for additional information.