Date: January 21, 2021

Time: 8 a.m.–noon

Agents in Wilkes, Yadkin, Stokes, Surry, Forsyth, Davie, Craven, and Carteret Counties are partnering to host a virtual hemp research update featuring specialists from NC State University and a grower panel.

The program will feature updates on Hemp strain trial results, insect and disease concerns and management, hemp program legal status, and marketing hemp in a volatile market. The information will be most pertinent to those growing hemp in North Carolina or considering incorporating hemp into their North Carolina farm operations.

This will be held virtually via Zoom, an online meeting platform. Participants must register in advance on the Eventbrite page. Those who register will receive information through email on how to join the meeting.

One pesticide credit will be offered (N,D,O,X) for NC licensed pesticide applicators.

Agenda

8:00-8:55 a.m. Hemp Agronomic Production & Research Update

David Suchoff, Ph.D.

NCSU Assistant Professor of Alternative Crops

8:55-9:35 a.m. Update on Hemp Diseases and their Management in North Carolina

Lindsey Thiessen, Ph.D. 

NCSU Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, Entomology & Plant Pathology

9:35-10:15 a.m. Update on Insects and Mites of Hemp and Progress Toward their Management

Hannah Burrack, Ph.D.

NCSU Professor & Extension Specialist, Entomology & Plant Pathology

10:15-10:55 a.m. Post Harvest & Drying Research Update

Grant Ellington

NCSU Extension Associate Professor, Agricultural Engineering

10:55-11:35 a.m. Hemp Law and Regulatory Update

Marne Coit, J.D.

NCSU Extension Hemp Law Program

11:35 a.m. 12- Grower & Industry Panel Discussion, Q&A 

Please contact your county Extension center with questions.