March 28, 2024

Industrial hemp workshop March 12

MARSHALL, Ill. — The signing of the Illinois Hemp Bill has provided opportunities for the cultivation, distribution and processing of hemp for fiber, grain and CBD. This versatile crop has the potential to empower small farmers and revitalize farming communities.

Illinois Extension is providing a workshop to teach potential hemp producers what they need to know to be successful. From Extension Commercial Ag Educator Phillip Alberti, participants will learn the basics of hemp plus everything they need to know about industrial hemp.

Keith Bosch, owner at Illuminent CBD in Carmi, Illinois will teach participants about hemp processing, followed by a question-and-answer panel with current hemp producers.

“Hemp is an exciting new crop option for growers in Illinois, but it comes with its own set of challenges. 2019 proved to be a difficult growing season from which we can learn a lot as we navigate this emerging industry,” Alberti said.

“This meeting provides an opportunity for our stakeholders to come together to learn and share ideas on how to make it work in your production system.”

This workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 12, with lunch to follow, at the Clark County Extension office, 15493 IL-1, Marshall.

Cost is $10. Register by March 10 by visiting go.illinois.edu/industrialhemp, or call 217-826-5422