Our industry experts here in Virginia will be kindly sharing their knowledge with regard to Hemp. Tune in for free March 23rd – March 25th, 2021 & bring yourself up-to-date.
Our friend Dr. John Fike, aka “Dr. Hemp” will be leading the charge.
John Fike, Ph. D.
Forage Extension Specialist
Forage-Livestock, Hemp, and Bioenergy Crop Research
School of Plant and Environmental Sciences
365 Smyth Hall, Virginia Tech
185 Ag Quad Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Below is the link that will allow you to join in, through Zoom:
The REVISED agenda is planned as follows, STARTING EACH DAY AT 1:00 PM:
3/23 – Production and product quality
+Dr. David Reed: Results from cultivar evaluation and drying studies.
+Dr. Brandon Thorpe (Sativa Testing): Cannabinoid / product analysis
3/24 – Pest management
+Dr. Michael Flessner: weed management
+Drs. Tom Kuhar and Kadie Britt: insect pests and management
3/25 – VDACS reports on hemp in VA
+ Ms. Jennifer Atkins: Virginia’s production in 2020 and prospects for 2021
+ Ms. Erin Williams: Legal and regulatory environment and requirements
Coffee, tea & snacks will be provided – here at our farm. 🤣