Interested in growing hemp but not sure where to start? This information-dense full-day intensive workshop on hemp production will feature several speakers with experience in growing hemp, processing the plant for fiber and oil production, and the application requirements you’ll need to meet in order to grow hemp in Massachusetts. 

With a new Massachusetts policy authorizing the commercial production of agricultural hemp in the state, local farmers have a great opportunity to take advantage of this new business opportunity. A tentative agenda is posted below.

Questions can be submitted to info@semaponline.org.

$45 for SEMAP Members / $75 General Admission

Members: email jgray@semaponline.org for the discount!

Snow date: April 6th, 2019

Updated Agenda (As of 2/1):

9:00 AM – Networking

9:30 AM – Introductions
Karen Schwalbe, SEMAP
Amy Dufault, Southeastern New England Fibershed

9:45 AM – Hemp Regulations
Sarah Grubin – MDAR Hemp Program Coordinator

10:30 AM – Hemp Cultivation
Heather Darby, Ph.D. University of Vermont, Extension

12:00 PM – Break for Lunch
Many options in Downtown New Bedford

1:15 PM – Hemp Fiber Production in the Northeast
Heather Darby, Ph.D. University of Vermont, Extension

2:30 PM – Hemp Cultivation – first-hand experience in SE Mass
Chance Perks, Reusch Creek Farm
Linda Noel, Terrapin Farm