Nebraska Ag Connection - Inaugural Nebraska Hemp Conference and Trade Show Set

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Inaugural Nebraska Hemp Conference and Trade Show Set
Nebraska Ag Connection - 02/20/2020

Through a collaborative effort, Nebraska's agricultural growers and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers are hosting a conference in May to focus on growing the hemp industry in the Midwest. Organizers anticipate that 375 people will attend the 2020 Inaugural Nebraska Hemp Conference and Trade Show, a one-day conference held on May 12 in Lincoln at the Innovation Campus, University of Nebraska- Lincoln. Organizers intend to make this an annual event.

The conference will bring together industry experts who will provide proven agronomic practices and insights to help growers make the best decisions for their farms. Several prominent speakers from around the country will be on hand to discuss different types of hemp (CBD/Floral, Fiber and Grain), trends across the US, growing practices, pest and disease control, harvest and post-harvest practices, nutrient management, and will also touch on supply-chain, marketing, legal and banking considerations, and policy news.

In addition to these educational offerings, the conference will be a networking opportunity for growers, local businesses, and area organizations. Organizers hope to support the expansion of supply and demand networks in the region by encouraging inter-business coalitions between event attendees and will help businesses to strategize about finding creative opportunities for outside partnerships.

The conference is sponsored in part by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Midwest Hop Producers, LLC, Nebraska Hop Yards, LLC and Midwest Hop Yard Supplies, LLC. Conference proceeds will benefit the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension in support of Hemp Education.

To learn more or register for this event, visit www.grownebraskahemp.com.

Owned and operated by Annette & Bruce Wiles, Midwest Hop Producers' mission is to establish a well-managed hop enterprise that provides farmers with a high-value crop that returns the majority of the crop value back to the growers, and provides high quality whole leaf and pelletized hops to everyone from craft brewers to home brewers while maximizing environmental stewardship through sustainable practices. In 2019, they expanded, bringing these same missions to hemp production in Nebraska.

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