The Purdue Extension Office is hosting a special hemp seminar.
By coming to the Purdue Extension’s Southwest Indiana Crop Seminar, you have the chance to learn more about Indiana hemp production, regulations, growth, harvest, and marketing.
Speakers and topics at this year’s seminar include:
Hemp Specialist with the Purdue Agronomy Department, Marguerite Bolt-exploring basic management concerns for hemp production and marketing.
Seed Program Administrator with the Office of the Indiana State Chemist, Don Robinson-talking about hemp regulations and requirements for Indiana and will provide private applicator (PARP) certification.
And Extension Agronomist with the Purdue Agronomy Department, Chuck Mansfield- discussing recent hemp research in southwestern Indiana.
The seminar counts as one of three meetings required for private pesticide and fertilizer applicator (PARP) recertifications. The fee for PARP credit is $10, and attendees who want credit must bring their private applicator number and attend the entire program. 2.5 continuing education units (CEUs) for certified crop advisers (CCAs) in the area of crop management, and 2.0 continuing credit hours (CCHs) for commercial applicators will also be available.
Members of the Midwest Hemp Council will also be on hand to discuss their experiences with producing and marketing hemp in Indiana.
The Seminar takes place at the Dubois County 4-H Fairgrounds Clover Pavilion on Thursday, December 19th from 1 to 4 pm eastern.
Additional questions should be directed to the Purdue Extension – Dubois County office at 812-482-1782 or duboisces@purdue.edu. Reservations are not required to attend.
