Successful organic producer Sedrick Rowe will take interested first-time and veteran farmers through the ropes of starting a naturally grown hemp operation. Sponsored by USDA's Southern SARE, this course is part of SARE's Equity and Prosperity Sustainable Agriculture Leadership Program and structured to teach the following:
historical significance of hemp to this geographical area;
best practices to grow, harvest and process industrial hemp for grain, fiber and CBD production;
industry expectations to cultivating hemp throughout seasonal changes;
conservation practices to incorporate while working the soil, land; and
environmental and economical benefits/challenges the hemp industry can potentially create.
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Albert Etheridge, co-founder/COO of Pretoria Fields Collective
Lewis Rickerson, licence hemp grower of South Georgia
When: Jan. 9, 2021, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Hilton’s Garden Inn, 101 S. Front St., Albany, Ga., 31701
More: RoweOrganic.com | info@roweorganic.com
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crash-course-how-to-grow-hemp-in-south-georgia-tickets-132778476999
Limited Seating*
*This event will have limited seating due to COVID-19.
Social distancing and mask required.