Ron Strider
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Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles recently announced that the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has opened the application period for Kentuckians wishing to participate in the state's industrial hemp research pilot program for the 2018 growing season.
"I am proud to report that our program participants grew more than 3,200 acres of hemp this year, the most ever under the industrial hemp research program," said Quarles. "My vision is to expand and strengthen our research pilot program to put industrial hemp on a responsible path toward commercialization. Our increased production and processing is welcome news for the industry."
Industrial hemp is one of several alternative crops, including hops and kenaf, that have made headway in Kentucky's agricultural economy in recent years. In 2017, Kentucky's farmers planted 3,200 acres of hemp, up from 2,350 acres in 2016, 922 acres in 2015, and 33 acres in 2014, the first year of the program. In addition to 194 grower participants, 48 hemp processors are conducting research as part of the KDA program.
Applications may be downloaded from the KDA website at kyagr.com/hemp. Grower applications must be postmarked or received by Nov. 15, at 4:30 p.m. EST. Processor/Handler applications are preferred by Nov. 15, with a final deadline of June 1, 2018.
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"I am proud to report that our program participants grew more than 3,200 acres of hemp this year, the most ever under the industrial hemp research program," said Quarles. "My vision is to expand and strengthen our research pilot program to put industrial hemp on a responsible path toward commercialization. Our increased production and processing is welcome news for the industry."
Industrial hemp is one of several alternative crops, including hops and kenaf, that have made headway in Kentucky's agricultural economy in recent years. In 2017, Kentucky's farmers planted 3,200 acres of hemp, up from 2,350 acres in 2016, 922 acres in 2015, and 33 acres in 2014, the first year of the program. In addition to 194 grower participants, 48 hemp processors are conducting research as part of the KDA program.
Applications may be downloaded from the KDA website at kyagr.com/hemp. Grower applications must be postmarked or received by Nov. 15, at 4:30 p.m. EST. Processor/Handler applications are preferred by Nov. 15, with a final deadline of June 1, 2018.
News Moderator: Ron Strider 420 MAGAZINE ®
Full Article: Hemp program now taking applications for 2018 | Community | glasgowdailytimes.com
Author: Chris Schalk
Contact: Contact Us | Site | glasgowdailytimes.com
Photo Credit: WBKO
Website: glasgowdailytimes.com
