Crash Course: How to grow hemp in South Georgia

101 South Front Street,Albany GA 31701

09 January, 2021

Description

Learn the dos and don'ts to winning in this billion-dollar business. 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 CollectiveLewis Rickerson, licence hemp grower of South GeorgiaWhen: 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 | [email protected] Limited Seating* *This event will have limited seating due to COVID-19. Social distancing and mask required.