Idaho Industrial Hemp 2022 Production Meeting

430 7th Avenue South,Buhl ID 83316

04 February, 2022

Description

The 2022 Industrial Hemp Producers Meeting aims to help guide farmers on the cultivation and production of the Industrial Hemp crop in Idaho With Industrial Hemp newly legalized in Idaho, there are many questions about licensing, legality, seed cultivars, harvesting techniques, yields, and where to sell material after it is harvested. Hempitecture, 1000 Springs Mill, IND HEMP, Idaho Department of Agriculture, and the Idaho Farm Bureau has organized the 2022 Producers meeting for Idaho growers to learn about the opportunities, risks, costs, and the entire Industrial Hemp Cultivation process. This meeting is intended to be a supportive, cooperative, idea-sharing session for producers to create a foundation from which a new industry can emerge. We have assembled a diverse panel of presenters who have experience and/or are knowledgeable about the challenges and opportunities associated with establishing a newly emerging hemp fiber industry. 

 This meeting will include the following presenters: -Ben Brimlow (IND HEMP): IND HEMP is a Montana-based oil, seed, and hemp processor with a mission to help provide farmers with new opportunities. As the IND HEMP agronomist, Ben will speak on how industrial hemp is grown, harvesting techniques, and genetics available to farmers through IND HEMP -Tim Corney (1000 Springs Mill): Tim will speak on his perspectives on Industrial Hemp in Idaho as someone who has been involved in the grain cultivation industry and the legalization of this crop in Idaho. He is planning on planting Hemp for grain (seed) in the 2022 season. -Casey Monn (Idaho Department of Agriculture): Casey will present on Idaho licensing requirements and regulations for industrial Hemp in Idaho -Mattie Mead (Hempitecture): Hempitecture is a sustainable building materials manufacturer of HempWool insulation. Mattie will share information on their upcoming production facility in Jerome county, end markets for raw hemp materials, and their intention for building a natural fiber supply chain in Idaho When: Friday, February 4th at 11:00 AM *A light lunch will be provided Where: 1000 Spring Mills - 430 7th Ave S., Buhl, ID 83315