Advancing Industrial Hemp 2020

In 2020 and 2021, Acres U.S.A. held Advancing Industrial Hemp events which brought together industry-leading experts and growers who delved into seed selection, soil analysis, crop nutrition, and farming systems.

The 2020 virtual event focused on advancing the education of growers who are trying for market share, a higher quality product, a higher CBD percentage and to improve their soil management program. This event provided in-depth information on soil analysis, fertilizer and crop nutrition, and pest and weed management from hemp industry innovators and soil health experts. 

Find information on the 2020 program, speakers, and event replay below!

The Program

The 2020 event featured 5 hours of informative, educational sessions led by experts. 

Sessions included:

  • What Now? The State of the Hemp Industry
  • Soil Health for Hemp Growers
  • Plant Nutrition and Care 
  • Hemp Policy Update
  • PANEL: Hemp Farmer Perspectives
  • Hemp Farm Consulting Hour

The Speakers

The 2020 expert speaker line-up included:

  • Doug Fine — hemp farmer and author
  • Noel Garcia — certified crop advisor, TPS Lab
  • Gary Reding — soil health specialist and author
  • Brian Koontz — Colorado Department of Agriculture 
  • Sarah Cotterill — CEO, Lineage Hemp
  • Jamie Perkins — Owner, Lineage Hemp
  • Dion Oakes —Co-Owner of Wright-Oakes LLC
  • Cary Giguere —Vermont Agricultural Resource Management Division Director

Hemp Consulting Hours

Our free Hemp Consulting Hour allowed participants to talk with our sponsors and soil experts. Topics included:

  • Soil biology: A Critical Component of to a Successful Crop 
  • Bring About a Material Increase in Hemp Yields and Quality by Reducing Stressors 
  • Resilient Soils with Biological Inputs 
  • Avoid Catastrophe Before Starting Your New Hemp Crop: A Guide for Successful Growing 
  • Improve Yields, Decrease Dependence on Expensive Chemicals and Designer Seeds, Regenerate Land AND Improve Profit Margins 
  • Build Humus and Stimulate Natural Biological Reactions Responsible for Organic Matter Conversion 
  • Organic Pesticides: How and When to Use Them 
  • GoWeil Hemp Baler / Hemp Harvest 

Purchase the Replay!

A top lineup of professional hemp growers led a dynamic discussion at the 2020 Advancing Industrial Hemp virtual event.

The replay includes all the interviews, workshops and Q&A sessions, and is focused on advancing the education of growers who are trying for market share, a higher quality product, a higher CBD percentage and to improve their soil management program.

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2020 advancing hemp replay

Free Hemp Booklet

Download this informative booklet that was released in conjunction with the 2020 Advancing Industrial Hemp event. This booklet is filled with educational articles written by experts on how to grow hemp in a sustainable, eco-friendly, economical manner. 

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