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REGISTER HERE Field Day Schedule • Wednesday, July 30, 2025 • Agronomy Center for Research and Education • 4750 US Highway 52 West, West Lafayette, IN 47906 • Sign in from 8:30 – 9:00 am EST in the Beck Center • Demonstrations from 9:00 am – 1:45 pm EST • Lunch from 11:45 am – 12:30 pm EST Field day topics • Grain and fiber production research • Crop diversification • Post-harvest handling and processing • Application of hemp in food science • Hemp for animal agriculture Please join us for the 2025 Hemp Field Day! This half-day event will provide insight into the latest in grain and fiber hemp production, crop diversification, post-harvest handling, and product development. Researchers, farmers, and industry professionals will share their projects and real-world experiences. Speakers will present the latest research, and attendees will get the chance to speak with current hemp growers and walk[Read More…]


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Individuals interested in learning more about producing hemp for fiber and different post-harvest applications are invited to a field day at a fiber hemp farm in Martinsville Indiana on August 30th. This field day is hosted by the Midwest Hemp Council and Indiana Farmers Union. Attendees can expect a fun-filled day of learning and networking. Each session will include four stations, where attendees will learn about: The agronomics of hemp production, pests affecting hemp and how hemp fits into our Indiana agricultural landscape How hemp is harvested and post-harvest preparation before it goes to a processor The necessary processing steps of the hemp stalks, specifically decortication Novel and traditional applications of hemp fiber There are two sessions to choose from—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch is included for both sessions. To learn more and register, please visit https://www.midwesthempcouncil.com/fiber-forum-field-day.



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