Midwest Hemp Council to Host Fiber Forum and Field Day
The Midwest Hemp Council and Indiana Farmers Union are set to host their first Fiber Forum and Field Day on Aug. 30 in Martinsville, Indiana. Two sessions are available, with each limited to 50 guests.
Each session will include four stations, where you 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 (demonstration by Bish Enterprises)
- The necessary processing steps of the hemp stalks, specifically decortication (demonstration by Formation Ag)
- 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.
Morning Session:
9:30 a.m. Registration Opens
9:50 a.m. Welcome & Instructions
10 a.m. – Noon Visit field day stations
Noon – 12:30 p.m. Restroom break & networking
12:30 p.m. Lunch
Afternoon Session:
Noon Registration Opens
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:50 p.m. Welcome & instructions
2 – 4 p.m. Visit field day stations
Registration costs are $25 for Midwest Hemp Council members and $50 for non-members. Lunch will be provided for each registrant. Lunch options include ham, turkey or veggie sandwich. Each sack lunch will also include an apple or orange, sandwich, chips, bottled water and cookie or brownie. Cool bottled water will be available at each station.
Please wear flat shoes, and if it rains prior to the event, consider wearing boots. This event is in a field setting and you will encounter uneven ground, as well as rock, dirt and possibly mud. As the event is in late August, we expect the day to be hot and sunny, so also consider bringing sunscreen or wearing clothing with sun protection. If you wish to use sunscreen or bug spray, please bring your own.
To register, visit www.midwesthempcouncil.com/fiber-forum-field-day.
