Minnesota to Host 2022 Industrial Hemp Forum in February
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has set the date for the 2022 Industrial Hemp Forum. The half-day virtual event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event is free to attend.
Forum topics include updates on the MDA’s hemp licensing requirements, the new inspection requirements for those processing hemp into other products, and opportunities in fiber production.
View the full agenda below.
9 a.m. — Welcome
- Commissioner Thom Petersen
9:10 a.m. — Hemp Program Licensing
- Tony Cortilet, MDA Hemp Program Manager
- Katy Mutschler, MDA Hemp Program Coordinator
10 a.m. — MDA’s Risk-based Testing Approach
- Denise Thiede, MDA Seed, Weed, Hemp, and Biotechnology Manager
10:30 a.m. — Processing Inspection Updates
- Tony Cortilet, MDA Hemp Program Manager
- Katy Mutschler, MDA Hemp Program Coordinator
11 a.m. — Opportunities in Hemp Fiber Production
- Riley Gordon, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
11:50 a.m. — Closing Remarks/Adjourn
Registration is now open. To learn more and register, click here.
