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Who Should Attend

Image of the state of New Jersey with a hemp plant in the middleNJ farmers, investors, manufacturers, producers, and researchers who want to unite to kickstart New Jersey’s hemp fiber industry should attend! Come engage with local and nationally known hemp experts and researchers, make new hemp friends, and savor hemp-inspired cuisine from the Harvest Café at the beautiful Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health on Cook Campus.

Key Information 
  • Dates:
    • January 11, 2024 – 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
    • January 12, 2024 – 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
  • Location: Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health (IFNH)  at 61 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ
  • Registration:  Register for either or both days. Registration fees are $25 per day or $35 for both days;  Free registration for students and discounted registration for NJ Hemp license holders.
  • Parking:  Free with registration.
Why Attend?
  • Learn about the agronomics and economics of hemp cultivation from nationally known hemp experts such as Andrew Bish, Joy Beckerman, Corbett Hefner, and Tyler Mark to name a few.
  • Hear about NJ Hemp research results and experiences from Rutgers and Stockton Universities
  • Find out about new markets for hemp fiber including:
    • hempcrete and hemp construction materials
    • hemp bioplastics and polymers
    • hemp textiles and advanced materials
    • hemp’s role in regenerative agriculture
Who Should Attend?
  • Agricultural Economists and Market Analysts
  • Agronomy and Crop Science Students
  • Cannabis and Hemp Regulators and Policy Makers
  • Farmers and Agricultural Professionals
  • Hemp Product Manufacturers and Entrepreneurs
  • Integrated Pest Management Professionals
  • Investors and Financial Analysts
  • Networking and Business Development Professionals
  • Packaging Engineers and Designers
  • Sustainability Advocates and Researcher
What Topics Will Be Covered? 
  • Agronomy of Hemp for Fiber
  • Economics of Growing Hemp for Fiber
  • Hemp Fiber-Based Product Manufacturing
  • Hemp for Fiber Field Trial Results (Rutgers and Stockton University)
  • Integrated Pest Management for Hemp
  • Post Harvest Processing for Hemp Fiber
  • Rutgers Hemp Program Research Results

PLUS a Knowledge Café’ and Networking Reception – including a hempcrete block production demonstration!