This work is supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), Strengthening Agricultural Systems (SAS), project award no. 2021-68012-35957 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.
Advance Genetic Resources
Improve hemp genetics for enhanced production, handling, processing, and materials utilization that meets end-user quality specifications.
Sustainable Intensification
Identify key production areas in the region for the different market classes and estimate how hemp can complement existing production systems and commodity markets.
Bio-Based Materials and Product Development
Assess existing and needed regional infrastructure to determine if and where processing facilities could be located to support biobased products manufacturing.
Materials Yield and Quality
Determine the effects of production environment on yield and quality of hemp grain, fiber, and essential oil materials and manufactured goods.
Regional Economic Development Extension
Determine those effects on the capacity to dependably supply hemp materials for value-added products manufacturing.
Workforce Development Education
Implement education to train a multicultural workforce that can effectively communicate and work with diverse participants in all aspects of a hemp-based economy.
Research and Outcomes
Research Outcomes, Products, and Information
Management Team
Project Organizational and Communications Team Members