Two upcoming events will feature speakers from Cornell’s hemp program:
1. 2019 Aurora Farm Field Day
This field day will take place on Thursday, July 11, 2019, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Musgrave Research Farm in Aurora, NY. (Link to directions and map.)
Of note, some of our hemp program researchers — Gary Bergstrom, Jen Starr, and Kevin Myers — will give a talk titled “Fungicidal protection of hemp against late-season diseases and mycotoxins.” The topics of other talks will range from weed and pest control to evaluations of new field crops.
The field day is free and open to the public. It includes a chicken BBQ lunch. Pre-registration by July 8th is required.
For more information, and to register, visit https://events.cornell.edu/event/2019_aurora_farm_field_day.
2. 2019 Freeville Field Day: Innovations in Organic Vegetable Production
This field day will take place on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm in Freeville, NY. (Link to directions and map.)
Organic hemp production will be featured at this event.
This free event is open to the public. Vegetable tastings and a light meal are included.
For more information, and to register, visit https://events.cornell.edu/event/innovations_in_organic_vegetable_production.