Three days of events in South Dakota will showcase the rapidly growing industrial hemp industry in the state and the United States.
The events, which will be held August 3-5 at Horizon Hemp Seeds in Willow Lake and Complete Hemp Processing in Winfred, will demonstrate the entire supply chain of the industrial hemp industry, from seed to product. This includes a demonstration of hemp’s use in building materials.
Events are free and open to the public with online registration. The hempcrete workshop costs $50.
Leading hemp industry experts from South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska, California, Colorado, Tennessee, Utah, and Pennsylvania will speak at the conference. The event will also feature live music and catered food available for purchase.
South Dakota is a national leader in industrial hemp production. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, South Dakota farmers planted 2,800 acres of industrial hemp last year, and it was the number one state in terms of harvested acres. Preliminary data shows that South Dakota farmers plan to plant even more acres of industrial hemp this year.
South Dakota farmers see good profit potential in adding industrial hemp as another cash row crop to their rotation with corn and soybeans.
The events are organized by the South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture. For more information and to register, visit the South Dakota Industrial Hemp Association website.