Leaders from across the supply chain joined us for a roundtable discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing industrial hemp in the region.
How will the federal hemp rule impact local growers? What about recent grant programs designed to encourage hemp production and sales in Pennsylvania? What other policies, investments, and efforts are needed to support and grow this industry?
How will the federal hemp rule impact local growers? What about recent grant programs designed to encourage hemp production and sales in Pennsylvania? What other policies, investments, and efforts are needed to support and grow this industry?
Attendees were encouraged to submit questions and comments to the panel during this session.
Speakers:
Josh Leidhecker, Owner, Susquehanna Hemp Company
Andrea Ferich, Owner, Ironwood Forestry
Sarah Mitchell, Industrial Hemp Specialist, King’s Agriseeds
Phillip J. Stober, Division Chief for Economic Development, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Sara Nicholas, Policy Director, Pasa
