Hemp Extension Personnel at UK CAFE
Dr. Bob Pearce, Hemp Production
Tom Keene, Hemp Production
Dr. Nicole Gauthier, Plant Pathology
Dr. Raul Villanueva, Entomology
Dr. Tyler Mark, Agricultural Economics
Dr. Tim Stombaugh, Biosystems Engineering
About Us
Bob Pearce, professor of agronomy, and Tom Keene, agronomy specialist, both with the UK Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, are participants in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Industrial Hemp Program. Their work is focused on investigating the agronomic parameters affecting field-scale production of industrial hemp. The resulting research and extension efforts are aimed at optimizing yields and profitability from grain, fiber, and cannabinoid production models for U.S. producers.
Click here for An Introduction to Hemp and Hemp Agronomy
The UK Division of Regulatory Services is leading a proficiency testing effort among laboratories assaying for cannabinoids derived from hemp. Please see this link for program information and results:
Announcements
A Grower’s Guide to Kentucky Hemp Production Video Series
Videos from presentations provided during the half-day webinar program held on May 5, 2020 are now available. These videos provide information for growers of all experience levels on the various aspects of hemp production in Kentucky. Access the list of available videos here.
