What we do
- Screen industrial hemp varieties for agronomic and value-added characteristics
- Develop plant pathology and IPM solutions
- Develop crop management practices
- Provide standard operating procedures for the hemp farmers
- Establish a facility for the certified analysis of crop
- Conduct workshops for law enforcement
- Conduct awareness workshops for potential hemp farmers
- Strengthen our education curriculum disciplines with added hemp biology related courses
- Offer certificate courses in hemp production
- Provide economic analysis of the crop production and industrial market
- Work with our public and private stakeholders to help, support and develop the hemp industry in Missouri and contribute to these national efforts.