Hemp is Hot! - Growing, Processing and Selling Industrial Hemp in Illinois.

In late 2018 - the Agriculture Improvement Act (2018 Farm Bill) was enacted and low THC cannabis was removed from the Controlled Substances list. This step reclassified Industrial Hemp as a legal agriculural product. With over 50,000 plus potential applications and uses - Industrial Hemp is Hot! In this session - you will learn about the nuances of the product, the challenges in growing and processing the product and the implications for selling the product. Stacy McCaskill - owner of Hempstock Pharms in Woodstock, IL - will share her firsthand experience related to Industrial Hemp farming, processing and marketing.