The future of the hemp industry is lighting up. This versatile crop can be transformed into various products, including some that you may not recognize, like fibers, papers, and even construction materials. As the industry evolves, new potential applications for hemp even include biofuel and bioplastics, showcasing its multifaceted role in sustainable agriculture and industry.

Join Yousoon Baek, a lecturer at Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), as she delves into what goes into growing this exceptional plant and what makes it so versatile. She’ll help us understand what different varieties can be used to make some of our favorite products.

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Hemp Cultivation certificate

Hemp Genetics and Breeding certificate