A Hemp Research Pilot began in New York last year and hemp workshops took place in Rochester with support of the New
York Hemp Industries Association.
Not exact matches
Cuomo announced the state's first industrial
hemp research forum will be held tomorrow at Cornell University to support the development of the
industry and help transform New
York's agricultural economy.
At 1 p.m., New
York's first industrial
hemp research forum will bring together growers, business owners, researchers, regulators and others to discuss ways of strengthening the State's position as a national leader in this emerging
industry, Stocking Hall Room 148, 411 Tower Rd. Ithaca.
The recently - passed state budget eliminates a cap on New
York's burgeoning industrial
hemp industry.
Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Howard Zemsky said, «The industrial
hemp initiative highlights one of the many ways New
York State benefits from being home to world - class educational institutions as new academia -
industry partnerships utilize the innovations from research and development, generating economic opportunities and more jobs for New Yorkers.»
Recognizing the impact the industrial
hemp industry can have on manufacturing, the creation of new jobs and the profitability of farms across New York, the State, at the Governor's direction, launched its Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program in 2
hemp industry can have on manufacturing, the creation of new jobs and the profitability of farms across New
York, the State, at the Governor's direction, launched its Industrial
Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program in 2
Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program in 2015.
Groups on Tuesday lauded Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed expansions to New
York's emerging
hemp industry, only a few years after federal regulators redefined the plant as different from marijuana.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation and announced new actions to support the emerging industrial
hemp industry and boost the agricultural economy in New
York State.
Senator Patty Ritchie, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said, «The success of the agricultural
industry in New
York depends on connecting our state's hardworking farmers with new and emerging opportunities, and these investments in the
hemp industry do precisely that.
Cuomo said
hemp holds great potential for New
York's agricultural and biotechnology
industries.
Thank you Governor Cuomo for your leadership in expanding the
hemp industry and to all who have made industrial
hemp a viable part of New
York agriculture that will help support job growth and economic development in our region for generations to come.»
We are excited about the social, economic and environmental benefits of
hemp and know that New
York State is the perfect place to move this
industry forward.»
Senator Thomas F. O'Mara said, «I am excited to be taking another step to expand the
hemp industry, advance new research and fuel economic growth across New
York.
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, who convened New
York's first Industrial
Hemp Summit in Ithaca on April 18 on behalf of Governor Cuomo, said, «There are so many promising applications for industrial hemp, the possibilities for unprecedented innovation in a variety of industries are truly limitl
Hemp Summit in Ithaca on April 18 on behalf of Governor Cuomo, said, «There are so many promising applications for industrial
hemp, the possibilities for unprecedented innovation in a variety of industries are truly limitl
hemp, the possibilities for unprecedented innovation in a variety of
industries are truly limitless.
The Southern Tier will lead the way for the state to capitalize on the
hemp farming
industry for New
York.
Groups lauded Cuomo's proposed expansions to New
York's emerging
hemp industry, only a few years after federal regulators redefined the plant as different from marijuana.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today convened the first - ever New
York State Industrial
Hemp Summit in Ithaca to build on the momentum of the region's growing agriculture
industry as part of the Southern Tier Soaring economic revitalization initiative.
The summit, which was held at Cornell University in Ithaca, brought together many agriculture, research and business leaders to discuss new developments and strategies to grow New
York's
hemp industry.
It's exciting to see so many people come together to explore ways to establish a vibrant
hemp industry in New
York, giving our state a significant competitive advantage, especially in the Northeast.
Farmers, researchers and
industry leaders met with state officials to identify
industry growth challenges and explore new opportunities through industrial
hemp research in New
York State.
Cuomo said
hemp could become a $ 1 billion
industry in New
York, and the move is targeted at growing the
industry in the economically depressed Southern Tier.
Foster the Industrial
Hemp Industry in New York State - «[T] he Governor has proposed to amend legislation to further grow the industry and authorize farmers to work with the state to conduct hemp research as an agricultural commodity.&ra
Hemp Industry in New York State - «[T] he Governor has proposed to amend legislation to further grow the industry and authorize farmers to work with the state to conduct hemp research as an agricultural commodity
Industry in New
York State - «[T] he Governor has proposed to amend legislation to further grow the
industry and authorize farmers to work with the state to conduct hemp research as an agricultural commodity
industry and authorize farmers to work with the state to conduct
hemp research as an agricultural commodity.&ra
hemp research as an agricultural commodity.»
So while there are still major Drug Enforcement Administration regulations in place regarding acquiring seed and transporting industrial
hemp, the New
York's loosening of rules around the
industry opens up farmers to a crop that has earnings potential.