State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, «For centuries, hemp was a mainstay of American farms and with our natural resources and proximity to the largest marketplace in the world, New York is in a unique position to lead its revival in the U.S. I thank Governor Cuomo and the State Legislature for their leadership in
bringing industrial hemp research to New York and working hard to expand the opportunities for our farmers, researchers and businesses.»
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.