This event is free for farmers, agribusinesses, and ag educators and will provide education and information about the benefits of growing hemp. They will be highlighting the uses of hemp for feed, food and fiber. Tickets for the general public are available for purchase.
The Event will include guest speakers, such as Senator Charles Perry, Dr. Calvin Trostle, Texas Agrilife Hemp Specialist, Dr. Noureddine Abidi, Texas Tech Fiber and Biopolymer Institute, experienced Texas hemp farmers, hemp farmers from other states, processing tour, wine tasting, food trucks, live music, hemp vodka and hemp beer tastings, and much more.
The event is from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 26th at Bingham Vineyards and Winery, 645 HWY 303 Meadow, Texas.
The Texas Hemp Growers Association exists to leverage producer influence on the emerging hemp industry in Texas from seed to sale through supporting the development of infrastructure, connecting growers to resources and markets, and engaging governments and businesses in the promotion of industrial hemp as a valuable resource. THGA provides resources and practical expertise so farmers can make educated decisions regarding hemp production.
“THGA is working diligently to ensure that the livelihood of farmers is at the forefront of all discussions regarding hemp in Texas,” Mason Becker, Board Member.
For more information and to register for this exciting event please visit us at www.isupporthemp.com