Farmer Grows Hemp for the First Time for CBD Oil | Agronomy Spotlight | Successful Farming

Recent laws passed have allowed farmers to grow hemp legally in the United States. Leigh Berry operates a farm in Minnesota, and for the 2019 growing season he started to grow hemp for CBD oil. To help navigate this new crop, Leigh enlisted the help of agronomist, Kelsey VanOverbeke. Laurie Bedord talks with Leigh and Kelsey about their experience from planting to harvesting hemp.

From Successful Farming (ep. 1312), originally aired June 12, 2020.

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