INDUSTRIAL HEMP: An Ancient Crop With Potential For Today’s Farmers Presented by: Eric Steenstra Iowa Hemp Farming Symposium Spencer, IA Nov. 16, 2017
What is Hemp? • Hemp is the distinct oilseed and fiber varieties of the plant species Cannabis sativa L. • Originated in China and grown for millennia • While drug varieties of Cannabis contain high levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), typically 15-20%, hemp contains