Topic: Hemp and Hops

Field Trip Leaders: Larry Smart

Agenda:

8:30 AM – Meet in Barton Lab parking lot.

8:45 AM – Drive to Research North 042 – Larry Smart – hemp breeding

9:15 AM – Drive to Hemp tent at Research South – Jacob Bish – hemp decortication demo (weather permitting)

9:45 AM – Drive to Gates East hop yard – Nathan Lewis – hop breeding

10:15 AM – Drive to Pedersen Farm (2259 Vogt Rd, Stanley NY 14561) – commercial hop production

11:00 AM – Drive to Brewery Ardennes (570 Snell Rd, Geneva, NY 14456) – craft brewery tour

12:00 PM – Return to AgriTech

Lunch on your own