Bug Off: Soil and Pest Mangement

Soil and pest management are often overlooked when hemp operators consider their prospective yields. But environmental factors and weed and pest pressure can make or break your chances of getting a healthy crop to market. New products geared to the hemp farmer are coming to market nearly every week, but the young hemp industry has precious little institutional knowledge to rely on when it comes to choosing the right soil amendments and biocontrols. In this session you will learn:  
– How to make sure your soil is optimized for a healthy yield 
– Pests: the good, the bad and the ugly – which ones you need to worry about in your area, and how to handle an infestation 
– Organic vs. non-organic soil, pest and crop management practices