Harnessing Hemp – Cultivating a Business | Fort Lupton

Are you ready to jump into hemp production?

Join the East CO SBDC and partners for the Harnessing Hemp-Cultivating a Business two-day conference.

This comprehensive two-day conference will teach agricultural producers about this incredibly versatile plant and the infrastructure surrounding it.  Providing the knowledge and connections they need in order to be successful and competitive in the growing hemp market.  Attendees will hear from industry experts, lenders, and buyers. As part of the LEADING EDGE Strategic Planning Series, Harnessing Hemp delivers comprehensive training to small businesses and has presentations geared to help both start-up and existing businesses in the areas of regulations, finance, marketing, operations, and more. LEADING EDGE courses are highly interactive, which ensures the flow of information not just from the instructor, but between participants as well.

Discover the steps it’ll take to cultivate your hemp business including.

• History of Hemp: How did we get here?
• Hemp Market Overview
• Business Planning
• Navigating Regulations
• Water Use
• Creative Financing
• Reducing Liability
• Plant Genetics
• Cultivation, Operations & Testing
• Farmer Real Talk Panel
• Employee Considerations
• Financial Analysis Review