Industrial Hemp Opportunities
New York Industrial Hemp Research Initiative
New York State launched its Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program, permitting a limited number of educational institutions to grow and research industrial hemp.
NY Ag & Markets Opportunities in Industrial Hemp
Hemp is emerging as a potentially significant agricultural commodity. According to NY Ag and Markets industrial hemp is already generating nearly $600 million per year nationally and has the potential to grow several times over in the years to come.
We Want to Hear From You!
The Greene County Economic Development Corporation is currently assessing the familiarity with and interest in producing industrial hemp among farmers within our county.