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For the Science of the Seed |
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Written by Anndrea M. Hermann Agrologist, Hemp Oil Canada Inc.
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Thursday, 23 February 2006 |
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We know as cannabis coinsurers that the love we put in we get back. I have been blessed with the opportunity to have just completed my sixth hemp growing season working and living in the Canadian prairies. The dream became a goal and the goal is now the reality. This reality is industrial hemp. The fields have treated me very well. I sampled over 77 hemp fields and worked in over 120 this past summer alone. My work is farmer based, we help farmers learn how to better grow hemp and they help us determine which agronomic factors need to be addressed in future research.
My current position is the Agrologist with Hemp Oil Canada Inc. (HOCI), Ste. Agathe, Manitoba. Along with Kevin Friesen, the Seed Production Manager, we advise our growers with everything from understanding the Health Canada licensing procedures, to seeding, combine modifications and harvest. HOCI prides itself in having strong positive relations with our growers and customers; for without both of them we would not be able to do the work that we have so much respect and passion for.
I do not need to tell you about the benefits of either medical cannabis or industrial hemp. However one thing you may not know is that without agronomic research we will not be able to be successful in large scale industrial hemp production, and to keep up with the production issues like fertility, pest, and disease and weed management. Furthermore, every cropping system, farm, producer, contractor, processor and retailer works somewhat differently so what might work for one might not for another.To read more, subscribe today
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