Hemp Processing 2022 (All Sections)
This course covers the principles and practices used to create a diverse array of food, extract and fiber products from hemp, Cannabis sativa L.. Lectures will describe key products and production practices, highlighting how hemp products compare to those produced from other materials. Discussion sections will review scientific studies relevant to industrial hemp products and processing and provide opportunities to interact with key industry leaders. Lab sections will give student hands-on experience using a broad array of analytical and processing equipment. This is an upper- division course in which students will be given flexibility to tailor some course components toward their own interests and will be expected to take initiative in their own learning.