Economics of Producing Industrial Hemp, Costs of Production, NYS, 2017
John Hanchar, Farm Business Management Specialist
Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops
Producers looking to evaluate industrial hemp's possible fit in cropping systems will achieve better results from decision making efforts when they apply a better understanding of expected economic effects and variability, including the costs of production.
Costs of Production Analysis, Industrial Hemp, NYS, 2017 (pdf; 188KB)
- Download this report to see costs of production estimates for industrial hemp for NYS
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