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Implementing Hemp Crop Rotation To Improve Water Quality

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$700,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Central Lakes College
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2025
Project Overview

We will evaluate how hemp crops may reduce nitrogen contamination of surface and groundwater in conventional crop rotations while demonstrating the environmental and economic benefits of hemp grain production.

Project Details

Work Plan

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 5, Sec. 2, Subd. 08d
Appropriation Language

$700,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System for Central Lakes College to evaluate how hemp crops reduce nitrogen contamination of surface water and groundwater in conventional crop rotations and demonstrate the environmental and economic benefits of hemp production. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2025, by which time the project must be completed and final products delivered.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$700,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Keith
Last Name
Olander
Organization Name
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Central Lakes College
Street Address
501 College Dr W
City
Brainerd
State
MN
Zip Code
56401
Phone
(218) 855-8000
Email
http://www.clcmn.edu/
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