2020 NMSU Hemp Conference

Tentative: September 23 - 25

Las Cruces Convention Center

NOTE: Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Hemp Conference has been postponed.

The NMSU Hemp Conference will discuss the cultivation of hemp for CBD oil, fiber, and food products. Including current NMDA/USDA regulations.

Topics to be discussed:

  • Insects and Management through IPM
  • Hemp Genetics
  • Growing Hemp in Alkaline Soils
  • Hemp Food and Fiber
  • Hemp Extraction Procedures
  • Hemp, Aging and Sex
  • Economics
  • Hemp Rules and Regulations
  • Hemp Nutrition and Tissue Analysis
  • Review of 2019 Hemp Production
  • Panel Discussion

Date: September 24 - 25
Time: 8 AM - 5 PM

Reception: September 23: 5 to 8 PM, Courtyard by Marriott, NMSU

Location: Las Cruces Convention Center
680 East University Avenue
Las Cruces, NM 88001

Deadline to Register:
NOTE: Workshop is limited to the first 350 people.

MAIL your check payment to address below. Make checks payable to NMSU. Checks must be received by Date.

ATTN: Jeff Anderson
Doña Ana County Cooperative Extension
1170 N Solano, Suite M
Las Cruces, NM 88001

Refunds: Requests must be received in writing to Jeff Anderson at lantz@nmsu.edu by Date. Include: registrant name, email address, phone number, and reason for return/cancellation. Please note refunds will not be granted after Date.



Online registration available. Payment options: credit card or check only! Sponsor and vendor options also available.

Registration Fees:

  • Participants - $150 (Date) or $180 (Date)
  • NMSU/UTEP Students - $75 (Students required to present a valid student ID at check-in.)
  • Sponsors - 2 representatives included
    • Platinum - $2400
    • Gold - $1800
    • Silver - $1200
    • Bronze - $600
  • Vendors (limit 20) - $500 (2 representatives included)

NOTE: Please be advised that all registrations will be verified.


If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service, please contact Jeff Anderson by 09/30/20 at 575-525-6649 or email at lantz@nmsu.edu.

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating.