The Hemp Industry
Course Curriculum
The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the cultivation, manufacture, and sale of "hemp" in the US, legally distinguished from "cannabis" only by its THC content. This same definition defines a rapidly growing worldwide market for hemp and hemp products. This course examines the science, trends, and regulatory landscape for hemp and how business owners can decrease risk. It provides an overview of products that can be made from hemp and the existing federal regulations that govern their production.
Lessons in The Hemp Industry:
- Defining Hemp
- Laws & Regulations
- Quality and Compliance in the Hemp-Sourced Cannabinoid MarketÂ
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the current regulatory landscape for industrial hemp and hemp-derived products.
- Understand the legal and botanical distinctions between hemp and high-THC cannabis.
- Be familiar with the wide variety of products that can be manufactured from hemp.
- Know how to discern hemp-derived cannabinoid product quality and how products can comply with existing botanical and dietary supplement standards.Â
The Hemp Industry
$150
This course examines the science, trends, and regulatory landscape for hemp and how business owners can decrease risk. It provides an overview of products that can be made from hemp and the existing federal regulations that govern their production.
About Our Self-Paced Electives
Self-Paced Programs are asynchronous, meaning you may log on and complete the courses anytime, anywhere that is convenient for you. You can access the course online as soon as you enroll.
Programs consist of reading materials developed by our expert faculty, accompanied by videos, texts, and recommended resources.
All self-paced programs include live links to a wealth of information that allow you to dig deeper into subjects of particular interest.
Each program also includes a Virtual Video and Resource Library with corresponding recorded lectures from our faculty.
Self-paced students receive access to virtual field trips, grow labs, the Oaksterdam Alumni Network, and more.
Completion of all requirements results in OU certification.
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