We are currently negotiating the provisions of a research project and finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Agriculture at the University of Puerto Rico—Mayaguez.
We aim to introduce industrial hemp farming and collaborate with active farmers and growers to share challenges and successes in cultivating this remarkable plant.
Our first challenge is bringing the industrial hemp seeds to Puerto Rico. We have prepared the necessary documents for the Department of Agriculture in advance of sending the seeds. The next challenge is having the department of Agriculture review these documents and approve shipping the seeds. Under the research license of UPR, we will submit these documents for their approval.
Once approved, the Hemp seeds will be released to the staff at Mayaguez Campus, allowing us to begin the process of planting the seeds. This will help us evaluate our selected seeds for growing suitability in the local climate and later, the heartiness of the mature plants.
Challenges and Foundations for Establishing Testing Protocols
Progress and Updates: We have held eight formal research meetings to date. We have submitted our revised MOU agreement for consideration by UPR.
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Importing Hemp Seeds
We have pre-screened and selected five hemp fiber seed varieties for research under Puerto Rico's growing conditions
Supplying Seeds to Farmers
We are finalizing a comprehensive support plan and agreements for farmers to sign in order to receive our tested and approved variety of Industrial Hemp seeds
Organic Micro Farming
We need to bring back small scale farming. Sadly, Puerto Rico deals with serious food security issues as the island produces only 17.65% of the food it consumes, importing more than 82% from over 10 different countries