From salty soil, hard clay, extreme heat and monsoon rains in the summer, we have some unique farming challenges. Our experts will discuss how to cultivate successfully in Arizona with a focus on seed selection, germination rates, quality suppliers, and more.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (PRWEB)
September 19, 2019
The Hemp Industry Trade Association of Arizona (HITA-AZ), the state’s first hemp-specific, non-governmental agricultural organization, will host a monthly networking event Tuesday, September 24th, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Saguaro Scottsdale, located at 4000 North Drinkwater Boulevard in Scottsdale.
Open to the public, the meeting will focus on hemp farming tips for Arizona’s desert climate. Republican Senator Sonny Borrelli will headline the presentation with Brian McGrew, hemp program leader for the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Borrelli was instrumental in backing the 2018 commercial planting of hemp law that went into effect this year. Admission is $20 per person or two for $35. For information or tickets visit http://www.hita-az.org.
Co-founded by hemp experts Sully Sullivan, Laura Franklin and Danielle Sedgwick, HITA-AZ is a community organization that brings together agricultural experts, farmers, business leaders and entrepreneurs from throughout the Valley.
“From salty soil, hard clay, extreme heat and monsoon rains in the summer, we have some unique farming challenges. Our experts will discuss how to cultivate successfully in Arizona with a focus on seed selection, germination rates, quality suppliers, and more,” stated Sullivan.
Members of HITA-AZ benefit from enhanced political representation, unparalleled networking opportunities, exclusive access to industry information, special training and educational opportunities, local business connections and brand recognition. For more information, go to http://www.hita-az.org.
About HITA-AZ:
The Hemp Industry Trade Association of Arizona (HITA) is a community of stakeholders committed to building a strong and sustainable future for hemp in Arizona. In addition to enhanced political representation, HITA offers members unparalleled networking opportunities; exclusive access to industry information; special training and education opportunities; and local business connections and brand recognition.
HITA regularly hosts hemp industry networking events throughout the state, special engagement private events and industry bench-mark celebrations. Our events attract the best and brightest operators, business owners, government officials, activists, and community members from across the industry who enjoy learning from each other and exploring business opportunities in a casual environment. For more information visit http://www.hita-az.org or connect with the organization on Instagram and Facebook.
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