Forgotten Agriculture: Growing Hemp in Early Illinois

Before the Civil War, hemp briefly took root on Illinois farms. Local historian Curtis Mann will share the attempts to grow it here. Discover a little-known episode of our state’s history and the unexpected ways it shaped our cultural landscape. The program is co-sponsored by the Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and the Macon County Conservation District.
Free
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https://www.maconccd.org/events/forgotten-agriculture-growing-hemp-in-early-illinois/