Cornell AgriTech Hemp Building Workshop September 16 - 18 Geneva, NY

Join us for a hands-on, three-day immersive workshop exploring the future of sustainable construction with hemp-based materials. Designed for builders, architects, and engineers, this event combines expert-led theory with practical application.

Day 1: Dive into the science and sustainability of hemp in construction with experts discussing theory, experience, opportunities, and products.

Day 2: Get your hands dirty with hands-on demonstrations including tamp-in-place, flowable, and spray-on hempcrete applications.

Day 3: Wrap up with a demonstration of hemp harvesting and processing, followed by a recap and an open group discussion

Spots are limited – 65 Guests for Day 1 Only – 35 Guests for all 3 days

Featured Experts include:

• Sergiy Kovalenkov (Hempire) – Hemp building materials expert with 15+ years international experience
• Americhanvre – Live demo of blow-in-place hempcrete insulation
• Chad Frey (Bison Biocomposites) – Flowable, lime-free hemp insulation
• Hempitecture – Showcasing hemp wool insulation and building products
• Greg Wilson (HempWood) – Hemp-based flooring and wood alternatives
• Alex Escher (Hemp Hollow Processing) – Architectural integration of hemp
• Henry Gage Jr. (Build Green Now) – Building with hemp in New York State
• Jeff Gagnon (Rondout Natural Builders) – Building with hemp in New York State
   

Agenda
September 16 – Hemp Building Theory and Experience
8:00 - 9:00 Doors Open - Registration at Jordan Hall
9:00 - 9:15 Jacob Bish - Opening
9:15 - 10:30 Sergiy Kovalenkov - Theory of Hemp Building Materials and Hempcrete
10:30 - 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45 - 11:30 Alex Escher - Real World Use of Hempcrete in Architecture Plans
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 1:15 Henry Gage - Hemp Building in New York
1:15 - 2:00 Jeff Gagnon - Hemp Building in New York
2:00 - 2:15 Break
2:15 - 3:15 Hempwood - Hemp Flooring
3:15 - 4:15 Hempitecture - Ready To Use Building Materials
4:15 - 4:30 Jacob Bish - Closing
 

September 17 – Hemp Building Demonstrations
8:30 - 9:00 Meet on-site at FRU
9:00 - 11:00 Sergiy Kovalenkov - Tamp in Place Hempcrete Demo
11:00 - 12:00 Lunch
12:00 - 2:00 Bison Biocomposites - Flowable Hemp Insulation Demo & Precast Opportunities
2:00 - 4:00 Americhanvre - Blow in Place Hempcrete Demo
 

September 18 – Hemp Harvest and Processing Demonstration and Group Discussion
8:30 - 9:00 Meet on-site at FRU
9:00 - 12:00 Larry Smart - Tour of Cornell Hemp Research Fields / Harvest, Raking, Baling, and Decortication Demo
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 Sergiy Kovalenkov - Recap of Hemp Building Opportunities
1:45 - 2:50 Open Group Discussion, Conversation, and Feedback
2:50 - 3:00 Jacob Bish - Closing

Registration:
Registration fee (lunch is included in the registration fee): 
Day-1 ONLY: $110
Days 1, 2, & 3: $450

Pre-registration is required. It would be greatly appreciated if you registered on or before September 2, 2025.

Location:
Cornell AgriTech
630 W. North Street
Geneva, NY 14456