Yousoon Baek, Ph.D., is a lecturer in the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University. Yousoon’s expertise focuses primarily around hemp production and processing. With a comprehensive background in plant sciences encompassing physiology, genetics, and molecular biology, her particular interest lies in plant reproduction. She actively collaborates with faculties at Cornell University to develop courses, integrating their pioneering research in hemp sciences to enhance the course content and provide students with the latest advancement in the field.
Course Overview
As the U.S. hemp industry thrives across textiles, CBD products, health foods, and fuel, it's sparking a green revolution. The cultivation of hemp unlocks remarkable environmental and economic possibilities. Throughout these six comprehensive courses, you will explore the world of hemp plants and cultivation. First, you'll develop a foundational scientific understanding of cannabis terminology, species, and cultivars. You'll then explore various propagation methods and their specific purposes, allowing you to align these techniques with your growth, production, and agricultural goals.
You will also gain an understanding of the environmental factors impacting optimal growth for indoor hemp cultivation. You'll develop an understanding of the strategies utilized to achieve the successful outdoor cultivation of industrial and large-scale hemp plants. Throughout the program, you'll discover how to combat threats from insect pests, weeds, and plant pathogens. Lastly, you'll determine the precise timing and methods for harvesting hemp crops, tailored to your agricultural objectives.
This certificate program equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to thrive in today's dynamic cannabis industry. By the time you complete this program, you will have developed a deep understanding of hemp cultivation, placing you at the forefront of the burgeoning cannabis industry.
You will have six months to complete the required elements for this certificate program, but this flexible approach allows you to finish sooner based on your schedule.
Key Course Takeaways
- Develop a basic scientific understanding of cannabis plants, including terminology of species and cultivars
- Discover a variety of propagation methods and how to align these techniques with growth, production, and agricultural goals
- Explore how to grow hemp plants indoors and control indoor environmental factors
- Determine where and how to successfully grow industrial and large-scale hemp plants outside
- Master strategies and tactics for minimizing the threat of insect pests, weeds, and plant pathogens/diseases
- Understand when and how to harvest hemp crops for agricultural products
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Course Length
240 weeks
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3 to 5 hours of study per week
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100% online, instructor-led
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Lecturer, School of Integrative Plant Science Horticulture Section, Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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- Growers
- Horticulturists and agronomists
- Plant, seed, and greenhouse technicians
- Seed purveyors
- Plant breeders and breeding companies
- CBD product developers
- Agriculture regulators
- Entrepreneurs and business developers
- Supply chain managers
- IP lawyers
- Consultants
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