Cost: $10
Join MU Extension and local farmers for an on-farm hands-on educational experience. High tunnel production is a growing trend in specialty crop production that provides benefits such as season extension and reduction of certain fungal pathogens. However, growing in high tunnels requires specific management practices to maximize production, so come learn from farmers and Extension specialists about:
- Site-specific management practices
- High tunnel structures and environmental management
- Insect/arthropod pest and disease control
- Fertility and irrigation management
- and more!
A light dinner (pizza) will be provided.
Participants will receive print copies of the 2026 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide and The Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower's Handbook.
This program is supported in part by the Missouri Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Program, USDA NIFA under Grant ID # 2023-0075343- 007534, an equal opportunity/ADA institution.
For questions, contact Justin Keay at justin.keay@missouri.edu or 573-324-5464
For reference, the farm location is 15 minutes south of Warrenton, 20 minutes north of Washington, and 20 minutes west of Wentzville.
