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COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension will offer a webinar series to help specialty crop growers learn about growing in tunnels.
The “Tunnel to Table” webinar series is 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 20-April 14, 2026, via Zoom, says Justin Keay, MU Extension field horticulture specialist.
“Growing crops in tunnels allows greater control over moisture and temperature, leading to higher yields and improved crop quality,” Keay says. “Construction costs can be high, but growers across the Midwest have found that the investment pays off over time.”
MU Extension specialists and researchers from partner institutions will offer this practical 12-session series to learn about growing specialty crops in high, low and caterpillar tunnels, he says. Topics include construction, irrigation, fertility management, pest and disease control and the economics of specialty crop production.
“Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your tunnel production year-round, this series offers trusted, research-based guidance to help your farm thrive,” he says.
Live attendance is encouraged, but all sessions will also be recorded. The series will be followed by in-person field days offered across the state in late spring and early summer. Locations and dates will be announced later.
“We’re excited to offer this webinar series where we will host high tunnel experts from the USDA and several universities from the Midwest region,” Keay says. “Growers who attend this series will be better prepared to control pests, optimize soil fertility and grow great high tunnel crops.”
Details and registration. A limited number of scholarships are available.
If you have questions, contact Keay at 573-324-5464 or justin.keay@missouri.edu.