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Workshop: Improved High Tunnel Management
March 14, 2016 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Northeast farmers who want to maximize production in the shoulder season and serve their markets year round are increasingly relying on high tunnels to extend the growing season. The techniques for successful long term high tunnel production differ greatly from field crops. In this day-long workshop we will discuss common high tunnel production challenges and how to address them.
Ed Person, of Ledgewood Farm Greenhouse Frames, will be joining us to share best practices for siting, planning and installing a high tunnel, as well as how to improve the infrastructure of an already installed high tunnel. Ed has many years of experience and is extremely knowledgeable; his Q&A session is sure to be extremely informative.
We will also be joined by independent farm consultant and educator, Mark Fulford. Mark consults with many high tunnel growers. He will share his insight into improved long term nutrient management practices, discussing soil amendments, crop timing, pest management, PH levels, Nitrogen management, reading high tunnel soil tests, compost use and management, and much more.
A panel of growers will also share some of their high tunnel growing experiences.
More Info:
Lunch will be potluck style from 12:15pm – 1:15pm. Bring a dish to share. Coffee and tea will be available during the workshop.
We anticipate the workshop to fill up, pre-registration is recommended. For more information contact Dan Bensonoff, Education Events Organizer, at dan@nofamass.org or 860-716-5122.
Cost:
NOFA/Mass Member – $60 & Non-member – $75
Pre-Registration is highly recommended. Click here to sign up now!