This program is targeted for commercial growers new to high tunnels but all who are interested in improving their crop yield, quality, and profitability by using high tunnels are welcome. Topics include site selection & structural considerations, crop & variety selection, cultural management, disease management, and an experienced grower panel. Registration is due by November […]

Co-sponsored by the New England Vegetable & Berry Growers Association and the New England Extension Vegetable Consortium. Topics will include: -Bird Control by Alan Eaton, University of New Hampshire -Managing Sap Beetles in Sweet Corn by Jude Boucher, University of Connecticut -Summary of Brassica IPM Research by Susan Scheufele, University of Massachusetts -Hydroponic Vegetable Production […]

Educational program on container grown greenhouse vegetable production (tomatoes, greens and cucumbers). Growing Greenhouse Tomatoes and Greenhouse Cucumbers in Containers Rich McAvoy, University of Connecticut Perfecting Biocontrol in Greenhouse Vegetables Carol Glenister, IPM Laboratories, Locke NY Growing Bench-top Greens Brian Krug, University of New Hampshire Brian will talk about current UNH research including cultivars and […]

Topics will include growing greenhouse tomatoes, cucum8bers and greens, Connecticut grown labeling, food safety and grower to grower panel. Full program is available here. Registration deadline postmarked on or before  Dec  8. Lunch provided. Contact Leanne Pundt, University of Connecticut at 860.626.6855 for more information.

This is the place to learn current SWD information, the most recent research results, and management practices. The 2015 Producers Expo will focus on other topics of importance to berry growers. Presentations by Cornell Researchers, Extension, and NYSBGA on SWD will focus on biology; management including cultural, biological and chemical/technology; early warning signs and symptoms of infestation; […]