Event Details
Date
December 5, 2013
Time
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
CCE Genesee County
420 East Main St
Batavia, NY 14020
Cost
$25.00 Tunnel Basics (Dec 5 only)
(additional attendee $25.00 ea.)
$40.00 Tunnel Basics (Dec 5) AND Winter Greens (Dec 4)
(additional attendee $40.00 ea.)
Registration includes lunch and any program materials
Host
Cornell Vegetable ProgramJudson Reid
315-536-5123
email Judson Reid
Pre-Registration Deadline: December 1, 2013
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High Tunnel School: Getting the Most from Your High Tunnel - Basics and Warm Season Crops
December 5, 2013
This program is targeted for commercial growers new to high tunnels. NRCS cooperating farms are particularly encouraged to attend. All who are interested in improving their crop yield, quality and profitability by using high tunnels are welcome.
Topics to be covered include:
* What to look for when selecting a tunnel
* Site considerations
* Our Warm Season Tunnels - Paul and Sandy Arnold
* What crops work for tunnels?
* Best Management Practices to improve your profits
* Growers' perspectives, lessons learned
2.25 DEC recertification credits are available in categories 1a, 10, 23 and 24. CCA credits (SW & IPM 1, CM 1.5) are also available.
NOTE: This event immediately follows our High Tunnel School: Winter Greens & Tour on December 4, 2013. You can attend one or two days, however, we strongly encourage people to register for both days. Read more about what will be covered during High Tunnel School: Winter Greens & Tour.
Pre-registration with payment is required by December 1, 2013 to hold your space. Please register online or print and mail in your registration using the form below.
Cost:
$25.00 to attend High Tunnel School: Getting the Most from Your High Tunnel - Basics and Warm Season Crops on December 5, 2013.
A discount is given to those that attend both of the High Tunnel Schools:
$40.00 to attend the High Tunnel School on December 5 AND the High Tunnel School on December 4.
Agenda & Mail-In Registration (PDF; 824KB)
