University of Missouri Extension will offer a workshop on how to manage pests, soil fertility, growing climate, and irrigation in high tunnel growing structures from 4:30-7 p.m. April 15 at Early …
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University of Missouri Extension will offer a workshop on how to manage pests, soil fertility, growing climate, and irrigation in high tunnel growing structures from 4:30-7 p.m. April 15 at Early Bird Farms in Warren County.
MU Extension horticulturist Justin Keay said the workshop will help growers understand some of the unique challenges in the high tunnel growing environment, and how to manage these potential problems to maximize production and increase revenue.
“Growing in high tunnels is becoming more popular and these structures provide many benefits such as season extension, increased yields, and reduction of certain fungal and bacterial diseases.”
“However, high tunnels are a significant investment and there are some production challenges that are unique to high tunnels that growers need to understand so they can maximize production and make sure the tunnel pays off.”
This workshop will allow current and prospective high tunnel growers to learn from local farmers, and State and Regional Extension specialists about best management practices for high tunnel production as well high tunnel crop budgets.
The registration fee is $10, and attendees will receive copies of the 2026 Midwest Vegetable Production Guide and the Greenhouse and Hoophouse Growers Handbook.
This program is supported in part by the Missouri Beginning Farmer Rancher Development Program, USDA NIFA under Grant ID # 2023-0075343- 007534,
Register at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/tunnel-to-table-field-day-early-bird-farms-warren-county . For more information, contact Keay at justin.keay@missouri.edu or call 573-324-5464.
