High Tunnel Research

Extending the Growing Season Workshop

The Extending the Growing Season Workshop was held Thursday, April 7 at the SWROC. Approximately 100 people participated and learned about low-input methods of growing produce earlier in the spring and later in the fall.

Event Handouts:

• Speaker Bios
• High Tunnel Production & Irrigation Basics: Terry Nennich, U of MN Extension
• Extending the Growing Season with Low Tunnels: Bud Markhart
• SW Research & Outreach Center High Tunnel Update: Kelley Belina
• MN Food Association Season Extension Strategies: Glen Hill, MN Food Association, Marine on St Croix
• Intercropping in High Tunnels: Mark Boen, Bluebird Gardens, Fergus Falls
• NRCS High Tunnel Cost Share Update: Robin Martinek, National Resources Conservation Service