Dec. 2010 Webinar: High Tunnel Production - Maximizing the Benefits This Nov. 30, 2010 webinar recording can be viewed online at http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu/newsevents/events/2010/sosa2010/sosa2010calendar.html. Nov. 2010 Season Extension and High Tunnel Webinar Series - November 1, 3, 8, 16 and 18 Learn more about pest management in season extension production systems such as high tunnels by registering for a new webinar series sponsored by the Great Lakes Vegetable Working Group, The University of Illinois Extension, and a Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Professional development grant. The first three sessions will focus on an introduction to pest management in various season extension systems, focusing on tomatoes and winter crops. The last two sessions will be geared toward soil, water and nutrient management, plus a summary of the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) high tunnel pilot project initiated in 2010. The cost for the series is $30 whether you attend one or all five sessions. Please note that webinars 1, 2 & 3 will be held 6:30-8:30 pm EST and that webinars 4 & 5 will be held 1-2 pm EST. For more details and to register go to: http://web.extension.illinois.edu/smallfarm/pdf/2010-11_high_tunnel.pdf.
Oct. 2010 Webinar: High Tunnel Enhancements - Using Inner Covers to Increase Production The link to the webinar recording is now online at: http://www.cefs.ncsu.edu/newsevents/events/2010/sosa2010/sosa2010calendar.html#webinarrecording Are you getting the most out of your high tunnels? This short webinar focuses on the use of low-cost inner tunnels in cool weather to increase microclimate temperatures. These microclimate enhancements have provided significant increases in plant growth and production capacity.
Dec. 2009 Find out about cost sharing for high tunnels! Click on the link: www.growingformarket.com/articles/20091210 for information about the USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service program to provide cost sharing for specialty crop production. This information was released in the Growing for Market publication and more information should follow on their web site as it becomes available.
The web site www.hightunnels.org is another great resource for high tunnel information.